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Working Dog Breeds
Working dogs are bred to help ranchers to perform jobs such as herding, guarding animals & property, pulling sleds, performing water rescues, etc. They have been invaluable assets since the dawn of mankind. They are very intelligent, quick learners, and strong.
There is a long list of way that working dogs are useful to people such as service dogs, rescue dogs, police dogs, even cancer-detecting dogs.
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There are the following breeds of Dogs:
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 Affenpinscher
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Affenpinscher dogs originated
in the 17th century Germany and are one of the most ancient of the
Toy Breeds or little dogs. “Afffe” is German for Monkey and Affenpinschers are known
as a “Monkey Terrier” because they often have monkey-like expression on their
face. In France they are known as the “little devil with a mustache”.
Affenpinscher Dogs had a
significant influence in the development of several smaller rough-coated dogs
in continental Europe, including theMiniature
Schnauzers and the Brussels Griffon breeds.
Affenpinscher Dogs
arrived in the United States sometime in the mid 1930''s, and they were first
recognized as an official breed by the AKC in 1936. Affenpinschers
were original
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Afghan Hound |
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Afghan Hound Dogs are considered one of the oldest dog
breeds. They have a distinctive tail with a ring curl at the end. They are also
high hipbones and an aloof but dignified temperament.
Afghan Hound Dogs are taller than most breeds (about 24–29
inches tall and weighs between 45–60 pounds). They range in color from fawn to
gold, brindle, white, red, cram, blue, gray and tri-color. They have a long,
fine-textured coat that requires considerable care and grooming. They also have
a distinctive long topknot and shorter-haired saddle. Typically they have black
on their faces. Some even have
moustaches known as a Fu Manchu. This type of moustache on Afghan Hounds is
called “mandarins.”
Afghan Hounds are al
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Africanis |
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Africanis
Dogs are a landrace aboriginal breed descending from South African dogs, and are
directly related to the hounds and pariah dogs of ancient Africa dating back
more than 7,000 years. They may have traveled with the Neolithic herdsman of
the Middle East to Africa. They are not a specifically selected or bred breed,
but are the result of natural selection and an adaptation to African ecological
conditions or “survival of the fittest.”
The
Africanis name is a categorical or umbrella name for all aboriginal dogs found
in South Africa. Specifically the name Africanis is broken down into “Africa”
(the continent) and “Canis” (dog).
Typically
they have a short, hard, thick coat and a medium-sized body ty
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Aidi |
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Airedale Terrier |
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Akbash |
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Akita Inu |
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Alano Espanol |
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Alaskan Klee Kai |
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Alaskan Malamute |
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Alaunt |
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Alopekis |
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Alpine Dachsbracke |
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Alsatian Shepalute |
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American Akita |
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American Bulldog |
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American Bully |
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American Cocker Spaniel |
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American Eskimo |
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American Foxhound |
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American Hairless Terrier |
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American Mastiff |
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American Pit Bull Terrier |
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American Staffordshire Terrier |
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American Water Spaniel |
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Anatolian Shepherd |
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Anglo-Francais de Petite Vénerie |
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Antebellum Bulldog |
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Appenzeller Sennenhund |
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Argentine Dogo |
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Ariege Pointer |
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Ariegeois |
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Armant |
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Armenian Gampr |
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Artois Hound |
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Australian |
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Australian Bulldog |
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Australian Kelpie |
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Australian Shepherd |
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Australian Silky Terrier |
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Australian Stumpy Tail |
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Australian Terrier |
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Austrian Black and Tan Hound |
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Austrian Pinscher |
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Azawakh |
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Cairn Terrier |
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Calabrese Sheperd |
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Its origins are very old and according to some experts,
this breed would be descended from imported dogs from Greek settlers in the
region. It is described in various books and tales of the past two centuries.
This dog was mainly used to keep wolves away from the flock at grass, either
sheep or goat. But since the wolf does not exist in those regions any longer, these
ancient dogs have had no reason to be applied; therefore their local presence
has disappeared rapidly.
In 1972 this breed made its first appearance in the
exposition at Cosenza, Italy, not competing though; seven quite homogeneous
examples were presented on the occasion.
