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Back in the 14th century there are comments made about Spanyells which look very much like today s Cocker Spaniels. The American Cocker Spaniel has been shown in the US since the 1880 s. Cockers...

The Collie originated in the Scottish Highlands as a herding and protecting dog for the farmer and his stock. This breed s devotion to family, especially children, has made it a very popular family...

The name Dachshund literally means badger dog in German, where this breed originated in the 1600 s. Their long, low bodies were designed to allow them to chase after badger, and other den-dwelling...

The Dalmatian is thought to have originated in the region of Dalmatia, in the Republic of Croatia around 1792. Dalmatian puppies are born all white and their spots only begin to show after a week...

The Doberman Pinscher originated in Germany by a man named Louis Doberman of Apolda who designed the breed to be medium size for use as a guard dog and companion. Dobermans are correct with their...

The English Setter originated in England over 400 years ago and was an avid bird dog. Originally called the Setting Spaniel, the dog would find game and crouch down on its front legs, or set, which...

The English Setter originated in England over 400 years ago and was an avid bird dog. Originally called the Setting Spaniel, the dog would find game and crouch down on its front legs, or set, which...

The Smooth Fox Terrier was thought, up until recently, to be the same breed, just a different variation as the Wire Fox Terrier. Experts now say that is incorrect and point out that the Smooth Fox...

The Smooth Fox Terrier was thought, up until recently, to be the same breed, just a different variation as the Wire Fox Terrier. Experts now say that is incorrect and point out that the Smooth Fox...

The French Bulldog derives its beginning in England, however the final steps in producing this breed were taken in France, as the name implies. They were designed simply as a toy bull dog, a lap...

The German Shepherd originated in 1899 in Germany, as a herding and guard dog. The first German Shepherds, as we know them today, were shown in the US in 1907 and recognized by the AKC in 1908 where...

The German Shepherd originated in 1899 in Germany, as a herding and guard dog. The first German Shepherds, as we know them today, were shown in the US in 1907 and recognized by the AKC in 1908 where...