It was not just the Ancient Aztecs and modern-day Mexicans who adore this dog, but also Christopher Columbus and Spanish missionary Bernadino de Sahagún
Though bred to work the farm chasing rodents and herding cattle, the stunning, shiny blue coat of a Kerry blue terrier makes it a winner, with 43 out of 95 winners by 2003
Present when Alexander the Great invaded India and known to be the hunting companions to Pharaohs, the Saluki was considered so sacred in ancient days some royals had them mummified.
From the region of Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan, the Afghan hound's age, which predates written history, is not only noted by authorities to be the oldest purebred dog
The fox terrier had a very specific duty in the 1700s, and that was "go to ground," which means getting game out of their dens for huntsmen.
The mixed breed of Saint Bernard and Newfoundland, Leonbergers originate from a region in Germany of the same name and were initially bred for kings.
This breed was considered so sacred by the ancient Chinese ruling class that, if a Pekingese was stolen, death was the punishment. Exactly where and when the flat-faced dog originated from is unknown