Camel trains from Egypt carried Salukis to all parts of the ancient world along the silk roads.
Samoyed
A medium-sized white dog with the "smiling" face, the Samoyed was brought out of Siberia at the end of the last century and the early part of this century...
Schipperke
The Schipperke is also known as the "Belgian Barge Dog", "Little Captain" and "Little Black Devil".
Schnauzer
The Schnauzer family is primarily a companion dog that was originally used as a sheep dog in the areas of Germany and Austria.
Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is one of the descendants of the old Scotch Terrier, along with the Dandie Dinmont, the Cairn, and the West Highland White Terrier.
Sealyham Terrier
In 1850, Captain John Edwardes, of Sealyham, Haverfordwest, Wales, set out to establish the breed which we know today as the Sealyham Terrier.
Shar Pei
The Shar-Pei originated in China and has a history dating back 2000 years.
Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog, or "Sheltie" as it is affectionately known, originates from the Shetland Islands where it was used by crofters as a sheepdog and guardian around the farm.
Shih Tzu
The breed's origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is known that these little dogs were raised in palaces by eunuchs for the pleasure of the nobility.
Siberian Husky
First developed by the Chukchi tribe in Asia to transport their goods across the snow, the Siberian Husky has become a popular breed in recent years and regularly appear at dog shows around the world.
