Origin This is the oldest and the original member of the trio of Schnauzers. A native of Germany, the breed was used as a herder and an efficient barnyard ratter. The breed has been depicted in paintings dating back to the 15th century. It was first exhibited in 1879 as ...
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2/6/2014 1:50:02 PM
Origin The Braque Français (French Pointer) is believed to have derived from dogs used to point game in the Mediterranean region as early as the 1300s. Toward the end of the 19th century, the large Braque Gascogne was bred with smaller short-haired pointers to produce the...
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12/4/2014 4:36:24 PM
The following chapters of the Policy and Procedures Manual have been updated:
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1/15/2016 12:00:00 AM
Adding a new member to your family can be an exciting and patience-trying experience, but don’t let your anticipation of your new arrival let you forget that not all individuals selling dogs or puppies are accountable, reputable breeders. Unfortunately, as more breeders ...
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7/24/2020 9:22:23 AM
Origin This slender and elegant sporting hound with its erect, mobile ears bears a striking resemblance to Anubis, the Egyptian “watchdog of the dead” and is believed to have originated in Egypt many centuries ago. Many likenesses of this unique breed have been found in ...
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2/6/2014 1:19:19 PM
Origin Largest of the Japanese Spitz breeds, the Akita was originally bred to hunt large game such as bear, deer and wild boar. The breed dates back approximately 300 years and takes its name from the Prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. In 1931, the Japanese Ministry ...
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2/6/2014 1:43:45 PM
Origin Its exact origin has not been pinpointed but the Norwegian Buhund is a member of the Spitz family that has been known in Scandinavia even prior to the days of the Vikings. The Buhund has been considered a separate breed since the 1600s. “Hund” means “dog” and “bu”...
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2/6/2014 1:13:02 PM
Origin Australian stockmen needed a tough, silent herding dog to control wild range cattle. Breeders began with blue merle Smooth Collies and added a variety of breeds starting with the native Dingo, then the Australian-developed Kelpie and finally the Dalmatian, to inst...
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2/6/2014 1:08:52 PM
Origin The only breed of dog with spots, the Dalmatian has been known throughout Europe since the Middle Ages, as evidenced in paintings. But theories of the breed’s origins are not well defined. He takes his name from Dalmatia, now a part of the Republic of Croatia. The...
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2/6/2014 1:23:37 PM
Origin The Eurasier is a modern breed developed about 50 years ago by Prof. Julius Wipfel in Germany. To create a large and distinctive Spitz type of dog with beautiful colours and a mellow character, he crossed Chow Chow males with large German Wolfspitz (Keeshond-type)...
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2/6/2014 1:47:12 PM
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