| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Chinese Shar-Pei by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Chinese Shar-Pei was considered one of the world's rarest dogs at the time and dog enthusiasts made their best efforts to revive the breed. These efforts paid off. The Chinese Shar-Pei went from the brink of extinction and rose to new heights of popularity. In fact, they are one of the most reco... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Chow Chow by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Many people compare the Chow Chow to the Spitz dog breed, simply because they share many of the same characteristics. It is been assumed that because they are so closely related, the Chow Chow is actually a descendant from the Spitz family. Unfortunately, the true bloodline of the Chow Chow cannot ... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Cocker Spaniel by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Cocker Spaniels (the American version) were derived from English Cocker Spaniels after they found their way to the United States in the late 1800s. Americans preferred to breed a smaller sized Spaniel that would be ideal to hunt quail in various other small birds |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Collie by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Nobody knows for sure the exact origins of the Collie dog breed, or even where its name came from. One specific theory is that the Collie was derived from the same bloodline as the Border Collie.
Another theory concerning the name “Collie” is that it comes from the Gaelic word for “useful”, whic... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Dachshund by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Dachshund was officially recognized by the AKC in the early 1900s, and according the the current AKC registration list, this dog has become one of the top five registered breeds of today. This small sized member of the hound group has an unforgettable appearance, with a short, long body, small l... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Dalmatian by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Dalmatian is easily known by its striking black-spotted pattern design. However, the origin of this interesting color pattern is still unknown. Its name however, stems from Dalmatia, which is a region located in western Yugoslavia. This dog breed was recognized by the AKC back in the year 1888 ... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Doberman Pinscher by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| It never ceases to amaze me just how interesting the history of many dog breeds are. This is especially true of the Doberman Pinscher. Many years ago, during the 1800s, a man named Louis Doberman from Thuringen in Germany had a career of collecting taxes. Every day he would set out on foot and lite... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Dog Obedience Training For Pets by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| A dog is a man’s best friend. However, true this might be, the fact always remains that dogs are after all wild animals, and training your beast in to a civilized pet is a very important task that you cannot ignore as a responsible dog owner. Dog training apparently might sound a very easy ‘do it yo... |
| Published: Thursday 12 March, 2009 |
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English Setter by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The English Setter's ancestors were probably the Large Water Spaniel, Springer Spaniel, and the Spanish Pointer. Beginning around the year 1825, specific breeding for the production of the English Setter was started by a man named Edward Laverack. He continued to breed his Setters for well over 30 y... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Field Spaniel by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Field Spaniel is one dog breed that actually shares much of its early history with a similar breed called the English Cocker Spaniel. Initially, the only difference between these two dogs was their size. The Field Spaniel was a bit larger due to its blood connection with Land Spaniels that weig... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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