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Your Yorkshire Terrier Facts, A Tiny Dog With A Big Personality

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny teacup dog that weighs under seven pounds, and is very smart and playful, and a brave and effective watch dog. Read

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Your Yorkshire Terrier Facts, A Tiny Dog With A Big Personality By Team PetCareRx

The Yorkshire Terrier is a tiny teacup dog that weighs under seven pounds, and is very smart and playful, and a brave and effective watch dog.

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West Highland White Terrier Information, a Snowy White Companion By Team PetCareRx

The West Highland White Terrier, also called a Westie, is obedient, affectionate, trainable, and is an excellent watch dog.

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Weimaraner Information, A Noble Dog's Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Weimaraner, also called the Silver Ghost, was bred for tracking and hunting, and due to its intelligence, and friendly disposition, makes a great companion.

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Tibetan Terrier Information, Guide to a Monk's Best Friend By Team PetCareRx

The Tibetan Terrier was bred and raised in the Tibetan monasteries 20 centuries ago, and evolved to become a loving companion and dependable alert dog.

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The Welsh Springer Spaniel Guide, The Land Spaniel By Team PetCareRx

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a great hunter's companion, due to its talent of rustling game from bushes.

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The Unusual Looking Bull Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Bull Terrier is a lovely mixture of the Old English Terrier and the Bulldog, and was originally bred for bull baiting.

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The Super Sniffer Petit Basset Griffon Dog Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen come from the Vendee region of France, are great diggers, and have a very heightened sense of smell, even for a dog.

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The Spectacularly Spotted Dalmatian Dog Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Dalmatian has a fuzzy origin, but is believed to have occupied time in the Adriatic Sea region, India, and even Vatican City.

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The Neapolitan Mastiff Dog, A Favorite of Alexander the Great By Team PetCareRx

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a huge breed with a lineage going back to Alexander the Great, and is intelligent, fearless, calm and protective.

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The Multi-Talented English Setter Guide By Team PetCareRx

The English Setter was born when a Spanish Pointer and a French Pointer were bred together, creating an extremely smart, gentle and effective hunter.

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The Lakeland Terrier Guide, Hunter, Tracker, and Watchdog By Team PetCareRx

The Lakeland Terrier, one of the oldest known terriers, is very easily adapted to most living situations, and excels at hunting, tracking and being a good watchdog.

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The Komondor Dog, Corded and Independent By Team PetCareRx

The Komondor has an undetermined origin, is known for its distinct corded coat, and is an independent, sullen breed, not ideal for a family pet.

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The Keeshond Dog Guide, The Guardian of the Netherlands By Team PetCareRx

The Keeshond originates from the Netherlands, and was used to guard boats, then became the mascot of the patriot forces during the Dutch rebellion.

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The Italian Greyhound, Elegant and Swift By Team PetCareRx

The Italian Greyhound has a rich history, dating back four thousand years top the Egyptians, who mummified them.

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The Irish Terrier, a Daredevil By Team PetCareRx

The Irish terrier was originally bred for hunting rats on farms, and later on was used to deliver messages during WWI.

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The Irish Glen of Imaal Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Glen of Imaal dog is from the Glen of Imaal, Ireland, and has been bred for its excellence in hunting vermin, and makes a good family companion.

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The Hunky Hungarian Vizsla Dog Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Hungarian Vizsla was originally bred for hunting, and almost became extinct during WWII, but was saved by the Hungarians, who were able to flee the occupation.

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The Havanese Dog, The National Dog of Cuba By Team PetCareRx

The Havanese, a favorite among Cuban Aristocrats, is a great companion due to its gentle and loving demeanor.

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The Guardian Giant Schnauzer Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Giant Schnauzer was developed in Germany, and has been shown to excel at herding cattle and working as military guard dogs.

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The Greyhound Dog Guide, The Fastest Dog in the World By Team PetCareRx

The Greyhound dog is considered the fastest dog in the world, originally bred for hunting, but is now often bred for racing.

