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Discover the rich history and unique characteristics of the Romanian Carpathian Shepherd, a remarkable working dog breed from the Carpathian Mountains in Romania.
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The Brussels Griffon is a lively, strong little dog. Their name comes from their place, Brussels, Belgium. Adults typically weigh between six and twelve pounds. Coachmen kept small terrier breeds as ratters in the stables during the early 1800s; these dogs were known as Griffons d’Ecurie (wire-coated stable dogs) in Belgium and were similar to […]
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The Boxer is a medium to large breed, weighing 50 to 80 pounds, depending on sex, and was developed in Germany. It has had many jobs over the years, including hunting, farming, policing, military service, and guiding. Today, it is a very popular family pet that usually ranks in the top 10 most popular dog […]
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German Shorthaired Pointer: They Do Just About Everything
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Most dog breeds are known for one thing. Retrievers retrieve. Hounds track. Pointers point. But the German Shorthaired Pointer looked at that whole arrangement and said, “I’ll do all of it.” And they genuinely do. They point at birds, retrieve ducks from freezing water, track rabbits through thick brush, run at 30 mph, and then […]
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Whom will you call when you need someone to flush a fierce badger from its burrow? Dachshund, that’s who! Dachs is the German word for badger. The German “dachshund” English translation is “badger dog.” The Dachshunds initially chased and flushed badgers from their burrows. This dangerous job requires a very courageous dog, and this breed […]
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The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized, hardy, agile, and active herding dog. Bearded Collies were initially intended to work in the Scottish Highlands herding sheep. They weigh 45-55 pounds and stand 20-22 inches at the withers. They are easily recognized because they are covered head-to-tail with a shaggy double coat. And, of course, they have […]
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What is Coton de Tulear? This French lapdog is one of the most distinctive and popular breeds worldwide. Its gentle, affectionate nature, combined with its small size, makes it the perfect companion for families of any size. The Coton de Tulear is a relatively new breed from Madagascar. They were initially bred as companions to […]
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Do you own a Chow Chow? If so, you know that this dog breed is unique in many ways. But where do they come from? Many people compare this breed to the Spitz dog breed simply because they share many of the same characteristics. Chow Chows may be descendants of the Spitz family because they […]
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The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small but sturdy hunting hound that originated in France. It has short, dense fur with contrasting tawny red, fawn, and orange-brown tones. These dogs are easily recognizable by their large ears and sad eyes. They have an endearing expression that makes them hard to resist. The Basset Fauve […]
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Giant Schnauzer History The name Schnauzer comes from the German word Schnauze, meaning “snout”. Giant Schnauzers were developed from the Standard Schnauzer. They were used for driving cattle in the Bavarian Alps. Although the Miniature, Standard, and Giant Schnauzer look similar, they are separate breeds. Unlike the Poodles, they are not different sizes of the […]