Medium withers height, 63-65 cm tall, hie coat is long
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Canaan |
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Canadian Eskimo |
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Canadian Pointer |
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Cane Corso |
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Cane Corso, or
just Corso, dogs comes from the ancient “canis pugnax”, the Roman Molossian. It
was taken on as livestock guard and self-defense, as well as for game hunting
and as fighter in war. His name “Corso” comes from the Latin “Cohors” which
means “protector”.
Although during the
centuries he has been applied for various applications, Corso dog has always
stood out for his unusual feature, being able for guard and defence as well.
Throughout the centuries he has kept his tough brave temperament; he is an
excellent biter, although he never attacks without a valid reason. He is one of
the best breed along with the Neapolitan Mastiff as a property guard.
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Cao da Serra de Aires |
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Cao de Castro Laboreiro |
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Cao Fila de Sao Miguel |
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi |
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Carnico Scenthound |
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Carnico
Scenthounds have ancient origin and were
very common on the mountains and hills of Friuli since 1970s, particularly in
Carnia, Italy. Unfortunately only around 50 are still living.
Content and Photo
Source: Agraria.org.
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Carolina |
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Carpathian Shepherd |
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Catahoula Cur |
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Catalan Sheepdog |
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Caucasian Shepherd |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
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Central Asian Shepherd |
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Cesky Fousek |
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Cesky Terrier |
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
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Chien Français Blanc et Noir |
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Chien Français Blanc et Orange |
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Chien Français Tricolore |
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Chihuahua |
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Chilean Fox Terrier |
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Chinese Chongqing |
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Chinese Crested |
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Chinese Imperial |
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Chinook |
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Chippiparai |
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Chow Chow |
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Cierny Sery |
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Cimarrón Uruguayo |
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Cirneco dell'Etna |
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Clumber Spaniel |
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Combai |
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Coton de Tulear |
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Cravin Scenthound |
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Cravin
Scenthounds originated from Piedmont and are a variety of the small Italian
hare dog. They probably are the result of crossbreeding of Italian scenthounds,
among which the “Ciaplin”, a very expert small tawny short-haired scenthound
with white paws and tail end. In the past these dogs were reared by farm
hunters on the Piedmont hills; together with golden or white-orange rough-
haired scenthounds from Savoy, probably the Vandean “briquet”, largely present
in the Piedmont Alps.
Over time, and
with many crossbreeding, the Cravin Scenthounds have greatly changed and how
they are used.
Cravin Scenthounds
are medium small sized dogs of a
robust aspect emphasized by a thick coat, but a slender built with go
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Cretan Hound |
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Croatian Sheepdog |
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Curly Coated Retriever |
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Czechoslovakian Wolfdog |
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Dachshund |
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Dalmatian |
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
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Danish Swedish Farmdog |
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Doberman Pinscher |
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Dogo Guatemalteco |
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Dogo Sardesco |
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Dogue de Bordeaux |
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Drentse Patrijshond |
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Drever |
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Dunker |
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Dutch Shepherd |
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Dutch Smoushond |
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East Siberian Laika |
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East-European Shepherd |
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Elo |
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English Cocker Spaniel |
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English Coonhound |
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English Foxhound |
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English Mastiff |
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Mastiff, or just simply Mastiff, Dogs are extremely large dogs. They are distinguishable
by their enormous size, massive head, and a black mask. They are also noted for
a gentle and loving nature.
Most likely
they are descended from ancient Alaunt and Pugnaces Britanniae Dogs, with a
significant input from the Alpine Mastiff in the 19th century; however, the modern
type was established in the 1880s and refined since. Throughout its history,
the Mastiff has contributed to the development of a number of dog breeds, some
generally known as Mastiff-type dogs.
English
Mastiff are found in a limited number of colors. While the colors are described
differently by various kennel clubs, but basicall
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English Pointer |
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English Setter |
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English Shepherd |
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English Springer Spaniel |
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English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) |
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Entlebucher Mountain |
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Epagneul Bleu de Picardie |
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Estonian Hound |
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Estrela Mountain |
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Eurasier |
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Field Spaniel |
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Fila Brasileiro |
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Finnish Hound |
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Finnish Lapphund |
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Finnish Spitz |
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Flat-Coated Retriever |
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Formosan Mountain |
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Fox Terrier (Smooth) |
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French Brittany |
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French Bulldog |
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French Bulldogs,
also known as "Frenchies", are small bulldogs. They are the result of
a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in
Paris (France) in the 1800’s.
