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Affenpinschers; The Affenpinschers are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food, so they are not recommended for very small children. This dog is mostly quiet but can become very excited if attacked or threatened and shows no fear toward any aggressor. It is best suited for a family who likes a show and has a sense of humor.
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Africanis; The Africanis is a short-coated, medium-sized dog, well-muscled and slightly longer than tall. It can be of any color and occasionally comes with a ridgeback. The Africanis has over the years been shaped by Africa for Africa. Its beauty is embodied in the simplicity and functionality of its body. It is slenderly built, agile, supple, and capable of great speed.
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Aidi; The Aidi or Chien de l'Atlas is a Moroccan dog breed used as a flock guard, protecting herds of sheep and goats. It also possesses hunting capabilities and good scenting ability. For more detail on the Aidi Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Airedale Terrier; The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale") is a terrier dog breed originating from Airedale in Yorkshire, England, in the UK. It is sometimes called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds, 50 to 70 pounds (23-32 kg). The breed has also been called the "Waterside Terrier", because it was bred originally to hunt otters. For more detail on the Airdale Terriers Appearance and Temperament CLICK HERE
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Akbash Dog ; The Akbash Dog is native to western Turkey in the region known as the Akbash, and it is primarily used as a Livestock guardian dog. The name comes from the Turkish word meaning white head. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Akita; The Akita or Akita Ken is a breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. "Inu" means "dog" in Japanese, although in practice this animal is nearly always referred as "Akita-ken," based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alangu Mastiff ; The Alangu Mastiff is a rare dog breed from Southern India, from the Thanjavur and Tiruchi districts. They are used as fighting dogs in Pakistan and are excellent guard dogs. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog ; Alano Español or Spanish Bulldog this Spanish breed of dog that derives its name from the Alans. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alapaha Blue blood Bulldog; The ABBB is described as trainable, dutiful, and responsible, with impressive capabilities as a guardian of family and property, but aggressive only in defense of these. They are friendly and relaxed until the need arises to defend their own. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alaskan Husky; The Alaskan Husky is not so much a breed of dog as it is a type or a category. It falls short of being a breed in that there is no preferred type and no restriction as to ancestry; it is defined only by its purpose, which is that of a highly efficient sled dog. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alaskan Klee Kai; The Alaskan Klee Kai is a northern breed of dog in the spitz family. The term "Klee Kai" was derived from Alaskan Athabaskan words meaning "Small Dog". The breed was developed to create a companion sized version of the Alaskan Husky (though it closely resembles the Siberian), resulting in an energetic, intelligent, apartment-sized dog with an appearance that reflects its northern heritage. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alaskan Malamute; Malamutes were originally bred to think and act independently for the sake of protecting the sled team. Hazardous and unpredictable Arctic trail conditions rewarded the ability of a Malamute to rely on its own senses and, when necessary, override the sled driver's judgment and commands. As such, the breed is notorious for displaying a highly independent streak that manifests itself as stubbornness. Malamutes are sometimes downright insubordinate toward their human handlers and may ignore commands, particularly when young. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alaunt; The Alaunt is a now extinct Molosser dog breed. A number of modern breeds are believed directly descended from the Alaunt. The original alaunt is thought to have resembled a Central Asian Ovcharka. They were large, short coated mountain dogs of varying type. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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Alpine Dachsbracke; This small dog has a slight resemblance to a Dachshund, with short legs (although longer than a dachshunds) and a long body. The coat is dense, short but smooth except for the tail and neck. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Akita; The American Akita is a dog breed from Japan. It is not identical with the Akita Inu ("Japanese" Akita). Note that in 2006 the FCI-designation Great Japanese Dog was officially changed to American Akita.
