Puppy Breeds

Airedale Terrier puppies were named after the Aire River Valley (or dale) in England. These terriers originated as a cross between an Otter Hound and Terriers sometime in the early 1800's. Originally dubbed the Waterside Terrier, they were bred to hunt down the large rats that lived in burrows in the banks of the Aire River. These water-loving Terriers were trained to dig out all kinds of pests, including martens, badgers, otters, and even foxes. Their waterproof coat was perfect for swimming in the chilly river. In the 1900's, Airedales gained attention for being smart security and police dogs. They became a popular symbol of the war effort, often featured in posters and ads during World War I. The intelligent breed served as sentries and messengers, often crossing through dangerous war zones. Maybe that’s why no less than three presidents chose them to be their pets during their time in the White House: Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, and Calvin Coolidge. Today, these talented pooches continue to serve in police and military roles but are also used as assistance dogs and for search and rescue. These pups are a good family companion and continue to be a popular choice for hunting and pest control, especially along the water. The Airedale Terrier was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 and grouped as Terrier.

The Akbash Dog was bred specifically to be a white guardian dog. They would guard whatever flock their owners wanted them to. This breed is still not recognized by the AKC even though this breed has been around for centuries!

The Akita breed is a large, athletic pup was first bred to hunt elk, boar, and bear, but his alert and protective nature also made the this breed a popular choice as a guard dog. For hundreds of years, the Akita was referred to simply as “snow country dogs.” Named after a wintry, mountain region in Japan, this dog has webbed toes that helps him walk on snow by distributing weight more evenly. For many years, ownership was restricted to the aristocracy and these canines were not allowed outside of Japan. The Akita fell out of favor over time, but it was saved from extinction in the 1800's as part of a Japanese effort to save their native dogs. Today the breed is considered a national treasure of Japan. Hellen Keller, a famed American activist and writer, is usually credited with importing the first Akita to the U.S. in 1937. Helen Keller’s dogs were the only ones of their kind in America for many years while the U.S. fought Japan during World War II. After the war, relationships were established with Japanese breeders, and more were imported to the United States. The AKC recognized the Akita in 1955, and the re-classified them as a Working breed in 1972.

Alaskan Malamute mixes tend to be large, powerful and energetic dogs that do best in sizable spaces allowing them to roam freely and burn off their energy. Although Alaskan Malamute mixes can have multiple lineages, most carry the traditional traits of the dominate Alaskan Malamute including their traditional thick coats of fur that are known to keep them warm in colder environments much like Alaska, where they originated from. Most Alaskan Malamute mixes are suitable for families with children and willingly embrace the playfulness and rough housing nature of younger children. You can learn more about your Alaskan Malamute Mix’s exact lineage through a DNA test to better understand their characteristics, temperaments, and overall health.

This breed was a working dog down in the South. Small farmers and ranchers used this working dog for many tasks. This breed almost became extinct but lived on because of the presence of the feral pigs. This breed was the settlers' only way of dealing with the pigs. This breed is not recognized by the AKC as of yet.

The American Bully breed was created in the 1990's with the purpose of being a wonderful family companion. The desired traits in the American Pit Bull Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier were combined to make this breed. It is also thought to have some other Bully breeds and non Bully breeds. This breed is recognized by the ABKC, UCA, DRA, EBKC and BBC.

The American Eskimo is one of the oldest breeds. They are part of the Spitz group and are descendants of the White German Spitz. This breed arrived in the United States in the early 1600's and used to be known as the American Spitz. Their name changed in 1917 to the American Eskimo Dog. The American Eskimo was first recognized by the AKC in 1995 and grouped as Non-Sporting.

The Anatolian Shepherd is an ancient guardian breed that is native to Asia Minor. This breed lived outside year round and was used to help fight wolves and used as hunting & herding dogs. They were first recognized by the AKC in 1999 and grouped as Working.

Looking for Australian Cattle Dog puppies for sale? As the name implies, this breed originates Down Under. When Brits emigrated to Australia, they found that the European herding breeds wilted in the heat. Aussie cattlemen wanted a dog that could work hard in the hot, dry climate. They also needed their cattle dogs to be calm, intelligent, and not prone to barking. While the lineage of this dog isn't completely clear, it's believed these canines are descended from the Bull Terrier, the Dalmatian, the Australian Kelpie, the Smooth Haired Scotch Merle Collie, and even the Dingo. Interestingly, the breed's Dalmatian lineage means that Australian Cattle Dog puppies are born white before they get their color and spots. This breed has been known by many names, including the Queensland Blue Heelers and Australian Heelers. They are still commonly called Blue Heelers in the U.S. The Australian Cattle Dog, or Blue Heeler, was first registered by the American Kennel Club in 1980 and was grouped as Herding.

The Australian Shepherd was first bred in the United States. This breed was created to herd cattle, sheep and livestock. There are thought to be many different herding breeds that made up the Australian Shepherd. This breed was recognized by the AKC in 1991.

The Miniature Australian Shepherd was first bred in the United States. This breed was created by breeding the smallest of the smallest Australian Shepherds. This type of breeding eventually produced a consistently small Australian Shepherd which was then called the Miniature Australian Shepherd. This breed is great for herding just like the Australian Shepherd.