History of Bloodhound dogs

It was said to start in the 14th century and the breed is one of the most useful breeds that time.  The Bloodhound has been put to work for centuries.  Scottish and English records show that William Wallace was tracked by the Sleuth hounds which they believe to be the same as the Bloodhound.  Mr. Wallace is a rebel during those time.

In the late 19th century, the breed was exported to France. The Bloodhound is also known as the Chien Saint Hubert and is registered under that name with the FCI.  The breed came from the Middle Ages and meant "hound of pure blood".  It depicts the animal's stringent breeding rather than the mistaken definition of blood seeking hound. 

The Bloodhounds were known and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885.  In the same year, its cousin Basset Hound was also recognized.  Basset is the smaller version of the Blood Hound.

History of Newfoundland dogs

The origin of the Newfoundland breed is still being disputed.  The Vikings and the Basque fisherment visited Newfoundland in early 1000ad.  They worked side by side with the retrieving dogs.  The Newfoundland dog that we know today were developed in England.  After WWII, a great dog named Siki became the most famous stud dog of the breed.  Most Newfound dogs today can trace their history to Siki. 

The dog shares many characteristics with the mastiffs.  Some say from St. Bernards.  Originating from the Newfoundland county, they have the trait of being good water rescue dogs. They are also called bear dogs because of the size and was introduced by the Vikings. When colonization was allowed in Newfoundland, the breed has been established and its popularity came. 

History of Neapolitan Mastiff dogs

It is said that a Latin author in the first century found the Neapolitan Mastiff.  His name is Lucio Giunio Mederato Columella.  He said that guard dogs should be black to have a more terrifying appearance, which was the Roman Mastiff at that time.  The dog lost in the shadows during night time and cannot be seen during an attack.  He described the dog having a massive head, the ears falling toward the front, penetrating black and gray eyes, deep and hairy chest, wide shoulder, brilliant and powerful legs. In the past 50 years, the breed had progressed from a few concerned individuals in the Italian countryside.  During that time, the Italians are molding the Napoletano Mastino to its own standards of what constitutes a dog.  It was documented that the Neapolitan Mastiffs were brought to the United States in the early 70's.  Mr. Michael Sottie introduced the breed to the Americans.

History of Weimaraner dogs

The Weimaraner breed was originally developed by the Germans to meet the needs of foresters. They included the functions of bird hunting and retrieving. The breed was born and raised in Germany. In the mid-20th century, they were brought to United States where they became really popular. Though it is considered as slower dogs over other hunting dogs, Weimaraners hunting powers made them popular among others. The breed is very challenged with intellectual games. They are also good as family dogs but their excitement could be a problem to children.

Some say that Weimaraner is the result of albinism of an old German pointing dog while others believe that they see the traces of the Bloodhound breed in the Weims. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943. Since then, it’s popularity is inevitable.

911 dogs

These are the dogs that worked the trade center that are still alive but retired, they are heroes too,



-Their eyes say everything you need to know about them. Just amazing creatures.

True heroes of 9/11 still with us today...



Moxie, 13, from Winthrop, Massachusetts, arrived with her handler, Mark Aliberti, at the World Trade Center on the evening of September 11 and searched the site for eight days










Tara, 16, from Ipswich, Massachusetts, arrived at the World Trade Center on the night of the 11th. The dog and her handler Lee Prentiss were there for eight days









Kaiser, 12, pictured at home in Indianapolis, Indiana, was deployed to the World Trade Center on September 11 and searched tirelessly for people in the rubble










Bretagne and his owner Denise Corliss from Cypress, Texas, arrived at the site in New York on September 17, remaining there for ten days










Guinness, 15, from Highland, California, started work at the site with Sheila McKee on the morning of September 13 and was deployed at the site for 11 days








Merlyn and his handler Matt Claussen were deployed to Ground Zero on September 24, working the night shift for five days







Red, 11, from Annapolis, Maryland, went with Heather Roche to the Pentagon from September 16 until the 27 as part of the Bay Area Recovery Canines











Abigail, above, was deployed on the evening of September 17, searching for 10 days while Tuff arrived in New York at 11:00 pm on the day of attack to start working early the next day














Handler Julie Noyes and Hoke were deployed to the World Trade Center from their home in Denver on September 24 and searched for five days






Scout and another unknown dog lie among the rubble at Ground Zero, just two of nearly 100 search and rescue animals who helped to search for survivors



During the chaos of the 9/11 attacks, where almost 3,000 people died, nearly 100 loyal search and rescue dogs and their brave owners scoured Ground Zero for survivors.



Now, ten years on, just 12 of these heroic canines survive, and they have been commemorated in a touching series of portraits entitled 'Retrieved'.



The dogs worked tirelessly to search for anyone trapped alive in the rubble, along with countless emergency service workers and members of the public.



Traveling across nine states in the U.S. from Texas to Maryland, Dutch photographer Charlotte Dumas, 34, captured the remaining dogs in their twilight years in their homes where they still live with their handlers, a full decade on from 9/11.



Their stories have now been compiled in a book, called Retrieved, which is published on Friday, the tenth anniversary of the attacks.



Noted for her touching portraits of animals, especially dogs, Charlotte wanted 'Retrieved' to mark not only the anniversary of the September 2001 attacks, but also as recognition for some of the first responders and their dogs.



'I felt this was a turning point, especially for the dogs, who although are not forgotten, are not as prominent as the human stories involved,' explained Charlotte, who splits her time between New York and Amsterdam.



'They speak to us as a different species and animals are greatly important for our sense of empathy and to put things into perspective.'

Temperament of Beagle dogs

The Beagle dogs are mostly athletic and playful. They enjoy outdoor activities. If you’re in to camping, fishing, hiking or hunting, beagle dog will be a good companion for you. They aren’t difficult to maintain and less time will be spent in grooming. Beagles, unlike the Labrador breed, aren’t very much attached to their masters. They don’t intend to please their masters at all. They are independent and would rather prefer to play and be alone when at home. They require a lot of patience during training. It is always best to keep your beagle dog in his leash because once they run away from you, it would be very difficult for you to get him back.
Over all, beagles are friendly and can make good family dog. They can bring you years of fun, joy and excitement.

Temperament of Bichon Frise dogs

The Bichon Frise is a cheerful and pleasant house dog. They’re easy to live with. Though sometimes, they’re stubborn. But they won’t cause too much pressure and stress on their owners. They’re peaceful with everyone around them including other pets. Bichons aren’t dominant dogs and can be trained easily. They tend to be shy and timid so socialization at a young age will help them develop confidence. Some Bichons have problems with barking. When they get bored, they tend to bark a lot.

Overall, Bichon Frises are good family dogs. They love to be loved and are very loyal and submissive to their owners.