Larry Higgins: 6 books

The Saluki is a medium-sized breed with a long and regal history. This breed is considered by many to be the oldest in the world. The royal dog of Egypt, the Saluki originated in the Middle East where their bodies have been found mummified alongside Pharaohs. Their pictures have been found on Egyptian...

Many people are surprised to find that the Red and White Setter is actually the founding breed of the more popular Irish Setter. Originally the Parti-colored or Red and White Setter was the gundog bred in Ireland for virtually all types of bird hunting. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

It is thought that the Portuguese Water Dog was bred by the Portuguese over 500 years ago. They were bred to be working dogs. Their goal was to help with fishing, which is why they do love to be in the water. Long ago, these dogs were able to herd and even catch fish. They were also able to move...

This medium-sided dog with great dark eyes is a true sporting companion and a dedicated family dog that has become very popular in the 20th century, in part because of the breed's adaptability to suburban life. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.

The Polish Owczarek Nizinny is sometimes simply shortened to PONS and is found throughout Europe. They have historically been descendants of the Puli breed, and these dogs were bred with Huns herding dogs in the early centuries of Europe. Originally from Poland, these lowland sheepdogs were used...

The history of the Puli is fascinating. Since the ninth century, nomadic shepherds on the Steppes of Hungary have utilized two kinds of sheep dogs. One is the familiar large, white guard dog (Komondor) that was used to protect the flock at night. The other was a small active herding dog, the Puli,...