About The Havanese are a toy dog breed that originated from Cuba; being the only dog breed that is native to Cuba and being their national dog. They were bred from the, now extinct, Blanquito de la Habana (‘little white dog of Havana’). It is believed that the Blanquito were cross-bred with Bichon-types in order …
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Poodle
About The poodle is a non-sporting water dog originating in Germany during the Middle Ages. They are named after the German word ‘pudel’ meaning “to splash”. The larger type was originally bred for wildfowl hunting and to retrieve game from the water. Their water-resistant coat and webbed feet made them perfect for the job. They …
Scottish Terrier
About The Scottish Terrier (affectionately known as Scotties) is a terrier breed of dog, originating in Scotland. They were originally bred by farmers to be a working and hunting dog, helping to keep the vermin at bay. They would follow the badgers and foxes right into their burrows and attempt to dig them out. They …
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
About The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier (wheatens as they are lovingly called) are a terrier group of Irish descent. Their name in irish ‘an brocaire bui’ means “yellow terrier”. They are one of four terrier breeds that are native to Ireland. They were originally bred as a farm hunting dog in Ireland, and they were to …
Wire-Haired Fox Terrier
About The Wire-haired Fox Terrier (also affectionately known as foxies) is a terrier breed of dog originating from England. They were originally bred as hunters; to flush out foxes during a foxhunt. It’s considered a medium-sized breed of terriers, with an average height of 15 ½ inches. The average weight is 15-17 pounds for females …
Portuguese Water Dog
About The Portuguese Water Dog (porties as they’re affectionately called) are working dogs that originated from Portugal. They were bred to serve as crew on fishing ships, helping to retrieve lost items and herding fish into the nets. They were also known as ‘Cao de Agua’ (dog of the water) and ‘Portuguese fishing dog’. They …
West Highland White Terrier
About The West Highland White Terrier (with the nickname ‘Westie’ so lovingly given), is a terrier breed of dog originating from Scotland. They were originally bred for hunting and ratting. They are considered medium-sized terriers, with average height of 10 inches for females and 11 inches for males. Average weight is 15-20 pounds, with an …
Miniature Schnauzer
About The miniature schnauzer is a breed of small dog that originated in Germany in the mid 19th century. They were bred by farmers to be ratting, hunting dogs. They were bred from their larger cousins, the standard schnauzer, and are the smallest of the three schnauzer breeds. Their average height is 12-14 inches, with …
Maltese
About The Maltese are a toy dog breed that originated from Italy, specifically the island of Malta. They were originally bred for companionship, and a favorite among nobility. They are genetically related to the Bichon, Bolognese, and Havanese breeds. They are small in stature, with average height of 7-9 inches and average weight of below …
Irish Water Spaniel
About The Irish Water Spaniel is a spaniel in the sporting dog group. They originated in Ireland as a water retriever, with these pups having webbed feet and a waterproof coat. They’re the tallest of the spaniels, with average height of 21-24 inches. They are considered medium-to-large in size, with average weight of 45-65 pounds. …