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Field Spaniel Dog Breed
Read moreField Spaniel Dog Breed The Field Spaniel breed evolved about 150 years ago, and was developed in the English countryside. The Field is a very old breed, first known as the Black Spaniel or Land Spaniel, but is now predominantly liver (brown) in colour, arising from crossing the Sussex Spaniel and after World War II …
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Finnish Spitz Dog Breed
Read moreFinnish Spitz Dog Breed The origin of the Finnish Spitz dates back over hundreds of years and was first used for game hunting throughout its native Finland. Average lifespan The Finnish Spitz likes to keep itself clean and usually lives up to 11 years of age, but with care and the proper nutrition should live …
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Flat Coated Retriever Dog Breed
Read moreFlat Coated Retriever Dog Breed The Flat Coated Retriever was developed in the late 18th Century. Due to the advancement and efficiency of shotguns, hunters found they had a need for an efficient retrieving dog to retrieve their game. To develop a dog to meet their requirements they experimented with the crossing of different breeds. …
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Fox Terrier Dog Breed
Read moreFox Terrier Dog Breed The gentry and working class alike owned Fox Terriers dog breed. During the hunt, when the fox went to ground, Fox Terriers (which were carried in saddlebags on the horses) were brought up and sent in after the fox. Their job was to chase the fox out of its lair so …
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Foxhound Dog Breed
Read moreFoxhound Dog Breed Foxhound Dog Breed: This dog is famous in England for its use in fox hunting packs. It is believed this well known breed was developed from the Saint Hubert Hound (looks similar to a bloodhound) and arrived in the UK during the Norman invasion. The St Hubert Hound was first developed in …
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French bulldog
Read moreFrench Bulldog The French Bulldog breed falls into the small-medium category. This breed is also nicknamed Frenchie and is one of the most popular breeds. French Bulldogs make for great companions and are typically family dogs. Their small size makes them also adaptable in apartments. French Bulldogs are playful dogs who love spending time with …
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German Shepherd
Read moreGerman Shepherd The German Shepherd did not exist prior to 1899. The founder of the breed, Captain Max von Stephanitz, bred the dogs to work. This is still a priority with many breeders today, coupled with the need for a sound body, along with the trusted and loyal temperament that makes the German Shepherd such …
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German Short-Haired Pointer Dog Breed
Read moreGerman Short-Haired Pointer Dog Breed Originally bred as a hunting dog, the German Short-haired Pointer is one of the world’s most popular dogs. This active breed was first developed during the 17th century by crossing the Spanish Pointer and the Bloodhound. The result was a loyal, active dog capable of sniffing out game throughout the …
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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 …
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Giant Schnauzer
Read moreGiant Schnauzer The Giant Schnauzer was once known as the Munich Schnauzer as the breed was developed around Munich by cattle farmers who wanted a strong cattle drover. Using the standard Schnauzer as a foundation, the cattlemen added Rottweiler, Great Dane, sheepdogs and perhaps Bouvier to the mix and the result was the Giant Schnauzer, …
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Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Read moreGlen Of Imaal Terrier Glen Of Imaal Terrier: Glen Of Imaal Terrier: One of the native Irish Breeds, the Glen of Imaal was developed as a badger hunter in the glen in County Wicklow from which it takes its name. A terrier of this type had been known in that locality since the 17th century: …
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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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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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Grand Bleu De Gascogne
Read moreGrand Bleu De Gascogne Grand Bleu De Gascogne: This long legged aristocrat of the French scent hounds was used originally for hunting wolves, and more recently for hare. Like many of the French Hounds he came to England with the French forces during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. Like the Basset Bleu de …
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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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Greenland Dog Breed
Read moreGreenland Dog Breed Greenland Dog Breed: This is the only surviving native breed in Greenland, having survived a canine epidemic and it was protected from genetic dilution by a law forbidding matings with imported dogs. As a haulage dog he stands midway between the heavy weight Alaskan Malamute and the lighter Siberian Husky but like …