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The Great Pyrenees Dog, A Friend to Nobility By Team PetCareRx

The Great Pyrenees originates from mountain dogs, and was a favorite choice of French nobility, and was raised for protecting sheep, rescuing people, pulling sledge, and aiding during war-time.

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The Golden Retriever, The Ultimate Family Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Golden Retiever was developed in Scotland for the purpose of hunting, and now makes for a smart and playful family pet.

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The German Pinscher Dog, A Guardian Breed By Team PetCareRx

The German Pinscher, bred for guarding, clearing out vermin, protecting coaches, as well as herding livestock, is brave and trainable.

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The French Bulldog, A Tulip-Eared Favorite By Team PetCareRx

The French Bulldog is a small bulldog, once popular with prostitutes, then later daring aristocrats in France.

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The Field Spaniel Guide, a Playful and Independent Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Field Spaniel, relative of the Cocker Spaniel, almost went extinct, and remains less popular than its relatives.

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The English Toy Spaniel, A Beloved Companion By Team PetCareRx

The English Toy Spaniel originates from the British Isles, and has been beloved by British Royalty, due to their gentle and affectionate demeanor.

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The English Cocker Spaniel, Silky and Smart By Team PetCareRx

The English Cocker Spaniel originates from Spain, was bred to flush woodcocks, and is affable, lovable, energetic, happy-go-lucky dog.

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The Doberman Pinscher Dog, Bred To Be a Guardian By Team PetCareRx

The Doberman Pinscher was developed as a guard dog, with specific guarding traits, such as alertness, aggression, intelligence, and strength.

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The Dachshund Dog Guide, Germany's Hot Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Dachshund originates from Germany, and was bred to be a keen hunter, but also makes great family pets.

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The Courageous Chinese Shar Pei Dog Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Chinese Shar Pei originates from China, has a purple tongue like the Chow Chow, and was bred for cattle herding and guarding.

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The Chinese Crested Dog, Unusual and Amazing By Team PetCareRx

The Chinese Crested, actually originated from Africa, has a history of being a rat hunter, a bedwarmer, and a main course.

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The Charming Chow Chow Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Chow Chow dog has a rich history as companion of Chinese Emperors, but is believed to have been developed by Siberians or Mongolians.

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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog, Cute and Cuddly By Team PetCareRx

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred as cattle herders, farm dogs, and rodent hunters. The word Corgi literally means dwarf dog.

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The Canaan Dog Guide, The Biblical Pariah By Team PetCareRx

The Canaan dog has a long and rich history, going back to Biblical days, and is obedient, intelligent, dependable and independent.

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The Brussels Griffon Dog Guide, Rare and Adorable By Team PetCareRx

The Brussels Griffon originates from Belgium, was bred to hunt vermin, and is intelligent and alert.

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The Briard Dog Guide, a French Hunter By Team PetCareRx

The Briard originates from the French region of Brie, and proved extremely useful to the military due to great hearing and hunting.

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The Bouvier Des Flandres Dog, From Farm to Front Lines By Team PetCareRx

The Bouvier Des Flandres was bred initially for cattle herding, but was later used for rescue missions and carrying messages during WWI.

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The Bloodhound Dog, the Super Nose By Team PetCareRx

The Bloodhound, believed to be the oldest hound breed, is a beautiful and a highly effective tracker, used in war to track deserters.

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The Beautiful and Unique Australian Shepherd By Team PetCareRx

The Australian Shepherd is actually from Western North America, bred for herding and guarding, and known for its retrieving and rescuing.

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The Beautiful and Smart Brittany Spaniel By Team PetCareRx

The Brittany Spaniel gets its name because it originates from the Brittany region of France, and due to its high intelligence and friendly demeanor, it makes a great family pet.

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The Bearded Collies, A Shaggy Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Bearded Collie, formerly known as the Highland Collie, was bred from Polish breeds to create this beautiful and intelligent dog.

