Tesem: Ancient Egyptian Hunting Dog

The now-extinct Tesem (a type of dog - not a breed) is one of the earliest known domesticated dogs.Images of the Tesem......

Basenji: Africa's Barkless Dog

Basenjis, the only barkless dog, can be traced back to Egyptian times.Basenjis are hounds with a wrinkled forehead, a curled......

The French Briard Sheepdog

Briards, French sheepdogs, date back to early history and are famous for their outstanding herding skills.The Briard, or......

Bernese Mountain Dogs: Bred to Work Long Ago

The Bernese Mountain Dog originated in ancient times and managed to survive today.The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of the......

Hawaiian Poi Dog: A Protector and a Delicacy

The Hawaiian poi dog became famous in history as a protector of children and as a delicacy for the male natives of Hawaii.......

Xoloitzcuintli: The Holy Dog

Xoloitzcuintlis (Xolos) have been around for thousands of years. They became famous in history for helping souls get to......

Saluki: The World's Oldest Dog Breed

The Saluki is a dog breed that has been around for thousands of years. They became famous in history as dogs who were highly......

Puffin Dog: A Very Unique Dog Breed

The Puffin dog is a very unique dog with several unusual characteristics. The breed is famous in history for having been......