Claire Harrison

The Tibetan Terrier is an ancient dog breed that was developed by Tibetan monks to serve as monastery sentries and sheepherders. Despite the name, Tibetan Terriers, or TTs for short, are not terriers but are more closely related to the Lhasa Apso – a … Read more

Bred to obtain the kindness and sheer size of the Mastiff and the ferocity and courage of the Bulldog in one dog, the Bullmastiffs are the perfect combination of gentle giants. Bullmastiffs were initially bred as companions and reinforcements for gatekeepers against poachers in … Read more

Did you know that Papillons are one of the popularly painted dogs by artists like Rembrandt, Rubens, and Goya? This is because Pap was a favorite lap-warmer among female nobles in Europe like Madame de Pompadour and Marie Antoinette. This 8 to 11-inch toy … Read more

The Belgian Malinois is known for its energetic, intelligent, friendly, and protective disposition. This is the dog breed that caught Osama Bin Laden (now that’s bad-ass!). However, this dog can also be a fantastic pet for the right owner. It has puppy-like energy until … Read more

Bedlington terriers may not be as popular or costly as Golden Retrievers. There are only about 200 puppies of their kind registered every year but their unique svelte figure and lamb-like fur coat greatly make them a quick fan favorite. However, do not let … Read more

Some sweetly call it as Canaani, the Canaan dog is one of the oldest and rarest breeds. It is a natural breed originating from the land of Israel as a pariah dog. It is known as Kelef Kanani; the Hebrew words which are associated … Read more

The American Eskimo dog or “Eskie” is a descendant from several Spitz breeds such as the White Keeshond, White German Spitz, White Pomeranian, and Volpino Italiano or White Italian Spitz. German settlers brought the breed to America and was widely used as part of … Read more

American Bulldogs are widely considered to be the closest living relative to the Old English Bulldog brought to the United States in the 1800s. They were originally used in England for bull-baiting but took on new opponents such as bears and buffaloes when introduced … Read more

Small dogs with big hearts, the Brussels Griffon is a toy dog that was initially developed for vermin hunting in the stables of the early 19th century Belgium. The Brussels Griffons, or Griffs, are regarded to be almost human because of their big round … Read more

First bred to herd cattle, the Australian Cattle Dog has played a significant role in the success of Australia’s cattle/beef industry. They were crossed with the several dog species like the Scottish Highland Collie, the Dalmatian, the Black and Tan Kelpie, and even the … Read more