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Siberian Husky Facts, an Alaskan Sled Dog Guide By Team PetCareRx

The Siberian Husky was brought to Alaska as a highly effective sled dog, which led to the amazing Balto, who delivered medicine to a remote Alaskan town suffering from diptheria, saving the people.

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Shih Tzu Info, A Smart and Chic Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Shih Tzu, meaning chrysanthemum-faced dog, are the original descendants of Tibetan temple dogs, and were brought back with American Soldiers during WWII.

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Shetland Sheepdog Information, a Guide to the Sheltie By Team PetCareRx

The Shetland Sheepdog was originally bred to be a great herder, and is one of the most obedient, sensitive, and faithful breeds.

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Scottish Terrier Information, Guide to an Iconic Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Scottish Terrier or the Aberdeen Terrier originates from Scotland and was used to hunt den animals, particularly otter, fox, badger, and rabbit.

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Samoyed Information, The Sled Dog with a Heart of Gold By Team PetCareRx

The Samoyed originates from Siberia, and was bred as a working sled dog, but has since become a beloved companion breed, due to its playful and friendly demeanor.

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Saluki Info, Guide to a Sleek and Statuesque Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Saluki descends from an ancient breed, beloved by the Pharaohs, and bred for hunting.

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Saint Bernard Information, a Guide to the Roman Mastiff By Team PetCareRx

The St. Bernard was originally bred by the monk St. Bernard de Menthon, was used for companionship and rescue, and is very protective and loyal.

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Rottweiler Information, Guide to a Majestic Protector By Team PetCareRx

The Rottweiler, originally from Rottweil, Germany, is ideal for guarding and protecting, due to their protective nature.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Information, Guide to a Dog of Zimbabwe By Team PetCareRx

The Rhodesian Ridgeback originates from the Rhodesia region of Zimbabwe, and is an even-tempered independent watchdog.

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Rat Terrier Info Guide, A Friend to the Elderly By Team PetCareRx

The Rat Terrier is a small dog, known for being intelligent, alert, and affectionate, and was used for hunting and expeditions.

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Pug Information, A Guide to these Comedian Dogs By Team PetCareRx

The Pug, also known as the Dutch Mastiff in England, is thought to be the descendent of the Shorthaired Pekingese, and has become and very popular and beloved house pet.

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Poodle Information, Guide to an Excellent Showman By Team PetCareRx

The Poodle has a history of four hundred years of breeding, known for their innate abilities in showmanship, and unusual haircuts.

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Pomeranian Information, a Tiny Dog Descended from Sled Dogs By Team PetCareRx

The Pomeranian comes from the Baltic coast region of Pomerania, is descended from sled dogs and the Spitz breed, and has become one of the most beloved breeds of house pet.

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Pointer Info, a Guide to an Elegant and Regal Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Pointer is highly effective at locating prey, and has been a beloved breed of the aristocrats in the United Kingdom.

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Pit Bull Information, The Most Popular Dog Breed in America By Team PetCareRx

The Pit Bull gets its name from how well it performs in pit fights, due to its tenacity and strength.

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Papillon Information, a Guide to a Lively and Adorable Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Papillon, named for the the French word for butterfly, due to the wides spance of ears on their small head, are sensitive, playful and affectionate.

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Otterhounds, a Guide to Royal yet Rugged Dogs By Team PetCareRx

Otterhounds have been companions to Kings for generations, and excel at hunting and controlling the otter population.

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Newfoundland Information, Guide to the Viking Bear By Team PetCareRx

The Newfoundland is a huge breed, thought to descend from Viking or Indian dogs, and is naturally effective in water rescue.

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Miniature Schnauzer Information, a Playful and Intelligent Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Miniature Schnauzer originated from Germany, was used to hunt mice, and is playful, smart, and a great watchdog.

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Miniature Pinscher Information, a Guide to Their Loyalty and Spunk By Team PetCareRx

The Miniature Pinscher is a mix of various terriers, including the Dachshund, and is incredibly loyal, while also easily trained.

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Meet the Standard Schnauzer, the Affectionate and Smart Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Standard Schnauzer comes from Germany, and is of great antiquity, renowned for hunting vermin, and delivering messages during WWI.

