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The Standard Schnauzer originated from Swabia in the Bavarian Alps during the Middle Ages. They were originally bred as multi-purpose farmdogs, tasked with guarding and driving cattle to and from market.
History The Peruvian Inca Orchid, also known as the Peruvian Hairless Dog, Perro sin Pelo de Peru, and Perro Peruano, or Viringo Dog, is an ancient breed that originated in- you guessed it- Peru. While the breed is associated with Inca culture, the Peruvian Inca Orchid was also depicted in Chimú, Moche, Chancay, and Vicus… The post Breed Spotlight: Peruvian Inca Orchid first appeared on Best Dog DNA Test For Breed, Health, and Traits | What's Your Mutt.
History The Basenji is considered to be one of the oldest dog breeds, with evidence of these dogs dating back to the twelfth dynasty of Egypt (1991 BCE–1802 BCE). The breed's predecessors can be found depicted in ancient Babylonian and Mesopotamian art and it is believed that they were gifted to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt by… The post Breed Spotlight: Basenji first appeared on Best Dog DNA Test For Breed, Health, and Traits | What's Your Mutt.

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The German Shorthaired Pointer originated in Germany sometime during the 1800's. In the 17-1800's, German breeders were focused on creating a versatile bird dog, crossing different hounds with pointers. The result was the German Shorthaired Pointer. Learn More: Pointer Dog, Bird Dogs, German Shorthaired Pointer, Gsp, Mutt, Breeders, Pointers, Hound, Need To Know
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The German Shorthaired Pointer originated in Germany sometime during the 1800's. In the 17-1800's, German breeders were focused on creating a versatile bird dog, crossing different hounds with pointers. The result was the German Shorthaired Pointer. Learn More:
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The German Shepherd originated in Germany in the late 1800's when a German cavalry officer, Captain Max von Stephanitz, sought to develop the perfect breed of herding dog. Learn More: Herding Dogs, Bow Wow, German Shepherd Dogs, Cavalry, Officer
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The German Shepherd originated in Germany in the late 1800's when a German cavalry officer, Captain Max von Stephanitz, sought to develop the perfect breed of herding dog. Learn More:
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The French Bulldog's ancestors, toy Bulldogs, originated in English cities where they were popular amongst lacemakers during the Industrial Revolution. Learn More: French Bulldog Breed, Toy Bulldog, Industrial Revolution, Bulldogs, Cities, Breeds, Depth
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The French Bulldog's ancestors, toy Bulldogs, originated in English cities where they were popular amongst lacemakers during the Industrial Revolution. Learn More:
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The origins of the Bloodhound are a bit unclear, although it is likely that a text dating back to the 3rd century describing a dog with unrivaled scenting powers may be referencing the Bloodhound's ancestors. Learn More: Bloodhound Dogs, Unclear, Origins, Powers, Dog Breeds, Dating
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The origins of the Bloodhound are a bit unclear, although it is likely that a text dating back to the 3rd century describing a dog with unrivaled scenting powers may be referencing the Bloodhound's ancestors. Learn More:
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The Finnish Spitz descended from specialized spitz-type dogs developed by isolated Finno-Ugrian tribes in northern Russia over 3,000 years ago. When migrants from Russia made their way to Finland, they took their spitz-type dogs with them. Spitz Dog Breeds, Spitz Type Dogs, Spitz Dogs, Akc, Finland, Russia, Northern
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The Finnish Spitz descended from specialized spitz-type dogs developed by isolated Finno-Ugrian tribes in northern Russia over 3,000 years ago. When migrants from Russia made their way to Finland, they took their spitz-type dogs with them.
