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By the mid-1800s, the breed was known as the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, and became sought after for hunting after Scott's writings were published. [7] They remain the only dog breed to have been named after a fictional character. [15] Around this time the breed had some involvement in the development of the Bedlington Terrier. [16]
Dando's Dogs also known as the Devil's Dandy Dogs, are mythical creatures in English folklore. They are hounds that take part in the Wild Hunt. They are associated with Black Dogs, as a generic term for canine apparitions. The legend involves a sinful priest named Dando, who was a capable huntsman. After a Sunday hunt, Dando drinks all the ...
The encyclopedia of the dog. New York: DK Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7566-6004-8. Hancock, David (2012). Sighthounds: Their Form, their Function and their Future. Ramsbury, Marlborough: The Crowood Press Ltd. ISBN 978-1-84797-392-4. Morris, Desmond (2001). Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square ...
Water dog breeds are canines who not only love water (duh) but excel at swimming and retrieving! These are dogs developed over time to either tirelessly paddle after waterfowl, herd fish into nets ...
Different types or breeds of dog were being developed by breeders who wanted to define specific characteristics and desirable features in their dogs. Driven by dog shows and the groups that hosted them, the term dog breed took on an entirely new meaning. Dog show competitions included best-in-breed winners, and the purebreds were winning. [7]
Pages in category "Dog breeds originating in India" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. *
In addition to general dog shows, the kennel Club of India organizes specialty dog shows meant for particular breeds only. This include dog shows for separate breeds. Many breeds in India have their own clubs that participate in these events. [4] These clubs include: German Shepherd Dog Club of India; Great Dane Club of India; Indian Sieger Show
The namesake of this breed was given during the British Raj in India after the Pariah tribe of the Madras Presidency. [16] From the Anglo-Indian word pye or paë and Hindi pāhī meaning 'outsider', the Indian pariah dog is sometimes referred to as the pye-dog (also spelt pie or pi) and the Indian native dog. [17]