In 2014,
French Bulldogs were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United
Kingdom and in the U.S. the ninth most popular AKC registered dog breed.
Modern French
Bulldogs descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek
tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician traders.
British Molossian dogs were developed into the Mastiff. A sub-family of the
Mastiff were the Bullenbeisser, a type of dog used for bull-baiting.
Blood sports
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French Spaniel |
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Galgo Espanol |
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German Longhaired Pointer |
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German Pinscher |
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German Shepherd |
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German Shorthaired Pointer |
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German Spaniel |
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German Spitz |
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German Wirehaired Pointer |
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Giant Schnauzer |
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Giant Schnauzer |
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Glen of Imaal Terrier |
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Golden Retriever |
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Gordon Setter |
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Gran MastÃn de BorÃnquen |
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Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore |
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Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir |
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Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Orange |
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen |
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Grand Bleu de Gascogne |
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Grand Griffon Vendeen |
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Great Dane |
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Great Pyrenees |
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Great Pyrenees
are large white dogs named after the mountain range in Southwestern Europe
where they have been used as guardians of livestock for centuries.
In the U.S.
they are referred to as Great Pyrenees dogs. In the United Kingdom and in
Europe they are known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dogs. In their native France,
they are called Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees or Le Chien des Pyrenees.
Most likely they
originated ten or eleven thousand years ago in Asia Minor. It is believed that they
came to the Pyrenees Mountains with their shepherds and sheep about 3000 B.C.
Over the millennium they have developed the characteristics that make them
unique to the group of Livestock Guardian dogs.
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Greater Swiss Mountain |
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Greenland |
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Greyhound |
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Griffon Bleu de Gascogne |
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Griffon Bruxellois |
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Griffon Fauve de Bretagne |
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Griffon Nivernais |
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Gull Dong |
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Gull Terr |
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Hamiltonstovare |
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Hanover Hound |
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Harrier |
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Havanese |
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Himalayan Sheepdog |
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Hokkaido |
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Hortaya Borzaya |
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Hovawart |
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Hungarian Hound |
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Hygenhund |
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Ibizan Hound |
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Icelandic Sheepdog |
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Indian Spitz |
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Irish Bull Terrier |
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Irish Red and White Setter |
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Irish Setter |
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Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
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Irish Terrier |
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Irish Water Spaniel |
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Irish Wolfhound |
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Istrian Coarse-haired Hound |
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Istrian Shorthaired Hound |
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Italian Greyhound |
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Italian Griffon |
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Italian
Griffon Dogs are ancient Italian breed. In various literary works there are
references to Italian rough-haired dogs. The highest popularity of this breed
was during the Renaissance, when it was mainly applied in hunting as a setter.
Throughout the centuries it has come to the present days getting through
numerous crossbreeding with other hound breeds. After World War II this breed
was revalued and rebuilt thanks to few important breeders. Apart from Italy
this breed is also popular in the United Kingdom and in Scandinavia.
Italian
Griffons are large sized dogs with large proportions, vigorous, with a strong
build, and a powerful skeleton. Its muscles are well developed and evident. The
peculiarity of this breed is t
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Italian Pointer |
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Italian Pointers were a very popular breed during the Renaissance;
they were especially appreciated by nobles and the kings of various European
countries. They were bred at the Gonzaga’s and The Medici’s, largely employed
during hunting in the nearby woods, which at that time were rich of game. Their
popularity sharply declined towards the 19th century but in the last century
they were revalued and employed for hunting feathered game. Their hunting gait
is a trot, while all other breeds gallop in hunting.
Italian Pointers have a strong build with a vigorous but
a harmonious and well-proportioned body.
Italian pointers are very clever and extremely loving, they
can learn surprisingly fast.
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Italian rough-haired Segugio |
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Italian
rough-haired Segugio are an ancient Italian hunting dog breed. They date back
probably to the time of Phoenix traders from ancient Egypt. They are present, in
fact, in several Egyptians drawings at the time of the Pharaohs. Since their
introduction in Italy they became very popular and still are today.
Italian
rough-haired Segugio are strongly built, mesomorphic dogs. Their
trunk has a perfect symmetry and harmony on the whole. They have medium built
muscles and well developed bones, but a thin aspect. Their body does not
present any fat under skin.
