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Bluetick Coonhound Breed Description

April 11, 2010

History
The Bluetick Coonhound began in Louisiana. These are the breeds that were bred together to get this kind of dog: English Foxhound, American Foxhound, Bleu de Gascogne, Porcelaine, and the Virginia Foxhound. Bluetich Coonhounds were developed to track racoons and tree them.
At first, they were thought of as  English Coonhounds, but in 1945 the breeders [...]

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Dog Care

February 22, 2010

Health is a matter of concern for everyone, and dogs are certainly not an exception. Their health is very important to them and their owners. Dogs get sick from different types of viruses, protozoa, bacteria, parasites, and fungus. These diseases and infections are sometimes fatal unless discovered and treated early.
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Australian Cattle Dog Breed Description

February 22, 2010

The Australian Cattle Dog is a hardy and independent member of the Herding Group. This breed has a moderate build which helps balance the speed and agility needed to control cattle. For the last 200+ years these dogs were used as excellent herding canines and today this service is still in use throughout Australia and [...]

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Akita Breed Description

February 12, 2010

The Akita is a proud member of the working group. This dog has a bold, independent personality, and is highly devoted to its family. Rated as one of the best watchdogs a man can own, the Akita will protect its family members at all costs, which makes it highly reserved around strangers and other animals.
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Newfoundland Breed Description

February 12, 2010

The Newfoundland dog breed comes from the coast of, you guessed it, Newfoundland. There is absolutely no disagreement about this fact between dog historians, but quite the opposite is true in reference to its genetic ancestry.
We do know that the Newfoundland dog can be traced back to the Tibetan Mastiff dog breed. However, there are [...]

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Bloodhound Breed Description

February 11, 2010

Although the bloodhound is one of those dogs that has a lazy facial expression and is often found lying around the house, do not let these characteristics fool you. This dog can be an extremely focused and energetic tracker once he catches a trail scent. And the bloodhound is known to be very independent, tough, [...]

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Bernese Mountain Dog Breed Description

February 11, 2010

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a sensitive, calm, loyal canine that makes the perfect family companion. Extremely devoted to its owners, this breed is easy to train, trustworthy around small children, and is one of the friendliest dogs you will see in action when socializing with new people and new pets.
A Brief History Of The [...]

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Papillon Breed Description

February 7, 2010

Papillon dogs are ancestors of the Dwarf Spaniels that were extremely popular throughout Europe as early as the 16th century. The name Papillon is French which means “butterfly”. It was given to these dogs because of the resemblance to a butterfly shape that their face and ears make.
Dwarf Spaniels were very popular with the nobility [...]

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West Highland White Terrier Breed Description

February 7, 2010

There is no other member of the Terrier Group that is more friendly and affectionate than the West Highland White Terrier, or “Westie” for short. These adorable bundles of joy are a happy breed, always curious, and thrives on being the center of attention. It makes the perfect house dog for all family types are [...]

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Havanese Breed Description

February 7, 2010

Originating from the Mediterranean during ancient times, the Havanese dog comes from a family of small dogs known as the Barbichon (now called Bichon) family. They showed up in large quantities throughout Cuba when Spanish traders brought them as gifts to give to the Cuban women. This allowed open trade between the two peoples.
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Brittany Breed Descriptions

February 7, 2010

If you are looking for a dog breed that has the personality of a curious child, always on the lookout for fun, loves to run, hunt, scout and play – while at the same time is sensitive to your commands and makes an excellent watchdog — then the Brittany is the perfect dog for you.
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Maltese Breed Description

February 4, 2010

The Maltese dog has been around for thousands of years.  In fact, these dogs were specifically mentioned in writings that date back to as early as 300 B.C. The Greeks also have artwork that depict Maltese dogs from as early as the 5th century. This information tells us that this breed is the most ancient [...]

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Shetland Sheepdog Breed Description

February 3, 2010

The Shetland Sheepdog originated in the 1800s and its ancestors were from Scotland, which worked as herding dogs. These early dogs were fairly small, about 20 inches in height, which further developed into the current Shetland Sheepdog.  It is said that other dogs came into the mix as well, which helped produce this breed, namely [...]

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Rottweiler Breed Description

February 2, 2010

The Rottweiler is a physically imposing and intimidating looking dog that ranks at the top of the charts for being an excellent watchdog and a family protector.  This dog breed has a history that is said to have stemmed from the Romans, used as drover dogs, herding large stocks of cattle over great distances, and [...]

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Chihuahua Breed Description

February 2, 2010

The Chihuahua is a popular favorite of the toy dog group among dog enthusiasts.  This spicy little character of a dog is extremely devoted and loyal to its owner.  Although reserved with strangers and a little aggressive towards other dogs, the Chihuahua can get along great with other indoor pets that you may have.
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Shih Tzu Breed Description

February 2, 2010

The Shih Tzu is a member of the toy dog group which got its name from the Chinese, meaning “Lion Dog”. However, even though this dog breed is typically associated with China, research shows that the Shih Tzu’s original origins actually date back to the 17th century in the land of Tibet.
Most dog breeds become [...]

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Bulldog Breed Description

February 1, 2010

 
The Bulldog is one of those breeds that carries a mean looking facial expression, but is actually a delight to have as a pet. This dog was originally bred to attack bulls, literally. History has it that these ferocious little guys used to attack and bite the nose of large bulls in the ring for [...]

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