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Golden Lion Tamarin
The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey native to coastal Brazil. Sometimes called a golden marmoset, it has a…
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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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Raccoon
Sporting a black mask and ringed tail, the raccoon is among the most common mammals in North America. Both vilified…
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Horse
An animal with a 50-million-year long evolutionary process Over the course of 50 million years, horses evolved from small, many-toed…
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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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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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Mandrill
“The mandrill has a truly unique appearance that sets it apart from other primates.“ Although nearly weighing as much as…
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Warthog
: “Warthogs are herbivores by choice, omnivores by necessity.” A large member of the swine family, the warthog is an…
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Gerbil
“The Gerbil is the cute and lovable rodent cannibal!” Gerbils belong to a subfamily in the Rodentia order called Gerbillinae.…
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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…
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Goat
The goat is a type of ungulate (a hoofed animal) with big horns and a distinguished beard. Traversing some of…
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Hare
The hare is one of the fastest land mammals in the world. This speed is absolutely critical to its survival.…
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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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Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are commonly described as an animal with spikes. Their unique and descriptive name is due to the way that…
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Indian Elephant
Indian elephants are incredibly intelligent and expressive. Indian elephants are greyish-black animals that are subspecies of the Asian elephant. They…
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Zebu
The zebu is the most common subspecies of domesticated cattle on the Indian subcontinent, where it has traditionally served the…
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Gopher
“A gopher’s head looks twice as big when the pouches in its cheeks are stuffed with food” Gophers are rodents…
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Labradoodle
Labradoodles are a “designer breed” of dog that is a cross between a poodle and a Labrador retriever. They sometimes…
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Norwegian Forest Cat
The big-boned and heavily furred Norwegian Forest cat is often mistaken for the similarly built Maine Coon, but it has…
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Snowshoe Cat
The snowshoe cat is a rare breed that is known for its striking white paws, vivid blue eyes, and Siamese-like…
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Field Spaniel
In the late 1800s, dog shows became more popular in England. This led breeders to create more distinct breeds and…
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Canaan Dog
The Canaan is one of the oldest breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. Physically, this breed is characterized by…
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Ragdoll
Breed History The Ragdoll cat breed came about from humble beginnings in 1963, courtesy of Ann Baker, a breeder from…
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Ibizan Hound
The Phoenician traders brought hounds to the island of Ibiza from Egypt to assist with catching food. Ibizans can make…
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Collie
The collie is a proud and playful herding dog that originally came from the hilly regions of Scotland and northern…
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West Highland Terrier
The West Highland Terrier is a large dog in a small body. Flush with energy, stubborn and curious, even-tempered and…
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Somali
The Somali evolved from Abyssinians, which were exported to North America, Australia, and New Zealand in the 1940s. However, it…
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Drever
Drevers are one of the most popular dog breeds in Sweden. They are a smaller version of the German hound,…
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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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Himalayan
When you cross a Persian feline and a Siamese feline, you get the beautiful Himalayan. These animals with their solid-colored…
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Siberian
The Siberian cat, also known as the Siberian forest cat, is an ancient breed that dates back hundreds of years.…
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Turkish Angora
These cats, even when they are young, have a particular affinity for time with their owner, gracefully playing and cuddling…
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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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Pig
The pig was among the first animals to be domesticated. Among the first animals to be domesticated by humans, the…