Rare Dog Breeds
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The Akbash Dog is a livestock guardian breed that is native to the plains and mountains of western Turkey. The origins of the breed are not truly clear, it is known to be an ancient pure breed. The Akbash Dog is the Turkish counterpart of the other white guardian breeds found around the northern Mediterranean Basin. The Akbash Dog possesses its unique combination of Mastiff and gazehound characteristics. In Turkey, Akbash Dogs are owned and bred by villagers and shepherds to protect their sheep from wolves and other predators. To learn more, visit the Akbash Dog profile.
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
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Developed in southern Georgia in the Alapha River region by PaPa Buck Lane in the 1800's. The Alapha Blue Blood Bulldog was used on the plantations as a watch and livestock dog. The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a very rare breed. It is nearly extinct. There are about 120-150 worldwide.To learn more, vist the Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog profile.
Alaskan Husky
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Alaskan Husky Dogs are aptly named due to their origin in Alaska and for dog sled racing. The Alaskan Husky is not really considered a breed of dog anywhere in the world. It is more of a type of dog. The Alaskan Husky breed is very young and because of the different lines of blood it possesses, it is difficult to characterize the dog into a standard breed. Many dog sled racers consider the Alaskan Husky as a hybrid dog. Some may call it a Siberian Husky with part Setter, wolf, Sight Hound or any other breed of dog that may give it speed and endurance for racing. There are many different mixes of dogs that make up the Alaskan Husky family. There is the Mackenzie River Husky, Huslia Husky, the Aurora Husky, Indian Village Dogs and so on. With so many different types of these sled dogs, they all have the common fact that they were originated in Alaska. To learn more, visit the Alaskan Husky profile.
American Water Spaniel
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American Water Spaniel
The background of this breed is not clearly known. The virtues of the breed have long been appreciated by sportsmen in many parts of the Untied States. It is principally in the Midwest that the present-day specimen evolved, since the dogs from that section had been known to breed true to type for countless generations. Color, coat, and conformation combine to suggest the Irish Water Spaniel and the Curly-Coated Retriever, together with the latter's forebear the old English Water Spaniel, although this cannot be advanced categorically. To learn more, visit the American Water Spaniel profile.
Azawakh
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The Azawakh originated in the Sahel region of Africa. They have been bred by the numerous nomadic tribes of the Southern Sahara as hunting and guard dogs, as well as companions. The hound's vocations were, and still are, the chase, guarding and companionship. One cannot help but appreciate their regalness. To learn more, visit the Azawakh profile.
Beauceron
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The Beauceron is a French breed of herding dog. They are almost unknown outside of France, but the breed has a long history. They are a well balanced, solid dog of good height and well muscled without heaviness or coarseness. The dog is alert and energetic with a noble carriage. The whole conformation gives the impression of depth and solidity without bulkiness, exhibiting the strength, endurance and agility required of the herding dog. To learn more, visit the Beauceron profile.
Blue Picardy Spaniel
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Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a direct descendent of the old and vast family of French Spaniels. In the 14th century, Gaston Phébus and Henri de Ferrières recorded the first descriptions of the French "setting dogs" in their treatises on hunting, but it is quite probable that the Blue Picardy Spaniel originated well before that. To learn more, visit the Blue Picardy Spaniel profile.
Bluetick Coonhound
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It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally descended from the quick foxhounds of England with some introduction of the blood of various French hounds which were used for hunting big game. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette.
Selective breeding in Louisiana of Foxhounds, Curs, French Hounds and English Coonhounds produced the Bluetick Coonhound. Breeders of these blueticked dogs wanted to keep their old style of hunting. They feared a trend to make the majority of hounds registered as English faster and more hot-nosed. To learn more, visit the Bluetick Coonhound profile.
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Akbash Dog Photo: K9 Webworld
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Photo: Fort Glory
Alaskan Husky Photo: K9 Webworld
American Water Spaniel Photo: California American Water Spaniels
Azawakh Photo: Kel Simoon Azawakhs
Beauceron Photo: Chateau Sorciere
Blue Picardy Spaniel Photo: K9 Webworld
Bluetick Coonhound Photo: Jersey Sporting Dogs
