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Bakharwal Dog; The Bakharwal Dog is an ancient working breed of dog found in the Pir Panjal mountain range of the Kashmir Himalayas, where it has been bred for many centuries by the Gujjar nomadic tribes as a livestock guardian dog and settlement protector.
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Bandog Dog; Bandog (also known as Bandogge) is a name derived from early English and refers to a ferocious large type of dog that was bound by a chain until it was released at night in order to guard property. For more detail on the Bandog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Barbet Dog; The Barbet is thought to be the original source of the various water dog breeds (Poodle, Portuguese Water Dog, American Water Spaniel, and so on). His actual origin is lost in antiquity but probably stems from corded herding stock and perhaps griffon hounds. The breed is little known outside of France. For more detail on the Barbet Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Basenji Dog; Although Basenjis do not bark per se, they can mimic sounds, and thus are able to mimic barks if raised among barking dogs. [2] In behavior and temperament they have some traits in common with cats.
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Basque Shepherd Dog; The Basque Shepherd Dog (Basque: Euskal artzain txakurra) is a breed of dog originating in the Basque Country and traditionally used by the local shepherds to help them taking care of the cattle.
For more detail on the Basque Shepherd Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Basset Bleu Dog ; The Basset Bleu de Gascogne is a breed of dog that was developed in France. It is a member of the scent hound family, and is rare outside of its country of origin. For more detail on the Basset Bleu dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Basset Fauve de BretAgne; The breed was developed in France as a hunting dog from the larger Grand Fauve de Bretagne, a breed that is now extinct. There was a rumour that the Basset Fauve de Bretagne was also close to extinction after the second world war, and the breed was recreated using the remaining examples of the breed and crossing in Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and standard wirehaired Dachshunds. For more detail on the Basset Fauve dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Basset Hound; The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound. The name Basset derives from the French word "bas" meaning "low;" "basset" meaning, literally, "rather low."
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Bavarian Mountain Hound ; The Bavarian Mountain Hound is a breed of dog from Germany. It is a Scent hound and has been used in Germany since the Middle Ages to trail wounded game.
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Beagle; Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed and a member of the hound group, similar in appearance to a Foxhound but smaller with shorter legs, and with longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds used primarily for tracking deer, bear, and other game. For more detail on the Beagle dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bearded Collie; The Bearded Collie or Beardie is a herding breed of dog, once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but these days mostly a popular family companion, bred almost exclusively for dog shows.
For more detail on the Bearded Collie dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Beauceron_Mouton; The regional names are somewhat misleading. The breed really does not come from Beauce but Brie; however, a different breed (the Briard) had claimed that regional name first. Although quite different in appearance, both breeds stem from similar ancestral stock.
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Bedlington Terriers; The famed progenitor of Bedlington was a dog named "Old Flint", whelped in 1782 and owned by "Squire Trevelyan." Originally, the breed was known as the "Rothbury" or "Rodbery Terrier." This name derived from a famous bitch brought from Staffordshire by a company of nail makers who settled in Rothbury. For more detail on the Bedlington dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Belgian Shepherd Malinois; The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) (IPA: [ˈmælɪnˌwɑː]) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Malinois is recognized in the United States under the name Belgian Malinois. For more detail on the Belgian Shepherd Malinois dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Belgian Shepherd Groenendael: The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) is the most popular variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog breeds. Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Groenendael is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned breed of dog in the sheepdog family. The Groenendael is recognized by its distinctive black coat. For more detail on the Belgian Groenendael dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Belgian Laekenois; The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States.
For more detail on the Belgian Laekenois dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Belgian Tervueren; The Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervuren, less often spelled Tervueren, (IPA pronunciation: [tʌɹˈvʊɹɛn]), is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. For more detail on the Belgian Tervueren dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bergamasco; The Bergamasco is a breed of dog with its origins in the Italian Alps, where it was originally used as a herding dog.
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Berger Blanc Suisse; The Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund, or Berger Blanc Suisse (White Swiss Shepherd), was often considered a mutation of the German Shepherd, until recently when it was finally considered a separate breed after years of campaigning from White Shepherd enthusiasts. For more detail on the Berger Blanc Suisse dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Berger Picard; Thought to be the oldest of the French Sheepdogs, the Berger Picard was brought to northern France and the Pas de Calais, in the 9th century by the Celts.
Some experts insist that this breed is related to the more well-known Briard and Beauceron, while others believe it shares a common origin with Dutch and Belgian Shepherds. Although the Berger Picard made an appearance at the first French dog show in 1863, the breed's rustic appearance did not lead to popularity as a show dog.
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Bernese Mountain Dog; The Bernese Mountain Dog (also called Berner Sennenhund or Bouvier Bernois) is a versatile breed of farm dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. For more detail on the Bernese dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bichon Frise; A Bichon Frisé (French, literally meaning Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small breed of dog. They are popular pets, similar to but larger than the Maltese. They are very intelligent and generally have happy dispositions. For more detail on the Bichon Frise dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bichon Shih Tzu; A Bichon-Shih Tzu is a canine cross between a Bichon and Shih Tzu. Because of the variation in the two breeds, many different color patterns and body types can result. "Zuchons," as Bichon-Shih Tzu mixes are often called, are recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.
