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Jack Russell
Jack Russells, also known as Jack Russell Terriers, are highly active, intelligent, and inquisitive dogs. They were bred to assist…
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Bluetick Coonhound
Descended from French staghounds gifted to George Washington and bred to track scents days old, this devoted family companion carries…
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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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Cesky Fousek
Once nearly wiped out by the chaos of World War I, this ancient Bohemian gundog clawed its way back from…
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Black Russian Terrier
Born from a secret Soviet military program that crossed 17 breeds to forge the ultimate guard dog, this powerful giant…
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Bearded Collie
Scotland's shaggy herding dog packs serious intelligence and boundless energy into a high-maintenance package that surprises most new owners. Before…
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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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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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Australian Kelpie Dog
Bred to handle millions of sheep across Australia's brutal Outback without tiring, the Kelpie is a dog that demands to…
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Fox Terrier
Bred to bolt foxes from underground dens alongside English landed gentry, these compact terriers packed a surprising amount of independence,…
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Boston Terrier
Nicknamed the American Gentleman, this tuxedo-coated charmer carries a surprisingly fierce bloodline and a set of hidden health quirks that…
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Chinook
A single puppy born in 1917 from a polar explorer's ambitious crossbreeding experiment would go on to join Admiral Byrd's…
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American Pit Bull Terrier
Once bred for the brutal sport of bull baiting, this muscular and misunderstood dog somehow earned the nickname "nanny dog"…
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Dog
From the soft pads on their paws to the specialized shape of their teeth, domestic dogs carry surprising traces of…
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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
Once reserved for Japanese royalty, this ancient hunting dog carries centuries of fierce loyalty and formidable will in every fiber…
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American Cocker Spaniel
This compact sporting dog charmed its way to the top of the AKC popularity charts for decades, yet behind that…
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American Foxhound
George Washington bred them to be the ultimate hunting machine, but before you bring one home, you need to know…
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American Eskimo Dog
Its name suggests Arctic roots and Indigenous heritage, but this fluffy white breed has a surprisingly different origin story rooted…
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Airedale Terrier
Known as the King of Terriers, this bold and brainy breed has hunted otters, served in wartime, and won the…
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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
Favored by Austrian royalty and built to chase wounded boar through mountain terrain, this compact hound packs more history and…
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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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Afghan Hound
One of the oldest purebred dogs on Earth, this ancient sighthound looks like royalty but was forged in the rugged…
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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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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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Epagneul Pont Audemer
France's rarest gun dog earned the nickname 'little clown of marshes' long before two world wars pushed it to the…
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Pointer
Bred to freeze mid-stride and silently signal hidden prey, this athletic hunting dog carries centuries of Spanish and Portuguese heritage…
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Finnish Spitz
A 3,000-year-old breed nearly vanished forever, saved only by one man's thirty-year obsession with keeping it pure. What makes this…
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Golden Retriever
Originating from the serene and picturesque hills of the Scottish Highlands, the golden retriever is the very epitome of loyalty…
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German Pinscher
As their name suggests, German pinschers hail from southern Germany. The first German Pinscher was registered in 1885. These intelligent,…
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Old English Sheepdog
With its big shaggy coat, obscured eyes, and white and gray color scheme, the Old English Sheepdog is one of…
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Japanese Chin
A Japanese Chin is an affectionate, intelligent dog with a playful nature. It belongs to the Toy group of dogs…
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Whippet
Coal miners once bred this lightning-fast sighthound to race on a working-class budget, yet today it doubles as one of…
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Dachshund
Bred to chase badgers underground, this stubborn little low-rider hides a surprisingly fragile body beneath all that confidence and charm.…
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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
Ancient nomads trusted this massive, wolf-blooded guardian to hold off snow leopards at 16,000 feet, yet most modern owners are…
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Maltese
Beloved by ancient Greeks and the physician to Queen Elizabeth I alike, this tiny white dog carries a surprisingly murky…
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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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Dogo Argentino
Bred to take down pumas and wild boars, this powerful Argentine breed carries a fierce hunting legacy that surprises most…
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Shih Tzu
Once a treasured secret of Chinese emperors and Tibetan mountain dwellers, this ancient companion breed brings a surprising mix of…
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Greenland Dog
For thousands of years this powerful Arctic breed survived conditions that would defeat almost any other animal, yet today a…
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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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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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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…