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Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Rottweiler is probably descended from the Italian Mastiff known for watching over the cattle the Roman legions needed for provisions.
In the middle ages, the Rottweiler breed was developed in the German town of Rottweil in Wurttemberg as a guard and herd dog.
Practically extinct in the 1800’s, he made a wonderful comeback in the early [...]

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Posted on 21. May, 2009 by admin.

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The Rhodesian Ridgeback originated in Zimbabwe (in the past was called Rhodesia) Africa. They are also called the African Lion hound and as the name suggests, were bred to hunt lions but could also hunt and retrieve game for the family. They are a cross between the Deerhound, Mastiff, and other [...]

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