Listed as a member of the Toy dog breed, the Pomeranian dogs are but a lovely breed that originates from Germany. It was developed from the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland which were later introduced into Pomerania in Europe, where it takes its name. In Pomerania, the Pomeranian dogs were noted and [...]

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Though for reasons purely normal, African wild dogs are hunted, persecuted, poisoned, and exterminated whenever there are signs of them. They are seen as a voracious and indiscriminate predator that –uncontrolled could tip the ecological balance of an environment. Because of this, many have come up on a crusade against African wild dogs, herdsman, ranch [...]

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There are several bird dog breeds that can accompany their masters on hunts, and who make excellent house pets too. They are usually medium to large sized dogs, and need plenty of exercise to stay fit. Bird dog breeds are highly intelligent and loyal, and usually easy to train. It is amazing even if they [...]

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If you’re not a big German Shepherd breed expert, you may think a German Shepherd is a German Shepherd. But there are actually three breed lines of German Shepherd.
In speaking of “German Shepherd” dogs, we’re talking about the black and tan, short-coated dogs with short coats and pointed ears, that are commonly used in the [...]

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Congratulations on your new puppy. German Shepherds are smart, lively, and eager to please, so you will have a great time training and raising your pup, and he will be a great companion dog both as a young puppy and later as an older dog. Shepherds are great pets, and you will really enjoy your [...]

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German Shepherds are a very popular and much-loved breed of dog, and many people have questions about this breed before they make the decision to bring a German Shepherd home as a companion animal. These common questions and answers will help you decide whether the German Shepherd is the right pet for you.
Q: What health [...]

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With the many dog breeds out in the canine world right now, choosing the right breed for you could become a very daunting task. Because of this, it would actually make sense to take time to browse through these different breeds. Try to get to know each breed of dog that there is. Know the [...]

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Colloquially identified as British bulldog or English bulldog, bulldogs are medium-sized dog breeds that originally came from England.
Appearance
Bulldogs are stocky breeds that have short and compact body and sturdy limbs. The shape of this dog results to their unusually typical gait. A bull dog is widely known because of their prominent short muzzles and saggy [...]

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Originally coming from Germany, boxer dogs are from the breed of shorthaired, medium-sized, stocky dogs, descended from the presently vanished Bullenbeisser. A boxer dog is brachycephalic and has mandibular prognathism.
In 1985, the boxer dog breed was first shown in a St. Bernard’s dog show at Munich. According to American Kennel Club 2006 statistics, the boxer [...]

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There is really no such thing as a white Labrador; it is categorized as yellow. The American Kennel Club recognizes only three colors in Labradors, namely yellow, chocolate, and black. All others are variations of these, and a white Labrador is actually a very pale cream. Thus, a white Labrador is registered as yellow, the [...]

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