Heritage and Registry History Dutch Shepherds originated in the Netherlands. They were traditionally bred as working dogs on the farm. They were reliable herding dogs and were strong enough to be cart pullers. They also acted as guard dogs of vast farming lands, especially against wild animals and trespassers. It was observed that the population…
Heritage and Registry History You will be surprised that, unlike other mixed breeds, Catahoula Bulldogs have been around for at least a century. It is a cross between a purebred Catahoula Leopard Dog and an American Bulldog that has become popular in the southern part of the United States because of their hunting skills and…
Heritage and Registry History There are not many records available to check the origin of Cockaliers because they are fairly new designer breeds. It is even unknown when the intentional crossing started before the demand for this breed increased. Nevertheless, Cockaliers may have been mingling with other dog breeds naturally for a long time already….
Heritage and Registry History The origin of a Beaglier can be traced to Australia in 1990. Although that was the earliest recorded intentional cross-breeding, it cannot be discounted that Beagliers may have been present even earlier than that. The primary reason why the Beagle and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel were crossed was to dampen the…
Heritage and Registry History Are you still torn between a Border Collie and a Poodle? Then why not a Bordoodle instead? Also known as Borderpoo, Borpoodle, Borderdoodle, and Borpoo, Bordoodle is a hybrid dog breed produced with the cross-breeding between purebred Border Collie and a Poodle. Where and when the Bordoodle originated from is still…
Background and Registry History Belgian Tervuren, from the name itself, originated in the town of Tervuren in Belgium in 1800. It is one of the four variations of the Belgian Shepherds that were bred particularly for watching over properties in the farmlands and herding livestock. Initially, the four types of Belgian Shepherds, made up of…
Background and Registry History An adorable lapdog you say? Then meet the Chiweenie, also known as Choxie to others, and even German Hot Dog and Mexican Taco to some. A Chiweenie is a cross-breed between a purebred Dachshund and a Chihuahua. The reason behind the matching is primarily to possibly put an end to the…
Having a hard time selecting between an English Bulldog and a Labrador Retriever? Then why not have both by getting a Bullador? Known for its friendliness and loyalty to its owners, you are instantly guaranteed a friend ’til the end. With it having the right amount of training, early socialization, and of course, TLC, this…
Since Chihuahuas are small, does that mean that they also have a smaller bladder hence they need to urinate more often? How often does your Chihuahua have to pee or how long it can hold its bladder? Knowing your furry pal’s bathroom needs will help you prevent accidents inside the house. It will also help…
Bulldogs are a widely popular breed of dogs because of their looks and stature. They are of the smaller-sized dogs but somehow there’s a demand for an even smaller size of bulldogs. These are the miniature bulldogs or mini bulldogs. However, they’re not recognized by the American Kennel Club as a separate breed because they…