Day: March 10, 2020

Toy poodle Dog, Despite the widespread belief that the Poodle originated in France, there is evidence that his origins are more likely to be Eastern European, even Russian. The name “Poodle” is derived from the German word “Pudel”. While the larger Poodles were being used as gundogs to retrieve waterfowl, the smaller Poodles were trained as “truffle dogs”. Their keen sense of smell was used to search for and dig up this rare delicacy. The types of dogs used for this work had to have sharp noses and be light on their feet, so they would not damage the valuable truffle. The smaller Toy and Miniature Poodles are second to none for their intelligence and ability to entertain. They were trained by circus clowns to take part in their acts. Their hair was trimmed into pompoms to match the pompoms on the clown’s costumes. The pompoms on the joints and those over the kidneys were also looked on as a protection against the cold when the dog was working.

History of Pyrenean Mountain Dogs They are giant dogs used for guarding sheep and have selected pale coats which made them clearly distinguishable from wolves, which is documented by historians as early as the second century A.D.   The Pyrenean Mountain Dog is named after the Mountain Range between France and Spain, where for centuries they have worked both as flock guardians, and to guard the chateaux and homes in that region. credit-hund.ch The geographically isolated purebred Tibetan Mastiff may have significantly influenced the ancestry of the supposedly ancient Pyrenean Mountain Dog. However, a fact which remains less appealing to breed purists is that all the livestock guardian breeds of Europe, as their human shepherds travel great distances, have the opportunity to mate with dogs of a different type in locations. The Pyrenean Mountain dog puppy, Maremma, Kuvasz and Owtcharka maybe cousins not so far removed.   Characteristics Of Pyrenean Mountain Dogs The Pyrenean Mountain dog is tall and elegant,

The basenji is one of the world’s most ancient breeds. Much mystery and debate are surrounding the breed but it is generally thought that they originate from the Congo where the Pygmies used them as a hunting dog, as they still do today. As well as hunting the fearsome reed rat they are used to drive games such as small antelope into the nets of the hunters. History The Pygmies are known to have had contact with the Egyptians throughout various dynasties and Basenjis were probably given to the Egyptians as a tribute. Carvings and paintings of these little dogs have been found in the Great Pyramid of Khufu dating back to 2700 BC but the breed remained undiscovered until around 1870 when they appeared in the writings of explorers to Africa. The first Basenjis to be exhibited were at Crufts in 1895 but the breed was not successfully exported to Britain until 1936. Characteristics A dog of medium size and light build with a short sleek coat.

Jack Russell Terrier Temperament: The Jack Russell Terrier, or JRT, is a breed with almost unlimited energy. This dog is strong-willed and determined. He is confident and fearless. He will take on a dog five times his size, without thinking twice about it. He is, surprisingly, a very gentle dog. He is cheerful but assertive, and can sometimes be a little stubborn. He is an athletic dog with a lot of endurance. These dogs were developed for hunting, specifically to “go to ground” for the hunter to flush out the game (usually a fox) from its den. So he loves to dig. Because digging is in his nature, he is very capable of digging his way under a fence. A 6ft fence and a watchful eye are necessary to keep him in because he will go under or over! The Jack Russell Terrier loves being apart of a family and loves to play. The children will love to play with him too (and they’ll probably run out of energy before he does).