Pedigree Breeds

The Norwegian Lundehund is an ancient dog breed that was used to hunt seabirds along most of the Norwegian coast. The breed name is a combination of the Norwegian words ”lunde” (puffin, Fratercula arctica) and ”hund”, dog. Although the breed’s exact age is not known, there are descriptions of the use of dogs for puffin hunting that are more than 400 years old.

Source: The native dog breeds of Norway - http://www.skogoglandskap.no/f…/native_dog_breeds_norway.pdf (Internet Archive)

native_dog_breeds_norway.pdf

Added May 11, 20168 yr

Last Updated January 11, 20232 yr

The creation of the breed started in 1951 in Leningrad. Following breeds Bolognese, Shih-Zzu, Lhasa-Apso were involved in the creation of the RUSSKAYA TSVETNAYA BOLONKA. ¹
Developed to be the ultimate house pet and companion, the Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a small, sturdy, balanced dog, slightly longer than tall. The breed has a wavy or curly coat.  He moves gracefully with the tail carried over the back or to either side.  He is friendly to all and shows no sign of aggression.  He is sweet, loving, intelligent, and willing to please. ²
Sources:

¹ FCI-RKF Breed Standard: Translation: Karin Biala-Gauß;

² North American Tsvetnaya Bolonka Club Tsvetnaya Bolonka Breed Standard (Russian Colored Lap-Dog) January 2011 (rev. 9)

Added June 3, 20168 yr

Last Updated October 5, 20213 yr

The Lapponian Herder has a good temperament; it is calm, quick to learn, energetic and eager to serve. It barks a lot when working. It is friendly to people, but not suited to be a companion dog only because it demands action as well. It can handle being outdoors all the time.

From: Kennelliito (The Finnish Kennel Club, IPFD Founding Partner) Native Breeds: Lapponian Herder

Added June 12, 20168 yr

Last Updated February 27, 20232 yr

The breed is a popular companion dog that is still used for herding cattle at farms in its county of origin. The origin of the Swedish Vallhund is  not known. Theories about the breeds past are claiming its origin to the time of the Vikings. But if the Vikings brought their low legged spitz to the British isles where it might have played a part in the background of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke or vice versa; - the Vikings brought the Corgi back to Sweden, we will never know.
Source: http://www.skk.se/global/dokument/hundrasguiden/svenska-raser.pdf

Added June 25, 20168 yr

Last Updated November 5, 2024Nov 5

The Lapphunds are mainly known as the reindeer-herder but they were originally used as hunting dogs. The rearing of reindeer in a businesslike manner is relatively new. Most probably it was the Sami tribes that long ago brought the dogs with them to the Northern parts of Scandinavia.  The authentic Lapphund was facing extinction in the beginning of the 20th century.

Source: Swedish breeds of dogs: http://www.skk.se/global/dokument/hundrasguiden/svenska-raser.pdf

The Swedish Lapphund is the oldest of the native Swedish breeds with a history dating back thousands of years. Believed to be descended from the ancient Nordic spitz, it is one of the oldest known breeds in existence today.

Added July 12, 20168 yr

Last Updated October 1, 20213 yr

It is believed that the little spitz from the North Bothnia area originates from small laikas that in prehistoric time lived with hunting tribes at the Nordkalotten. It has  survived  through  selective  laws  of  nature  where survival of the fittest is the code, hence only the really good hunting dogs had a chance. The breed is foremost known as an excellent hunting dog for forest birds. The Swedish Kennel Club registers ca 100 Norrbottenspets yearly.

Source: http://www.skk.se/Global/Dokument/Hundrasguiden/Svenska-raser.pdf?epslanguage=sv

Added July 16, 20168 yr

Last Updated November 16, 20213 yr

The Mastiff is an extremely large dog in both height and girth, broad and deep in body, full of substance and with large strong bones. He combines grandeur with good nature. A very intelligent dog, he is not excitable, but is affectionate towards his owner. He requires plenty of human contact and good food and is best suited to a home where there are opportunities for exercise.  
Source: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/working/mastiff/

Added July 26, 20168 yr

Last Updated January 17, 20223 yr

The Otterhound is an old British dog breed. The origins are not known. It is a scent hound and is currently recognised by the Kennel Club as a Vulnerable Native Breed...  Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otterhound

It is estimated there are approximately 850 - 900 Otterhounds in the world today. The registration figures worldwide can be found in the Otterhound Database located on the US Otterhound Club website as they are supplied with official registrations from around the world.

Added August 4, 20168 yr

Last Updated November 8, 20213 yr

The Pekingese is an aristocrat, whose ancestry can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. Similar dogs had been known in China since the eighth century, but by the early 1800s they had become the favourites of the Imperial court and no commoner was allowed to own one. However, following the British sacking of Peking in 1860, four were found and brought back to England. Subsequently, others were obtained by more normal means. The Pekingese was accepted for registration in the USA in 1909 and in the UK the following year.
Source: The Kennel Club (Patronage): https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/toy/pekingese/

Added October 5, 20168 yr

Last Updated October 14, 20213 yr

Versatile hunting dog, suited in particular for the hunt under the ground and as a flushing dog. A smallish, generally black and tan, compact, well proportioned working hunting dog. Courageous and hard, takes pleasure in work, enduring, vital, full of temperament, reliable, sociable and trainable, neither shy or aggressive. The German Hunting Terrier is breed developed and maintained for its usefulness as a hunting dog, steadiness of character, courage and drive.
Source: http://www.djt-club.de/der-djt/rassestandard/englisch.html & the F.C.I. Breed Standard http://www.fci.be/Nomenclature/Standards/103g03-en.pdf

