| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Finnish Spitz by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Today's Finnish Spitz dog stems from its ancestors, northern Spitz dogs, which were owned by Finno-Ugrian tribes traveling across the lands of Eurasia and Finland. It is theorized that these early dogs were used as watchdogs. Soon after, they were used to help assist hunters |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Foxhound (American) by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The American Foxhound has roots that date back to as early as 1650. In fact, it is one of the first American dog breeds that arrived from England which was recorded as an experienced fox chaser. By the mid-1700s, watching these hounds chase prey became a favorite pastime, especially for the upper c... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Foxhound (English) by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The English Foxhound is a bit more stout in physical appearance than its counterpart, the American Foxhound. Although the exact origin of this breed is unknown, we do know that particular pedigrees were kept of English Foxhounds since the 1700s. This is longer than any other dog breed. |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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French Bulldog by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The French Bulldog is a fun-loving, clownish lapdog that enjoys playtime and being the center of attention. They love to cuddle and curl up next to you. These dogs are extraordinarily sweet, willing to please, and make great companions for anybody. They are slightly stubborn when it comes to trainin... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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German Pinscher by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The German Pinscher is one of the better known of the Pinscher breeds. Its origins date back to the 17th century, and traced to the German Bibarhund and the Tanner of the 14th century. During the 1600s the Rattenfanger was created, which was a mix of black and tan terriers created to make a working ... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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German Shepherd by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The German Shepherd is currently listed as the third most popular dog breed registered with the AKC. This dog resembles that of its ancestor, the Wolf, and was originally bred to be the ideal hurting Shepherd and guard dog. |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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German Shorthaired Pointer by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The German Shorthaired Pointer is probably the most skilled hunter of all dog breeds. It is versatile and has the ability to trail, retrieve, point, and even kill game if necessary. These attributes are the result of specific blending of breeds during the 17th century. |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Giant Schnauzer by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Giant Schnauzer is categorized in the family groups: Livestock Dog, Schnauzer, and the Herding group. This breed originally came from Germany, out of the the lands of Wurrtemburg and Bavaria.
Cattlemen were quite fond of the smaller standard-sized Schnauzer and thus wanted to breed a larger-s... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Golden Retriever by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| The Golden Retriever is extremely popular among dog owners, especially in the United States. This dog breed is currently listed as the number two most popular registered dog with the AKC. This is not surprising, however, due to the fact that the Golden Retriever maintains the following qualities: h... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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Great Dane by Jerry Mace |
Topic: Breeds of Dogs |
| Always an amazing sight to see, the Great Dane is a very large dog that is said to be the result of the Greyhound and the ancient Molossus war dog. These ancestors helped the Great Dane to be a fearless hunter of big game. By the 14th century, these dogs were widely known for their agility and stren... |
| Published: Saturday 20 December, 2008 |
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