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Black Russian Terrier
Some of the breeds used to create the Black Russian Terrier breed include Rottweilers, Giant Schnauzers, Airedale Terriers, and Newfoundlands.…
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Bearded Collie
Bred in Scotland to herd sheep and cattle, the Bearded Collie is a purebred dog that is trained to herd…
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Bichon Frise
Throughout history, this dog has been referred to as the clown dog due to its strong desire to entertain and…
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American Pit Bull Terrier
The American pit bull terrier is a dog breed that was originally bred in order to facilitate the baiting of…
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Pug
What many people don’t realize is that this somewhat goofy-looking breed also has a long and illustrious history that intertwines…
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Chinook (dog breed)
Their high level of intelligence makes them relatively easy to train, but they can be stubborn. The origins of the…
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Fox Terrier
Origin and History Fox terriers originated in 19th-century England, where they took part in fox hunts with the landed gentry.…
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Deutsche Bracke
In 1896, all the different types of Bracke dogs (scent hounds) in Germany were merged into one breed that was…
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Boston Terrier
In the 1870s, English Bulldogs and English White Terriers (now extinct) were crossbred, making a dog known as a Hooper’s…
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Australian Kelpie Dog
Australian Kelpies, or Kelpies as they’re affectionately called, were bred in Australia to work as shepherds, handling large numbers of…
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Bolognese Dog
Bolognese is part of the Bichon group, meaning they are cousins to Bichon Frises, Maltese, Lowchens, Havanese, and Coton de…
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Bulldog
They are known to be kind as well as courageous in nature. These dogs are also extremely friendly. It has…
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Estrela Mountain Dog
These large, agile dogs make excellent guard dogs because they are incredibly loyal to their masters and wary of strangers.…
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Dog
Dogs are thought to have been first domesticated in East Asia thousands of years ago. People primarily used dogs for…
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American Foxhound
American Foxhounds have a rather bony and tall figure, giving them a much larger size than the closely related English…
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American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo dog is a lively and alert dog breed with an all-white or biscuit fur color, striking black…
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American Cocker Spaniel
They are the smallest sporting dog that has gained recognition from the American Kennel Club. These dogs feature a rounded…
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American Coonhound
An American Coonhound, also known as an American English Coonhound, is a dog characterized by a laid-back personality. If this…
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American Bulldog
When the first British colonists arrived in America, they brought their bulldogs with them. A few centuries of steady breeding…
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Akita
The Akita is a large, burly working/hunting dog that emerged at some point in the 17th century from the mountainous…
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Airedale Terrier
The Airedale’s origins date back to the mid-19th century in England. The Airedale Terrier, often called the ‘King of Terriers,’…
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Akbash
The Akbash, also called the Coban Kopegi, the Akbas, or Aky, is an ancient large to giant dog breed from…
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Alpine Dachsbracke
Take one look at the Alpine Dachsbracke and you may think you’re seeing a dachshund. This breed was developed by…
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Afghan Hound
Afghan Hounds are an ancient breed whose lineage was recorded thousands of years ago by people in Afghanistan, northern India,…
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Ainu
These strong, loyal, and dedicated pets are known for being extremely devoted to their owners and are often sought out…
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Affenpinscher
An Affenpinscher is a fearless dog brimming with confidence. This may seem funny, seeing that it’s a member of the…
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
These dogs are covered in double coats, featuring an undercoat that is thick and an outer coat that is dense.…
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English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a very common breed of gun dog that was originally created in England (probably bred…
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiffs love being lapdogs, though they have a hard time grasping that they aren’t as small as they were…
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Curly Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever, sometimes referred to as a Curly, is a member of the sporting group. It’s notable for…
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Newfoundland
The Newfoundland (or the Newfie for short) is a very talented work and guard dog that originated from the Canadian…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Looking for a doggie that’s devoted to its humans, and isn’t too big? A Staffordshire bull terrier may be the…
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French Bulldog
French bulldogs were originally bred to be great companions, and their small build makes them ideal pups for all homes.…
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Eskimo Dog
Eskimo dogs are affectionately known as “eskies.” They are fluffy white dogs that can be toy-, miniature, or standard-sized. This…
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay retrievers are a type of gun dog that was bred for duck hunting along the Chesapeake Bay in…
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Clumber Spaniel
Clumber spaniels are affectionate dogs with a sweet temperament. These dogs have strong, stocky bodies that sit low to the…
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher mountain dogs, also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund, are medium-sized dogs. The name Sennenhund comes from the people…
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Greenland Dog
The Greenland Dog is an ancient Arctic breed developed to thrive in extreme cold and demanding conditions. Closely related to…
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Dogue De Bordeaux
Also known as the French Mastiff, this ancient breed originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Due to their massive…
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Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiffs are a very old dog breed, but little is known about their history. They were used as guard…
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Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is an ancient breed, dating back 1,000 years, and thought to have originated in the cold mountains…
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Maltese
While their name suggests that Maltese dogs are from Malta, most people believe they were originally from south-central Europe. Maltese…
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Dogo Argentino
The American Kennel Club initially recognized the Dogo Argentino in 2011 as part of the miscellaneous group. However, during 2020,…
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Harrier
Harriers are affectionate, fun-loving, and sweet, which is another reason that people love them as much as the Beagle or…
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Dachshund
Single-colored smooth and longhaired dachshunds tend to be red or cream, sometimes with black hair. Two-colored smooth dachshunds are black,…
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Pekingese
Pekingese, also known as a “lion dog,” are toy dogs and are fairly compact in their build. They usually weigh…
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Whippet
The medium-sized breed is also called the “Poor Man’s Racehorse” and “Lightning Rag Dog.” Although it is thought of as…
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Pointer
Pointers are a very active, energetic, and friendly dog breed. They make a great family dog for families that are…
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Finnish Spitz
This medium-sized breed makes a good family dog and is very friendly and playful. Origin and History Finnish Spitzes are…
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Epagneul Pont Audemer
Very popularly known as the ‘little clown of marshes’ in France, the Epagneul Pont Audemer is a French dog and…