Wow! Some of these breeds are unheard of! Learn about them below!
Norfolk Spaniel
Norfolk Spaniels, also known as Shropshire Spaniels, ceased to exist after 1903 when The Kennel Club lumped them in with the newly created English Springer Spaniel breed. The photo shows ‘Dash II’ a Norfolk Spaniel that took second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 1886.
Hawaiian Poi Dog
The original Hawaiian Poi Dog got its name from poi, a Hawaiian staple food made from taro root. Poi was used to fatten the dogs for use as food because meat was too valuable to be used as dog food.
Paisley Terrier
The breed was primarily a pet, and it was also a popular showdog. The Paisley Terrier was the progenitor of today’s Yorkshire Terrier.
Old English Bulldog
Originally bred for the English blood sport of bull-baiting, the Old English Bulldog’s lower jaw stood significantly further out that the top jaw, resulting in a strong, vice-like gripping bite. The passing of the Cruelty to Animals Act in 1835 led to a decline in bull-baiting and dog fighting which ultimately led to the end of the breed.
Toy Bulldog
The Toy Bulldog is an extinct dog breed that existed in England at 18th and early 19th centuries. They were created when breeders attempted to develop a new breed of miniature bulldogs, but they were never very healthy or fertile and the Toy Bulldog was never fully developed into a recognized breed.
Southern Hound
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The Southern Hound was a tall, heavy dog with a square head and long ears. It had a deep chest, a long bony body and a deep melodious voice. It was a slow dog, but with excellent scenting abilities and was employed to hunt deer and rabbits. Southern Hounds were eventually bred with Bloodhounds to create the modern breed.
WOW! These extinct dog breeds have some amazing stories. Maybe your doggy has some Southern Hound blood in him or maybe some Hawaiian Poi dog looks. Either way, I bet you never would've even imagined these doggy breeds existed once!
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