The Maltese descends from one of the most ancient dog breeds to be found in recorded history. It has been estimated that the breed originated around 6,000 B.C., or 8,000 years ago. Although the ancient Greeks and Romans believed the dog originated on the Island of Malta–they called the breedRead More →

Poodles have a long hunting history in Europe. They were originally bred to be water retrievers. The name “poodle” comes from the German word Pudelhund — “pudeln” means “to splash” and “hund” means “dog.” It was shortened to Pudel — or poodle, in English. When were standard poodles first bred?Read More →