Day: March 10, 2020

History of The Cocker Spaniel Dog References to Cocker Spaniel dog can be found in literature going back to the early 1800s but the breed was not officially recognised by the Kennel Club until 1893. The Cocker Spaniel dog is a sporting breed, originally used to flush out game birds like the Woodcock (hence the name “Cocker”) from the undergrowth towards the waiting guns. Retrieving ability was also bred into the breed as time went on so Cockers would not only flush out the game but also go fearlessly into any cover and pick up fallen birds. Characteristics of The Cocker Spaniel Dog   The Cocker spaniel dog is a relatively small but sturdy Spaniel with an engaging, happy personality, demonstrated by his ever-wagging tail. He comes in a wide range of colours, both solid (all one colour) and particoloured (the roans and “and whites” etc).   Today’s modern Cocker spaniel dog has evolved into two separate strains,

A Sealyham Terrier is a big dog in a small compass, intelligent, sensible and companionable. He takes his name from his place of origin, Sealyham Mansion, Sealyham, an estate in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where he evolved as a sporting dog, mainly used in Badger digging. History Of Sealyham Terrier   The breed was first recognized by the Kennel Club in 1910, being at the height of its popularity from early 1920 to mid-1930, often being used in advertisements and on stage. He became a favorite of the Hollywood set, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Elizabeth Taylor, and Alfred Hitchcock all fell for his charms, Hitchcock even had his Sealyhams playing cameo roles in his films with him. The Royal family also kept Sealyhams with the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret having their favorites.   At one time the breed would regularly register over 1000 puppies a year with the Kennel Club, whilst in 2008 just 43 pups were registered.

The Belgian Shepherd Groenendael Groenendael is one of the four varieties of Belgian Shepherd Dogs. They originated as herding dogs in the various provinces of Belgium and worked as living fences for the many flocks of sheep found in the region – they were much prized for their tireless quick gait, their intelligence, and intense loyalty. Facts For Belgian Shepherd Groenendael In 1891 the first gathering of Belgian Shepherds from various Belgian counties was organized and from this, four distinct varieties could be seen and these were named after the areas from which they were most prevalent. The first breed standard was written in 1892 which separated the varieties into long-haired, short-haired, and rough-haired. During World War One Belgian Shepherd Dogs were used on the battlefields serving as ambulance dogs, message carriers and even pulling machine guns. The period after the war saw an increase in popularity of the breed worldwide and Groenendaels were exported to many parts of the world.