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Bulldog
They are known to be kind as well as courageous in nature. These dogs are also extremely friendly. It has…
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Estrela Mountain Dog
These large, agile dogs make excellent guard dogs because they are incredibly loyal to their masters and wary of strangers.…
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Fox Terrier
Bred to bolt foxes from underground dens alongside English landed gentry, these compact terriers packed a surprising amount of independence,…
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Shrimp
Hundreds of species carry their young, survive three miles underwater, and predate the dinosaurs, yet most people can't tell them…
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Australian Kelpie Dog
Bred to handle millions of sheep across Australia's brutal Outback without tiring, the Kelpie is a dog that demands to…
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Boston Terrier
Nicknamed the American Gentleman, this tuxedo-coated charmer carries a surprisingly fierce bloodline and a set of hidden health quirks that…
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Chinook
A single puppy born in 1917 from a polar explorer's ambitious crossbreeding experiment would go on to join Admiral Byrd's…
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American Pit Bull Terrier
Once bred for the brutal sport of bull baiting, this muscular and misunderstood dog somehow earned the nickname "nanny dog"…
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Reaching 27 inches tall at the shoulder, the Bernese mountain dog is known to be a large and strong animal…
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Burmese
The Burmese is a friendly and affectionate cat breed that loves to be around people. It has few of the…
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Poodle
Poodles have beautiful hairdos and are the best show dogs for their elegant appearance and innate performance ability. Poodles make…
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Bloodhound
Bloodhound dogs are very intelligent and have an extremely good sense of smell, which has also helped them earn a…
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Australian Shepherd
This fiercely loyal herding dog carries a surprising origin story that spans three continents, and its name tells only part…
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American Water Spaniel
Wisconsin settlers once crossbred several now-rare European hunting dogs to create a cold-water retriever perfectly suited for the Great Lakes,…
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Bull Terrier
From the bloodstained pits of 13th-century Britain to the laps of Victorian royalty, the bull terrier carries one of the…
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Doberman Pinscher
A tax collector with a dangerous job sparked the creation of one of the world's most formidable protection breeds, but…
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Nicknamed the world's greatest Nanny Dog, this powerful and loyal breed carries a reputation full of contradictions that surprises even…
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Macaw
From cracking Brazil nuts with their powerful beaks to camouflaging their vivid plumage in dense rainforest canopies, these long-lived birds…
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Birman
Once reduced to a single pregnant survivor, this ancient temple cat carried an entire breed's future in one miraculous litter.…
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English Shepherd
Loyal, sharp, and built to work from sunup to sundown, this rugged farm collie thrives where most dogs would buckle.…
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Border Collie
Few dogs match the Border Collie's genius-level intellect and explosive athleticism, but those same qualities make this breed one of…
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Iguana
From jungle canopy dwellers that communicate with their eyes to Caribbean invaders outnumbering humans two to one, these ancient reptiles…
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Cat
Cats (domestic cats) seem to date back to around ancient Egyptian times, when they were worshipped and heralded as sacred…
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Dog
From the soft pads on their paws to the specialized shape of their teeth, domestic dogs carry surprising traces of…
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Ferret
Its name traces back to the Latin for "little thief," and true to form, this pint-sized predator has spent thousands…
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Lizard
Snakes actually descended from lizards, not the other way around, and that is just the beginning of what makes these…
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Toucan
Its oversized beak looks like a liability, yet this canopy bird has turned an unlikely set of traits into surprisingly…
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Mouse
Few animals share as intimate a history with humans as this tiny, sharp-snouted creature, yet most people know surprisingly little…
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Red Knee Tarantula
With a lifespan that can outlast a family dog and a hunting strategy that relies on patience over pursuit, this…
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Rat
A group of rats is called a mischief, and once you learn what these clever, social, surprisingly athletic rodents are…
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Fish
Fish are found in every ocean, lake, river and stream in all corners of the globe, in many sizes, colours…
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X-Ray Tetra
The X-Ray Tetra is a small species of schooling fish that is naturally found in the Amazon River’s coastal waters…
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American Cocker Spaniel
This compact sporting dog charmed its way to the top of the AKC popularity charts for decades, yet behind that…
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Guinea pig
Domesticated for over 3,000 years and still one of the world's most popular pets, the humble cavy hides a surprisingly…
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American Coonhound
An American Coonhound, also known as an American English Coonhound, is a dog characterized by a laid-back personality. If this…
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American Bulldog
When the first British colonists arrived in America, they brought their bulldogs with them. A few centuries of steady breeding…
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Akita
Once reserved for Japanese royalty, this ancient hunting dog carries centuries of fierce loyalty and formidable will in every fiber…
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Airedale Terrier
Known as the King of Terriers, this bold and brainy breed has hunted otters, served in wartime, and won the…
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Akbash
The Akbash, also called the Coban Kopegi, the Akbas, or Aky, is an ancient large to giant dog breed from…
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Alpine Dachsbracke
Favored by Austrian royalty and built to chase wounded boar through mountain terrain, this compact hound packs more history and…
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American Foxhound
George Washington bred them to be the ultimate hunting machine, but before you bring one home, you need to know…
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American Eskimo Dog
Its name suggests Arctic roots and Indigenous heritage, but this fluffy white breed has a surprisingly different origin story rooted…
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Ainu
These strong, loyal, and dedicated pets are known for being extremely devoted to their owners and are often sought out…
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Afghan Hound
One of the oldest purebred dogs on Earth, this ancient sighthound looks like royalty but was forged in the rugged…
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Affenpinscher
An Affenpinscher is a fearless dog brimming with confidence. This may seem funny, seeing that it’s a member of the…
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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
Born from a cross between two of the world's most distinctive cat breeds, this stunning feline carries a surprising mix…
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Shih Tzu
Once a treasured secret of Chinese emperors and Tibetan mountain dwellers, this ancient companion breed brings a surprising mix of…
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Greenland Dog
For thousands of years this powerful Arctic breed survived conditions that would defeat almost any other animal, yet today a…
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Gecko
These ancient reptiles have outsmarted predators, defied gravity, and outlasted nearly every other creature on the planet, yet the secrets…