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The Foxhound originated in England during the 1600's. The desire for foxhunting dogs came at the end of the Middle Ages as forests began shrinking and along with them, deer populations. Learn More: Foxhound Dog, The Fox And The Hound, Middle Ages, Forests, Deer, England
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The Foxhound originated in England during the 1600's. The desire for foxhunting dogs came at the end of the Middle Ages as forests began shrinking and along with them, deer populations. Learn More:
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The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in England during the mid-1800's. They were bred to retriever waterfowl from lakes that hunters had downed. Learn More: Flat Coated Retriever, Retriever Dog, Hunters, Lakes, Dogs
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The Flat-Coated Retriever originated in England during the mid-1800's. They were bred to retriever waterfowl from lakes that hunters had downed. Learn More:
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The Field Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom during the 19th century. During this time, spaniels were divided by type, not breed, and it was common for a large springer spaniel and a small "cocking" spaniel to be born to the same litter. Learn More: Spaniel Breeds, Spaniel Dog, Springer Spaniel, Spaniels, Field Spaniel, Litter, United Kingdom, 19th Century
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The Field Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom during the 19th century. During this time, spaniels were divided by type, not breed, and it was common for a large springer spaniel and a small "cocking" spaniel to be born to the same litter. Learn More:
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The Eurasier is a relatively new breed, originating in 1972 in Germany. The Euasier's creator, Julius Wipfel, wanted to create a family-oriented breed with the social behavior of a wolf. Learn More: Social Behavior, Create A Family, Samoyed, Julius, Aggressive, Wolf
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The Eurasier is a relatively new breed, originating in 1972 in Germany. The Euasier's creator, Julius Wipfel, wanted to create a family-oriented breed with the social behavior of a wolf. Learn More:
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The English Springer Spaniel originated during the 1700's in England. During this time, springer-type spaniels were used to hunt upland game birds. Learn More: Springer Dog, English Springer Spaniel, Game Birds, Upland
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The English Springer Spaniel originated during the 1700's in England. During this time, springer-type spaniels were used to hunt upland game birds. Learn More:
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The English Setter originated on the estates of Englishmen about 400 years ago ! Learn More: English Setter, Having A Bad Day, Dog Stuff, Future
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The English Cocker Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom during the 19th century. During this time, spaniels were divided by type, not breed, and it was common for a large springer spaniel and a small "cocking" spaniel to be born to the same litter. Cocker Spaniel Dog, English Cocker Spaniel, Common
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The English Cocker Spaniel originated in the United Kingdom during the 19th century. During this time, spaniels were divided by type, not breed, and it was common for a large springer spaniel and a small "cocking" spaniel to be born to the same litter.
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The Dogue de Bordeaux is such an old breed that its origins are unclear. It is known, however, that the breed has existed in the Bordeaux region of France as far back as the 14th century. Learn More: Bordeaux Dog, Dawgs, 14th Century, France
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The Dogue de Bordeaux is such an old breed that its origins are unclear. It is known, however, that the breed has existed in the Bordeaux region of France as far back as the 14th century. Learn More:
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The Doberman Pinscher was developed in the town of Apolda, Germany in the 19th century by a tax collector and dog breeder named Louis Dobermann. Learn More: Dog Breeder, Doberman Pinscher Dog, Tax, Germany
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The Doberman Pinscher was developed in the town of Apolda, Germany in the 19th century by a tax collector and dog breeder named Louis Dobermann. Learn More:
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The Dalmatian's origins are widely debated, with theorized homelands ranging from the British Isles to North Africa to Asia. What researchers do know is that they served as coach dogs, guarding the coaches and horses of the Romani people's caravans. Learn More: Dalmatian Dogs, Caravans, British Isles, North Africa, Coaches, Asia
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The Dalmatian's origins are widely debated, with theorized homelands ranging from the British Isles to North Africa to Asia. What researchers do know is that they served as coach dogs, guarding the coaches and horses of the Romani people's caravans. Learn More:
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The Dachshund originated in Germany about 600 years ago, bred to hunt badgers. Their long, short shape helped them maneuver around in badger dens, and their protruding, barrel-shaped chest supported the large lung capacity they needed for their job. Learn More: Dachshund Dog, Badger, Capacity, Chest, Group
