Bloodhound
Recognised by their noble and dignified expression of solemnity, wisdom and power, and loose, long pendulous folds of skin around the head and neck, the Bloodhound is one of the most docile [...]
Deerhound
The Deerhound was once known as the Royal Dog of Scotland when there was a time when no person below the rank of Earl was permitted by law to own a Deerhound. [...]
Labrador Retriever
Originated in Newfoundland, off the coast of Canada, the Labrador Retrievers were first used to retrieve large fish escaping from nets in icy waters and waterfowls. In the 19th century, they were [...]
Bombay
An American breeder in the 1950's created the Bombay by mating the Burmese cat to American Shorthairs. Her aim was to resemble the black leopard of India, but in miniature size. Later [...]
Jack Russell Terrier
This game, hardy little Terrier takes its name from the Rev. John (Jack) Russell, a fox-hunting Parson. He was obsessed with the development of an ideal terrier which could flush the fox [...]
Ocicat
The Ocicat was created accidentally by American breeder Virginia Daly in the 1960s. Ms Virginia crossed an Abyssinian with a Siamese in an attempt to produce an Abyssinian pointed Siamese. The litter [...]