Akitas are most striking and impressive creatures with an attitude of nobility and an appearance of strength and power. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Bulldog; The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property. Though larger in size, they are the closest surviving relative of the Old English Bulldog because they were not altered to as great an extent while in Colonial America as their European cousins. There are generally considered to be two types of American Bulldog, the Johnson type and the Scott type. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Cocker Spaniel; The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom and was brought to Canada and the United States in the late 1800s. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Eskimo Dog; American Eskimos were bred to be companion dogs, not just the family dog to put outside when they bother their owners. They thrive on being a part of their human family. Eskies love their families, and a well-socialized dog is more of a pleasure to own. Eskies are easily trained and very intelligent, as well as being strong-willed and independent. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Foxhound; The American Foxhound is sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving at a home. As with all hounds they need careful training, constant socialization, and owners who are willing to give them ample exercise. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Hairless Terrier; The UKC is the only governing body that recognizes the breed. While this organization is a national body, the breed is waiting for an international ofricial breakthrough. In 1998 the breed gained recognition as the American Hairless Terrier by the American Rare Breeds Association and the National Rat Terrier Club. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Mastiff; There are at least two lines of dogs competing for the breed name American Mastiff; neither is recognized by any major English-language kennel club, although the Flying W American Mastiff is recognized by the Continental Kennel Club. Click on the pic for more detail on this dog including appearance and temperement.
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American Pit Bull Terrier; The APBT is the midsized breed of the three generally referred to as pit bulls (see also American Staffordshire Terrier (AST) and Staffordshire Bull Terrier (SBT)). The three “pit bull” breeds all have nearly identical standards, with only the acceptable sizes and colors varying. Click the pic for appearance and temperement info on this dog.
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American Staffordshire Terrier; The American Staffordshire Terrier should give the impression of great strength for his size, a well put-together dog, muscular, but agile and graceful, keenly alive to his surroundings. He should be stocky, not long-legged or racy in outline. His courage is proverbial.
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American Staghound; Unmistakably a sighthound, typically Greyhound in appearance, but with much more rugged feet, thicker skin, and more coat. They have excellent eyesight and some will use their scenting ability to wind (detect scent in the air) game. They have three recognized coat types, the shag, broken, and slick. Some are known to approach the speed of a track Greyhound (hot blood), but all have greater endurance and durability. click the pic for further detail.
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American Tundra Shepherd; The Amercian Tundra Shepherd is a North American wolfdog breed currently in development. It also has German Shepherd heritage. American Tundra Shepherd dogs are different than Shiloh Shepherds in that American Tundra Shepherd dogs are specifically bred as a back-cross of the German Shepherd with dogs of more recent wolf heritage, apparently as an experiment to breed better military dogs. click the pic for further detail.
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American Water Spaniel; The American Water Spaniel originated around the mid-1800s but its true origin is a mystery. Most experts have come to accept that it was likely developed in the Fox River and Wolf River valleys of Wisconsin. There is no documentation as to the specific breeds that were used to develop the AWS. Doc Pfeifer, the man credited with obtaining recognition for the breed in the 1920s, believed that the AWS was developed by crossing extinct English Water Spaniel and the Field Spaniel. click the pic for further detail.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog; The breed's ancestors most likely migrated to the area now known as Turkey about 1000 AD with Turkic-speaking people, although it is probable that dogs similar to this existed at least 6,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Over the centuries, regional variations began to develop, although the dogs were collectively known as coban kopegi, i.e. "shepherd dog". In the 1970s, western breeders became interested in the dogs and developed standards for the regional breeds; the Anatolian is one of those breeds, coming from central Turkey. click the pic for further detail.
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Appenzeller Sennenhund; The Appenzeller Sennenhund belongs to the farmer dogs, which are probably just as old as the settlement of Switzerland. The dogs developed together with the native rural restaurant form and together with its people became here, which they are today. They were speedy, schneidig, agilely and intelligently the ideal guardians and drivers of the cattle and incorruptible guards. click the pic for further detail.
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Argentine Dogo; In the 1920s in Argentina, Antonio Nores Martinez started breeding a dog intended to not only be a pet and family guardian, but also a hunting dog capable of taking on big game such as wild boar and cougars.
Martinez picked the Cordoba Fighting Dog to be the base for the breed. The breed is extinct today but was described as a large and ferocious dog that was both a great hunter and fighter.
