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Miniature Schnauzer

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Miniature Schnauzer originated in Germany and was bred to be a ratter in barns but is more commonly used as a companion breed. They are a mixture of the miniature poodle and the Standard Schnauzer, giving them the small size of a poodle and identical appearance of a Schnauzer. [...]

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Miniature Bull Terrier

Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Miniature Bull Terrier originated in England and were bred for fighting bulls but later became a companion breed. They are a mixture of the English Bulldog, Spanish Pointer and English Terrier resulting in a muscular, agile dog. There are 2 types of Bull Terrier, the Standard and the Miniature.
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Mastiff

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Mastiff ancestors were probably brought to England by the Roman invaders. Renowned as a fierce war dog, the Mastiff has been used as a fighter by European knights and Spanish conquistadors as well as a valorous helper to hunt lion, wolf, bear and deer.
Nowadays, the Mastiff breed, also called the English Mastiff or Old [...]

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Miniature Pinscher

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Miniature Pinscher or Min Pin originated in Germany and was bred to be a ratter and a hunter of vermin but also a companion to people. The name “pinscher” is German and translates to “terrier” so the actually English name of this breed is the Miniature Terrier. They resemble the [...]

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Manchester Terrier

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Manchester Terrier originated in England and was bred to hunt small rodents and is best known as a ratter. Their breed was created by mixing the Whippet and the Black and Tan Terrier together with the outcome being a quick, agile hunting dog. The Manchester Terrier resembles a larger miniature [...]

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Maltese

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Maltese originated in Malta which is one of seven islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. They were bred purely for human companionship and are great dogs for people that want a tiny pet that can be taken anywhere. They are energetic dogs that keep their happy-go-lucky personality throughout their life. [...]