Added November 29, 20168 yr

Last Updated April 2, 20223 yr

The Tibetan Spaniel is a breed of assertive, small, intelligent dogs originating over 2,500 years ago in the Himalayan mountains of Tibet. They share ancestry with the Pekingese, Japanese Chin, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Terrier and Pug.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibetan_Spaniel

Added November 29, 20168 yr

Last Updated September 30, 20213 yr

The German Spaniel, also known as the Deutscher Wachtelhund (German quail dog), is a breed of dog that was developed in Germany around 1890, and is used as a hunting dog. Descended from the old German breed, the Stoeberer (lit. "rummager"), which became popular with commoners following the Revolutions of 1848 in the German states, who required a versatile hunting dog.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Spaniel

Added November 29, 20168 yr

Last Updated September 30, 20213 yr

Thought to be comparable to the old Land Spaniel, they are similar to the English Springer Spaniel and historically have been referred to as both the Welsh Spaniel and the Welsh Cocker Spaniel.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Springer_Spaniel

Added November 29, 20168 yr

Last Updated September 30, 20213 yr

The Whippet (also English Whippet or Snap dog) is a dog breed of medium-size. They are a sighthound breed that originated in England, where they descended from greyhounds. Whippets today still strongly resemble a smaller greyhound.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whippet

Added November 30, 20168 yr

Last Updated January 6, 20223 yr

The Berger Blanc Suisse (English: White Swiss Shepherd, German: Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund, Italian: Pastore Svizzero Bianco) is a breed of dog from Switzerland. It is of the same origins as the White Shepherd and the German Shepherd Dog, and has been recognized as a separate breed by the FCI.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berger_Blanc_Suisse

Added November 30, 20168 yr

Last Updated November 5, 2024Nov 5

The Schillerstövare is strong but of somewhat elegant built. The body is rectangular and should give the impression of speed and endurance. It must be well angulated and well made for maximum strength to pursue prey during a long hunting season in hard winter climate. The temperament is even, calm and easy to train and it is known as a nice family dog although it is foremost kept as hunting dog.

Source: Swedish Native Breeds: http://www.skk.se/global/dokument/hundrasguiden/svenska-raser.pdf

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Last Updated October 5, 20213 yr

The Halden Hound is a good hunting dog with a strong hunting desire and a friendly nature. The breed is characterised by strong nerves and by being especially sociable and trusting. Many Halden Hounds have done very well in hunting trials. They can thus be characterised as an excellent combination of a hunting and companion dog. Due to its good temperament and open nature, the breed is also easy to train.
Source: Native Dog Breeds of Norway

Added August 13, 20177 yr

Last Updated June 11, 20222 yr

The Hygen Hound is a good scent hound with a friendly nature. The breed is eager to learn, starts to hunt at an early age and has a strong hunting desire. It is suitable as a family dog, as it usually is calm around people and easy to train.
Source:  Native Dog Breeds of Norway native_dog_breeds_norway.pdf   

Added August 13, 20177 yr

Last Updated June 21, 20222 yr

The Norwegian Hound is considered to be a good scent hound. It cooperates closely and well with its owner in the woods and bays on the trail. Breeding efforts have always aimed at strengthening the best characteristics of the old Norwe-gian scent hound, which was a hardy and robust dog with an excellent temperament. Today’s hunters especially call attention to the breed’s strong paws. These tolerate ice and crusty snow much better than the feet of other scent hounds.
Source: http://www.skogoglandskap.no/filearchive/native_dog_breeds_norway.pdf

Added August 13, 20177 yr

Last Updated November 15, 20213 yr

The Pumi is an active dog, combining the biddability and intelligence of the herding dog along with the alertness and activity of a terrier. Because they are intelligent, they need daily work to do, whether it’s herding, obedience, flyball, jogging, or chasing tennis balls.

Source: Hungarian Pumi Club of America

Added August 15, 20177 yr

Last Updated June 21, 20222 yr

The Japanese Chin, also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog acknowledged for its importance to Japanese nobility. It is also known for its strabismus of the eyes.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Chin

Added September 21, 20177 yr

Last Updated March 4, 20223 yr

The French Spaniel (Epagneul Français) was developed in France as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century. 
(Source: AKC)

Added October 10, 20177 yr

Last Updated April 1, 20223 yr

Large rough coated dogs of greyhound type have been known in Scotland for at least 500 years. Early in its history the breed was called the Scottish Wolfdog but as the wolf population began to disappear it was developed as a deer coursing breed.

(Source: The Kennel Club)

Added November 17, 20177 yr

Last Updated October 3, 20213 yr

The Old English is the most substantial of sheepdogs, and underneath the glamour of a crisp blue and white coat, there should be a dog still fit for working with the flocks.
Source: The Kennel Club (UK)

Added May 17, 20186 yr

Last Updated November 8, 20213 yr

The Russkiy Toy, in spite of its tiny, petite size and appearance is very active, agile and has an excellent character. They are best described as bold, fearless and rarely show signs of aggression. The breed has two Varieties: Short and Long Haired. Fast learners trained with great ease, Russkiy Toys are extremely sociable with adults and children alike, as well other varieties of pets. Extremely loyal, the perfect companion lap dog, they love to snuggle around you and will let you know when they feel neglected!  

Added December 25, 20186 yr

Last Updated October 8, 20213 yr