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While the origin of the Chihuahua is still highly debated, they are named after the city of Chihuahua in Mexico. Some people think the breed dates back to the Aztecs where they were used in religious ceremonies, and even eaten by conquistadors, the...

The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie as it is commonly known, was named after the city in England from which it originated. Originally this little terrier was used to hunt vermin in the old mills but today the Yorkshire Terrier enjoys the life of a...

The Pomeranian was named after historic Pomerania, now Germany. Originally this Nordic breed weighed 30+ pounds and pulled sleds, and herded sheep. Back in 1870 the breed was recognized by the UKC as the Spitz dog and in 1888 Queen Victoria brought the...

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 after birth. This breed, while best known in the...

The Poodle originated in Germany as a water dog. The patches of their coat left to grow longer where placed over specific parts of the body that needed to keep warmer while in the cold water. The Poodle can come in many colors including white, black,...

The Poodle originated in Germany as a water dog. The patches of their coat left to grow longer where placed over specific parts of the body that needed to keep warmer while in the cold water. The Poodle can come in many colors including white, black,...

The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as they are more commonly known, originated in Germany many years before the Doberman Pinscher, which they are NOT related to. The word Pinscher means Terrier in German and was developed to hunt rats in barnyards. The...

The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as they are more commonly known, originated in Germany many years before the Doberman Pinscher, which they are NOT related to. The word Pinscher means Terrier in German and was developed to hunt rats in barnyards. The...

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 ears and tails cropped or uncropped. This is a personal...

The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as they are more commonly known, originated in Germany many years before the Doberman Pinscher, which they are NOT related to. The word Pinscher means Terrier in German and was developed to hunt rats in barnyards. The...

The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as they are more commonly known, originated in Germany many years before the Doberman Pinscher, which they are NOT related to. The word Pinscher means Terrier in German and was developed to hunt rats in barnyards. The...

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 ears and tails cropped or uncropped. This is a personal...