Category: Dog Breeds

A Korean national treasure, a dog who walked 300 km home, and two Jindos who tried out for the LAPD. Here is the surprising story of the Korean Jindo.

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A king wore them in a basket around his neck, street performers taught them tricks, and two won Westminster. Here is the surprising story of the Bichon Frise.

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Bred to look like little lions in China’s imperial palace, nearly lost after 1949, and rebuilt from just 14 dogs. Here is the surprising story of the Shih Tzu.

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Pomeranians once weighed up to 50 pounds, two of them survived the Titanic, and one queen shrank the whole breed. Here is the surprising story of the Pom.

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Built to face badgers underground, renamed “liberty hounds” in World War I, and chosen as the first Olympic mascot. Here is why Dachshunds are built the way they are.

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Ancient Greeks painted them on vases, people once used them as living hot-water bottles, and one Maltese inherited $12 million. Here is the surprising story of the Maltese.

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Yorkies started as rat catchers in English mills, nearly every one traces back to a dog named Huddersfield Ben, and a four-pound Yorkie named Smoky became a World War II hero. Here is their story.

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Poodles are actually German water dogs, their famous haircut started as hunting gear, a team of them once ran the Iditarod, and they are one of Korea’s favorite breeds. Here is the real Poodle story.

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Goldens were carefully planned on a Scottish estate, a famous Russian circus myth about them turned out to be false, and today 3,000 of them are helping scientists fight cancer. Here is the full story.

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Frenchies actually started with English lace workers, got their bat ears from an angry American fan club, and one even sailed on the Titanic. Here is their story — plus the honest truth about their breathing and health.

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