The Dachshund is a well-known breed of hunting dogs with short legs. Its representatives are characterized by a cheerful disposition, endurance and mobility.

Reliable information about the origin of Rottweilers has not survived to this day, but there are sources according to which dogs similar to representatives of this breed were used in ancient Rome.

The first representatives of the breed were bred in Germany. They are the largest dogs of the schnauzer group, as evidenced by the prefix “Riesen”, which translates as “giant”.

It is the most miniature representative of the Spitz group. The name of the breed comes from the historical region of the same name in Germany - Pomerania.

German Pinschers are agile, independent, fearless and rather calm dogs. Their combination of keen intelligence, endurance and trainability make them excellent companions and watchdogs.

The first German Shepherds appeared less than two centuries ago. They began to be bred in the late 19th century in Germany as a national breed of herding dogs.

In the German city of Stuttgart there is a statue dating back to 1620. It depicts a watchman and a dog that looks like a Mittelschnauzer.

The Leonberger breed is named after the town where it was bred. Its creator is the local mayor Heinrich Essig, who by crossing the Landseer, St.

Some dogs are known for their good-natured and gentle disposition, but this is clearly not the case with Dobermans.

Poodles have always been valued as intelligent and reliable companion dogs.

Large Munsterlanders appeared in the early 20th century in the German city of Munster. The first breed standard was adopted in 1936.