Which country has given most to the dog world?

For dog breeds, I love sighthounds, so I gotta go Africa & the Middle East.

There isn't much that tops watching a Saluki run, and they are one of the oldest breeds in existance.

When you start getting into my second favourite dogs, you get into Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland as others have already covered.

The country that probably have some of the strongest influence in the UK, Canada, and USA would be, ready?

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Canada. Labrador Retrievers are Canadian and are the #1 most registered dog in those 3 countries.

For dog training, it's hard to say. Positive Reinforcement isn't something that can be claimed by any one country. And while a working breeder might say that "there is no dog training like German dog training", a German working dog trainer isn't going to be allowed to TOUCH my dog, nor should he want to.

I like the Canadian law that says that you cannot sell a dog as "purebred" unless it has papers. I like that to be a Champion in Belgium, working dogs must complete working AND conformation events. I like that more areas in the US are instituting puppy lemon laws and are taking anti-puppy mill stances.

I LOVE that in France and Germany your dogs can go just about anywhere with you. Nothing like being in a 3 Michelin Star restaurant in Europe and having two dogs laying under the table next to you, not making a sound.

@ byb- The origin of the Labrador retriever isn't clear, however they are considered British in origin. The original dogs in the breed were thought to be brought over from Labrador to England, however, they were mixed with other sporting breeds there to create the actual breed.

I disagree with Canada (not being confrontational, just voicing another view)

The law regarding purebreds does not only apply to dogs but all animals. It is rarely enforced and cares only a fine as a penalty.

I am willing to bet that a few states have a similar law since livestock has always been a vital part of the economy. Dogs, not so much.

Not to mention that Canada has zero laws to protect service animals such as Police dogs and horses. Not all US states do either but at least some do.

I agree with dog on a rope. Germany all the way. They produced some great working breeds and we proceeded to ruin them by breeding working dogs with pet attitudes.

I can't point to any one country.

I love the idea of the U.S. animal police and that the prison sentences and fines are not insignificant when it comes to neglect and animal abuse.

I love the Scandinavian dog training style (positive reinforcement) and the strict laws here in Denmark where I come from regarding dog welfare - all dogs must be registered (chipped or tattooed) before they are 8 weeks old, all dogs must be insured, dogs must not be kept on a chain for prolonged periods of time etc.

I love the Swiss and French attitude towards dogs, who are welcome in many places and the dog owners there who take the responsibility to ensure that this privilege is not abused.

Britain is known for its dog shows and great love of dogs.

And of course, then there are all the countries who has produced some truly amazing dog breeds, the Korean Jindo, the Afghan Hound, the Norwegian Buhund, my own Groenendael from Belgium etc. In fact, I'm hard pressed to find a country that hasn't produced at least one unique dog breed, and even if there are some breeds I would never want to own, I can still admire them and their diversity. :)

Oh, and not to forget the amazing dog trainers that comes from all over the world. Silvia Trkman from Slovenia, Turid Rugaas from Norway, Ben Kersen from Canada etc.

This is the truly amazing part of being a dog owner and trainer, that we are not limited by borders or nationality, but that we can get the dog breed that suits us, our lifestyle and personality, regardless of which continent this dog originated from, and that we can learn and pick up the training methods that fits us and out dogs from trainers all over the world. Even though we might disagree on breeds, how to keep dogs and training methods, we are generally an international bunch of people that all share the same passion. :)

Well, most gods and goddesses that I have read about wouldn't want a country like the old Soviet Union, Nazi Germany or Pol Pot's Cambodia running the world. Most intelligent or Educated humans wouldn't either. Only a god like Allah would want murderous countries like Iran or the former Iraq running the world. So, yes, I think that gods would have a preference.

Germany. Look at the working stock that was at least produced once upon a time. Anymore, not really, but several eastern european countries still keep up with the strict production and training of great dogs.

I think that most "fanciers" consider the UK to be the home of the master breeders. So many breeds have their origin there - most of the terriers, a wide variety of gundogs, many pastoral and guardian breeds were either created or perfected in the British Isles. British imports were in high demand around the world.

However, with the animal rights movement gaining a foothold, and the recent "bending over" of the Kennel Club following the "Pedigree Dogs Exposed" fiasco, that may change......

it hard to give a country ,so it would have to be the western europe region that has given us most of the breeds we know today

gemany , gsd / rottie / doberman

benelux regions , greater swiss mountain dog ,.the belgian shepherds , boovie .and even the saarloos

france and england far to many to name ,

the british invented dog "shows" for people to show other people there "fancy" dog , the rest of europe just followed them .

i pretty sure the british also invented " blood sports " bull baiting ect

sorry if i bent the rules a bit

Oooh, confrontational.

Tip-toes in ...... UK ? But every country has contributed to the various different breeds, much as I hesitate to suggest that as far as events are concerned, UK would have to be up there in terms of where showing dogs all started.

Hmmm...Germany and possibly other countries in Northern/Central Europe...especially for certain working breeds...Dobes, Rotties, GSDs, Malinois...etc

US gave us the Paris Hilton syndrome....bunch of underage idiots running around with dogs in their purses...

Germany and the UK have created a lot of dog breeds, well at least that is what I think:)