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The Dachshund originated in Germany about 600 years ago, bred to hunt badgers. Their long, short shape helped them maneuver around in badger dens, and their protruding, barrel-shaped chest supported the large lung capacity they needed for their job. Learn More:
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The Curly-Coated Retriever's history is a bit unclear, but it is generally accepted that the breed originated in England in the late 1700's. They are believed to be the oldest of the Retriever breeds. Learn More: Curly Coated Retriever, Old Things, Olds
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The Curly-Coated Retriever's history is a bit unclear, but it is generally accepted that the breed originated in England in the late 1700's. They are believed to be the oldest of the Retriever breeds. Learn More:
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The Coton de Tulear was named after the port of Tulear, now Toliara, of Madagascar. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Madagascar was a common stopping point for Pirates. Learn More: Coton De Tulear Dogs, Madagascar, Pirates, Port, Horse Breeds
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The Coton de Tulear was named after the port of Tulear, now Toliara, of Madagascar. During the 16th and 17th centuries, Madagascar was a common stopping point for Pirates. Learn More:
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The Collie originated mostly in the highland regions of Scotland, but also the lowlands and Northern Europe. Some historians say their ancestors were brought to British Isles by Roman conquerors 2,000 years ago. Learn More: Lowland, Collie Dog, Northern Europe, Highland, Roman
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The Collie originated mostly in the highland regions of Scotland, but also the lowlands and Northern Europe. Some historians say their ancestors were brought to British Isles by Roman conquerors 2,000 years ago. Learn More:
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It is believed that the Cirneco dell'Etna (pronounced "cheer-nay-koh dell-eht-nuh") originated in Sicily, where its ancestors were brought by Phoenician traders about 3,000 years ago. Learn More: Phoenician, Etna, Sicily, Cheer, History, Humor
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It is believed that the Cirneco dell'Etna (pronounced "cheer-nay-koh dell-eht-nuh") originated in Sicily, where its ancestors were brought by Phoenician traders about 3,000 years ago. Learn More:
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The Chow Chow is an ancient basal breed that dates back to at least 206 BCE where they were depicted on artifacts of China’s Han Dynasty. Learn more: Chow Dog Breed, Chow Chow Dogs, Artifacts, Dates, Ancient, China
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The Chow Chow is an ancient basal breed that dates back to at least 206 BCE where they were depicted on artifacts of China’s Han Dynasty. Learn more:
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The Chinese Shar-pei (pronounced "Shahr-pay") originated in the Guangdong province of China about 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty. The breed was popular amongst peasants who employed the dogs as hunters, herders, and guardians. Chinese Shar Pei Dog, The Han Dynasty, Guangdong, Sar, Popular
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The Chinese Shar-pei (pronounced "Shahr-pay") originated in the Guangdong province of China about 2,000 years ago, during the Han Dynasty. The breed was popular amongst peasants who employed the dogs as hunters, herders, and guardians.
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The history of the Chinese Crested is a bit unclear, but it is believed that they originated in ancient times when large, hairless dogs were brought to China from Africa. Learn More: Chinese Crested Hairless, Hairless Dog, In Ancient Times, Africa
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The history of the Chinese Crested is a bit unclear, but it is believed that they originated in ancient times when large, hairless dogs were brought to China from Africa. Learn More:
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of the oldest British breeds, originating about 1,000 years ago in Cardiganshire, Wales. Their close ancestors were brought by the Celts from Central Europe to Wales about 3,000 years ago. Learn More: Corgi Dog Breed, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Central Europe, Wales, Celtic
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of the oldest British breeds, originating about 1,000 years ago in Cardiganshire, Wales. Their close ancestors were brought by the Celts from Central Europe to Wales about 3,000 years ago. Learn More:
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The Cane Corso's ancestors came about during the height of the Roman Empire's power, when mollosers (big-boned guard dogs) were brought back from the Greek Islands to Italy. Learn More: Funny Animal Pictures, Funny Animals, Cane Corso Dog Breed, Big Boned, Guard Dogs, Greek Islands
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The Cane Corso's ancestors came about during the height of the Roman Empire's power, when mollosers (big-boned guard dogs) were brought back from the Greek Islands to Italy. Learn More:
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