Italian
rough-haired Segugio are very extrovert dogs - lively and
playful. They are agile and fast, which makes them one of the best hunting dog
in the w
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Italian Sheperd |
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The history of the Italian Shepherd begins around 1975rnwhen Piero Accettella (Breeding Little Ranch Cepagatti – Pescara) pointed outrnthat black-coated dogs, average sized with wolf-like traits were living in Italy particularly in some areas of Abruzzo, Marche , Higher Lazio, Tuscany andrnUmbria. Applied as livestock guard, with a lively intelligence and a deeprnpsychological balance, the origins of this breed are lost in the midst of time. fter careful researches, he obtains a few interesting dogs and, in order torngive them an imposing bulk, he introduces molossian blood from Abruzzo. What hernobtains is very interesting: as to the psychological side, he joins thernflexibility of the original stock to the right distrust of the Abruzzo
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Italian Wolves are a protected breed of Canine in Italy. The
history of the Italian Wolf begins in 1966 when a puppy from an Alsatian wolf
was crossbred with a female wild wolf from Northern Latium Apennines. This
puppy, whose mane was Zorro, is to be considered the founder of the Italian
wolf. Since then through careful breeding the modern Italian Wolf has been
developed.
Italian Wolves are extremely lively and endowed with a
fierce and independent temperament, they obey commands with firm conviction,
never with servility. They are very loving with the people they live with, and
are loving in an exclusive way. They are suspicious of strangers and are
excellent guard dogs.
Forest rangers mainly use Italian Wol
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Jack Russell Terrier |
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Jagdterrier |
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Jamthund |
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Japanese Chin |
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Japanese Spitz |
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Japanese Terrier |
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Jonangi |
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Kai Ken |
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Kaikadi |
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Kangal |
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Kanni |
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Karakachan |
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Karelian Bear |
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Karst Shepherd |
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Keeshond |
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Kerry Beagle |
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Kerry Blue Terrier |
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King Charles Spaniel |
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King Shepherd |
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Kintamani |
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Kishu |
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Komondor |
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Komondor dogs (also known as
the Hungarian sheepdog) are large, white livestock guardian dogs with a long,
corded coat.
Komondors were brought to
Hungary by Cumans, the Turkic speaking, nomadic people who settled in Hungary
during the 12th and 13th century. The name Komondor derives from Koman-dor,
meaning "Cuman dog". In the late 10th century, Mongols began to
expand their territories at the expense of the Cumans, forcing them to move
westwards. Fleeing from the Mongols, they reached the borders of Hungary in the
12th century. Cumans were granted asylum and settled in Hungary in 1239 under
Köten Khan.
Komondor remains have been
found in Cuman gravesites. The name quman-dur means belonging to the Cumans or
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Kooikerhondje |
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Koolie |
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Korean Jindo |
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Korean Mastiff |
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Kromfohrländer |
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Kunming Wolf-dog |
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Kuvasz |
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Kyi-Leo |
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Labrador Husky |
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Labrador Retriever |
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Lagotto Romagnolo |
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Lakeland Terrier |
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Lancashire Heeler |
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Lapponian Herder |
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Large Munsterlander |
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Leonberger |
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Lhasa Apso |
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Lithuanian Hound |
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Longhaired Whippet |
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Lottatore Brindisino |
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Lowchen |
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Magyar Agar |
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Majestic Tree Hound |
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Maltese |
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Manchester Terrier |
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Maremma Sheepdog |
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Maremmas are excellent Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs from Tuscan Maremma and Abruzzo, Italy, where
they have been bred since Roman times. They are large dogs with a strong build
and majestic aspect. Maremma dogs are strong and generous, reflexive and
energetic at the same time.
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McNab |
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Mexican Hairless |
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Miniature Australian Shepherd |
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Miniature Fox Terrier |
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Miniature Pinscher |
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Miniature Schnauzer |
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Miniature Schnauzer |
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Miniature Siberian Husky |
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Mioritic |
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Montenegrin Mountain Hound |
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Moscow Watchdog |
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Mountain Cur |
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Mountain View Cur |
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Mucuchies |
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Mudhol Hound |
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Murray River Curly Coated Retriever |
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Neapolitan Mastiff |
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Experts of this particular breed more or less agree on
its origin in Asian regions, mainly in Tibet highlands from where it later
spread all over the world, in Europe mostly, following various directions. The
history of the ancient molossian, to which it is connected the one of the
Neapolitan Mastiff, follows the history and the most important phases of the
human adventure.
