07/04/2025
Today, as we celebrate the birth of our country, letās also take a look a some of the amazing American created dog breeds, including our very near and dear Coonhounds & Catahoulas šŗšø
āļø Alaskan Malamute āļø created by the Inuit people in northwest Alaska, the Malamute was bred for strength and endurance as a freighting sled dog that also packed loads on dry land during summer, helped locate seals under the ice, and even distracted polar bears on hunts
š Carolina Dog š incredibly unique breed that can still be found feral today in rural areas of the southern Carolina and Georgia border and are known as a primitive sight hound breed
š¦ Coonhounds š¦ most of my clients have met one or two of my amazing Redbone Coonhounds, one of the seven registered breeds of Coonhound that also include Black & Tans, Blueticks, English, Leopards, Plotts, and Treeing Walkers. These breeds are steeped in American history, with George Washington himself being a prominent houndsman in his time. Although theyāre named for the pursuit of raccoons, these tenacious hunters are also commonly used on squirrels and even big game such as bear, mountain lions, and wild hogs
šŖ Toy Fox Terrier šŖ these small, agile, and clever dogs began breed history as barn yard ratters; keeping feed & crops safe from vermin. But they also gained great popularity in show business as circus and show performers as trick dogs
š Australian Shepherd š despite having the word āAustralianā in their name, the modern Aussie actually originated in California, brought by the Basques settlers as they settled in the American west. Aussies developed an iconic part of Cowboy culture, with many still being found on working farms, stock yards, barns, and rodeos
š¤ American Water Spaniel š¤ Also known as the Wisconsin State Dog, this breed was created to hunt the Great Lakes area by acting as an efficient water retriever but also excelling and āspringingā on land to flush upland game birds as well. This breed is rare, with only 3000 currently in existence
š¦ Chesapeake Bay Retriever š¦ Developed in the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia and Maryland, these large and powerful retrievers fetched an extraordinary amount of birds for their handlers, with the bay hosting one third of all migratory birds on the east coast
š¤ Boston Terrier š¤ these compact dogs can trace their history back to a Liverpool England trend of crossing small ratting terriers with bulldog breeds, resulting in a dog named āJudgeā. Judge was sold to Bostonian Robert Hooper in 1870 and became the patriarch of the Boston Terrier breed. Through selective breeding and New England Bulldog genealogy the breed evolved and the Boston Terrier Club was established in 1891
š Rat Terrier š Rat Terriers were developed, non surprisingly, to kill rats. Top notch ratters, general farm dogs, and sharing a close history with the American Feist, they became a staple part of southern farming families and are very common companions at modern equestrian events
š Catahoula Leopard Dogs š Obviously my favorite breed on the list, these dogs helped settle America as multi purpose hunting, tracking, treeing, herding, and guardian dogs; all jobs they still commonly preform today. Catahoulas are the Louisiana State dog and more famously, Snick is featured in our Adventure Canine logo !!
š¾ American Pit Bull Terrier š¾ Pitties are a strong loyal breed with a bloody history of bull baiting and dog fighting, I will not shy away from the true history of this breed. But in modern times they have evolved into family dogs, farm dogs, and fantastic competitive weight pull dogs
š Blue Lacy š the Texas state dog has a drive and temperament similar to the Catahoula, and was developed as a multi purpose, tough hunting and working southern Cur dog that excels in tracking
