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Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso’s original Tibetan name is Abso Seng Kye, which actually means (roughly) “bark lion sentinel dog.” It seems…
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The Lhasa Apso’s original Tibetan name is Abso Seng Kye, which actually means (roughly) “bark lion sentinel dog.” It seems…
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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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The Standard Schnauzer is an intelligent, incredibly loyal dog. The history of this dog goes back to the 15th-century Germany.…
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Also known as the Zwergpinscher, the miniature pinscher has been loved for decades for the playful and energetic attitude for…
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The Black and Tan Coonhound is an all-American old-fashioned breed of dog that is a mix between the Black and…
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German Shorthaired Pointers are the result of German Breeders perfecting a bird dog. It took breeders multiple generations to mix…
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The Lancashire Heeler (also known as the Ormskirk Terrier) is a small, affectionate dog, hailing from the northern England county…
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Also known as a miniature Pitbull or a teacup mini Pitbull, a Pocket Pitbull only grows to be about 16…
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a iconic purebred herding dog that originated from Pembrokeshire, Wales, perhaps dating as far back…
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The English Setter was given its name because they were bred to “set” or quietly lie down when looking for…
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The Redbone Coonhound dates back to colonial days, but it has since made its way into the hearts of many…
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, also known as the Toller, was bred to be used when hunting waterfowl. The…
Mudi dogs, originally from Hungary, are able to keep track of a herd of 500 sheep or serve in search…
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Evolution and Origin of the Huskydoodle The Huskydoodle, aka the Huskypoo, belongs to the hybrid group. This dog is a…
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Frengles can howl just like their Beagle parent. Breed a French Bulldog with a Beagle and the result is a…
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The English Foxhound was bred in the 1600s as a hunting dog for British foxhunts. This canine was bred by…
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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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The origins of the Maltese Shih Tzu date back to the 1990s. Most of these dogs are the result of…
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The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is friendly, intelligent, and devoted to its owner. It’s sometimes called a gun dog because it…
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Originally developed as a mixed breed centuries ago, the Brussels Griffon has been a beloved animal since it first appeared.…
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The Bergamasco is a dog that has a long history. It can be traced back thousands of years. Experts believe…
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The history of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog dates all the way back to the 1500s. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog was…
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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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The Tibetan spaniel was originally bred in Asia to alert Buddhist monks to anyone who might approach their lamasery and…
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The Kuvasz (pronounced koo-vahz) is a big, strong Hungarian working dog whose main task was originally to guard livestock. The…
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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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Forever loving and happy to see its owner, the German Spitz has all of the dense and thick fur that…
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The Alaskan Husky is an athletic working dog that arose from a cross between several similar yet distinctive breeds, developed…
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The Belgian Shepherd comes from Belgium, where it worked as a herding animal for centuries. Some Europeans classify the breed…
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English Pointers were bred to accompany their owner on hunting trips. When they spot a rabbit, bird, fox, or other…
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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 Retrievers are an attractive hybrid mix that has been bred by crossing a Labrador retriever with a Siberian husky.…
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Breed a poodle with an English Pointer and you get a Pudelpointer. These dogs originated in Germany back in the…
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The zebra finch is a small songbird (and a formal member of the estrildid finches) whose origin is the southern…
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The Lorikeet almost seems to luxuriate in their bold and garish plumage. As a type of arboreal parrot, there are…
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Myna birds are passerines or songbirds. They don’t all belong to one species or even one genus. All of them,…
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Chinese Shar-Peis are compact and medium in size, though they are a purebred dog, not mixed with any other breed.…