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Meet the Sporty Boxer Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Boxer dog has been around since the sixteenth century, and was primarily used for sport fighting and hunting.

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Meet the Small and Charming Border Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Border Terrier originates from the Cheviot Hills, the land around the England Scotland border, and has been bred for hunting excellence.

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Meet the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog, The Queen's Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi orignates from Wales, where it was bred as a cattle herder, but since it has become Queen Elizabeth II's favorite breed, and has rapidly risen in popularity.

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Meet the Parson Russell Terrier, A LIttle Dog with a Big Personality By Team PetCareRx

The Parson Russell Terrier was originally bred by the clergyman Jack Russell, for hunting small game, and today is a beloved companion dog.

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Meet the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Beautifully Silky By Team PetCareRx

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever was specifically bred to accompany waterfowl hunters, and also makes a great family pet.

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Meet the Norwegian Elkhound, a Fluffy and Tenacious Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Norwegian Elkhound was originally bred to accompany hunters to intimidate and corner prey, and now are playful, energetic, and alert companions.

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Meet the Miniature Bull Terrier, A Combat Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Miniature Bull Terrier, which was a combat breed and favorite with the gentry, is bred today as a guard, watchdog, ratter and herder.

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Meet the Manchester Terrier, Rat Hunter Extrodinare By Team PetCareRx

The Manchester Terrier comes from Manchester, England and was bred for hunting, but today is mostly a companion dog.

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Meet the Lowchen Dog, The Little Lion Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Lowchen originates from southern Europe, almost went extinct, and is playful, friendly and intelligent.

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Meet the Kuvasz Dog, A Royal Favorite By Team PetCareRx

The Kuvasz is thought to originate from Hungary, is possibly the oldest known dog breed, and is highly intelligent and independent.

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Meet the Japanese Chin Dog, Soft and Cuddly By Team PetCareRx

The Japanese Chin originates from Korea, was gifted to Queen Victoria, and is devoted, gentle, and charming.

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Meet the Ibizan Hound, An Elegant Egyptian Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Ibizan Hound has roots in Egypt, was bred for hunting small game, and today is a friendly, energetic, comical pet,and also bred for lure coursing sports.

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Meet the Hunting Harrier Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Harrier is a relative of the bloodhound, was popular in Wales for hunting hare and fox, and is playful, friendly and sweet.

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Meet the Highly Energetic Australian Kelpies By Team PetCareRx

The Australian Kelpie originates from English North Country Collies of the Rutherfords, but later was imported to Australia because of its great cattle herding skills.

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Meet the Gorgeous and Regal Borzoi Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Borzoi is believed to originate from Arabia, then became popular in Russia, due to its skills at hunting wolves.

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Meet the Gorgeous and Intelligent Flat-coated Retriever By Team PetCareRx

The Flat-Coated Retriever is bred for retrieving, hunting, tracking, and watchdogging, and is smart, friendly, and loves being around people.

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Meet the German Wirehaired Pointer Dog, A Companion for the Hunter By Team PetCareRx

The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to accompany hunters, and has an amazing ability to stay warm in cold temperatures, and water.

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Meet the Friendly and Smart German Shorthaired Pointer Dog By Team PetCareRx

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a people pleaser, with a hazy origin, and is friendly, energetic, and loyal.

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Meet the Foxhound, Energetic and English By Team PetCareRx

The English Foxhound was bred to be a hunting dog, is difficult to train, but is friendly and alert.

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Meet the Fearless and Loyal Finnish Spitz Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Finnish Spitz was developed in Finland, and has since become the National Dog of Finland, but also is linked to Russia two thousand years ago.

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Meet the Energetic English Springer Spaniels By Team PetCareRx

The English Springer Spaniel originated as a hunting companion in the Renaissance, and named for its propensity to spring at bushes to rustle out the animals.

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Meet the Cute and Caring Cairn Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Cairn Terrier has been around for five hundred years, and originally was used to hunt vermin on farms in Scotland.

