Originally a European breed, the Australian Shepherd was taken to Australia by the Basques in the 1800s in search of greener pastures and later to California where these dogs became known as ranch dogs
Similar to the Australian Shepherd, the Australian Cattle Dog is a ranch dog, but they were bred by Australian settlers to herd cattle by nipping at their heels.
They need at least an hour of exercise each day otherwise they can be quite mischievous, barking, digging and chewing things they shouldn’t.
The Weimaraner (named after the Court of Weimar) was originally used by noblemen in Germany during the 1800s to hunt bears, wolves and mountain lions
The Siberian Husky needs obedience training and is not well-suited for first-time owners or apartment dwellers. You’ll want a big garden with a well-built fence as they are notorious escape artists.
While Dalmatians, famous for their role in Disney’s 101 Dalmations, are known for their spotted coats, a little-known fact is that they were once coaching dogs.
Originally from the island of Newfoundland off the coast of Canada, the Labrador Retriever was used to help local fishermen retrieve fish from the water.
If you’ve ever met a Springer Spaniel, you’ll know they’re often enthusiastic, hyperactive, friendly and playful. Bred in England during the 17th Century