Twenty-nine dogs of the finest dogs from Europe feature in the Dog Park: Famous Dogs Expansion pack. Find out which countries they come from below.
Finnish Spitz
Finland. Did you know they were established as the national dog of Finland in 1812?
Brittany
France. In France they carry the name Epagneul Bretton, which means The Brittany Spaniel.
Spaniel (Welsh Springer)
Wales, United Kingdom. It is believed that the Welsh hunting dog recorded in the Middle Ages contributed to the Welsh Springer's bloodline.
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Hungary. While bred on the Vizsla that hail from Hungary, they are also descended from the German Wirehaired Pointer.
Retriever (Curly Coated)
United Kingdom. It is thought that they are related to the now extinct English Water Spaniel.
Small Munsterlander
Germany. Like their cousins the Large Munsterlander, they were developed in Germany.
Basset Bleu De Gascogne
France. The Basset breeds hail from France and the Basset Bleu De Gascogne is no exception.
Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
Germany. In their native Germany they are known as Teckel, which means badger dog.
Hamiltonstovare
Sweden. They were developed by Count Hamilton, who was the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club.
Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)
France. Like all Basset breeds, they hail from France.
Swedish Lapphund
Sweden. Did you know they are the national breed of Sweden?
Hungarian Puli
Hungary. Like other Hungarian dogs recognized by the UK Kennel Club, they are descended from Hungarian herding dogs.
Pyrenean Sheepdog (Long Haired)
France. Although they are largely associated with France, they were developed across the Pyrenees that also spans Spain.
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
Belgium. There are records of shepherd dogs of this type in Belgium dating back to the Middle Ages.
Catalan Sheepdog
Spain. They are believed to hail from Northeast Spain.
Norfolk Terrier
United Kingdom. Only recognised as a breed in their own right in 1964, the Norfolk Terrier used to be shown as a Norwich Terrier. The difference between the two breeds are their ears. The Norfolk's ears are dropped while the Norwich's are pricked.
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Ireland. This native Irish breed was developed in County Wicklow.
Cesky Terrier
Czech Republic. Did you know they are the national dog of the Czech Republic?
Welsh Terrier
Wales, United Kingdom. An early name for this breed was the Welsh Black and Tan Rough Coated Terrier.
Russian Toy
Russia. Originally bred as a watch dog and to despatch vermin, they were very popular in Russia in the early 1900s.
Bolognese
Italy. They take their name from the Italian city of Bologna.
King Charles Spaniel
United Kingdom. They were developed in the UK by miniaturising sporting Spaniels.
Poodle (Miniature)
Germany and France. While it is believed that larger Poodles were bred in Germany, the smaller breeds were developed in France.
German Spitz (Mittel)
Germany. Developed in Germany, it is thought they are descended from Viking dogs.
Miniature Schnauzer
Germany. The original, larger sized Schnauzer hails from Germany with records dating back to the 14th century. The Miniature variety was first officially recorded in 1888.
Kooikerhondje
Netherlands. They were developed in the Netherlands to assist in the hunting of ducks.
Portuguese Water Dog
Portugal. It is thought that they are descended from water dogs of the Mediterranean.
Pyrenean Mastiff
Spain. It is believed they were developed between Aragon and Navarra.
Mastiff
United Kingdom. Once known as the Old English Mastiff, they are a well established British breed.
