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The Brussels Griffon was named after the capital of Belgium, where it originated. It is believed the Affenpinscher, pug and English Toy Spaniel were all contributors in created this breed. The Brussels Griffon is said to have almost human expressions...

The Skye Terrier originated and was named after the Island of Skye off the shores of Scotland. This breed was developed to hunt the vermin that preyed on the farmer s live stock. Their long hair must be brushed several times weekly to keep from...

The West Highland Terrier originated in the Highlands of Scotland and was originally called the Poltalloch Terrier named after that city. They were also called the Roseneath Terrier and that is the name they used when first shown in the USA in 1906. In...

The Irish Setter dates back to the Spanish Armada and the Irish rebellion of 1500. It is thought this large mahogany red dog was created using a mix of the Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Terrier, English Setter, Spaniel, Pointer and some of the Gordon...

The Shar-Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, originated in China. In China the term fighting dog also means guard dog and as such, the Shar-Pei are still considered fighting dogs. In 1978 the Guinness Book of World Records, Time magazine and the AKC named the...

The Shar-Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, originated in China. In China the term fighting dog also means guard dog and as such, the Shar-Pei are still considered fighting dogs. In 1978 the Guinness Book of World Records, Time magazine and the AKC named the...

The Shar-Pei, or Chinese Shar-Pei, originated in China. In China the term fighting dog also means guard dog and as such, the Shar-Pei are still considered fighting dogs. In 1978 the Guinness Book of World Records, Time magazine and the AKC named the...

The Basset Hound is a scent hound which originated in France as a trailer of small game hunters would follow on foot. George Washington had Basset Hounds for hunting. The Basset is easily recognized due to its big heavy body, short legs and long ears. ...

The Old English Sheepdog, or OES, originated in England in the early 19th century and is strongly believed to have relatives that include the Scotch Bearded Collie and the Russian Owtchar. The OES was bred as a herding dog of cattle or sheep and tends...

The Boxer originated in Germany, called the Bullenbeiser . Designed to run down and hold large game like buffalo, boar and bear until the hunter could arrive, the breed stood on its back legs, up right, and batted at their opponent, thereby giving them...

The Boxer originated in Germany, called the Bullenbeiser . Designed to run down and hold large game like buffalo, boar and bear until the hunter could arrive, the breed stood on its back legs, up right, and batted at their opponent, thereby giving them...

The Newfoundland originated in the Dominion of Newfoundland, now part of Canada. They were bred as working dogs, hauling carts, pulling in fisherman s nets and any other heavy work around the farm. They have a heavy double coat and also double webbed...