Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie, or "Beardie" as he is popularly known, is one of Britain's oldest breeds. They came to prominence in Peebleshire, in Scotland, where they were highly prized for sheep-herding and [...]
Japanese Spitz
In the 1920s and 1930s, dog breeders in Japan created the Japanese Spitz by crossbreeding other different Spitz breeds. However, it is believed that the small breed evolved from the Peat Dog [...]
Ragamuffin
A relatively new breed, the Ragamuffin originated from the Ragdoll cat and was officially regarded as a separate breed in 1994. Unlike the Ragdoll, the Ragamuffin comes in a variety of colours [...]
Great Dane
The gentle giant we know today, the Great Dane, originated from Germany where they were also known as Boar Hound. As the name suggests, the Great Dane's large stature made them well [...]
Abyssinian
In looks, the 'Aby' (as it is affectionately known in the cat world) is similar to drawings of Ancient Egyptian cats and there are some who believe it originated in the Nile [...]
