The German Shepherd is an extremely popular dog breed worldwide. The German Shepherd Dog is closely related to the Alpine Sheepdog. The genetic relationship was determined by chromosome analysis from the X-chromosome. According to the AKC, the dog breed’s English name is German Shepherd. It is alternatively called Alsatian, Gunner, Kaufler, Sambar or Sandock. Due…
The Cobicanesc Romanesc is a medium sized breed of dog breed that originated in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. The Cobicanesc’s size was originally measured at thirty-one inches. These dogs were used as herding dogs during the time of the Romans. They are characterized by their white and tan coats, big white…
The Ciobanesc Romanesc dog breed was first bred at the Academia Prima in Transylvania and is said to have been developed from a cross between an English Cocker and a Portuguese Water Hound. The name of this dog breed is derived from the Spanish word for water and from the Latin word carpe meaning river…
The Chihuahua originated in Mexico, and because of its small size, it was often used as a fighting dog. The word Chihuahua comes from the term Chihuahua, which in Spanish means small dog. The Chihuahua was also called the Mexican Pit Bull, or Chizzahua in the United States. Today, the Chihuahua has attained popularity not…