Saturday, September 1, 2012

Bavarian Mountain Hound (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund)



Bavarian Mountain Hound (Bayrischer Gebirgsschweisshund), breed of hunting hounds. Bred in Bavaria (Germany) in the 19th century by crossing different breeds of hounds for hunting Bavaria on cold trail on a deer. Most likely her ancestors - Hanoverian and Tyrolean hounds. This breed of blood hounds, combines all the qualities necessary to search for the wounded deer, but works well for a different game.

Afghan (Afghan Hound)

Afghan Hound photo
Afghan Hound
Afghan (Afghan Hound), breed of hunting dogs. This is a very ancient breed, there are several thousands of years. Bred by crossing in Afghanistan Afghan hound native to the Persian greyhound - Saluki. In the late 19th century, it was brought to the UK, where v1907 approved standard of the breed, there v1926 created the first club of Afghan hounds. In Russia, Afghan hounds appeared in the 70s, and in 1980 was approved by the standard adopted by FCI. At home, they were used to guard livestock, hunting, and bred for a beautiful exterior.

Affen Pinscher (German Affenpinscher, English. Monkey Dog)

Monkey Dog photo
Monkey Dog

Affen Pinscher (German Affenpinscher, English. Monkey Dog), breed of toy dog. The name "affen pinscher" translates from German as "monkey pincher" (German Affe - monkey). Birthplace of the breed - Germany, the Germans often call it affen dwarf pinscher, French - 'whiskered little demon. " Known in Germany in the 17th century, the image of this dog can be found in the paintings of Van Dyck and Dürer. At first, the breed was bred for catching rats, but later evolved into a beautiful companion, tied exclusively to the owner.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Argentinian Mastiff (Bulldog Argentino)


Argentinian Mastiff photo
Argentinian Mastiff 
Argentinian Mastiff (Dogo Argentino) (Spanish Dogo Argentino, English. Argentinian Mastiff), and breeds of hunting dogs from Argentina. This breed of dog she was bred in the early 1920s Noresom Antonio Martinez. By crossing local fighting dogs, the Great Dane (high growth), large Pyrenean dog (endurance and white color), an Irish wolfhound (speed), English Pointer (flair and speed) and Bordeaux Dogs (strength and courage) turned rock harmoniously combining the characteristic features of their ancestors.

English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier, Black-and-Tan Toy)

English Toy Terrier photo
English Toy Terrier

English Toy Terrier (Toy Manchester Terrier, Black-and-Tan Toy), breed of hunting dogs. Bred in Britain in the 19th century for hunting rats and rabbits. First, this breed called the Toy Manchester Terrier or miniature black and tan terrier. Officially recognized breed Kennel Club of England in 1962 under the title "English Toy Terrier". His endurance this breed to some extent obliged Greyhound and Whippet. Bred in Europe, North America and Australia. In Russia, a small amount.

English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel photo
English Toy Spaniel

Origin. It is believed that the ancestors of these dogs were Japanese Spaniel (from Korea), pug (from England) and Maltese (from Italy). This breed is named in honor of King Charles II, who introduced the fashion of the English Toy Spaniel.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

English Cocker Spaniel



English Cocker Spaniel photo
English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel, breed of hunting dogs podruzheynyh. Bred in the 19th century in the UK, where in 1902, was approved by the breed standard, has been overtaken by the moment. Very Hot dog has a sharp instinct, working both in the water and on the toe or killed podranennoy game.