History of Australian Shepherd breed

The Australian Shepherd worked as herding dogs on ranches in the US where it was developed. Its primary ancestors were most likely Spanish dogs that escorted the Basque shepherd and herds of fine Merino sheep exported to both Australia and America in the early settlements. It is also said that it probably crossed with Collie stock. Aussie Dog's history is indistinguishable and the cause for its misleading name. Breeds as we know them today didn’t exist before the Victorian times but local distinctions of the predecessors of the current breeds came into America with their owners and livestock. These may include some British herding dogs, dogs from Germany and Spain including Carea Leones. In the old days, shepherds prefer dogs’ abilities rather than their appearances. Eventually, shepherds interbred dogs that they believe will be more helpful and be better workers for any given climate and landscape.

With the 1849 California Gold Rush, an immense migration occurred to the west coast and Easterners. It was just effective to bring sheep by ship and came Australian flocks along with other regions’ shepherds and their own herding breeds. Dogs from Australia had already started and bred for climates and terrains similar to California. However, it is not clear where the name “Autralian” came from, though it is likely possible that dogs from Australia were blue merle and the adjective “Australian” turned out to be connected
with any dogs of that color.

History of Boston Terrier breed

This Boston Terrier breed originated from the United States of America and has been around since 1870 when it was brought by Robert C. Hooper brought a dog named Hooper’s Judge. It’s a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier. Eventually, it was bred down in size size and gained recognition from American Kennel Club in 1893. In 1889, people from Boston organized the American Bull Terrier Club. Dogs known as “round heads” or “bull terriers” were bred and displayed by these people. Breeders of Bull Terrier objected. In 1891, the name was changed to Boston Terrier Club of America and was accepted by the American Kennel Club. The breed became popular in the country and was number one in registrations until 1960’s. Boston Terrier dog has become refined and standardized. This intelligent and spunky little dog represents the spirit of independence from Boston Commons.

History of Shih Tzu breed

This is the oldest and the smallest breed with Tibetan origin. It is a cross linking the Tibetan Mountain Dog, the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. The dog is named after the most beautiful woman in China, Xi Shi. In 1969, the AKC registered the breed. During the Chinese Revolution, the Shih Tzu breed was almost completely wiped out. Only seven males and seven females were saved and today, all can be tracked back to one of these dogs.

The first dogs were imported to Europe and was classified as Apsos. The breed spread throughout Europe and was brought to the US after the World War II when returning member of the US troupe brought the dog back home. After the AKC recognized the Shih Tzu dog, they were categorized then in the “toy group” and is now recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale for international competition in Companion and Toy Dog Group.

History of Miniature Pinscher breed

The word Pinscher came from the German word which means, Terrier. Doberman Pinscher and Miniature Pinscher aren’t related to each other. The latter originated in Germany and is older than the Doberman where existence can be tracked back to the 17th century. The breed came from the Terrier breeds which farmers used primarily to hunt rats in the farms and stables. This breed is a cross between the German Pinscher, Dacshund and the Italian Greyhound. It was brought to the United States in the 1920’s and became popular as a loving companion across the country in a short time. Although the Doberman Pinschers and Miniature Pinschers look the same in form, the latter is not considered as a “Miniature Doberman and came into existence at least 200 years prior to the Doberman. Mr. Karl Frederich Louis Dobermann bred the Doberman Pinscher in 1880. He had noted that he was searching to create a dog similar to the Miniature “Zwergpinscher” Pinscher but should be 15 times bigger.

In 1895, the Pinscher Schnauzer Club officially recognized Dobermann’s Pinscher and Deutscher Pinscher as separate breeds from the standard Schnauzer as well as the REH Pinscher. The original Min Pin was not a house pet but a working breed. They are being left at the farm with minimal human contact just like feral cats. This may have contributed to their unique independent trait that is innate to them.

History of Jack Russell Terrier breed

The Chuckchi people in Siberia had used the Husky to pull sleds and herd reindeer. The Siberian Husky was brought to Alaska in 1909 and to North America by fur traders in Malamute for arctic races because of their great speed. The Husky is a brilliant pack animal and gets along well with other dogs. They are popular for their endurance and their ability to adapt. Siberian Husky dogs are light-weight sled dogs with great stamina and have been used for sledding, carting and racing for centuries. Three breeds named, Samoyed, Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky all descended from the original “sled dog”. It was confirmed through DNA analysis that this is the oldest breed of dogs. Husky came from the nickname “Esky”, which was once applied to Eskimos and subsequently passed on to their dogs. With the aid of Siberian Huskies, the entire tribes of people were able to survive and push forth into terra incognita. Admiral Robert Peary of the United States Navy was assisted by this breed during his expeditions in search of the North Pole.

The dogs gained their popularity when they serve to bring medicine to people in 1925 when diphtheria epidemic hit Nome, Alaska. In 1930’s, the lst Siberians were exported when the Soviet government shut off the borders of Siberia to external today’s Siberian Huskies that are registered in North America are largely the descendants of the 1903’s Siberian imports. In 1933, the breed was starting to become prominent and Admiral Richard E. Byrd brought about 50 Siberian huskies with him on an expedition around the 16,000 mile coast of Antarctica. This breed also served in the US Army’s Arctic Search and Rescue Unite of the Air Transport Command during the World War II.

The rich and noble background of Siberian Husky is a great factor of it’s great attributes evident to each one present today.

History of American Bulldog breed

During 17th and 18^th century in England, bulldogs were bred to catch bitches n farms, hold livestock and as guardians on farm properties. During this era, bulldogs became known in bloodsports and gambling; but in 1835, United Kingdom and Spain outlawed bull-baiting sports. Since then, bulldogs became common as a pet.

Bulldogs were brought to the United States by the working class immigrants. They were used then as farm guards, stock and catch dogs. After few years, these original bulldogs were becoming extinct. Mr. John D. Johnson, a war veteran, together with Alan Scott and other breeders, helped in resurrecting the original breed.

As a result of the breeding, they were able to meet their goal of creating the ideal working bulldog. They named this dog “American Pit Bulldog”, but was later renamed to “American Bulldog” to avoid confusion of another breed.

In January 1999, UKC recognized the American bulldogs as a registered breed.

History of Havanese and Bichon Frise breeds

The Havanese and Bichon Frise breeds descended from the same ancestor, Tenerife. These two breeds are regarded as “cousins” because of their physical similarities and same origin.

In the early 16^th century, the Havanese dogs were travelled to Cuba from trade ships sailing from Tenerife Island. This breed was bred in Cuba continuously from 1900 to 2000. Being the preferred pet of the Cuban families, it now hold the title "National Dog of Cuba" and it is the only native breed coming from Cuba.

While in 1400’s, Bichon Frise dogs were said to have originated from Spain. After their long journey from Spain to Tenerife to France, Italy and Australia, this breed was introduced in United States in 1955. Bichons were then recognized by AKC in 1973.

Both Havanese and Bichon Frise became known as clown dogs in circuses.