Author: Henry Steinman

The Tibetan Spaniel is not a true spaniel. Instead, it is one of a number of small but nonetheless smart and confident breeds from Tibet and the rest of East Asia. On the whole, Tibetan…

American Foxhounds are a breed of hunting dogs that sprung up in the United States. Like their name suggests, they were meant for hunting foxes, having been refined over the course of centuries for that…

Since the Kerry Blue Terrier is a terrier, it should come as no surprise to learn that it started out as a hunter of rats, rabbits, foxes, badgers, and other burrowing animals. However, its particular…

The Gordon Setter is a breed of gundogs meant to be used for hunting game-birds. However, it is important to note that while these dogs are bold and resolute out in the field, they are…

The Otterhound’s shaggy coat and general appearance makes it one of the more interesting dogs to watch romp around outside on a rainy day. But there are a number of other things that make the…

The Spinone Italiano is an Italian breed that has seen extensive use as gun dogs but is more than capable of serving in other roles as well. There was a time when the breed was…

The Portuguese Podengo is a Portuguese breed that has spread to other countries. As a result, it is recognized by numerous kennel clubs in numerous countries, though the exact nature of such recognition can see…

The Pumi is a Hungarian breed that can be found in other countries as well. Primarily, it sees use as sheep dogs, but it has proven to be versatile enough that it can be found…

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is one of the four Terrier breeds that come from Ireland. In modern times, its population remains low because it came very close to extinction in the late 19th century…