Category: Pet
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Welsh Corgi Dog Breed
Read moreWelsh Corgi Dog Breed The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated from the hardy, bob-tailed cattle dogs of the Pembrokeshire area in Wales. Due to being chosen as a pet by the British Royal Family in 1935, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is now one of the best-known breeds in the world. It is highly successful in both …
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West Highland White Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreWest Highland White Terrier Dog Breed West Highland White Terrier: Man has used dogs to help him hunt for centuries and different types of hounds have evolved to deal with the various prey. Larger, heavier hounds would have been needed to deal with wolves and wild boar, but in areas where small deer, rabbits or …
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Whippet Dog Breed
Read moreWhippet Dog Breed Whippet Dog Breed: Man has used dogs to help him hunt for centuries and different types of hounds have evolved to deal with the various prey. Larger, heavier hounds would have been needed to deal with wolves and wild boar, but in areas where small deer, rabbits or hare were hunted, the …
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Boxer Dog Breed
Read moreBoxer Dog Breed The Boxer originated from the smaller type of Bullenbeisser, which was a type of Bulldog used for bear and bull baiting. When this practice was banned the Boxer became an escort and protection dog. The British Bulldog contributed to the development of the modern Boxer. But this took place before the modern …
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Boston Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreBoston Terrier Dog Breed The Boston Terrier dog breed was developed in the United States and its ancestors were British Bulldogs and English White Terriers, but these breeds were considerably different from those we know today. Average lifespan of Boston Terrier Dog Breed Blessed with heaps of personality Boston Terriers usually live up to 14 …
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Borzoi Dog Breed
Read moreBorzoi Dog Breed The Borzoi dog breed (or Russian Wolfhound) originated in Russia and was bred as a hunting dog, using its excellent speed and sight to chase and run down foxes, hares and wolves. The agility and strength of the Borzoi lent itself perfectly to the great hunting traditions of the Russian aristocracy. Average …
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Border Collie Dog Breed
Read moreBorder Collie Dog Breed The Border Collie dog breed has its origins in the border country between England and Scotland. Average lifespan These clever working dogs will often live to 12 years of age, but cared for with the right nutrition Border Collies can live up to 14 years. Average size and weight Border Collie …
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Bichon Frise Dog Breed
Read moreBichon Frise Dog Breed The Bichon Frise dog breed is a French and Belgian breed. Originally popular with the French aristocracy, the breed fell from favour during the French revolution. The Bichon Frise then worked for a living by performing with organ grinders and other street musicians. During World War I, the Bichon Frise almost …
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Belgian Shepherd Dog Breed
Read moreBelgian Shepherd Dog Breed The Belgian Shepherd Dog is unique in the world of dogs as it is the only breed to have four separate varieties. Structurally they are all the same and differ only in coat and colour. There is the long coated black – the Groenendael, the long coated other than black – …
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Bearded Collie Dog Breed
Read moreBearded Collie Dog Breed The Bearded Collie has evolved during hundreds of years to perform specialised tasks in the service of man and was first bred by sheep farmers to work the rugged ranges of the Scottish Highlands. As its working ability was all that mattered, there was no concern for accurately recording their history. …
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Beagle Dog Breed
Read moreBeagle Dog Breed Beagle dog breeds are of English origin and were primarily bred to hunt hares and rabbits. These dogs are also called ‘scent houndsÂ’, meaning they are known for their heightened sense of smell. They possess superior tracking skills, making them great hunters. Beagles are medium breed dogs and are extremely intelligent canines. …
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Basset Hound Dog Breed
Read moreBasset Hound Dog Breed The French Basset Hound was first discovered in Britain, after the invasion by the Normans, in 1066. By the 1900s, packs were established and the breed was popular on the show bench. In 1957 Bassets were sent to Sydney, where today they are found throughout Australia. The word Basset is French …
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Basset Fauve De Bretagne Dog Breed
Read moreBasset Fauve De Bretagne Dog Breed The Basset Fauve de Bretagne first appeared in Brittany (France) during the 1800s and was originally used for hunting small game. Little is known about its Pedigree but it is thought to be a cross between the Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (notable for its tracking skills) and the Brittany …
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Basenji Dog Breed
Read moreBasenji Dog Breed The Basenji, Africa’s barkless dog, existed in the early days of the Pharaohs, and in fact the breed is older than the Pyramids themselves. It was not until 1895 that Western civilization discovered the Basenji in the Congo regions being used by the various tribes as a hunting dog. Even today, they …
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Breed
Read moreAustralian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Breed The Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breed began evolving in the early 1830s because of the need for a dog that could work cattle in Australia’s very harsh environment. The breed that we see today is the result of many years of careful thought and selective breeding by dedicated people. …
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Australian Silky Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreAustralian Silky Terrier Dog Breed The Australian Silky Terrier is often said to be the result of a planned mating between an Australian Terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier, but because stud records were not kept in the early days this cannot be proved. In 1900 the Australian Terrier Club was formed, but folded a couple …
