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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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Whippet
Coal miners once bred this lightning-fast sighthound to race on a working-class budget, yet today it doubles as one of…
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Dachshund
Bred to chase badgers underground, this stubborn little low-rider hides a surprisingly fragile body beneath all that confidence and charm.…
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Frog
Ancient beyond imagination and adapted to nearly every corner of the planet, these tailless amphibians are now vanishing at an…
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English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a very common breed of gun dog that was originally created in England (probably bred…
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiffs love being lapdogs, though they have a hard time grasping that they aren’t as small as they were…
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Monitor Lizard
Lizards in the monitor lizard family are among the largest lizards in the world. These reptiles are mainly native to…
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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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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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French Bulldog
With British roots, a knack for charming Russian imperial courts and Parisian brothels alike, and a personality that can turn…
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Once bred to fight in blood sports, the stocky little staffy somehow became the dog most trusted to guard sleeping…
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Curly Coated Retriever
This curly-coated hunter descends from breeds that no longer exist, carries a stubborn streak that surprises new owners, and follows…
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Newfoundland
Part working dog, part lifeguard, and part gentle giant, this breed from Canada's rugged coasts carries a surprising set of…
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Descended from the war dogs of Roman legions and built to haul loads across the Alps, this massive Swiss breed…
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Great Dane
These gentle giants will steal your heart as well as your sofa. They have short, smooth coats that come in…
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Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is a rare small-to-medium-sized short-haired breed of domestic cat that is naturally spotted on the tips of…
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Rottweiler
Few breeds carry as much history, controversy, and raw capability as this ancient Roman cattle driver turned modern guardian. Before…
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Greyhound
Few dogs carry such a contradiction as this ancient breed, revered by pharaohs and bred for explosive speed, yet secretly…
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German Shepherd
One of the world's most iconic working dogs carries a reputation for aggression that the facts simply don't support, and…
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Welsh Corgi
Queen Elizabeth II devoted a lifetime to them, Amazon kept one in the office, and Stephen King calls his "The…
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Tiffany
A single catastrophic fire in 2012 wiped out an entire cat breed built over decades, yet breeders still claim to…
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Irish WolfHound
Once prized by Irish clans for battle and by nobles as royal gifts, this towering breed was hunted to the…
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Norfolk Terrier
Small enough to curl in your lap yet fearless enough to chase foxes from their dens, this pint-sized terrier packs…
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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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Ragdoll
Few cat breeds inspire as much devotion as this gentle giant born from a California backyard breeding experiment in the…
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Labradoodle
Born from a single act of canine matchmaking in 1989, this curly-coated hybrid won hearts worldwide, but the adorable teddy…
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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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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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Canaan Dog
One of the world's oldest breeds spent thousands of years surviving wild in the desert before humans decided to bring…
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Somali
Born from a hidden recessive gene that stunned the cat world, this wild-looking fox-faced feline carries a surprising history of…
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Field Spaniel
Once beloved by English hunters and show judges alike, this spaniel breed teetered on the edge of extinction before a…
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Norwegian Forest Cat
Vikings carried them on longships, Norse gods claimed them as companions, and Norwegian kings gave them royal status, yet this…
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Snowshoe Cat
Born pure white and shaped by a genetics lottery that makes every litter a surprise, this rare American breed carries…
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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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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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Gecko
“Geckos can climb vertical walls and stroll across ceilings.” Geckos have been around for at least 300 million years. Scientists…
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Tibetan Mastiff
Ancient nomads trusted this massive, wolf-blooded guardian to hold off snow leopards at 16,000 feet, yet most modern owners are…
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Turkish Angora
Once nearly extinct and saved only by a zoo in Turkey, this ancient breed carries secrets in its genes that…
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Siberian
Ancient Russian folklore celebrated them as magical creatures, yet Americans barely knew they existed until 1990. Find out what makes…
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Maltese
Beloved by ancient Greeks and the physician to Queen Elizabeth I alike, this tiny white dog carries a surprisingly murky…
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Harrier
Harriers are affectionate, fun-loving, and sweet, which is another reason that people love them as much as the Beagle or…
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Dogo Argentino
Bred to take down pumas and wild boars, this powerful Argentine breed carries a fierce hunting legacy that surprises most…
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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…