Breed Care

Yorkshire Terrier Care

The Yorkshire Terrier first originated in Yorkshire, England. Immigrants from Scotland began bringing several breeds of small terriers to Yorkshire. It’s said that breeding of the Yorkshire Terrier breed was accomplished through a combined effort of many early dog breeders…

Beagle Care

Most historians agree that the Beagle can trace its origins to Ancient Greece, around the 5th century BC. This is based on several references to small hounds that hunted their game by scent, and were followed on foot by hunters.

German Shepherd Care

Historically speaking, the German Shepherd is a relatively new breed of dog, dating its breed origins at the year1899. The German Shepherd was first created when an effort in Germany was made to standardize certain dog breeds.

Golden Retriever Care

The Golden Retriever breed of dog was first developed in Scotland, though were not officially known as “Golden Retrievers” until 1920. The breed was first developed as a gun-dog, being bred to aid hunters in retrieving downed waterfowl.

Boxer Care

The Boxer dog is actually a breed of dog that was first developed from the now-extinct Bullenbeisser Mastiff dog. The Boxer’s origins can be traced back to Germany, when Bullenbeisser dogs were crossed with Bulldogs which were imported from Great Britain

Dachshund Care

Many Dachshund experts believe that the origins of the Dachshund breed of dog actually date all the way back to ancient Egypt. This is based on engravings of short-legged hunting dogs that were discovered in Egypt, along with mummified Dachshunds that were encased in burial urns.