Just last month, The American Kennel Club (AKC) added the Icelandic Sheepdog to its growing list of pure breeds. The Icelandic Sheepdogs were originally from Sweden and date back to 8,000 BC. These agile and energetic dogs known for herding livestock and locating lost sheep are extremely loyal to their owners. They do well with children and other pets. If you are interested in learning more or would like to adopt an Icelandic Sheepdog, please visit the Icelandic Sheepdog Association Of America.
We’ve all heard dogs howl in the night and bark during the day. But what some of us have not heard are dogs that sing. The New Guinea Singing Dog (aka NGSD) is the oldest of pariah dogs and have an amazing ability to modulate the pitch of their howl to sound as if they are singing. Watch this video to witness a singing dog:
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Did you know that the Norwegian Lundehund is a polydactyl? With seven toes on each paw, these dogs were bred to assist in hunting puffins, usually located in caves and in cliff nests. Even their heads are flexibly, which can be bent backwards along their own spine.
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