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On the Trail of Lost Breeds

Although many breeds in the history of dogs no longer exist, their blood still runs in the veins of some

of today’s breeds. We follow the trail of…

Dog Writer and Contributing Editor of Dog Magazines

OLD FRENCH HOUNDS

The history of French hounds is old and complicated because of a complex process of evolution. By the 17th and 18th centuries, several hound breeds had been developed in France. They were used for the petite vénerie (small game, such as hare and rabbit) and grande vénerie (large game, such as wild boar, wolf, red deer and roe deer)

OLD ENGLISH WORKING SPANIELS

The roots of the Bird Dog, Land Spaniel, (English) Water Spaniel, Tweed Spaniel or Ladykirk Spaniel, Norfolk and Shropshire Spaniel, Devonshire Cocker and Welsh Cocker. When talking about a breed, fanciers usually have a purebred dog in mind. However, most of our modern breeds share their history with other breeds of the same type. In the past, they belonged to a general group of dogs like terriers or spaniels with more or less the same characteristics. Illustrated with old prints and paintings.
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1. Old English Working Spaniels 2. Old French Hounds 3. Old Mastiff types - Rascal, Scoundrel, Scamp and Mongrel

OLD MASTIFF TYPES - RASCAL, SCOUNDREL, SCAMP

AND MONGREL

Although the history of old mastiff types cannot be told in detail, there is no doubt that they existed. Old miniatures, engravings, paintings and other depictions testify to their appearance, and indicate whether a type has become extinct, as well as if or how they contributed to present-day breeds.
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