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:


Not suitable for kids, or families with this rare breed–still a wild dog and there are only an estimated 200 in captivity. They are the oldest dog believe to go back 30K years! Enjoy the video.

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.

This breed is considered an old breed, dating back to the 1600’s. They almost went extinct during World War II when canine distemper infected the Norwegian Coast. Though still rare, there are roughly 2,000 Norwegian Lundehund in the world and only 300 in the US.

Norwegian Lundehunds love to chase after birds and live for about 10 years. They are known to be difficult to house-train, love to dig & bark, and can be very suspicious of strangers.

To learn more about this intelligent, active and mischievous breed, visit the Norwegian Lundehund Association Of America.