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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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Azawakh
Read moreAzawakh The Azawakh takes his name from the Azawakh Valley in the Niger Basin in Africa, where he lived a nomadic life with the tribes of the Sahara. As sighthounds they were used mostly on gazelle, hunting in packs, taking turns and thus exhausting their prey. They were much valued by their owners for their …
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Balinese
Read moreBalinese The Balinese is often a svelte cat with long tapering lines, very lithe but strong and muscular. The Balinese is unique with their distinct range of colors and silky coat that hides a supple and athletic body. Personality Since the Balinese and the Siamese are closely related, they share many traits. Like the Siamese, …
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Barbet
Read moreBarbet The Barbet (pronounced Bar-bay) is a French retriever and water dog whose origins can be traced back to at least the 1700s. Traditionally, the Barbet was used to flush and retrieve waterfowl in the marshes and lakes of France, and it is thought that the breed was used in the development of other breeds …
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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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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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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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Bavarian Mountain Hound
Read moreBavarian Mountain Hound The Bavarian Mountain Hound was developed as a scent hound to track down wounded game. Designed to work on steep mountain slopes, the Bavarian Mountain Hound is agile and athletic. It is thought that the breed is, in some respects, a smaller version of the Hanoverian Hound, a small German Bloodhound, which …
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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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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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Beauceron
Read moreBeauceron Beauceron: The breed was developed from the sheepdogs of the French plains of Beauce: hence his name – Quiet and confident the breed is also valued as a loyal companion and guard dog and was described by the French novelist Colette as “a country gentleman” – a very apt epithet. His tan markings on …
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Bedlington Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreBedlington Terrier Dog Breed When you see a Bedlington Terrier for the first time you could be forgiven for thinking that you are looking at a dainty lamb-like animal. Their unique and stunning appearance is quite unlike any of the other terriers in the terrier group, and they were named after a village in Northumberland …
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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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Bengal
Read moreBengal The Bengal is a domestic cat that has physical features distinctive to the small forest-dwelling wildcats, and with the loving, dependable temperament of a family pet. As such, some characteristics in the appearance of the Bengal are distinct from those found in other domestic cat breeds. Personality The Bengal may look like a wild …
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Bergamasco
Read moreBergamasco Bergamasco: This ancient breed of sheepdog originates from the Italian Alpine region and takes its name from the town of Bergamo. Its distinguishing feature is its heavy coat which forms naturally into mats. The matted coat gives insulation from the extremes of climate they have to endure in the heights of the Alpine pastures. …
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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 …