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Ariegeois; The Ariegeois is a breed of dog, specifically a French pack-hunting scenthound developed late in the last century. Distinguished by its friendly nature with other hounds and affection for human companions. click the pic for further detail.
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Artois Hound; The French Artois Hound is a dog breed. The dogs are hunters and need exercise and much room to run around.
The breed resembles the Beagle, but is much larger. The dogs are very powerful and have extremely muscular bodies. The Artois Hound was nearly extinct at the beginning of the 20th Century, however minimal breed protection policies and efforts have brought the dog back for now. Still, this breed is very rare.
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Australian Bulldog; The Australian Bulldog, originally known as the Aussie Bulldog, is a developing dog breed from Australia. Selective breeding was begun in the 1990s by breeders who wished to create a dog with the look of a British Bulldog without that breed's inherent health problems. click the pic for further detail.
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Australian Cattle Dog; The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak. click the pic for further detail.
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Australian Kelpie; The ancestors of the Kelpie were simply (black) dogs, called Colleys or Collies. The word "collie" has the same root as "coal" and "collier (ship)". Some of these Colleys were imported to Australia for stock work in the early 1800s, and were bred to other types of dogs (including the occasional Dingo), but always with an eye to working sheep without direct supervision. Today's Collie breeds were not formed until about 10 or 15 years after the Kelpie was established as a breed,[3] with the first official Border Collie not brought to Australia until after Federation in 1901 click the pic for further detail.
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Australian Shepherd; The Australian Shepherd is a working dog that was developed in the United States in the 19th century. The dog, commonly known as an Aussie, is popular in its native California and is growing in popularity in countries across the world. Contrary to its name, the breed did not originate in Australia.
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Australian Silky Terrier; The Australian Silky Terrier is an Australian breed of dog. It is classed in the Toy group in its country of origin and some other countries, but is classed as a terrier in Europe. click the pic for further detail.
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog; The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a breed of Dog that originated in Australia to herd Cattle. It is similar to its cousin the Australian Cattle Dog but with several differences, the most obvious being its naturally bobbed tail. click the pic for further detail.
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Australian Terrier; The Australian Terrier was the first native-bred Australian dog to be shown, and the first to be recognized overseas. Its origins are uncertain, but its immediate ancestor was without doubt developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1800s from the precursors of today's British and Scottish terriers. Some of these breeds are now extinct, but the Aussie likely has a mixed ancestry comprising the same dog types that produced today's Dandie Dinmont, Manchester, Irish, and Cairn terriers.
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Austrian Pinscher; The Austrian Pinscher is a breed of pinscher-type dog developed to drive and guard livestock; dogs much like these can be found in paintings from around the 18th century. They are also talented rat catchers and often lived in and guarded farmers' homes. This breed is distantly related to the German Pinscher. They do not get along well with other dogs and can have a tendency to bite.
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Austrian Black and Tan Hound; The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a breed of dog originating in Austria. It is thought to be the true descendant of the original Celtic Hound, although there is no known history of the Austrian Black and Tan Hound until after the middle of the 19th century. This large sized hound was used for tracking wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes.
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Azawakh Dog; They are relatively uncommon in Europe and North America but there is a growing band of devotees. There are estimated to be less than 200 Azawakhs in North America. It is very feline in temperament and therefore not a good pet for mainstream owners. It will not fetch. However, well socialised and trained, they can be good with other dogs, cats, children, and strangers. Bred by the Tuareg, Fula and various other nomads of the Sahara and sub-Saharan Sahel in the countries of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the breed is used there as a guard dog and to hunt gazelle and hare at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Unlike some other Afro-Asian sighthounds it is more of a pack hunter and they bump down the quarry with hindquarters when it has been tired out. In role of a guard dog, if an Azawakh senses danger it will bark to alert the other members of the pack, and they will gather together as a pack under the lead of the alpha dog, then chase off or attack the predator. click the pic for further detail.
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