The Boerboel is a large mastiff dog originating in South Africa. This breed was developed for guarding the homestead and used as first line defense against predators. The Boerboel also showed excellent skills when it came to tracking and holding the wounded game. The word "Boerboel" means "Farmer's dog" due to its great and valuable … Read more
The Blue Picardy Spaniel (�pagneul Bleu de Picardie) is a hunting dog originating in France. This relatively new dog breed is considered one of the best dogs in France when it comes to locating and retrieving game under most adverse conditions. A descendent of Picardi Spaniels and English Setters, the Blue Picardy Spaniel is a … Read more
The Blue Lacy is also known as Lacy Dog, Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy and Lacy Hog Dog. Nicknamed Lacy, the Blue Lacy is an official dog breed of Texas, being the only dog breed originated in that state. This medium size working dog is an excellent herding and hunting dog. The dog has … Read more
The Billy is a large hound dog that originated in France in 19th century. The breed is a combination of Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larye breeds which are now extinct. The dog was developed to work in packs to hunt Wild Boar and Roe Deer. The large Billy dog has height and weight between 23-27 inches … Read more
The Bichon Havanais is also known as 'Havanies', 'Havanese Cuban Bichon', 'Bichon Havanese' and Havana Silk Dog. A national dog of Cuba, the Bichon Havanais was developed from now extinct Blanquito de la Habana ("little white dog of Havana"). The breed was in the danger of extinction during French, Soviet and Cuban revolutions during 1990's. … Read more
The Bhagyari Kutta, also called Pakistani Shepherd dog, comes in three varieties; Short haired; long haired; and Bhagyari Alsatian. These dogs are very strong and powerful with a strong and athletic body. The eyes are almond shaped and the forehead is round. Nose is black while feet have very hard soles. The ears are erect. … Read more
The Berger des Pyr�n�es is also called 'Pyrenean Shepherd', 'Petit Berger' or 'Pyrenees Sheepdog'. Nick named 'Pyr Shep', is a herding dog originating in southern mountains of France. It is the smallest of the French herding dogs with a height between 15-21 inches and weigh between 15-32 lbs. The dog comes in two face varieties; … Read more
One of the oldest and now rare hound breeds in France, the Beagle Harrier is a scent hound that is used in packs to hunt deers and hares. It is believed to be a cross between two breeds, the Beagle and the Harrier though some also claim the dog is not a cross but a … Read more
A cross between the Bavarian hound and the Hanover hound, the Bavarian Mountain Hound retains excellent tracking and trailing abilities of its ancestors. This scent hound is in use since middle ages for trailing and tracking wounded game in Germany. Its purpose of development was to obtain a leash dog with lighter weight for tracking … Read more
The Basset fauve de Bretagne is a short legged dog breed classified as Scenthound and originating from a historical place, Brittany, in France. It is also known as 'Brittney Basset'. This dog is used in small packs to track rabbits and deers. A direct descendent of now extinct larger Grand Fauve de Bretagne, the Basset … Read more