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Miniature Dachshund - "Sausage Dog" Breed profile
Published: 07/21/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
The history of these Miniature Dachshunds mirrors that of their larger relatives; Dachshunds can be traced back to Germany for many years, back to around the 15th Century, athough many believe that ancient Egyptian art depicts images of dogs similar
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Breed Profile
Published: 07/15/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
The title of “King Charles Spaniel” was bestowed upon these dogs during the reign of King Charles II, who adored his spaniels and would not be parted from them. A law that was passed by King Charles II, still stands today that these little dogs can e
Dachshund - "Sausage dog" Breed Profile
Published: 07/21/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
Dachshunds can be traced back to Germany for many years, back to around the 15th Century, athough many believe that ancient Egyptian art depicts images of dogs similar to Dachshunds; perhaps their ancestors.
“Sheltie” – Shetland Sheepdog Breed Profile
Published: 07/06/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
The Shetland Sheepdog can be traced back many years to the Shetland Isles, where they were bred as a herding dog.
St Bernard Breed Profile
Published: 07/21/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
In AD980 St Bernard de Menthon founded the Hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass as a refuge for travellers through the precarious Alpine pass between Switzerland and Italy. The St Bernard took its name from this hospice, after Monks in the area began
Rhodeasian Ridgeback - "Lion dog" Breed Profile
Published: 07/21/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
Records show that ridgebacked dogs were used in South Africa as hunting and companion dogs as far back as the 15th Century. They were used to track big game (hence the name "Lion Dog") and were trained to trap the prey without attacking, and to alert
Siberian Husky Breed Profile
Published: 07/22/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
Siberian Huskies were used in Siberia to pull sleds and provided the main form of transport for many years.
Because of their importance in providing such an important form of transport, they were exceptionally well cared for and respected and perha
Labrador Retriever - Dog Breed Profile
Published: 07/08/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
Labradors originated from the coast of Newfoundland in the 17 th Century. They were trained by fishermen, to collect the nets from the icy waters and for this reason, were bought to Poole Harbour in the UK in the 19 th Century.
Greyhound Breed Profile
Published: 07/21/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
There are conflicting opinions regarding the origin of the Greyhound, from the Celts who believed that they came from Greece, to the Romans who believed that they came from Gaul (in Western Europe), with many varying opinions inbetween.
"Westie" - West Highland White terrier
Published: 07/14/2011 by Kennel Corner in Dog Breed Profiles
Originating in Scotland, Westies were bred to hunt foxes, otters and vermin. They share their ancestry with many of the other true Scottish Terriers and became formally recognised as West Highland White Terrier’s in 1904