Dog Breed Information

The Saint Bernard originated in Switzerland. They probably are descendents of farm dogs of the Swiss Alps and a Mastiff-type dog called the Molosser, that the Roman…

The Samoyed is an ancient working breed that originated from herding dogs of the North. They were used by the Siberian Samoyede people for pulling sleds, guarding p…

The Schipperke was developed in Flanders, Belgium, as a watchdog and is descended from the Leauvenaar, a 40-pound black sheepdog. They were eventually bred smaller …

The Scottish Terrier was developed in Scotland in the 1700s. They are believed to be from The Old Scotch Terrier, one of the oldest breeds from Scotland, and the fo…

Shelties, as they are affectionately called, hail from the rugged Shetland Islands, which lie between Scotland and Norway. These islands are also home to the Shetla…

The Shiba Inu (pronounced She-ba E-nu) is Japan’s smallest native spitz dog. Their history dates back to the Samurai period, where they were bred to flush bir…

No one knows for sure the true origins of this little Chinese lapdog; however, they were originally sent to the Chinese emperor as a gift during the Byzantine Empir…

The Siberian Husky was originally used in Siberia to herd reindeer and pull sleds. Even though they have a wolf-like appearance, there is no wolf in this breed. The…

The Silky Terrier was developed in Australia in the 1890s when breeders crossed Yorkshire Terriers with their native Australian Terriers. Breeders wanted to improve…

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier hails from Ireland, and much of their early history wasn’t recorded. They probably share their ancestors with the Kerry Blue T…