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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…
You already know this dog’s face, even if you’ve never heard the breed name. That’s the Rough Collie — the dog behind Lassie, and one of the most recognizable breeds in the world. Here’s everything you actually need to know before bringing one home. Quick Facts History and Origin The Rough Collie descends from herding…
Searched for “curly haired retriever” and landed here because your Golden or Labrador suddenly grew a wavy patch of fur? You’re not alone — and here’s the twist: there’s also a real breed with that exact description, the Curly-Coated Retriever, and the two get mixed up constantly. This guide covers both, starting with the actual…