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Meet the Curly Coated Retriever, Possibly the Oldest Retriever Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Curly-Coated Retriever has an undetermined origin, but excels at retrieving and is loyal, obedient, and gentle.

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Meet the Courageous and Calm Black Russian Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Black Russian Terrier was bred in Russia as a warrior and working dog, and as a result this breed can perform endless tasks.

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Meet the Cockapoo Dog, Intelligent and Outgoing By Team PetCareRx

The Cockapoo is a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle. Learn about what makes these hybrids such great pets.

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Meet the Chipper Chihuahua Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Chihuahua has a history of a hundred years in southern North America, however it is believed to originate from Egypt, and is considered sacred by the Red Indian civilization.

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Meet the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, An American Retiever By Team PetCareRx

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever originates from the Maryland coast after the Maryland retrievers mixed with the English Newfoundland after a shipwreck.

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Meet the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, A Loving and Energetic Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, although a small dog, is considered a large toy breed, that has a playful and sporty spirit.

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Meet the Brave Cesky Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Cesky Terrier was bred as a brave hunter, and is playful, lighthearted and affectionate.

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Meet the Belgian Shepherd Dog, a Protective Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Belgian Shepherd dog is one out of four in the Belgian category, and was perfected by a breeder in Groenendael, Belgium.

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Meet the Basenji Dog, One of the Oldest Known Breeds By Team PetCareRx

The Basenji is thought to originate in Egypt and date back five thousand years ago, evidenced by ancient works depicting similar dogs.

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Meet the Australian Silky Terrier, A Friend to the Soldiers By Team PetCareRx

The Australian Silky terrier is a mix of the Australian Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, and makes a very good watchdog

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Mastiff Information, a Guide to the Gladiator Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Mastiff was originally bred by the Babylonians, Celts and the Romans, during medieval times, and used as aggressive watchdogs during war, but since has been bred into a very loving house pet.

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Maltese Information, a Guide to a Fluffy and Friendly Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Maltese dog originates from Egypt, is a mix of Poodle and Miniature Spaniel, and is very energetic, loving, and trainable.

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Labrador Retriever Information, a Super Smart and Friendly Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Labrador Retriever is believed to originate from Newfoundland, bred to assist fisherman, but later for hunting, and now is a top choice for a housepet, due to itheir docile and playful personality.

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Jack Russell Terrier Information, A Little Dog with a Big Personality By Team PetCareRx

The Jack Russell Terrier was originally bred by a priest, who needed help hunting small game, and with the aggressive personality, it excelled at the sport.

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Irish Wolfhound Info, a Warrior Dog Among Soldiers By Team PetCareRx

The Irish Wolfhound is a large breed originally used to fight alongside soldiers, by pulling opposing calvalry off thier horses, and also made a great wolf hunter.

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Irish Setter Information, a Smart and Silky-Furred Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Irish Setter has been selectively bred to be a great hunter, has an excellent sense of smell, and makes for a loving companion.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Greater Swiss Mountain dog originates from the Swiss Alps, is a highly protective dog because of their natural herding instincts, loves children, and is loyal, loving and extremely watchful.

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Collie Information, A Guide to a Multi-faceted Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Collie originates from the United Kingdom, and is an accomplished herd dog, war dog, sled dog, sports dog, search and rescue dog, hunting dog, and companion dog.

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Bulldog Information, Meet an Amiable Personality Behind a Mean Mug By Team PetCareRx

Are you interested in learning more about Bulldogs? Get all of the information on the Bulldog, also known as the English Bulldog, you could possibly want, and learn about why these dogs make such great pets.

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Border Collie Information: A Guide to the Loveable and Smart Border Collie By Team PetCareRx

The Border Collie originates from the Bristish Isles and is known for being incredibly smart, agile, and trainable.

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Bernese Mountain Dogs Information: A Guide to the Godly Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Bernese Mountain dog, named after the Swiss breeder Berne Canton, is believed be a mix of the Mastiff and Roman native flocking dog.

