These dogs were bred at a monastery which bears their name, and were trained by the monks to...


The Basenjis
The Basenji is one of the oldest purebred dogs in the world — a “domesticated wild dog” kept...

The Samoyeds
The Samoyed is one of the oldest members of the canine family and has given valuable service to...

The Dalmatians
Dalmatian reached the peak of its popularity in the days when a coach-and-four was necessary for really fashionable...

Irish Terriers
The Irish Terrier is a medium-sized dog, built on rather more racy lines than the Fox or Airedale...

The Great Danes
The Great Dane, a giant member of the canine family, is easily the most popular of the big...

The Cairn Terriers
Scotland’s cute little Cairn Terrier, although rather untidy in coat, possesses an almost irresistible charm. Cairn Terriers, like...

The British Bulldogs
Although unexcelled in determination and courage, the British Bulldog is one of the easiest going of all breeds....

The Bull Terriers
The popular conception of the Bull Terrier still is that he is a vicious animal, ready to attack...

The Whippets
The Whippet is the smallest member of the sight hunting family of dogs but despite his lack of...