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Biewer; The breed is seldom found outside Germany, its country of origin. The breed was first imported into the USA in 2003.
For more detail on the Biewer dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Billy Dog; A Billy is a large hunting dog originating from Central western France in the 19th century. Billys are a combination of Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larye breeds which are now extinct. Foxblood has been introduced to the Billy to keep bloodlines fresh. Billys were first bred by Monsieur Gaston Hublot du Rivault, who lived at the Chateau de Billy, in Poitou. They were mainly used as pack hunting dogs to track Roe deer and Wild Boar, which they still continue to do in their native France. For more detail on the Billy dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bisben; There are numerous theories about the origin of the Bisben breed, but the most popular is that it is a result of matings between the wolves and sheepdogs. For more detail on the Brisben dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Black Russian Terrier; The Black Russian Terrier (or simply BRT) is a breed of dog developed originally as a guard dog and police dog. It is rare outside its native country and is just starting to be recognized elsewhere; for example, it is one of the AKC's most-recently recognized breeds, gaining full status in July of 2004. For more detail on the Black Russian Terrier dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Black and Tan Coonhound; The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of dog used principally for trailing and treeing raccoon. The Black and Tan Coonhound runs its game entirely by scent. For more detail on the Black and Tan Coonhound dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Black and Tan Terrier; The English Black and Tan Terrier is the non-Kennel Club variety of dog that was drawn into The Kennel Club as the Welsh Terrier and that remains extent outside of the Kennel Club as a "Fell Terrier". For more detail on the Black and Tan Terrier dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Blackmouth Cur Dog; Blackmouth Curs have varied historical documentation dependent upon region. Among them are the Ladner Yellow Blackmouth Cur from Mississippi, Red Blackmouth Cur from Alabama, Wetherford Ben Blackmouth Cur from Texas, and the Florida Blackmouth Cur.
For more detail on the Blackmouth Cur dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bloodhound; A Bloodhound (also known as the St. Hubert Hound) is a large breed of dog bred for the specific purpose of tracking human beings. Consequently, it is often used by authorities to track escaped prisoners, missing children, or earthquake victims. It is a scenthound, famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. For more detail on the Bloodhound Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Blue Lacy Dog; The Blue Lacy is a breed of dog that originated in Texas in the mid 1800s. The blue lacy was first recognized by the State of Texas in 2001 by the Texas Senate. In Senate Resolution No. 436, the 77th Legislature honored the blue lacy as "...a true Texas breed".
For more detail on the Blue Lacy dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Blue Paul Terrier; No one seems to have full knowledge as to how the Blue Pauls were bred or from where they originally came. There was a story that John Paul Jones, the American sailor, brought them from abroad and landed some when he visited his native town of Kirkcudbright about 1770. For more detail on the Blue Paul Terrier dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bluetick Coonhound; The Bluetick Coonhound, which probably originated in Louisiana, is thought to be bred from English foxhounds, cur dogs, and the Bleu Gascogne French hound. For more detail on the Bluetick Dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Boerboel Dog; The Boerboel is a large working molosser type breed of dog from South Africa. The word boerboel is Afrikaans for "farmer's dog".
"They are obedient, intelligent, self-assured and bred to have an extremely strong guard-dog instinct in a domestic situation.
For more detail on the Boerboel dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Border Collie; The Border Collie is a hard-working breed of herding dog that originated in the border country of England and Scotland. They are regarded by many as the most intelligent dog breed. Like some other working dogs, some Border Collies are highly energetic, and as a result have a tendency towards neurotic or destructive behavior if not given enough to do mentally and/or physically.
For more detail on the Border Collie dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Border Terrier; The breed was developed for hunting vermin in the area around the border of England and Scotland.
Though some claim an ancient history for the Border Terrier, no breed of terrier is very old and the Border Terrier is no exception, first appearing around 1860
For more detail on the Border Terrier dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Borzoi; The Borzoi is a breed of dog also called the Russian Wolfhound. They have medium-length, slightly curly hair and are similar in shape to Greyhounds. They are a member of the sighthound family. For more detail on the Borzoi dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound; Bosnian hunters in the 19th century developed the Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound as a scent hound. In 1965 the breed was recognised by the FCI under the name Illyrian Hound, however the name was changed to the current name but the standard has changed very little.
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Boston Terrier; The Boston Terrier breed originated around 1870, when Robert C. Hooper of Boston purchased a dog known as Hooper's Judge, a cross between an English Bulldog and an English White Terrier.
For more detail on the Boston Terrier dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bouvier_des_Flandres; The Bouvier is a powerfully built compact rough coated dog of rugged appearance. He gives the impression of size and strength without clumsiness or heaviness.