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Beagle Dogs 101: Meet This Smart and Friendly Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Beagle dog has a history in England of companionship with the royals, who continued to breed them into excellent hunters.

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Basset Hound Information: Meet This Beautiful Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Basset hound comes from France, and is considered the most beautiful and unusual breed of hound.

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Australian Terrier Information: Meet This Hardworking Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Australian Terrier is the smallest of the working breed terriers, and excels at hunting vermin and snakes.

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Australian Cattle Dogs 101, Originally Called the Heeler By Team PetCareRx

The Australian Cattle dog is believed to come from the mix of Scottish Collies and the wild dingo, and was trained to heard cattle across Australia's outback.

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American Staffordshire Terrier Information, The Showdog Pit Bull By Team PetCareRx

The American Staffordshire Terrier is the show version of the Pit Bull, having intentionally been bred thicker and with a bigger head than earlier versions.

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American Eskimo Dog Information, A Beautiful and Intelligent Dog By Team PetCareRx

The American Eskimo dog is actually from Germany, and is a friendly, loving companion, while also an effective watch dog.

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American Bulldog Information, Affectionate and Protective By Team PetCareRx

The American Bulldog is a descendent of the English Bulldog, and has been selectively bred for specific traits, including bravery and action in the face of danger.

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Alaskan Malamute Dog Information: Get to Know This Historical Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated dogs, dating back to 3,000 b.c, with the tribes inhabiting Alaska.

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Akita Dogs 101: A Guide to the Majestic Akita Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Akita is from the Honshu region of Japan, and used to be owned only by the Shogun, and later Helen Keller brought it back too the United States.

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A Guide to the Wonderful Welsh Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Welsh Terrier has a talent for hunting, but is curious, playful and friendly toward children.

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A Guide to the Whippet Dog, A Little Bit Greyhound By Team PetCareRx

The Whippet originates from Great Britain and was bred for hunting, racing, sighting and watch dogging.

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A Guide to the Unusual Bedlington Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Bedlington Terrier is a mix between the Bedlington dog and Rothbury terrier, resulting in the unusual looking hunter.

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A Guide to the Tiny Tibetan Spaniel By Team PetCareRx

The Tibetan Spaniel originally comes from Tibetan monasteries, and was considered to be the harbingers of good luck and given as gifts to royal houses.

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A Guide to the Small Yet Tough Norfolk Terrier By Team PetCareRx

The Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest of the hunting terriers, and is active, brave and affectionate.

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A Guide to the Short-legged Hunter, the Norwich Terrier Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Norwich Terrier is the smallest of the working breed, adapts well to smaller living areas, and is courageous, faithful, obedient and affectionate.

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A Guide to the Sealyham Terrier, An Affectionate Hunter By Team PetCareRx

The Sealyham Terrier is originally from Wales, and is affectionate and loyal, while being excellent hunters and watchdogs.

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A Guide to the Schipperke Dog, The Little Skipper By Team PetCareRx

The Schipperke originates from Belgium and was bred to be a great guard dog. They have since become beloved companions.

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A Guide to the Proud and Tough Pekingese Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Pekingese has a history of divine-status in China, makes a great lap-dog, and is a proud, independent watchdog.

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A Guide to the Portuguese Water Dog, A People Pleaser By Team PetCareRx

The Portuguese Water dog was bred in Portugal to retrieve for fishermen and to be companions, but they are best known for being easily trained and polite.

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A Guide to the Old English Sheepdog, The Shaggy Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Old English Sheepdog is a great watchdog, retriever and herder, is absent a tail, and is loving and gentle.

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A Guide to the Multi-talented Irish Water Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Irish Water dog is thought to be a mix of Poodle and Irish Setter, creating a great duck hunter and an incredible swimmer.

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A Guide to the Luxurious Lhaso-Apso Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Lhasa Apso were originally employed as watchdogs of Tibetan temples and monasteries, and thought to be good luck, and now are highly sought after pets.

