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Buddhist monks originally used the Tibetan Spaniel as a watch dog in the Himalayan monasteries. It would perch high up on the stone walls where it would have a good view of approaching strangers. Upon new arrivals, it would bark to signal the guard dogs to be alert. There has even been some speculation that the dog was trained to turn the Tibetan prayer wheels. The dog is sometimes called the "little lion dog" and this may come from a story that suggests the Buddha was accompanied by a lion that followed him everywhere like a dog. The dogs were so revered by people that they were often given to nobility in Tibet and China. [...]
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Central Asian Ovtcharkas are one of the oldest breed of dogs, dating back thousands of years, and some think they are the ancestors of many of today's modern breeds. Some experts think that they may have been brought to Mesopotamia by nomads and helped in humanity's rise to civilization. [...]
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One of the rarest breeds of dogs out there is the Sussex Spaniel. After World War II, it was estimated that only eight dogs survived and these are the ancestors of today's Sussex Spaniels. They are native to England where the breed has a long history of being used for game hunting. They are very well suited to this pursuit with a beautiful and unique golden liver coat that camouflages them amongst the bark of trees at sunset. They love to bay and are very active for their small frame. The small frame makes them highly suitable for flushing game from underbrush, but it also makes them less desirable for hunters in America where the emphasis is on larger dogs. There are only about 400 of these classic hunting dogs registered by the AKC in America and some of these are being used as family pets now. [...]
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The smooth fox terrier is a dog that is very bold as well as energetic and playful. They are amazing dogs that are loyal as well as devoted to its owner if it is treated well and trained well. Breed as hunting dogs, the smooth fox terrier now makes an ideal family pet for families with older children. The smooth fox terrier originates and was bred in the 18th century for hunting in England where it was mainly used for fox hunting. The main job for the smooth fox terrier was to chase the fox from its hole by growling and lunging at the fox until it retreated and came out from the foxhole. Although no longer used for hunting, the smooth fox terrier, still displays some of the same hunting behaviors by standing its ground and defending its territory despite the size of the intruder. The smooth fox terrier proves to be a good companion as well as a guard dog as it will inform you if any intruders enter your property. [...]
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Chinese Foos are considered to be a rare breed, but with their excellent temperaments, they probably won't be rare for very long! Devoted to their families, very good with children, wary but accepting of strangers and highly intelligent are just some of the ways that Chinese Foos have been praised by their fanciers. While they are not currently eligible for registration with the larger kennel clubs, such as the American Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club, fanciers of the breed hope that this will change one day. [...]
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Did you know that the most important requirement for owners of Skye Terriers is a sense of humor? These dogs will test your will, test your resolve, and test your love. If you can laugh at your own expense and manage not to pull out your own hair, or your Skye's hair, then you are a great candidate.There are many interesting tidbits of information concerning the Skye Terrier but one that most people find infinitely fascinating is that it is believed that Queen Victoria may have had an impact on the prevalence of prick eared Skye Terriers as they were a favorite of hers despite the fact that the drop eared variety had been more prevalent previously. [...]
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Curly Coated Retrievers are highly intelligent dogs that make wonderful family pets for active families. Best known for their tightly curled coats, Curlies are adored for their devotion to their families and love nothing more than performing jobs, which helps them feel like an important member of the family. Extremely clever and quick to become bored, these wonderful dogs do require more time playing for exercise and mental stimulation than other breeds. They do fine in smaller homes or apartments, as they should live inside to be with their families, but they do require an hour of exercise everyday, preferably outside. [...]
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In its very beginnings, the English Setter was not actually used for hunting at all. In the seventeenth century it was used for falconry, or the art of hunting with birds, that was all the rage. Royals such as Louis the XVIII, aristocrats and other members of the upper class would set up in open fields with their falcons and English Setters. Upon signaling the Setters to flush the field of gamebirds, a falcon would then swoop down and take its quarry right out of the air. Royals were known to keep great falconries and kennels during that time. Eventually, the Setter's ability for flushing game was noted as an ideal way to drive game into nets. After the use of firearms became widespread for hunting, the English Setter became known as one of the best gundogs in existence. [...]
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A greyhound is the second fastest land mammal accelerator next to the cheetah. It can reach speeds of 45 mile per hours on the racetrack and zero as very happy couch potatoes in retirement on your couch. It is not a high-energy dog, but it can gallop very quickly due to its unique physical characteristics. [...]
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The Kuvasz is named after a Turkic word that means guard or soldier. The prime function of a Kuvasz in Hungary was as a protector for nobility. It wasn't until later that the dog was used by local peasants to guard and herd sheep. The dog is usually white, bred this way so that the shepherds could tell the dog from the wolves that liked to prey on the livestock, especially at night. The dogs were all over Hungary until around World War II when the Nazis killed most of them off as they swept through villages. This was because the dog was so loyal and fierce a protector that often soldiers would have to kill the dog to take a farmhouse. It is estimated that less than 30 Kuvasz remained in Hungary after World War II. [...]
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The Lakeland terrier has won the Westminster in New York as well as the Crufts in London. The dog won Best in Show & Supreme Champion. The dog's name was Champion Stingray of Derryabah and is one of only two other dogs to accomplish this feat. [...]
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Many people think that just because they have one of the cutest dogs, there is nothing weird about it. However, there is not one breed of dog that does not have something weird or interesting about them. [...]
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The Maremma Sheepdog originated in Central Italy. It has been used as a livestock guardian in European mountainous ranges for over two thousand years. The dog takes its role as flock guardian very seriously. It has been known to attack wolves and bears and even win these battles. It will also attack any thieves that dare to try to purloin a sheep. The dog is so trustworthy with a flock that the shepherds often left them for days without any supervision. The dogs would continue to guard the flock whether the shepherd was there or not. They do bond with the flock more than the owner and will lay their lives down for the flock too without hesitation. [...]
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd in some ways has a short history, but in other ways, its history goes back a couple of hundred years. But for sure, the Miniature Australian Shepherd has an interesting history that is still being written. [...]
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Did you know the history of the Otterhound is still a mystery but its predecessors go back as far as Babylon. There are ancient paintings on cave walls depicting dogs that resemble the Otterhound. The Otterhound's ancestors, the Griffon Vandeen came over by boat to France to become a hunting dog. [...]
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