Affenpinschers are one of the oldest toy dog breeds in Europe. They have been known in Central Europe since the 17th Century although some records and pictures indicate that this dog breed could be even older than that. These attractive and unusual looking little dogs have a mass of hair on the head and face [...]
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Australian Silky Terriers
July 12th, 2011 
Australian Silky Terriers, as their name would suggest, have their origins in Australia. This breed has been established a relatively short amount of time when compared with many other dog breeds. These dogs were unknown outside Australia prior to the Second World War. However, after the war, they did find a degree of popularity in [...]
Papillon Dogs – National Dogs of France
July 11th, 2011 Papillon dogs have been considered French for more than 400 years, and are one of the national breeds of France. Despite the Gallic connections, the Papillon dog breed actually has its origins in Spain and is categorised as one of the dwarf Spaniels. In French, the name Papillon means ‘butterfly’. This name alludes to a [...]
Pekingeses
July 10th, 2011 Pekingeses (or Pekineses as they are also known) are possibly the most popular of all Toy dogs Their small size and lovable appearance, coupled with a long coat, large eyes and a huge character have endeared this breed to many people. The ancient oriental background behind this breed makes them one of the most fascinating [...]
Toy Dogs
July 9th, 2011 The Small Dogs With Big Personalities Toy dogs are usually recognized by their small size. Many have been bred through a process of miniaturisation of existing dog breeds. For most of the dogs in this group, their ancestry can be traced back to much larger breeds. None of the wild dog breeds from which they [...]
The Shih Tzu Breed
July 8th, 2011 The Shih Tzu breed is one of several that have their origins in the Far East. This breed of dog comes from Tibet in China and has often been mistaken with other dogs from the region that share its likeness. Much of our knowledge regarding the early history of the small, Chinese companion dogs is [...]
Lhasa Apso Dogs
July 7th, 2011 Lhasa Apso dogs are originally from Tibet. The history of Tibetan dogs is closely tied to the monasteries within that country. The monasteries were home to many dogs and the these animals were considered holy to the monks that worshipped there. Some Tibetan dog breeds, such as the Tibetan Spaniels, had specific religious duties within [...]
Boston Terriers
July 6th, 2011 Boston Terriers are relatively new arrivals to the dog world. While many dog breeds have extremely long histories and obscure origins that fade into the mists of the past, this is certainly not the case with this breed. The development of this breed has been well-recorded, and the ancestry can be traced back to its [...]
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
July 5th, 2011 The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. It is the most numerous of the two corgi breeds by a considerable margin. In contrast, the other corgi breed, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is relatively unknown. Both breeds are very close in appearance and temperament. The origins of both [...]
Utility Dogs
July 4th, 2011 Utility dogs are the large companion dogs that are bred mostly for appearance and companionship instead of a specific type of work. When dog shows began in Great Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, they were mostly held in public houses. There were no separate categorized in which the dogs were shown and all the different [...]
