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Basset Fauve de Bretagne
The history of this breed dates all the way back to the 16th century in France, when the long-legged Grand…
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Biewer Terrier
A genetic fluke in a German breeder's litter sparked four decades of controversy over whether this tiny, hypoallergenic charmer deserved…
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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is an American ratting dog that shares its personality traits, coat colors, and breed origin with…
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Keeshond
Once the symbol of a political rebellion against Dutch royalty, this thick-coated companion fell from grace almost overnight and spent…
Animals That Start with A
A is the first letter in the alphabet, and the second most commonly used. Read below for information on different…
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Swedish Vallhund
Once nearly wiped out and now celebrated as an ancient Viking herding breed, this small but fierce cow dog carries…
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Northern Inuit Dog
Northern Inuit dogs were bred from dogs such as Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds, and Alaskan Malamutes to resemble a wolf…
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American Alsatian
The American Alsatian was developed in California in the 1980s to be a great companion dog that looks like the…
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Utonagan
Bred to look like a wolf but act like a devoted family companion, this 1980s hybrid carries a striking appearance…
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Saarloos Wolfdog
The Saarloos Wolfdog breed was developed in the 1930s when Leendert Saarloos mated a German Shepherd with a captive European…
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Great Pyrenees
France once crowned this fluffy white mountain giant as a royal guard, yet centuries later the breed teetered on the…
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Tamaskan
A group of British breeders undertook a project in the 1980s to develop a new dog breed with a wolf-like…
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British Timber
It carries the striking look of a wolf and the loyalty of a family dog, but this breed only came…
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Once a fierce Arctic hunter capable of taking down polar bears and hauling sleds across frozen tundra, this ancient breed…
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Samoyed
Samoyeds are a basal breed and are part of the Spitz dog group. Samoyeds have very thick white fur that…
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Shiba Inu
This ancient Japanese breed nearly vanished from existence during World War II, and the quirky, stubborn personality that survived makes…
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Basset Hound
Basset hounds have a stubborn streak that manifests as a charming personality trait. Although they are obedient, you should expect…
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Bullmastiff
England's gamekeepers needed a dog that could run down a poacher in total darkness, pin him silently to the ground,…
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Mongrel
Adopting a mixed-breed dog sounds like a bargain until you realize you might bring home a puppy that grows three…
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Labrador Retriever
From fishing boats off the coast of Newfoundland to the most popular family homes in America, the Labrador Retriever's rise…
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Chihuahua
With roots stretching back to ancient Mesoamerica and a personality that punches far above its tiny weight, this breed carries…
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Appenzeller Dog
This colorful Swiss cattle dog helped build mountain farms, joined Alpine rescue teams, and earned a reputation as one of…
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Behind those soulful eyes and silky ears lies a dog that once kept royal company across European courts and may…
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Australian Cattle Dog
Australian cattle dogs are loyal, energetic, and friendly. This dog, also known as a red or blue heeler, is intelligent…
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Cairn Terrier
Before Toto charmed movie audiences and long before any kennel club gave them a name, these scrappy little Scottish hunters…
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English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels are a sporting dog breed. Hundreds of years ago, the Spaniel breeds were developed in England. These…
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Australian Terrier
A big dog was fit into a small package when it came to the Australian terrier. These terriers are smart,…
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Boykin Spaniel
Born from a chance encounter outside a South Carolina church, this compact brown spaniel went on to conquer swamps, win…
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Irish Setter
Irish setters are energetic, rambunctious dogs with a sweet temperament. They’re a favorite family dog because of their loyalty and…
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Blue Lacy Dog
Texas claimed this scrappy, sleek-coated working dog as its official state breed, yet most of the world has never heard…
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Dunker
A 19th-century Norwegian military captain set out to engineer the perfect cold-weather hunting dog, and the breed he created nearly…
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Carolina Dog
Thousands of years before Europeans set foot in America, packs of these ancient dogs roamed free across the continent, and…
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Basenji Dog
One of the oldest dog breeds on earth, this barkless hunter from the African bush carries a personality so complex…
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Border Terrier
Bred to chase foxes through rugged borderland terrain and squeeze into underground dens, this compact working terrier defies every assumption…
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Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terriers are compact, yet energetic little dogs. Originating from Bedlington, England, they were originally used in hunting rats, mice,…
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Beagle
Bred to hunt since ancient Greece, this beloved scent hound hides a surprisingly stubborn streak beneath those floppy ears and…
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Boxer Dog
From ancient Assyrian war dogs to beloved family companions, this breed carries a surprisingly complex history beneath that playful exterior,…
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Bavarian Mountain Hound
Bred in the Bavarian mountains to track wounded game that other dogs simply cannot find, this rare scent hound carries…
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Chow Chow
Once pampered by Chinese emperors and later displayed as wild zoo exhibits, this deceptively fluffy breed carries a complex history…
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Reaching 27 inches tall at the shoulder, the Bernese mountain dog is known to be a large and strong animal…
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Poodle
Poodles have beautiful hairdos and are the best show dogs for their elegant appearance and innate performance ability. Poodles make…
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Bloodhound
Bloodhound dogs are very intelligent and have an extremely good sense of smell, which has also helped them earn a…
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Australian Shepherd
This fiercely loyal herding dog carries a surprising origin story that spans three continents, and its name tells only part…
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American Water Spaniel
Wisconsin settlers once crossbred several now-rare European hunting dogs to create a cold-water retriever perfectly suited for the Great Lakes,…
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Bull Terrier
From the bloodstained pits of 13th-century Britain to the laps of Victorian royalty, the bull terrier carries one of the…
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Doberman Pinscher
A tax collector with a dangerous job sparked the creation of one of the world's most formidable protection breeds, but…
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Nicknamed the world's greatest Nanny Dog, this powerful and loyal breed carries a reputation full of contradictions that surprises even…
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English Shepherd
Loyal, sharp, and built to work from sunup to sundown, this rugged farm collie thrives where most dogs would buckle.…
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Border Collie
Few dogs match the Border Collie's genius-level intellect and explosive athleticism, but those same qualities make this breed one of…
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd is a big, muscular breed of ancient guard dog that originated from what is now modern-day Turkey,…