Fascinating Ancient & Designer Dog Breeds 🐕🔥
Once a very long time ago, I had pets … dog, budgies, cockatiels, guinea pigs, fish (but generally not all at the same time). I had dreams of becoming a veterinarian when I grew up, because that would mean that I could spend all my time with animals! I was an avid reader of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small novel; I watched Doctor Doolittle as if my life depended on it; I pored over books that featured animals in prominent, if not leading roles (Where the Red Fern Grows, Black Beauty, and The Black Stallion, to name a few); and you could not tear me aware from the boob tube when the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Agility and the Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show shows were being televised. I had memorized some 200 breeds of dogs before I turned 10; and still, there are so many breeds out there that, to this day, I am left amazed and wonder, “How come I didn't know about this breed?” So this list shows the breeds, old and new, that have piqued my interest, plus my recs for pet essentials. Note: This list may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission (at no extra charge to you) if you make a purchase using these links.