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Affenpinscher
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The Affenpinscher is one of the oldest toy breeds. These small terriers originated in Central Europe (what is now Germany) and were primarily used to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables. They have been bred down in size over time and have a unique monkey like expression created from a prominent chin with mustache and bushy eyebrows. In German the name Affenpinscher means "monkeylike terrier". The Affenpinscher was used to develop both the Brussels Griffon and the Miniature Schna
Boston Terrier
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The Boston Terrier was developed in Boston in the late 19th century. It originated from the crossing of the English Bulldog and the White English Terrier.
Cairn Terrier
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The Cairn Terrier comes from the Isle of Skye the largest and the most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. These small terriers were used primarily for routing vermin from the rock piles called cairns on Scottish farmland. These early terriers were highly prized and bred for their working ability. Cairn Terriers exhibit courage, tenacity and intelligence and were bred to work in difficult island conditions in northern Scotland. The Cairn Terrier with its sturdy body, weather-proo
Doberman Pinscher
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The Doberman Pinscher derived its name from Louis Dobermann of Apolda, Germany who was a Policeman and wanted a fiercely protective dog to accompany him on his rounds. It is thought that Herr Dobermann and his breeding experiments were likely involved in the breed's early development. There is no definitive information on the complete list of dog breeds used to develop the Doberman however, the information that is available suggests the Black and Tan Manchester Terrier and the Black English Grey
Dalmatian
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These dogs were bred to run under or along-side of horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century. This breed is known for it's working ability and has served as a general purpose dog used in wars, as a shepherd, a rat and vermin eliminator, a bird dog, a retriever, a pack hunting dog for bear or dear, and a guard dog. Its origin is unknown however; Croatia, England, and even Egypt have all been considered. Artifacts exist that demonstrate the Dalmatian or a dog resembling the Dalmatian had been in m
Dachshund
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The Dachshund is a short-legged long bodied scent hound available in three varieties; smooth coat, wire coat, and long coat and each in two different sizes; standard, and miniature. The breed's name is German and means badger dog. These dogs were developed to scent, chase, and hunt badgers, fox, and other hole-dwelling animals. The Dachshund has a low-slung body and the dog has the ability to rest on his chest in a hole and use his remarkable limber front legs to dig his way out of trouble. If h
Afghan Hound
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The Afghan Hound has the appearance of royalty and is well known as the aristocrate of show dogs. The breed originated in Afghanistan as a hunting dog. The breed hunts its pray by sight and has been known to out distanced hunters on horseback. They have the ability to traverse rough terrain and have considerable speed. Afghan Hounds are coursing-hounds, they originally were used to run down game such as mountain deer, plains antelopes, and hares. These dogs were also used to remove predators suc
Golden Retriever
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The Golden Retriever originated in the Highlands of Scotland in the late 1800s and owes its development to Dudley Marjoribanks. He purchased a yellow puppy near the town of Brighton in southern England. Mr. Marjoribanks brought the puppy to his estate in Scotland, to add to his kennel of sporting dogs. Marjoribanks was very interested in the breeding of dogs and he wanted to develop a superb retriever suited to the unique Scottish environment. He bred this yellow dog with a Tweed Water Spaniel a