With all the talk about "real" dogs and why they where bred etc
it make me think about how long a breed has been around and
what they where created for.
I found a few surprises
All information found on
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
it make me think about how long a breed has been around and
what they where created for.
I found a few surprises
All information found on
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com
The Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dog, with a recorded history in Europe going back nearly 700 years.
Some of its talents include: watchdogging, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
Some of its talents include: watchdogging, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
Chihuahua
This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world.
This is the oldest breed on the American continent and the smallest breed in the world.
Irish Terrier
The Irish Terrier, originally from Country Cork, Ireland, is probably one of the oldest terrier breeds. It is two thousand years old, but the earliest images we have of it is in a painting of the 1700's.
He is a feisty hunter and exterminator of den animals, otter, and water rats. The breed has also been used as a retriever and wartime messenger.
The Irish Terrier, originally from Country Cork, Ireland, is probably one of the oldest terrier breeds. It is two thousand years old, but the earliest images we have of it is in a painting of the 1700's.
He is a feisty hunter and exterminator of den animals, otter, and water rats. The breed has also been used as a retriever and wartime messenger.
Xoloitzcuintli
(Mexican Hairless)
The Xolo is one of the worlds oldest and rarest breeds dating back over 3,000 years.
The Aztecs enjoyed the hairless dogs as pets, but also found them useful as bedwarmers, food, and sacrificial offerings. The toasty warm body heat of the toy hairless dogs made them in demand as ancient hot-water bottles, relieving stomach pains and rheumatic joints, or simply for warming beds during cold nights.
(Mexican Hairless)
The Xolo is one of the worlds oldest and rarest breeds dating back over 3,000 years.
The Aztecs enjoyed the hairless dogs as pets, but also found them useful as bedwarmers, food, and sacrificial offerings. The toasty warm body heat of the toy hairless dogs made them in demand as ancient hot-water bottles, relieving stomach pains and rheumatic joints, or simply for warming beds during cold nights.