Origin Czechoslovakian geneticist Frantisek Horak wanted a breed of terrier that would work well in the open field as well as go to ground so he crossed the Scottish and Sealyham Terriers to create the Cesky Terrier in 1949. Also known as the Bohemian or Czech Terrier, t...
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2/6/2014 1:37:07 PM
Origin Up until its time of development as a pure breed in the United States, the origin of the long-coated version of the Chihuahua is identical to that of the short-coated variety. The long, soft coat is thought to have been achieved by crossbreeding the Short Coat wit...
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2/6/2014 1:37:14 PM
Origin The Royal Dog of Madagascar traces its history to the city of Tulear. Its enchanting personality and soft, cottony coat made it a favourite with French nobility there as far back as the 15th century. Recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) si...
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2/6/2014 1:37:50 PM
Origin The Havanese is a Cuban member of the Bichon family that includes better known breeds such as the Maltese and Bichon Frise. The Bichon breeds originated in the Mediterranean area and the Havanese’s ancestors may have arrived in Cuba when the Spanish were exploring...
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2/6/2014 1:38:12 PM
Origin A breed that enjoys worldwide popularity, the Fox Terrier began in England. It remained for American fanciers to breed the Fox Terrier down to Toy dimensions and popularize the breed, which is sometimes known as the Amertoy, the shortened form of American Toy Fox ...
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2/6/2014 1:40:06 PM
Origin This breed had its beginnings with an Inuit tribe known as the Mahlemuts. A powerful freighting dog, the Mal was the choice of many polar explorers. Temperament Affectionate and friendly, but definitely strong-willed, the Malamute is patient with children b...
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2/6/2014 1:43:54 PM
Origin A comparatively new breed, the Black Russian Terrier was developed by Soviet dog fanciers in the 1960s. In their efforts to create a large, working terrier, they used the Giant Schnauzer and crossed it with the Airedale, Rottweiler and a few other sizable breeds. ...
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2/6/2014 1:44:21 PM
Origin Poaching game on large British estates had gone on for years, but by the end of the 19th century, it carried a death sentence if the poacher was apprehended. Knowing the penalty, poachers went armed to kill the gamekeeper rather than be caught. Gamekeepers needed ...
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2/6/2014 1:44:36 PM
Origin A modern descendant of the ancient Molossus dog, the Cane Corso is a medium-sized mastiff breed. Its ancestry dates back to AD 600 in its native Italy where it was originally used for hunting large game. The breed has also been employed as a cattle drover. The Can...
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2/6/2014 1:45:15 PM
Origin The Doberman Pinscher takes its name from its creator, Louis Dobermann, who was a tax collector and dog warden in Germany. Not being engaged in the most popular of occupations, Dobermann wanted a dog that would be protective, alert and agile so he blended several ...
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2/6/2014 1:46:46 PM
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