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Schipperke
This small Belgian breed once earned its living hunting rats on ships, and that scrappy, mischievous spirit never left. Before…
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What Are Mammals? The Unique Features That Define Them
All mammals are vertebrates, but not all vertebrates are mammals. There are five classifications of vertebrates, including mammals. The other…
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Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Elkhounds are one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe, having existed for thousands of years. They were used…
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Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a versatile dog, bred for all-purpose farming and herding, that originated from the Norwegian coast and…
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Chiweenie
The Chiweenie is a hybrid breed derived from the Chihuahua and the Dachshund. They are widely available for sale from…
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Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter, also called Black and Tan Setter, is the largest and heaviest breed of setters. It was originally…
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Teddy Bear Hamster
“A teddy bear hamster can stuff its cheek pouches with an amount of food equal to 20 percent of its…
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Lhasa Apso
Once sacred to Tibetan monks and gifted by the Dalai Lama himself, this ancient sentinel breed carries centuries of Himalayan…
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Sei Whale
Whalers hunted this sleek ocean giant to the brink of collapse, yet somehow it clawed its way back. Discover how…
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Caribou
Caribou, which are sometimes referred to as reindeer, are notable for their antlers, growing back bigger every single year. They…
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Key Deer
“Smallest North American white-tailed deer species.” Key deer, as their name implies, are deer that are native to the Florida…
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Hooded Seal
“The seal with the inflatable red nose.” A casual look at a male hooded seal reveals a typical large true…
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Irish Water Spaniel
The athletic and sporty Irish water spaniel’s breeding is almost entirely based on folklore and theory, but it is a…
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Standard Schnauzer
Once a scrappy medieval rat hunter roaming German farms, this wiry, fiercely loyal breed earned a reputation far beyond pest…
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Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the Zwergpinscher, the miniature pinscher has been loved for decades for the playful and energetic attitude for…
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Black And Tan Coonhound
This all-American hound transforms from a mellow, easygoing companion indoors into a stubborn, unstoppable tracker the moment a scent hits…
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German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers are the result of German Breeders perfecting a bird dog. It took breeders multiple generations to mix…
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Lancashire Heeler
The Lancashire Heeler (also known as the Ormskirk Terrier) is a small, affectionate dog, hailing from the northern England county…
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Pocket Pitbull
Beneath that stocky, muscle-packed frame hides a dog breed that routinely surprises its owners, defying nearly every assumption people make…
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Mackenzie Valley Wolf
The Mackenzie wolf goes by many names, but their inherited genetics from the wolves before them make them one of…
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a iconic purebred herding dog that originated from Pembrokeshire, Wales, perhaps dating as far back…
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English Setter
Before firearms changed the hunt forever, this elegant breed mastered a stealthy art that earned them their name and a…
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Redbone Coonhound
Colonial hunters prized this loud, relentless athlete for a reason, but the same traits that make it a legendary tracker…
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English Foxhound
The English Foxhound was bred in the 1600s as a hunting dog for British foxhunts. This canine was bred by…
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Spanish Mastiff
The history of the Spanish Mastiff goes back 1,100 years to the 10th century, when shepherds began using them to…
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Maltese Shih Tzu
Part Maltese royalty, part Tibetan temple dog, this silky crossbreed carries an unexpectedly dramatic bloodline into one of the tiniest,…
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Once bred to conquer the marshes of the Netherlands as the ultimate gun dog, this rugged and loyal breed now…
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Brussels Griffon
Originally developed as a mixed breed centuries ago, the Brussels Griffon has been a beloved animal since it first appeared.…
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Kiko Goat
Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves. Originally created as a crossbreed between dairy goats…
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Rodents
“Forty percent of all mammals are rodents!” Rodents are among the most successful animals on earth. Much of this is…
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Babirusa
Babirusas can stand up on their back hooves to reach leaves on low branches in trees. Babirusas are known for…
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LaMancha Goat
LaMancha goats are full-size dairy goats with a mild temperament. Sometimes called American Lamancha or simply Lamancha, these goats are…
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Beefalo
Beefalo are the fertile offspring of (usually) a domestic bull and an American bison cow. While crossing a domestic cow…