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Japanese Akita Dog Breed
Read moreJapanese Akita Dog Breed The exact origin of the Japanese Akita Dog Breed remains unknown. Through skeletal remains and carbon dating, it was traced to 500 BC, although the Akita’s specific breed history has only been recorded for the past 350 years. The Akita was also known as the Odate dog – named after the …
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British Bulldogs Breed
Read moreBritish Bulldog Breed Bulldogs – a breed developed from Mastiffs and which acquired their name about 1630 – were also used to bait bears and badgers. The tremendous upswept jaw, with a broad nose set back almost between the eyes, was developed so that the Bulldog could breathe while it was hanging on to the …
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Chinese Crested Dog Breed
Read moreChinese Crested Dog Breed The Chinese Crested Dog has been known in China since the 13th Century, where it was developed during the Hang Dynasty into the two types seen today. These are the fine, elegant ‘deerÂ’ type and the heavier boned ‘cobbyÂ’ type. The hairless vary in degree of coat from no body hair …
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Norwich Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreNorwich Terrier Dog Breed The Norwich Terrier dog breed is a native breed to Norfolk, England, although they are called Norwich Terriers. This lovable and feisty little dog was first registered with the British Kennel Club in the 1930s. There are two similar breeds, one with drop ears, and one with pricked ears. In 1964 …
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Munsterlander Dog Breed
Read moreMunsterlander Dog Breed The large Munsterlander dog breed is a black and white variety of the German Longhaired Pointer. Its ancestors can be traced back to the 9th Century. The large Munsterlander was introduced to Australia and recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council in 1983. Average lifespan The Average lifespan of a large Munsterlander …
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Scottish Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreScottish Terrier Dog Breed The Scottish Terrier dog breed is one of the descendants of the old Scotch Terrier, along with the Dandie Dinmont, the Cairn, and the West Highland White Terrier. The exact origin of the breed is obscure, but a dog of its general description dates back to some of the earliest records. …
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Irish Water Spaniel Dog Breed
Read moreIrish Water Spaniel Dog Breed The Irish Water Spaniel is acknowledged to be a very old breed, but as is the case with so many Irish dogs and horses, it is impossible to separate fact from folklore and the exact date of origin cannot be established. It is believed to be a descendant of the …
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Irish Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreIrish Terrier Dog Breed The ancestry of the Irish Terrier goes back into the mists of time, and long ago it was used by the Irish farmers as a worker, a guard dog for the family and a wonderful companion. It has a heart three sizes too big for its shaggy body; a heart that …
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Irish Setter Dog Breed
Read moreIrish Setter Dog Breed The origin of the Irish Setter is not known, although it is believed that it evolved from a combination of land spaniels. These were imported to Ireland from Spain when the Spaniards helped the Irish in their rebellion against the British. It should be noted that this breed (which was established …
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Hungarian Vizsla Dog Breed
Read moreHungarian Vizsla Dog Breed The Hungarian Vizsla is the national dog of Hungary. Its early origins are hard to trace, but its history began in the 9th century when the warring Magyar tribes migrated from the Steppes of Asia and eventually settled in what is known today as Hungary. For centuries the Vizsla was owned …
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Griffon Bruxellois Dog Breed
Read moreGriffon Bruxellois Dog Breed Griffon Bruxellois: This little dog was originally the rodent catcher of the stables in Brussels and rode on the hansom cabs as the drivers’ friend. Various breeds are mentioned as having been used to produce the Griffon of today. Average lifespan Griffons can live up to 12 – 14 years of …
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Greyhound Dog Breed
Read moreGreyhound Dog Breed This is the fastest dog on Earth, and also one of the worldÂ’s oldest breeds. The Greyhound dates back 4000 years and features prominently in the hieroglyphics of the ancient pyramids. The mummified remains of many Greyhounds have been found alongside their former masters in various tombs throughout Egypt. The Greyhound is …
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Great Dane Dog Breed
Read moreGreat Dane Dog Breed The origin of the Great Dane dog breed has always been a controversial subject. Most of the credit is given to Germany, as they were basically responsible for the Great Dane as we know it today. History has proven that Dane-type dogs existed in Russia, Poland and middle Germany. In the …
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Gordon Setter Dog Breed
Read moreGordon Setter Dog Breed The name Gordon Setter dog breed was given to the breed due to its close links with the fourth Duke of Gordon and his ancestral home in Scotland at Gordon Castle. The Duke had a strong kennel of working dogs in the early 1800s and he was known to favour the …
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Golden Retriever Dog Breed
Read moreGolden Retriever Dog Breed Information Golden Retriever Dog Breed are large dog breeds of Scottish origin. As their name suggests, their literal golden coat is one of their key identification marks. These dogs are known for their loving and obedient nature and their adorable faces will undoubtedly melt your hearts! Golden Retrievers are mostly bred …
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German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed
Read moreGerman Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breed The smart looking German Wirehaired Pointer is closely related to the shorthaired variety. It originated in Germany in the 19th century and was bred for their usefulness in retrieving fallen game from the water. The Wirehaired is also known as the Drahthaar. The breed standards for the German Pointers were …
