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Labrador Retriever Dog Breed Information

Labrador Retriever Dog Breed Information

The world’s most popular dog, the Labrador Retriever is a highly intelligent pet and an excellent family dog.

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Rottweiler Dog Breed Information

Rottweiler Dog Breed Information

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.

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Chihuahua Dog Breed Information

Chihuahua Dog Breed Information

The Chihuahua, a member of the toy dog group, is a popular favorite among dog enthusiasts. This spicy little character of a dog is extremely devoted and loyal to its owner.

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Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Information

Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed Information

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.

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Siberian Husky Dog Breed Information

Siberian Husky Dog Breed Information

The Siberian Husky was originally developed in Northeast Asia by the Chukchi people, and at that time was named the Chukchi Husky. Although its ancestry is not known, this dog is definitely related to the Spitz family.

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Pug Dog Breed Information

Pug Dog Breed Information

The Pug is a member of the toy dog group whose name is derived from the Latin word Pugness, which means “fist”. This perfectly describes their facial features as it can be said to look like a clenched up fist. This dog breed has been recognized by the AKC since the year 1886 and has [...]

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Great Dane Dog Breed Information

Great Dane Dog Breed Information

Always an amazing sight to see, the Great Dane is a very large dog that is said to be the breed of the Greyhound and the ancient Molossus war dog. These ancestors helped the Great Dane to become a fearless hunter of big game. By the 14th century, these dogs were widely known for their [...]

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English Setter Dog Breed Information

English Setter Dog Breed Information

Long before shotguns were used to kill birds when hunting, nets were used to catch the foul, assisted by dogs that were trained to crouch whenever they pointed game. “Setters” as these dogs were called, were the foundation of today’s English Setter.

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