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Shiba Inu
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Shiba Inu originated in Japan and was bred to hunt birds. They are related to the Akita Inu as both are fierce working dogs but differ greatly in size. These little dogs became very close to extinction in the 1930′s but were specifically bred to become re-populated and are now known and owned all [...]
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Schipperke
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Schipperke originated in Belgium and was bred to guard boats either docked or at sea and to hunt down vermin that live aboard the ships. They are descendants of the Belgium Sheepdog but were bred to become decreased in size until they reached their current weight which tops out at a whopping 18 lbs. [...]
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Sussex Spaniel
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Sussex Spaniel originated in England and was bred to chase game out of hiding and locate/retrieve them for their owner. They are thought to be a mixture of various Springer Spaniels and the Field Spaniel. This breed came very close to extinction and were selectively bred to a safe level but are still a [...]
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Spinone Italiano
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by admin.
The Spinone Italiano originated in Italy and was bred to be a hunters right hand man and either retrieve, point out, or hunt down game. It is thought that this breed is a mixture of the German Wirehaired Pointer, Russian Setter or Spanish Pointer (two of which are now extinct) but this is uncertain. These [...]
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier originated in England and was used to fight other dogs for sport. They are a mixture of many different types of terriers and the English Bulldog. Today these dogs are still unfortunately used for fighting but are primarily a loving companion. This breed has an incredibly muscular body that is strong [...]
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated in Ireland and were bred to hunt rodents, to herd, and to guard farm animals. These dogs are believed to have blood relativity to the Kerry Blue Terrier and became popular in the mid 1940′s when they were brought over to the United States. This breed has a shaggy [...]
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Smooth Fox Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Smooth Fox Terrier originated in England and was bred to hunt down rats and foxes, just as its name suggests. They are determined and ferocious when it comes to hunting but are loyal and affectionate when it comes to their family. These dogs have a lot of energy and love to be around their [...]
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Skye Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Skye Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred for human companionship but also to kill rodents. This dog was created by mixing the Maltese with a variety of Scottish Terriers and is now a recognized breed in the AKC. There is a legend about a Skye Terrier who visited his owner’s grave 10 years [...]
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Sealyham Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Sealyham Terrier originated in Wales and was bred to hunt otters, rodents, skunks, and badgers. They are a mixture of the Welsh Corgi, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Fox Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and the Basset Hound. This breed is named after the land that belonged to their original breeder whose name was John Edwards. [...]
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Scottish Terrier
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by admin.
The Scottish Terrier originated in Scotland and was bred to hunt smaller animals such as rodents, foxes and badgers on farmland. Typically on a hunt this breed would chase after their prey and follow it into their den, from there the owner would pull the dog out by the tail with the prey in the [...]
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