History and Origin:  The Abyssinian history goes back thousands of years, its name ‘Abyssinian’ hints to an Ethiopian heritage but genetic research would suggest it comes from the Indian Ocean. It must also be noted that the Abyssinian Cat resembles those see in ancient Egyptian paintings and sculptures.  The breed was developed in Europe, probably brought there [...]

History and Origin: Dachshund in German means “badger dog”. A dog very much like the Smooth and Long-haired Dachshund first came to the attention of hunters at the beginning of the seventeenth century. He was a good hunter, and his great specialty was badgers. He was also used against wild boars, foxes, and wounded deer. [...]

History and Origin: The origin of the Borzoi goes back to the Russia of the beginning of the eighteenth century. About 1705, a Russian duke imported some Arabian Greyhounds or Gazelle Hounds for hunting. These dogs were too fragile for the Russian winter and died. The duke imported another batch, but this time crossed them [...]

History and Origin: Father of all the hounds, the Bloodhound goes back to Egypt, Greece, and Italy centuries before the birth of Christ. In the third century A.D., a dog resembling the modern Bloodhound, especially in scenting ability, was described by Claudius Aelianus in his famous History of Animals. The dog he describes was first [...]

History and Origin: Although the Beagle is extensively used as a hunting dog in packs, he is excellent too, as a house pet. Descended. according to legend, from the scent hounds used by King Arthur and his Knights, the Beagle was supreme as a hare hunter. Characteristics: The Beagle is ideal for every member of [...]

History and Origin: The Basenji (known as the Belgian Congo Dog and Congo Bush Dog) has a long background as a dog well known to the pharaohs of Egypt. He is native to the Congo regions of Africia. Originally he was trained as a hunter. Characteristics: The Basenji is highly recommended as a house dog. [...]

History and Origin: Like so many other hunting dogs, the Basset Hound has a long lineage, going back centuries, chiefly in France and Belgium to the old French Bloodhound and the St. Hubert Hound. There he was raised by royalty to serve as a trailer of deer, hares, and rabbits. His dwarf build is to [...]

History and Origin: The Afghan Hound goes back in history 5,000 or 6,000 years, when he was accepted among Egyptian royalty. The Afghan as we now know him dates from the First World War, although for centuries Afghanistan has contributed to the make-up of the breed. Originally the Afghan was developed for hunting in hilly [...]