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Boxer Dog; The ancestors of this breed were the German Bullenbeisser, a dog of Mastiff descent, and the English Bulldog. The Bullenbeisser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries, employed in the pursuit of bear, wild boar, and deer. Its task was to seize the prey and hold it until the hunters arrived. In later years, faster dogs were favored and the Bullenbeisser grew smaller and was then called the Brabanter.
Boxers on the first boxer exhibition, Munich 1895In the late 19th century, the Brabanter was crossed with an English Bulldog to start the line that would become the modern Boxer.
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Boykin Spaniel Dog; The dog was originally found in 1911, outside the First Presbyterian Church of Spartanburg, after services, by Mr. Alexander L. White (1860-1942). Looking terribly bedraggled, he was named "Dumpy", but showed some aptitude for hunting, which the breed still does. So, He took the dog to his friend, Mr. Whit Boykin (1861-1932), which is where the name came from. Mr. Boykin bred the dog with a dog named Singo, a female dog found abandoned in a train depot. Later other hunters would breed their 'Boykins' to different gun dogs. For more detail on the Boykin Spaniel Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bracco Italiano Dog; The Bracco thrived during the Renaissance and was bred by both the Medici and Gonzaga families. They were sought out by the aristocracy and used to hunt feathered game. At the end of the 1800s and the early 1900s the breed nearly became extinct. For more detail on the Bracco Italiano Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Braque de Bourbonnais Dog; TThe Braque du Bourbonnais is a breed of gundog, of rustic appearance, sometimes born with a short tail, with a coat ticked with liver or fawn.
It had been described for the first time during the Renaissance (Natural History from Aldrovandi, Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris).
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Brazilian_Terrier Dog; The Brazilian Terrier is one of only two breed of dog developed in Brazil. It is one of several terriers probably descended from the combining of the Fox Terrier with other small breeds. It has been established in Brazil for about 100 years. This hound is a pack hunter which tires its prey by surrounding it and terrorising it into submission. It is also an excellent catcher of vermin.
For more detail on the Brazilian_Terrier Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Briard Dog; They were originally bred to herd as well as guard flocks of sheep. And they were often left to their own devices in order to accomplish their assigned tasks. This makes the Briard different from those breeds that only guard and those that only herd. For more detail on the Briard Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Briquet Griffon Vendeen Dog; A Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a breed of hunting dog originating in France. Prior to the first World War it was bred down in size by the Comte d’Elva from the Grand Griffon Vendéen, a descendant of the Canis Segusius used by the Gauls. The Briquet Griffon Vendéen was almost extinct after World War II For more detail on the Briquet Griffon Vendeen Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Brittany Dog; The Brittany is a breed of gun dog primarily bred for bird hunting. Although the Brittany is often referred to as a spaniel, the breed's working characteristics are more akin to a pointer or setter. Brittanys were developed in the Brittany province of France in the 1800s. For more detail on the Brittany Dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Broholmer Dog; It is a large guardian breed which was named after Sehested of Broholm, a game-keeper who lived in the 1700s. During the Second World War, the Broholmer became a victim of the strife and almost went extinct. For more detail on the Broholmer Dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bull Terrier Dog; The Bull Terrier's most distinctive feature is its head, described as 'egg shaped' when viewed from the front, almost flat at the top, with a Roman muzzle sloping evenly down to the end of the nose with no stop. The unique triangular eyes are small, dark, and closely set. For more detail on the Bull Terrier Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bull Terrier (Miniature) Dog; The Bull Terrier (Miniature) is a breed of dog developed using selective breeding to miniaturize the Bull Terrier. Miniature Bull Terriers were accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1992.[1]
Like the Standard Bull Terriers, Minis are loving and, like many terrier breeds, can be stubborn at times; but despite this they make great dogs for people with limited space.
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Bulldog Dog; The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568[1] and might have been applied to various ancestors of modern bulldog breeds.
In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bullbaiting (as well as bearbaiting), a wagering sport popular in the 17th century in which trained bulldogs leapt at a bull lashed to a post, latched onto its snout and attempted to suffocate it.
For more detail on the Bulldog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bullmastiff Dog; The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog, said to be a cross between the English Mastiff and the Bulldog. Originally bred to find and immobilise poachers, the breed has proved its value as a family pet. For more detail on the Bullmastiff Dog Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Bully Kutta Dog; The south asian Mastiff
Pronounced Boo-lee Koo-tah. British Breeds, especially the Old English Mastiff, English Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and all kinds of hounds were exported to India in large numbers during the 18th and 19th Century, the first being two packs of Hounds in 1772. All Bully Kutta's have English Bull Terrier (Gull Terr) blood, they also have numerous other British Breeds in their make up including English Mastiffs, Pointers, Great Danes and all kind of British hunting dogs. It is the cross and inner breeding that made/makes up the Bully Kutta Dog.
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