Europe
Flea Beetle
Flea beetles can jump like fleas when threatened.
Water Bug
Some species of water bugs can deliver a painful bite when handled.
Golden Irish
They can be known as Velcro dogs because they like sticking around and are always near their owners.
Smooth Earthsnake
Valeria Biddle Blaney (1828-1900) collected the first specimen in Maryland.
Nuthatch
Nuthatches spend a lot of their time upside down.
Schapendoes
The Schapendoes numbers decreased significantly during the Second World War, along with many other European Sheepdog breeds.
Braque Francais
The Braque Francais will not warn you of any potential threats but, instead, will try to befriend the stranger.
Coryphodon
The Coryphodono looked like a fancy rhinocerous, but it was more related to elephants
Stonechat
Their songs are harsh and sound like two rocks hitting together.
German Longhaired Pointer
German Longhaired Pointers are excellent hunters-tracking, pointing, and retrieving game over land and water. They can jump up six feet high and make wonderful emotional support dogs!
Croatian Sheepdog
They are an ancient breed dating back to the 7th century and made their way to Croatian lands giving them the name Croatian Sheep Dog.
Belgian Canary
The Belgian canary is one of the oldest and most influential in its genus.
Tornjak
Tornjaks are very adaptable and can live harmoniously in packs as they get along well with other dogs.
Xeme (Sabine’s Gull)
They follow after seals and whales to eat their scraps.
Herring Gull
They are loud, spirited birds with raucous cries that sound like bursts of laughter.
Large Munsterlander
Some people might find the Large Munsterlander too lively for their family, but they are actually very gentle with children and make fantastic family pets.
Yellowhammer
It interbreeds with the pine bunting