Since long time man and dog have lived in symbiosis
sharing emotions, discoveries, conquests, victories; together in wars, battles
and hunting. Centuries ago on Himalaya highlands lived a large sized molossian,
applied as a watchdog to the monasteries, with a long twisted tail on the back:
it was the legendary Tibetan Mastiff reared by the Buddhist Mo
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New Guinea Singing |
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New Zealand Huntaway |
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Newfoundland |
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Norfolk Terrier |
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Norrbottenspets |
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Northern Inuit |
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Norwegian Buhund |
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Norwegian Elkhound |
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Norwegian Lundehund |
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Norwich Terrier |
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Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever |
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Old Croatian Sighthound |
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Old Danish Pointer |
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Old English Sheepdog |
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Old English Terrier |
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Old German Shepherd |
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Olde English Bulldogge |
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Otterhound |
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Pachon Navarro |
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Papillon |
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Parson Russell Terrier |
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Patterdale Terrier |
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Pekingese |
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
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Perro de Presa Canario |
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Perro de Presa Mallorquin |
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Peruvian Hairless |
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen |
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Petit Bleu de Gascogne |
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Phalene |
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Pharaoh Hound |
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Picardy Spaniel |
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Plott Hound |
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Podenco Canario |
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Pointer |
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Polish Greyhound |
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Polish Hound |
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Polish Hunting |
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog |
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog |
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Pomeranian |
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Pont-Audemer Spaniel |
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Poodle |
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Porcelaine |
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Portuguese Podengo |
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Portuguese Pointer |
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Portuguese Water |
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Prazsky Krysarik |
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Pudelpointer |
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Pug |
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Puli |
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Pumi |
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Pungsan |
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Pyrenean Mastiff |
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Pyrenean
Mastiffs are large dogs originally from the Aragonese Pyrenees in Spain. They
are a very large dog, males 77 cm (30 in) and females 71 cm (28 in) at the
withers, although they can be up to 81 cm (32 in). They have a heavy white coat
with large darker spots. The average weight is about 81 kg (179 lb), although
males can often weigh over 100 kgs (220 lb).
Pyrenean
Mastiff, for a long time accompanied the herds of sheep in its migratory paths
from the Aragonese and Navarrese Pyrenees to Maestrazgo. Their main function
was to guard and protect the herds and their masters from wolves, bears, and
thieves.
During the
20th century, especially after the Spanish Civil War, due to economic
difficulties, the m
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Rafeiro do Alentejo |
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Rajapalayam |
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Rampur Greyhound |
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Rat Terrier |
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Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz |
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Redbone Coonhound |
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Rhodesian Ridgeback |
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Romagna Water |
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Romagna Water
Dogs are an ancient retriever breed in water. It dates back to 1800 in the
marshes around Ravenna and in the Comacchio plains, Italy. The land reclamation
eliminated all marshes in Italy and the Lagotto Romagnolo had to start a new
‘job’ to help man, so little by little ha has specialized as a truffle-dog in
the country and on the hills of Romagna. In fact this dog has become the only
worldly recognized breed with this attitude. His smelling is infallible and it
is really easy for this dog to find a truffle.
A medium-small
sized dog, very well-proportioned, strong and rustic at the same time, he is
characterized by his curly woollen coat all over his body including the head;
as he is rustic, he i
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Rottweiler |
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Rough Collie |
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Russell Terrier |
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Russian Spaniel |
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Russian Toy |
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Russo-European Laika |
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Saarlooswolfhond |
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Sabueso Espanol |
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Sakhalin Husky |
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Saluki |
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Samoyed |
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Sapsali |
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Sarplaninac |
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Schapendoes |
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Schillerstovare |
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Schipperke |
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Schweizer Laufhund |
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Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund |
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Scotch Collie |
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Scottish Deerhound |
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Scottish Terrier |
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Sealyham Terrier |
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Segugio Italiano |
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Seppala Siberian Sleddog |
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Serbian Hound |
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Serbian Tricolour Hound |
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Shar Pei |
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Shetland Sheepdog |
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Shiba Inu |
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Shih Tzu |
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Shikoku |
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Shiloh Shepherd |
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Siberian Husky |
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The Siberian
Husky is a medium-sized working dog, quick and light on his feet and free and
graceful in action. His moderately compact and well furred body, erect ears and
brush tail suggest his Northern heritage. His characteristic gait is smooth and
seemingly effortless. He performs his original function in harness most
capably, carrying a light load at a moderate speed over great distances. His
body proportions and form reflect this basic balance of power, speed and
endurance.
