Dog Breeds

Dog breeds

Illyrian Sheepdog

The Šarplaninac, Šarplaninec or Illyrian Sheepdog (in, meaning Illyrian Dog or Dog of Sharr;; Serbian Cyrillic alphabet: Шарпланинац, literal translation: [Dog] of the Šar Mountains or Šar Mountain Dog, also known as Sharplaninac/Sharplaninec or Yugoslav Shepherd Dog-Šarplanina The breed was initially recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) in 1939 as the Illyrian Shepherd Dog, after the Ancient name of the region. In 1957, at the request of the Yugoslav Canine Federation (JKS), the FCI changed the name to Yugoslav Shepherd Dog-Šarplaninac, after the Šar Mountains (Šar Planina in South Slavic languages) where the breed is most common. and on the emblem of Dragaš, a town in southern Kosovo, located in the Šar Mountains region. The dog continues to live around the Šar mountains, and is found in Kosovo, Republic of Macedonia, and Albania.

Indian pariah dog

The Indian Pariah Dog (also pye dog, pie dog or pi dog) is the aboriginal landrace or naturally selected “breed” of the Indian sub-continent. It is also called the Indian Native Dog and is nowadays referred to as the INDog by experts and enthusiasts. The term “pariah dog” is not derogatory in the domestic dog context and refers to a class of primitive dogs of a specific appearance known as the “long-term pariah morph.”India’s Pariah Dog, the dominant village and street breed, is thought to be a descendant of an early Chinese immigrant according to Peter Savolainen, a professor of evolutionary genetics at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. However the place of origin has not been determined so far.

Indian Spitz

The Indian Spitz is a spitz-type dog breed belonging to the utility dog. It is very similar to the German Spitz in appearance but is roughly 1.5-2.5 inches shorter at the withers and weighs around 10-15 Lbs less.The Indian Spitz was one of the most popular dogs in India in the 1980s and the 1990s when India’s import rules made it very difficult to import dogs of other breeds. Today, despite being overshadowed by other breeds like Pugs and Lhasa Apso, they dominate and thrive as one of the most economical and yet pleasant pets.The Indian Spitz is often called Pomeranian though the two breeds are much different and the Indian Spitz belongs to the Spitz family along with the Elk-Hound, German Spitz, Samoyed and Finnish Spitz to name a few.

Irish Red and White Setter

The Irish Red and White Setter is a breed of dog, more specifically a setter. As with all the setters and the Pointer, it is classified as a Gun dog in the UK and is included in the sporting group in America and Canada. It is virtually identical in use and temperament to the related Irish Setter and its other setter cousins, the Gordon Setter and English Setter setters, but is more often found as a working gun dog. The original purpose of the breed was to hunt gamebirds. In the UK, their quarry can be partridge or grouse, pheasant, Rock Ptarmigan, blackgame, snipe or woodcock as all these birds try to avoid predators by hiding rather than flying away. Overseas bird dogs are used to hunt quail, Willow_Ptarmigan, sand grouse, guinea fowl, Centrocercus, francolin.Despite the breed’s early origins, it almost became Extinction until dedicated breeders managed to revive interest and restore the Irish Red and White setter to a viable position. It is still in a vulnerable position but has gained recognition from all major kennel clubs.

Irish Setter

The Irish Setter (Irish: sotar rua, literally “red setter”), is a setter, a breed of gundog and family dog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the show-bred dog recognised by the American Kennel Club as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognised by the Field Dog Stud Book.

Irish Terrier

The Irish Terrier is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of terrier. The Irish Terrier is considered one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to provide a separate class for Irish Terriers. By the 1880s, Irish Terriers were the fourth most popular breed in Ireland and Britain.The Irish Terrier is an active and compactly sized dog that is suited for life in both rural and city environments. Its harsh red coat protects it from all kinds of weather.

Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that is the largest and one of the oldest of spaniels. The Irish Water Spaniel is one of the rarer breeds with the AKC in terms of registrations.

Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris), specifically a sighthound. The name originates from its purpose (wolf hunting with dogs) rather than from its appearance. The breed was originally developed from Dogs in warfare to one used for hunting and Guard dog. Irish Wolfhounds can be an imposing sight due to their formidable size; they are the tallest of all dog breeds.

Istrian Coarse-haired Hound

The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound is a dog breed from Croatia, developed in the mid-19th century for hunting fox and rabbit. It is a rough-coated scent hound still kept primarily as a hunting dog rather than as a pet.

Istrian Shorthaired Hound

The Istrian Shorthaired Hound (FCI No. 151 original name is Istarski Kratkodlaki Goni?) is a dog breed from Istria in Croatia, descended from a very old dog type of scenthound. The Istrian Shorthaired Hound is the slightly smaller counterpart to the longer coated Istrian Coarse-haired Hound from the same region.

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a small breed of the sight hound Dog type, sometimes called an “I.G.”. The true breed origins are unknown.

Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting; it is principally white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated. It is commonly confused with the Parson Russell Terrier (see the American Kennel Club) and the Russell Terrier, which is a shorter-legged, stockier variety. (Within the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, the “Russell terrier” is also known as “Jack Russell terrier”.) The term “Jack Russell” is commonly misapplied to other small white terriers.The Jack Russell is a broad type, with a size range of 25.4cm – 38.1cm. The Parson Russell is limited only to a middle range with a standard size of 30.5cm – 35.6cm, while the Russell terrier is smaller at 20.3cm – 30.5cm. Each breed has different physical proportions according to the standards of their breed clubs.The Jack Russell is an energetic breed that relies on a high level of exercise and stimulation and is relatively free from serious health complaints. Originating from dogs bred and used by in the early 19th century, it has similar origins to the modern Fox terrier. It has gone through several changes over the years corresponding to different use and breed standards set by kennel clubs. Recognition by kennel clubs for the Jack Russell breed has been opposed by the breed’s parent societies – which resulted in the breeding and recognition of the Parson Russell terrier. Jack Russells have appeared many times in film, television and print with several historical dogs of note.

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