Animal Shelter Daily Pet Tip Archive
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The Hungarian Puli
The Hungarian Puli is an ancient breed of dog. The dog was brought from Asia a millennium ago. Since then, it has been kept as a sheepdog. This unusual dog had a stable program in the past - it would herd and guard the sheep during the day, and a bigger dog would take its place during the night. ...Read More...
The Rough Collie
Originating in the 17th century Scotland, the Rough Collie is a breed that has a lot to say about itself. Back in the day, these dogs were used for herding, water rescue and protection. ...Read More...
The Sage Mazandarani
The Sage Mazandarani is an ancient breed originating from northern Iran, and it is believed that the breed has been around for more than four thousand years. It is also known as the Iranian Bear Dog or the Mazandarani Mastiff. Enthusiasts say that the dogs are descendants of the Old Hyranian Mastiffs of Persia and that they have been crossed with different hunting and guard dogs. ...Read More...
The Sage Ashayeri
The name Sage Ashayeri means “the nomads’ dog” in Iranian. These dogs live in the West and central area of Iran. They are part of the nomad traveling groups Bakhtiari and Qashqai, which cross mountains and flat areas, hunting and breeding animals. Perfectly adapted to their traveling life, the dogs are indispensable part of each family, where you can find them in groups of 3 to 5 dogs. They are very good at guarding the livestock, protecting the tents, and even hunting. ...Read More...
The Russian Hound
At the beginning of the last century, the Russian Hound or Kostroma Hound had a lot minor differences based on region or breeder and often had names similar to those regions or borrowing their breeder’s name. ...Read More...
The Rampur Greyhound
When you first take a look at this wonderful breed you may be tempted to think that the Rampur Greyhound is very fragile. But that is far from the truth, because these dogs were used by the Maharajahs not only for jackal control, but also for hunting tigers, lions or leopards. ...Read More...
The Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound has the same ancestors like most of the coonhounds, the British foxhounds, brought to America in the 1700s. The breed’s development was influenced by the need for a dog that was faster, with a stronger sense of smell and the ability to hunt down prey much easier. ...Read More...
The Greek Hound
The Greek Hound, also known as the Greek Harehound or Hellenic Hound, is a breed of dogs of the scent hound type. This is an ancient breed that dates all the way back to the period in which Greek Gods were the rulers of the world. It has been always used for scenting and tracking hare. ...Read More...
The Rat Terrier
As you might already know, the Rat Terrier is a breed very popular in the North American culture. It is said that U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt gave the breed its name after his dog helped rid the White House of rats. It also appeared beside Shirley Temple in the film “The Little Colonel”, so it’s no wonder that the breed is so popular. ...Read More...
The Greek Sheepdog
The Greek Sheepdog or the Greek Shepherd is a very rare breed from Greece. It was used to protect and guard the sheep. It is believed that they were brought there by the Turkish travelers. It is also related to the great mountain breeds of Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Albania and Turkey. ...Read More...