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A Guide to the Loveable and Hard Working Lancashire Heeler Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Lancashire Heeler is a short-legged spunky dog, known to excel at catching rabbits and its natural ability to herd.

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A Guide to the Kerry Blue Terrier Dog, Beloved by the Irish By Team PetCareRx

The Kerry Blue Terrier, originally from County Kerry Ireland, has since become Ireland's national terrier, bred as a farm herder.

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A Guide to the Great Dane Dog, The Gentle Giant By Team PetCareRx

The Great Dane is from unspecific origin, but is guessed that it is from the mix of the Irish Wolfhound and the Mastiff, and is bred for hunting.

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A Guide to the Gordon Setter Dog, A Truly Scottish Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Gordon Setter was developed in Scotland, was made popular by the Duke of Gordon, and is a great hunting companion.

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A Guide to the Foxy American Foxhound By Team PetCareRx

The American Foxhound is a mix between two breeds, French and English, and due to their excellent smell-detection and quick chasing skills, is widely considered as efficient and untiring hunters.

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A Guide to the Courageous German Shepherd Dog, A War Hero By Team PetCareRx

The German Shepherd was specifically bred to have the best features of the breed, and was used on both sides of both World Wars.

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A Guide to the Cocker Spaniel, A Great Companion By Team PetCareRx

The Cocker Spaniel is believed to originate from the United Kingdom, and made its way to America in the 1800s, primarily bred for hunting.

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A Guide to the Cane Corso Dog, The Roman Watchdog By Team PetCareRx

The Cane Corso originates from Italy, and was used for hunting and protecting, but is loyal, obedient, and intelligent.

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A Guide to the Boston Terriers, A Truly American Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Boston Terrier is considered a true American breed, created by mixing the English Bulldog and the White English Terrier, resulting in a loving trainable breed.

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A Guide to the Black and Tan Coonhound, Our Forefather's Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Black and Tan Coonhound was created by George Washington, and named based on the breed's propensity to chase racoons.

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A Guide to the Belgian Malinois, The Affectionate Herder By Team PetCareRx

The Belgian Malinois is a subcategory of the Belgian Sheepdog, and was bred mainly to herd and guard sheep, but are very affectionate to their people.

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A Guide to the Beautiful and Intelligent Belgian Tervuren Dog By Team PetCareRx

The Belgian Tervuren is a subcategory of the Belgian Shepherd, and is an intelligent, versatile, obedient, serious, watchful, protective, and territorial breed.

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A Guide to the Beauceron, A Wise Protector By Team PetCareRx

The Beauceron, thought to be descended from the Doberman, is an excellent herding and watch dog, and is fearless, vigilant and patient.

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A Guide to the Anatolian Shepherd Dog, A Resilient Breed By Team PetCareRx

The Anatolian Shepherd was bred initially to guard livestock and with origins in Asia Minor, made a great companion to shepherds, and was also effective during war and for hunting.

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A Guide to the American Water Spaniel, An American Hunter By Team PetCareRx

The American Water Spaniel has a fuzzy origin, but is known to have been a hunting and farm dog in the Midwest United States, especially Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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A Guide to the Airedale Terrier, The King of Terriers By Team PetCareRx

The Airedale Terrier originates from England, where it was bred to excel at hunting vermin, and was later bred with the Otterhound.

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A Guide to the Affenpinscher Dog, A Comical Mix By Team PetCareRx

The Affenpinscher dog was created by mixing the Belgian Griffon and the Brussels Griffon, to make a breed that resembles a monkey.

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A Guide to Chorkies, a Pint-Sized Breed with a Large Personality By Team PetCareRx

Chorkies, a crossbreed between Chihuahuas and Yorkies, are about as sweet as can be. Learn why these dogs make such great pets.

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A Guide to Chiweenies, an Intercontinental Dog By Team PetCareRx

Chiweenies are loyal and energetic hybrids whose ancestors can be traced from separate continents.

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A Guide to Cavachons, the Perfect Family Dog By Team PetCareRx

Cavachons are a playful and friendly breed with a royal pedigree.

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