Domestic dog breeds are descendants of the mighty Grey Wolf that we’ve domesticated & started breeding for specific characteristics.

There are a myriad of dog breeds & types in the modern world, however there are a few of the ancients still around. In 2004 14 breeds were identified through genetic research as having bloodlines closest to the grey wolf. These animals are thought to come from the earliest domesticated members of the canine family.

In the coming weeks we’ll take a closer look at each one of these ancient breeds with pictures & interesting facts.

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Whether you are a professional dog groomer, a breeder or simply a dog owner, knowing basic terminology is always a good thing.

We’ve come across miles of terminology with regards to our canine friends and have been sharing it in smaller, more targeted batches.

If you haven’t already, go check out basic, head & face & dog hair terminology.

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You’ve met the big dogs, now it’s time to meet the tiny ones, here are ten of the smallest dog breeds in the world

Interestingly enough most of these little guys used to be bigger and over the years selective breeding has made them smaller & smaller.

Also called Monkey Dog because of their monkey-like face & inherent curiosity, this breed was throught to have originated in Germany. Originally larger animals used to catch rats, during the 18th & 19th centuries they were bred smaller as companion animals.
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Whether you are a full time breeder or a casual dog owner, knowing terminology associated with the canine breed can make you better at what you do.

Here are simple definitions for basic dog head & nose terminology.

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A few weeks back we brought you the first installment of the biggest dog breeds and today it’s part two – the remaining members of the big dog daddies of the world.

These massive animals are generally called the giant breeds and many of them were used as war dogs or for hunting large game…like bears.

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