The Bichon Frise (pronounced 'Bee-Shone Freeze') is a curly all-white dog with a puffball appearance and a very puffy head. It has been around since the 1300's, and throughout their history they have been popular among Italian sailors, the Italian and French royal courts, and eventually with French street performers. Their name 'Bichon Frise' is in reference to their curly white coat.
Their...
It is widely believed that the Bloodhound originates from Belgium and was first bred by the monks of St. Hubert's Monastery in around 1000AD. The bloodhound's ancestors undoubtedly came from France which was the home of many of the modern hound breeds. The dogs were known as 'Sequsius' and were used to track wolves, big cats and deer or to follow the trail of wounded game. After the Normans...
Bichon Frise - the curly lap dog is a cute and small dog. Bichons are extremely intelligent and you will really feel proud to own one. After the French revolution, these dogs ended up on the lanes as their regal masters were dethroned. Then, these dogs were caught and were used in the circus to do tricks. Nowadays, farmers in Norway are using these dogs for rounding up sheep. Bichon Frise...
The Bloodhound or St. Hubert Hound is an ancient breed that dates back over 1500 years. The name Bloodhound refers to their pure blood and pure breeding standards. This large scent hound ways between 70-115 pounds and measures 23" to 27" in length. They are known for their excellent tracking ability that can be matched by no other dog.
In fact, it is due to this innate, unmatched tracking...
The Black Russian Terrier is a breed that was "engineered" by the Russians shortly after world War II for the specific purpose of producing a strong, fearless and hardy working dog that could withstand the rigors of the cold Russian winter and would be a strong and formidable protector.
The "Red Star" kennels, a state owned and operated kennel, was the name of the government kennel of the...
The Black Russian Terrier is a large dog that was bred for police and military work in Russia. She is a great watch dog and guard dog. She really needs to be housed with her human family but would also appreciate plenty of exercise. She needs an experienced handler, especially for males. They love other dogs but might do very poorly with other dominant type dogs. They also love children but may...
The Bloodhound is a scent hound unequalled, some say, by any other breed. The name actually does not mean that it scents or tracks "blood" as is commonly believed. The Bloodhound was a dog that was held in favor by the English "bluebloods" or nobility and that is the origin of the name.
The Bloodhound is an ancient breed and has remained relatively stable since long before the coming of...
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a friendly dog that was bred in the United States to tree raccoons and scent hunt other animals. They prefer to stay outdoors and can tolerate heat and cold. They need lots of exercise and it is best to have them on a farm or to have plenty of properly fenced in area for them to run in. They are good watch dogs and generally work well with other dogs. They need to...
The southern tier of the Eastern United States is a popular hunting area for big game such as wild boar and black bears. Throughout these states there are a number of regional areas where particular breeds are or have been developed and have built a reputation for their formidable hunting skills.
Among these breeds is the legendary Black Mouth Cur. This particular breed of dog has become...
The Bichon Frise is a pure breed that originated in the Mediterranean region. This curly lap dog descended from a mix of the Barbet breed, poodle and a generic white lap dog. As early as 600 B.C. Spanish sailors used the breed, which at the time was referred to as the Barbichon, during trade to help with diplomacy. The dog had a naturally outgoing and friendly disposition, which made the breed...
