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Tibetan Spaniel

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The Tibetan Spaniel originated in Tibet and was bred purely for companionship to people. They are thought to be a mixture of the Japanese chin, Pug and Pekingese which gives them their pushed in face, coiled tail and compact body.
This breed is a loyal, outgoing and devoted dog that needs a [...]

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Shiba Inu

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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 [...]

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Schipperke

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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 [...]

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Lowchen

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The Lowchen originated in France and is a relative of the Bichon Frise. They are one of the most rare breeds still alive today, but are slowly becoming more popular. This little dog resembles a lion and actually has an alternate name being “little lion dog”.
These dogs have a unique coat trim [...]

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Lhasa Apso

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The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet and was bred to protect the churches or religious community their owners would reside in. They were mostly owned by monks or people of the church, which is what they were taught to guard when their master was not present. Today these dogs are quite [...]

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Keeshond

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The Keeshond originated in the Netherlands and was used as an alarm for danger as well as a companion to people when they took trips over seas. They are a mixture of the Pomeranian, Samoyed and Chow Chow. The Dutch barge dog, the German spitz, or Wolfsspitz are other names for this [...]

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French Bulldog

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The French Bulldog originated in England and was bred to hunt rodents and also to be a companion to people. They are a mixture of the English Bulldog and a variety of French Terriers!
This breed is a goofy little character that needs loads of affection to be happy. They are [...]

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Finnish Spitz

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The Finnish Spitz originated in Finland and was bred to hunt small game, elk and even bear! They are notorious for their incredibly fast barking and statistically they can bark up to 160 times in one minute. Despite their small size, this breed has mastered their hunting abilities and are so [...]

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Dalmatian

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The Dalmatian originated in Croatia (around the area of Dalmatia) and was bred to protect their master’s territory which commonly would have been a horse-drawn carriage. They were also used as hunting or retrieving dogs and were commonly known as the firefighter’s aid. This comes from their original breed purpose [...]

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Chow Chow

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The Chow Chow originated in China and was bred to hunt smaller animals and to guard property. Today these dogs are used primarily for companions but in China are also considered a tasty morsel! These dogs are thought to be the original inspiration for the statues in front of Chinese temples [...]