Bohemian Shepherd (Chodsky Pes) Alternative names: Chodský chrt, Czech Shepherd Dog. History of the breed The Bohemian Shepherd, or Chodský pes , is an ancient breed originating in the Czech Republic, where it has been known since the 13th century. This breed was developed by the Chod, an ethnic group...
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Black Russian Terrier Alternative names: Russian Black Terrier, Chornyi Terrier. History of the breed The Black Russian Terrier is a relatively young breed developed in the Soviet Union in the 1940s and 1950s. It was originally bred by the Red Star Kennel, a military research center, to create a robust...
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Briard Alternative names: Berger de Brie, French Shepherd. History of the breed The Briard, also known as the Berger de Brie, is an ancient French herding dog breed mentioned in historical documents since the 8th century. Originally used for herding and protecting sheep and other livestock, its intelligence and courage...
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Black and Tan Coonhound Alternative names: No commonly known alternative names. History of the breed The Black and Tan Coonhound is an American hunting dog with roots dating back to colonial times. This breed was developed by crossing English Foxhounds and Bloodhounds to create a dog that could effectively hunt...
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Basenji (African Barkless Dog) History of the Basenji The Basenji is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, originating in Central Africa. The breed was originally bred by indigenous tribes to assist in hunting. A striking characteristic of the Basenji is that they don't bark like most dogs,...
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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Aidi Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Inu (Japanese Akita) (High-risk dog) American AkitaAlano Español Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Alaskan Malamute Alpine Dachsbracke American Staffordshire Terrier (High-Risk Dog) American Water Spaniel Anatolian Shepherd Andalusian Podenco Appenzeller Mountain Dog Argentine Dog (Dogo Argentino) Ariegeois Armant American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel...
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Other names Brazilian Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff, Cão de Fila Origin & history The Fila Brasileiro is an impressive, powerful dog breed native to Brazil. Its history dates back to the 17th century, when Portuguese colonists brought mastiffs, bulldogs, and bloodhounds to South America. In Brazil, these dogs were crossbred to...
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Alternative names: Chortaj, Chortai History of the breed The Chortai is an ancient sighthound breed native to Ukraine and Russia. It likely originated from crossbreeding the now-extinct Crimean and Gorskaya sighthounds. Historical mentions of the Chortai date back to the 19th century, and depictions of similar dogs have been found...
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Alternative names: Imperial Shih Tzu, Lion Dog, Princess Shih Tzu History of the breed The Chinese Imperial Dog is a small dog that originated in China. Originally considered a variety of the Shih Tzu, they have been recognized as a distinct and unique breed since 2005. This small, lion-like dog...
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Alternative names: Chongqing Dog, East Sichuan Dog History of the breed The Chinese Chongqing Dog is an ancient breed that originated in the Chongqing region of China. It is believed that this breed already existed during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), as evidenced by pottery figures found...
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Alternative names: Gos d'Atura Català, Catalan Sheepdog History of the breed The Catalan Sheepdog is an ancient herding breed originating in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain. For centuries, this breed was used to herd and guard sheep and cattle in mountainous regions. Its intelligence and independence allowed it to make...
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by Michael van Wassem
10 tips for leaving your dog home alone
Leaving a dog home alone isn't easy for everyone. Some dogs handle it well, while others become stressed, bark, or even exhibit destructive behavior. Whether...