Source:
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Sicilian Hound |
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Sicilian Hound Dogs, also known as Cirneco of Etna, are a
very old breed. They date back to 1000 a.c. They are said to descend from the
Aegyptian Pharaos’ dogs from the late dynasties and from dogs imported into
Italy by Phoenician traders. But later studies have shown that they are quite
likely a native Sicilian breed. During the latest centuries they have been
applied for hunting wild rabbits. On the whole they are not common outside
Italy.
Sicilian Hound Dogs are a medium-small sized dog of
elegant and slender shape with a short coat all over the body, although they
have quite thin muscles and build, they are steady and strong.
Sicilian Hound Dogs are considered more than a hunting
dog but also a good watch
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Sicilian Shepherd |
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Sicilian
Shepherds , or Pecoraio Siciliano, Dogs are considered to be the oldest breed
in Italy along with the Sicilian Hound; however, today they have almost disappeared.
Sicilian
Shepherd Dogs throughout the ages were raised to guard livestock in Sicily
until 1925. In 1925 Wolves where completely eradicated from Sicily. Since then
there has not been the need Sicilian Shepherd Dogs and their numbers have
steadily declined.
They are a
medium-sized dog, withers height 55-68 cm, their coat is black with a white
throat. Their fur is long and usually wavy with large curls.
They are
strong but not too rough. They are also extraordinary brave and fearless and
able to face their antagonist, the wolf, wit
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Silken Windhound |
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Sinhala Hound |
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Skye Terrier |
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Sloughi |
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Slovak Cuvac |
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Slovakian Rough-haired Pointer |
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Slovenia |
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Slovensky Kopov |
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Smalandsstovare |
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Small Greek Domestic |
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Small Munsterlander |
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Smooth Collie |
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Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier |
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South Russian Ovcharka |
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Spanish Mastiff |
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Spanish Water |
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Spinone Italiano |
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Sporting Lucas Terrier |
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St. Bernard |
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Stabyhoun |
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
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Standard Schnauzer |
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Stephens Cur |
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Styrian Coarse-haired Hound |
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Sussex Spaniel |
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Swedish Lapphund |
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Swedish Vallhund |
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Taigan |
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Tamaskan |
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Teddy Roosevelt Terrier |
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Telomian |
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Tenterfield Terrier |
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Thai Bangkaew |
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Thai Ridgeback |
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Tibetan Mastiff |
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Tibetan Spaniel |
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Tibetan Terrier |
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Tornjak |
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Tosa |
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Toy Fox Terrier |
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Toy Manchester Terrier |
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Treeing Cur |
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Treeing Walker Coonhound |
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Tyrolean Hound |
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Utonagan |
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Weimaraner |
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Welsh Sheepdog |
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Welsh Springer Spaniel |
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Welsh Terrier |
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West Highland White Terrier |
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West Siberian Laika |
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Westphalian Dachsbracke |
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Wetterhoun |
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Whippet |
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White English Bulldog |
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White Shepherd |
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Wire Fox Terrier |
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon |
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Wirehaired Vizsla |
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Yorkshire Terrier |
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Yorkshire Terriers, affectionately known as "Yorkies," offer big personalities in a small package. Though members of the Toy Group, they are terriers by nature and are brave, determined, investigative and energetic. Named for the English county from which they originally hail, Yorkshire Terriers were used in the nineteenth century to catch rats in clothing mills. Surprisingly enough, in its beginnings, the Yorkie belonged to the working class, especially the weavers; in fact, facetious comments were often made about how the dogs'' fine, silky coats were the ultimate product of the looms. Eventually, the breed left the workforce and became a companion animal to families of European high society.
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