Wire-Haired Vizsla
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A dog of Hungarian origin, the Wire-Haired Vizsla was developed through the early to mid-1900s by breeding the Vizsla and the...
Pumi
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The Pumi gets its origins from the Puli, an ancient sheepherding breed brought to Hungary by the Magyars about a thousand...
Mudi
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Records from 18th century Hungary describe a sheepdog with characteristics typical of a Mudi. Its similarity to other herding breeds such...
King Charles Spaniel (English Toy Spaniel)
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The King Charles Spaniel has the benefit of a steady, sociable spaniel-type temperament in a compact size. Small dogs of the...
Jack Russell Terrier
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Terriers were a popular fox hunting breed in England during the 1800s. The Parson John “Jack” Russell developed a particular strain...
Smooth Fox Terrier
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One of the original English terriers, the Smooth Fox Terrier has been ferreting out small animals since the 1400s. When fox...
Standard Smooth Dachshund
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Believed to be the original ancestor of the other Dachshund breeds, the Standard Smooth Dachshund hunted badger and fox from as...
Japanese Chin
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Once a popular addition to Chinese and Japanese royal courts, the Japanese Chin is known for his enduring role as a...
Drever
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A hunting dog with Swedish roots (“drev” means “to hunt” in Swedish), the Drever is a descendant of the Westphalian Dachsbracke from...
American Foxhound
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A great companion for athletic owners, the American Foxhound can run for hours without tiring. While he can be sweet and affectionate...
Miniature American Shepherd
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To appreciate the story of the Miniature American Shepherd, it helps to remember that its Australian Shepherd forerunners were developed in...
Kleiner Munsterlander
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The Kleiner Munsterlander Vorstehhund originated 500 years ago in Münsterländer, northwest Germany, where they were used to retrieve birds killed by...
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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Theories about the origin of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi abound. One suggests they might have been Vallhunds who arrived with the...
Swedish Vallhund
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The origins of the Swedish Vallhund are uncertain. The breed is similar to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and some theories suggest...
Portuguese Sheepdog
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The Portuguese Sheepdog was born to herd. Sheep, goats, cattle, horses, pigs...the breed’s driving instinct and long coat served it well...
Norwegian Buhund
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An ancient breed that accompanied northern people into Scandanavia, the Norwegian Buhund herded their flocks and safeguarded their homes; in fact,...
Finnish Lapphund
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The Finnish Lapphund originally hunted reindeer and provided protection for the Sami people who lived above the Arctic Circle. When the semi-nomadic...
Dutch Shepherd Dog
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In the early 1600s, when much of the Netherlands was devoted to sheepherding, the Dutch Shepherd Dog excelled at tending to flocks....
Australian Shepherd
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With their smart and friendly personalities, Australian Shepherds do equally well as family pets or working herders. Because of their working origin,...
Australian Kelpie
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A tireless dog “who would rather work than eat”, the Australian Kelpie requires an environment that challenges his intelligence, agility and stamina....
Australian Cattle Dog
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Courageous, intelligent, and alert, the Australian Cattle Dog’s innate loyalty makes him a natural watchdog and guardian. Not surprisingly, his devotion to...
Tibetan Terrier
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The Tibetan Terrier originated in the Lost Valley of Tibet. Considered a holy dog that bestowed good fortune, the Tibetan Terrier...
Affenpinscher
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Interested in everyone and everything, the Affenpinscher is a social fellow who needs interaction with people, places and other animals. He...
Welsh Terrier
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The Welsh Terrier likely inherited his bold spirit from the Old English Terrier, an ancient black-and-tan dog esteemed for hunting otter,...
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a long history as a fighting dog, starting in Roman times. By crossing large mastiffs with...
Silky Terrier
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This breed originated in Australia in the early 1800s, and is a mixture of the Australian and Yorkshire terrier, although the...
Sealyham Terrier
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While seeking the “perfect terrier” for his estate in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Captain John Edwards created the Sealyham Terrier. The dog was...
Scottish Terrier
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Feisty, small dogs like the Scottish Terrier have helped Scottish highlanders root out prey for centuries. Early writings reference “earth dogs”...
Parson Russell Terrier
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Originally bred by Parson John “Jack” Russell in the late 1800s, the Parson Russell Terrier was a hunting terrier designed to...
Manchester Terrier
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The ultimate ratter, the Manchester Terrier is descended from the common Black and Tan Terriers of England. He was bred entirely...
