Ever seen a dog that looks like it’s permanently smiling? That’s the Samoyed’s signature feature, and it’s not just a cute expression — those upturned mouth corners actually evolved to keep the dog from drooling icicles in Siberian winters. Here’s everything you need to know about this striking, cold-weather breed. What Makes the Samoyed Unique…

Tutankhamun was buried with images of his favorite hunting dogs. Those dogs were Salukis — and that’s how far back this breed’s story goes. Here’s everything you need to know about one of the oldest dog breeds still around today. History and Origin The Saluki was bred by Bedouin hunters in the desert for thousands…

The Segugio Italiano might be one of the oldest hound breeds you’ve never heard of. This Italian hunting dog possibly traces back to Ancient Egypt, shows up in Renaissance paintings, and has been chasing wild boar and hare across Italy for centuries — quietly, without much fame outside its home country. Quick Facts A Breed…

A king wrote about this dog back in the 1300s. The Spanish Hound has been a serious hunting companion for over 700 years, and it’s still doing the same job today — following scent trails across rough terrain with a nose that rarely quits. What Makes the Spanish Hound Unique King Alfonso XI described this…

Thinking about a Bavarian Mountain Hound? Give me a minute before you go any further, because this one’s different from most breed guides on this site. This is a specialist tracking dog first, and I’d be doing you a disservice if I sold it to you as anything else. History and Origin The Bavarian Mountain…