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Harriers are a very old breed of scent hound; the first established pack dates to the year 1260, though they may have been around before then.Though the Harrier is a native of England and is still used as a working pack dog, the Kennel Club does not officially recognize the breed.Harriers are sometimes called "Beagles on steroids."The Harrier is one of the healthiest recognized breeds.Though the dog was originally bred to hunt hare, it has also been used to hunt foxes. [...]
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The Old English Sheepdog is often referred to as the "Dulux dog"; this is because since the 1960s, it has been the well-known mascot of Dulux brand paint, appearing in television commercials and advertisements in print. Different dogs have appeared in the advertisements, but they all look very similar given the fact that most were chosen from a certain pedigree line; actually, many of the Dulux dogs have won "Best in Show" prizes. The most famous Dulux dog was Fernville Lord Digby, affectionately referred to as Digby; he was given diva treatment and made his owner famous as well. The famous English dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse was given the task of training Digby and his stunt doubles. [...]
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The popular American author Robert B. Parker, known for his detective fiction, created a very popular mystery series that chronicles the activities of a Boston detective known only by the name Spenser. This series became a very popular TV show in the 1980s starring Robert Urich. The character Spenser owned a series of three German Shorthaired Pointers, all three solid liver; all three were also named Pearl. The author, Robert Parkers, has appeared in many photographs with his own solid-liver German Shorthaired Pointer. [...]
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Did you know that once known as "the poor man's horse", the Great Swiss Mountain Dog, has many weird facts and little known bits of trivia? Among the many weird facts about Great Swiss Mountain dogs, most involve acts of heroism or acts above and beyond the call of duty. This ancient breed of dog has a rich and varied history. Once considered extinct, this breed is still extremely rare. The fact that there are currently only around three thousand Great Swiss Mountain Dogs in existence, and so many stories are so well known about them leads one to believe they just might be true! [...]
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The Neapolitan Mastiff of today is much different than the Neo of earlier times. Now bred to exhibit traits of exaggerated girth and weight, the Neo's of Old were lean, well muscled fighting machines. Even in pictures dating back fifty years ago, the Neo is still shown with a large stature but with somewhat longer legs and a much smaller waist, similar to that of a Great Dane.While they were well known for being dogs of war adorned with their own armor, Neapolitan Mastiffs that died in battle were given full military honors and burials. Elaborate processions and funeral services were commonly given to canine heroes fallen in the throes of combat. They were generally buried not only in their armor but with many other items of considerable value. The average foot soldier rarely received such a complex tribute. [...]
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Barbara Walters owns Havanese dogs.Supermodel Iman and husband David Bowie just recently got a Havanese/Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, who they named Max.The Havanese is thought to be a hypoallergenic dog because it does not shed. This is not entirely true, as the dog sheds, but the hair and dander it releases are trapped in its coat. If you suffer from allergies, you should spend some time around a Havanese to see your reaction before you actually bring one home.The Havanese adapted well to the Cuban environment. His long, silky double coat actually protects him from the heat and the harmful rays of the sun; though it is long, it is very light and soft. His topknot also shields his eyes from the sun. [...]
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The Irish Terrier is a very popular breed in many parts of Europe, but they are less popular in the US. The Irish terrier is a medium sized terrier breed that was originally bred as a hunting dog, like so many other varieties of terrier. Following are some interesting facts about the Irish Terrier. [...]
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Many times when people get a dog, they are not aware of anything unusual about the dog. However, it does not take long to figure out some of the weird or interesting things about them.There is not one breed of dog that doesn't have something weird or interesting about them. However, just because they do have something that is weird or interesting does not mean that there is anything wrong with it because there isn't. In fact, many people find that it is all the weird things that make the animal more appealing. [...]
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The Akhal-Teke is also known as the "gift from the desert" and it was bred for its stamina and speed. It was used by Turkmen nomads. This particular breed of horse also has Persian origins, the name Akhal-Teke wasn't the official name for this breed, and its closest relatives were known by names such as Massaget, Parthian, Nisean, and Turkmene. The word Akhal pertains to an oasis that is along the Kopet Dag Mountains, the word Akhal-Teke refers to the tribe of Turkmen warriors, they were the breeders of this breed of horse. [...]
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This particular breed of horse comes from Portugal. The first generation of the Alter-Real breed was developed in the mid-14th century at the Vila de Portel, a royal stud farm located in the village of Alter do Chao, in Spain's Alentejo province. The primary reason that the horses were bred was to provide stock for the royal stables in the capital city, Lisbon. [...]
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The American Cream Draft is a rare breed, always of cream color, hence the name. It originated from a mare named Old Granny, which was of unknown breeding. The cream color is not seen in other breeds. It was in 1931 that many Cream Drafts were purchased for the intent of major breeding. It was at this time that actual documentation was kept. It was in 1944, The American Cream Draft Association was formed. [...]
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The American Paint Horse has the characteristics of the western stock but its pinpoint of breeding comes from spotted horses. The American Paint Horse happens to be one of the fastest growing groups of horse in the United States. Since this is one of the fastest growing breeds, it has guidelines and requirements for it to be registered with The American Paint Horses Association (APHA), for example: the mother and father (or sire and dam) must be registered with the APHA. As with the American Quarter Horse Association, only one parent has been registered. [...]
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Unfortunate for this particular breed, the American Paint Horse has a certain genetic problem which makes it vulnerable to other diseases. The main cause of the problem is Lethal White Syndrome; it causes the horse to be more open to illness. Thoroughbred horses are thought to be more prone to another disease called Wobblers Syndrome; it causes the vertebrae to be weak, causing lack of balance. [...]
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The American Quarter Horse gets its name from being able to outrun other types of horse in a quarter mile and even sometimes less. They can even reach speeds up to 55 mph. The American Quarter Horse is the most popular breed of horse in the United States, and the most registered horse with the American Quarter Horse Association, there are almost five million registered around the world. [...]
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Oklahoma State has an American Quarter Horse for their mascot. It's name is the ever popular "Bullet." [...]
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