Author: Henry Steinman

The Skye Terrier is one of the earliest terrier breeds to make an appearance in its native Scotland. Unfortunately, the passage of time has not left it unscathed, which is why there are some people…

The Dandie Dinmond Terrier is a Scottish breed with a well-earned reputation for toughness. In modern times, it is considered to be a Vulnerable Native Breed because of the low number of puppies that are…

The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a Swiss breed that has seen a fair amount of use for herding over the course of its existence. It possesses a lot of similarities with other working breeds, so…

The Maltese Poodle is an excellent example of the crossbreeds that have been created for the purpose of combining desirable characteristics from different breeds in the same dog. In its case, it is a combination…

Given its wonderful name, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Pekepoo is a cross between a Pekingese and a Poodle. As such, the members of the breed can be rather unpredictable…

When you hear the word “Chinook” what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For some people it is the Chinook winds that are cold and biting and cross the lands of Canada…

Spaniel comes from the Old French espaigneul, which means “Spanish dog.” In turn, the Old French espaigneul comes from the Latin Hispaniolus, which means “Spanish.” As a result, it should come as no surprise to…

There used to be a breed called the Walker Hound. However, the term tends to be used in the present to refer to a breed that came from the Walker Hound, which is called the…