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Deerhound Dog Breed
Read moreDeerhound Dog Breed The Deerhound, the Royal Dog of Scotland, was bred in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland. Bred to run down, catch and kill the red deer, it is built for speed and stamina. Revered for its courage and tenacity as a stag hunter, it was not until the introduction of improved …
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Devon Rex
Read moreDevon Rex The Devon Rex is a breed of unique appearance. The breedÂ’s large eyes, short muzzle, prominent cheekbones, and huge, lowset ears create a characteristic elfin look. A cat of medium fine frame, the Devon is well covered with soft, wavy fur. The fur is of a distinctive texture, as the mutation that causes its wavy …
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Dobermann Dog Breed
Read moreDobermann Dog Breed The Dobermann originated in Germany. In the 19th Century a man named Herr Louis Dobermann lived in the city of Apoldo (East Germany) in the principality of Thueringen. He served as the town dog catcher, night patrolman and the rates collector among other duties. There was a demand for fearless watchdogs and …
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Dogue De Bordeaux Dog Breed
Read moreDogue De Bordeaux Dog Breed Dogue De Bordeaux: This is one of the most ancient breeds of dog to originate in France. They are big, solid dogs that were initially used for hunting large animals such as wild boars and guarding homes and cattle. Unlike other French breeds, the Dogue de Bordeaux was relatively unknown …
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Domestic Long Hair
Read moreDomestic Long Hair Domestic Long Hair: A relative of the domestic short and medium haired cats, the domestic long hair is a sight to behold. With their regal coat measuring anywhere from two to six inches, these cats have a variety of personalities, fitting in a wide array of homes and are the second most …
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Domestic Medium Hair
Read moreDomestic Medium Hair The domestic medium hair is a playful cat found in households across the world. This feline is a close cousin to the domestic shorthair and domestic long hair. The big difference? The domestic medium hair has a unique gene that gives it its defining, luxurious mid-length fur. If not for this gene, …
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domestic shorthair cat
Read moredomestic shorthair cat The domestic shorthair cat is competing for most popular pet in the U.S. with an approximate 80 million in the states out of the estimated 600 million around the world. In fact, the great majority, almost 95%, of U.S. cats are considered domestic shorthairs. Keep in mind that the domestic shorthair is …
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Egyptian Mau
Read moreEgyptian Mau The Egyptian Mau is the only natural domesticated breed of spotted cat. The EgyptianÂ’s impression should be one of an active, colorful cat of medium size with well-developed muscles. Personality While some people might at first be attracted to the Egyptian MauÂ’s beautiful spotted coat, most become fans due to the breedÂ’s temperament …
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English Mastiff Dog Breed
Read moreMastiff Dog Breed The Mastiff (often called English Mastiff) can truly claim an ancient heritage. Mastiff type dogs have existed since the human race began recording history, thousands of years ago. Mastiffs have been used for various purposes, but primarily as guardians of people and their property. Today they are bred as a superb companion …
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English Setter Dog Breed
Read moreEnglish Setter Dog Breed English Setter Dog Breed are gun dogs. The breed was known in England in Elizabethan times, although the modern English Setter was developed only during the last century. Used by hunters to locate upland game such as quail and partridge, the breed is enthusiastic when at work, having a keen game …
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English Springer Spaniel
Read moreEnglish Springer Spaniel Dog Breed The pendulous ears, soft gentle expression, sturdy build and friendly, wagging tail proclaim the English Springer Spaniel unmistakably as a member of the ancient family of spaniels. It is the largest of the land spaniels and was originally used to find and spring game for the nets, or the falcon …
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English Toy Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreEnglish Toy Terrier Dog Breed English Toy Terrier: They started out in England as Toy Manchester Terriers, progressed to Toy Black and Tans, then to Miniature Black and Tans and in 1962 took their present title of English Toy Terrier. Despite its small size, it still retains the ability to hunt vermin, inherited from its …
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Read moreEntlebucher Mountain Dog The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four breeds of Swiss Mountain Dog. He carries the same tricolour coat pattern, but his coat is close fitting and dense. His tail may be long or naturally bobbed. He was traditionally used as a herding dog bringing the cows down from the …
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Estrela Mountain Dog
Read moreEstrela Mountain Dog Estrela Mountain Dog: The mountain range known as the Serra da Estrela, in central Portugal, was the region where the breed was developed as a flock guard and he can work on the summits 2000 feet above sea level or on the parched summer lowlands. Strongly built, it is thought that there …
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Eurasier
Read moreEurasier Eurasier: In the 1940s German professor, Julius Wipfel, crossed Chow Chow and German Spitz in the hope of creating the perfect spitz dog. He mated the offspring of these first crosses to a Samoyed and then used a programme of line-breeding and in-breeding to stabilise type. As the Professor had used the best examples …
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Exotic Shorthair
Read moreExotic Shorthair Exotic Shorthair: The ideal Exotic should present an impression of a heavily boned, well balanced cat with a sweet expression and soft, round lines. The large, round eyes set wide apart in a large round head contribute to the overall look and expression. The thick, plush coat softens the lines of the cat …