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Irish WolfHound
Once prized by Irish clans for battle and by nobles as royal gifts, this towering breed was hunted to the…
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Norfolk Terrier
Small enough to curl in your lap yet fearless enough to chase foxes from their dens, this pint-sized terrier packs…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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French Bulldog
With British roots, a knack for charming Russian imperial courts and Parisian brothels alike, and a personality that can turn…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Once bred to fight in blood sports, the stocky little staffy somehow became the dog most trusted to guard sleeping…
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Curly Coated Retriever
This curly-coated hunter descends from breeds that no longer exist, carries a stubborn streak that surprises new owners, and follows…
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Newfoundland
Part working dog, part lifeguard, and part gentle giant, this breed from Canada's rugged coasts carries a surprising set of…
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Descended from the war dogs of Roman legions and built to haul loads across the Alps, this massive Swiss breed…