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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Once a fierce Arctic hunter capable of taking down polar bears and hauling sleds across frozen tundra, this ancient breed…
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Samoyed
Samoyeds are a basal breed and are part of the Spitz dog group. Samoyeds have very thick white fur that…
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Shiba Inu
This ancient Japanese breed nearly vanished from existence during World War II, and the quirky, stubborn personality that survived makes…
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Cockatoo
With lifespans that can rival humans and a knack for crafting custom tools, these feathered creatures of the Asia Pacific…
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Bearded dragon
This ancient reptile communicates through color-shifting skin and a spiny beard, hibernates without truly sleeping, and can even change sex…
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Snake
From a serpent that stored sperm for five years before fertilizing her eggs to a ball python still alive at…
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Rabbit
Few creatures on Earth can outbreed, outrun, and outsurvive their enemies the way bunnies do, yet their secret weapons are…
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Abyssinian
Perhaps too much emphasis is given to the uncertain point of origin of the Abyssinian cat. What truly matters is…
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English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels are a sporting dog breed. Hundreds of years ago, the Spaniel breeds were developed in England. These…
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Australian Terrier
A big dog was fit into a small package when it came to the Australian terrier. These terriers are smart,…
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Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terriers are compact, yet energetic little dogs. Originating from Bedlington, England, they were originally used in hunting rats, mice,…
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Boxer Dog
From ancient Assyrian war dogs to beloved family companions, this breed carries a surprisingly complex history beneath that playful exterior,…
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Bavarian Mountain Hound
Bred in the Bavarian mountains to track wounded game that other dogs simply cannot find, this rare scent hound carries…
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Chow Chow
Once pampered by Chinese emperors and later displayed as wild zoo exhibits, this deceptively fluffy breed carries a complex history…
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Beagle
Bred to hunt since ancient Greece, this beloved scent hound hides a surprisingly stubborn streak beneath those floppy ears and…
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Balinese
Breeders once discarded these long-haired kittens as defective, yet the cats they nearly erased from history carry a genetic secret…
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Australian Mist
Australia's only internationally recognized domestic cat breed started life under a completely different name and almost a different identity altogether.…
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Javanese
This rare, vocal breed costs up to $2,000, barely triggers allergies, and demands your constant companionship, but finding one for…
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Boykin Spaniel
Born from a chance encounter outside a South Carolina church, this compact brown spaniel went on to conquer swamps, win…
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Irish Setter
Irish setters are energetic, rambunctious dogs with a sweet temperament. They’re a favorite family dog because of their loyalty and…
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Blue Lacy Dog
Texas claimed this scrappy, sleek-coated working dog as its official state breed, yet most of the world has never heard…
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Dunker
A 19th-century Norwegian military captain set out to engineer the perfect cold-weather hunting dog, and the breed he created nearly…
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Carolina Dog
Thousands of years before Europeans set foot in America, packs of these ancient dogs roamed free across the continent, and…
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Basenji Dog
One of the oldest dog breeds on earth, this barkless hunter from the African bush carries a personality so complex…
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Border Terrier
Bred to chase foxes through rugged borderland terrain and squeeze into underground dens, this compact working terrier defies every assumption…
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Basset Hound
Basset hounds have a stubborn streak that manifests as a charming personality trait. Although they are obedient, you should expect…
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Bombay
It wears the look of a wild black panther but purrs in your lap and follows you from room to…
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Bullmastiff
England's gamekeepers needed a dog that could run down a poacher in total darkness, pin him silently to the ground,…
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Mongrel
Adopting a mixed-breed dog sounds like a bargain until you realize you might bring home a puppy that grows three…
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Labrador Retriever
From fishing boats off the coast of Newfoundland to the most popular family homes in America, the Labrador Retriever's rise…
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Chihuahua
With roots stretching back to ancient Mesoamerica and a personality that punches far above its tiny weight, this breed carries…
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Appenzeller Dog
This colorful Swiss cattle dog helped build mountain farms, joined Alpine rescue teams, and earned a reputation as one of…
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Behind those soulful eyes and silky ears lies a dog that once kept royal company across European courts and may…
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Australian Cattle Dog
Australian cattle dogs are loyal, energetic, and friendly. This dog, also known as a red or blue heeler, is intelligent…
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Cairn Terrier
Before Toto charmed movie audiences and long before any kennel club gave them a name, these scrappy little Scottish hunters…
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Siamese
Born pure white with a secret written in their genes, these cats carry a biological trick that determines their final…
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
The Anatolian Shepherd is a big, muscular breed of ancient guard dog that originated from what is now modern-day Turkey,…
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Maine Coon
The Maine Coon is a domesticated cat breed known as a gentle giant due to its medium to large size,…
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Jack Russell
Jack Russells, also known as Jack Russell Terriers, are highly active, intelligent, and inquisitive dogs. They were bred to assist…
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Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Vibrant, fierce, and surprisingly intelligent, the Siamese fighting fish hides a complex life beneath those flowing fins. What makes this…
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Bluetick Coonhound
Descended from French staghounds gifted to George Washington and bred to track scents days old, this devoted family companion carries…
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Bichon Frise
Throughout history, this dog has been referred to as the clown dog due to its strong desire to entertain and…
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Cesky Fousek
Once nearly wiped out by the chaos of World War I, this ancient Bohemian gundog clawed its way back from…
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Persian
Royalty owned them, the world's first cat show crowned one, and breeders have spent centuries shaping their iconic look, yet…
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Black Russian Terrier
Born from a secret Soviet military program that crossed 17 breeds to forge the ultimate guard dog, this powerful giant…
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Russian Blue
Rumored favorites of Russian Czars and British Queens, these silver-smiled cats carry a fascinating history and a personality that defies…
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Bearded Collie
Scotland's shaggy herding dog packs serious intelligence and boundless energy into a high-maintenance package that surprises most new owners. Before…
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Keel-Billed Toucan
Keel-billed toucans are also known as “rainbow” toucans due to their large, colorful bills. They are also called “sulfur-breasted toucans”…
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Pug
What many people don’t realize is that this somewhat goofy-looking breed also has a long and illustrious history that intertwines…
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Bolognese Dog
Bolognese is part of the Bichon group, meaning they are cousins to Bichon Frises, Maltese, Lowchens, Havanese, and Coton de…