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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…
Dog Breeds that Start with Y
The Yorkshire Terrier, while considered a purebred today, initially wasn’t. Their original parents, the Clydesdale and now-extinct Paisley terriers, were…
Dog Breeds that Start with W
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter W.
Dog Breeds that Start with U
The Utonagan is a relatively new dog breed. It was developed in the 1980s by Edwina Harrison, who wanted to…
Dog Breeds that Start with S
These playful cow dogs love to spend their time running through fields, basking in the sunshine, and keeping the herd…
Dog Breeds that Start with R
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter R.
Dog Breeds that Start with O
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter O.
Dog Breeds that Start with N
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter N.
Dog Breeds that Start with M
Mudi dogs, originally from Hungary, are able to keep track of a herd of 500 sheep or serve in search…
Dog Breeds that Start with K
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter K.
Dog Breeds that Start with J
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter J.
Dog Breeds that Start with I
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter I.
Dog Breeds that Start with H
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter H.
Dog Breeds that Start with G
Although developed as a herding dog, this breed makes an excellent guard and working dog and is used by police…
Dog Breeds that Start with F
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter F.
Dog Breeds that Start with E
The Estrela Mountain Dog breed started as a herd-guarding dog in Portugal. Today, this breed is the companion dog of…
Dog Breeds that Start with C
Powerful, loyal, and highly intelligent, the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is the perfect choice for an owner who wants a big working…
Dog Breeds that Start with B
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter B.
Animals
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…
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Quagga
The quagga became extinct over 130 years ago. The quagga was a subspecies of zebra that existed until the late…
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Harp Seal
The harp seal is awkward and clumsy on land. But in the water, it is an elegant swimmer and an…
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Kodkod
The kodkod (also known as the güiña or the Chilean cat) is a wild feline species located in South America.…
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Bergamasco
With a coat that looks like dreadlocks and a mind that operates more like a partner than a pet, this…
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
One determined doctor and a single dog pulled an ancient Polish herding breed back from the edge of extinction, and…
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Otterhound
The history of this shaggy dog dates all the way back to 14th-century England. These dogs were bred to hunt…
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Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan spaniel was originally bred in Asia to alert Buddhist monks to anyone who might approach their lamasery and…
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Kinder Goat
The kinder goat is a medium-sized goat with a laid-back, friendly temperament. Its high-fat, sweet milk and easygoing personality have…
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Pygora Goat
Originally bred in the 1980s as a new species, Pygora goats are a genetic combination of the Pygmy goat and…
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Nubian Goat
Lop-ear Nubian goats have African, Middle Eastern, and British ancestry. This mixed-breed, domestic goat is famous for its rich milk,…
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Kuvasz
A medieval Hungarian king trusted this ancient white guardian dog more than his own soldiers, and its name traces back…
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Hoary Bat
This forest-dwelling hoary bat comes out at night to feed on insects, using its echolocation to locate prey. These bats…
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Texas Heeler
Breed an Australian Shepherd and an Australian Cattle Dog, and you have a Texas Heeler. Although it’s uncertain when this…
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German Spitz
Once the beloved companion of European royalty and a fierce guardian of traders and fishermen, this fluffy, vocal breed nearly…
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Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is an athletic working dog that arose from a cross between several similar yet distinctive breeds, developed…
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Belgian Shepherd
Centuries of herding sheep across Belgium forged a dog so driven, so fiercely intelligent, and so wired to chase and…
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English Pointer
Bred from foxhounds and greyhounds, this athletic sporting dog freezes mid-stride to signal hidden prey, yet somehow doubles as a…
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Thai Ridgeback
Thai Ridgebacks have only been domesticated for approximately 350 years. Before that, they were free-range dogs, roaming southeastern Asia in…
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Siberian Retriever
Siberian Retrievers are an attractive hybrid mix that has been bred by crossing a Labrador retriever with a Siberian husky.…
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Pudelpointer
Cross a poodle with an English Pointer and you get a dog that swims, hunts, and cuddles with equal enthusiasm,…
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Chinese Shar-Pei
Chinese Shar-Peis are compact and medium in size, though they are a purebred dog, not mixed with any other breed.…