Dog Breeds

    The Affenpinscher dog breed originated in Germany, these origins are shown in it’s name Affe meaning an ape or monkey in German. { They are said to have a monkey like expression }. The breed was created to be a ratter, working to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables and they...
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. The Bloodhound is a familiar sight in movies that feature escaped convicts. Although the sound of these big dogs baying as they find the scent they are searching for may be a chilling sound to an escapee, it can be a comforting sound. After all, Bloodhounds are also used to track people who...
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. Ever since Rin Tin Tin became a famous television personality, the German Shepherd has gone from an already popular dog breed to one of the most well known breeds on earth. This versatile dog breed seems to be everywhere that a dog can be of help, from war torn countries to areas where...
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    The Airedale Terrier is not an old breed, it is thought to have originated about a hundred years ago in the country of York in the UK from a breed known as The Ancient Working Terrier. The breed is also known as the “The King of Terriers,” the Airedale was named after...
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. The Saint Bernard has always been a favorite breed, but never more so than it is today, especially in the United States. Over the centuries, this great big “teddy bear” dog’s main claim to fame has been the miraculous rescuing of victims lost in the European Alps. Ever since Barry, the world’s most...
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. The Afghan Hound Dog Breed. The Afghan Hound’s ancestry dates back thousands of years to the greyhound family, although he is most closely connected to the Persian Greyhound. After arriving in Afghanistan from Arabia and Persia, this distinctive dog’s coat is thought to have developed in response to the harsher climate. The breed...
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