Alternative names: Chortaj, Chortai History of the breed The Chortai is an ancient sighthound breed native to Ukraine and Russia. It likely originated from crossbreeding the now-extinct Crimean and Gorskaya sighthounds. Historical mentions of the Chortai date back to the 19th century, and depictions of similar dogs have been found...
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Alternative names: Imperial Shih Tzu, Lion Dog, Princess Shih Tzu History of the breed The Chinese Imperial Dog is a small dog that originated in China. Originally considered a variety of the Shih Tzu, they have been recognized as a distinct and unique breed since 2005. This small, lion-like dog...
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Alternative names: Chongqing Dog, East Sichuan Dog History of the breed The Chinese Chongqing Dog is an ancient breed that originated in the Chongqing region of China. It is believed that this breed already existed during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), as evidenced by pottery figures found...
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Alternative names: Gos d'Atura Català, Catalan Sheepdog History of the breed The Catalan Sheepdog is an ancient herding breed originating in the Catalan Pyrenees in Spain. For centuries, this breed was used to herd and guard sheep and cattle in mountainous regions. Its intelligence and independence allowed it to make...
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Alternative names: Chinese Crested Dog, Chinese Crested Dog History of the breed The Chinese Crested Dog is a striking and unique dog breed with mysterious origins. Although its name suggests it originated in China, there are indications that its ancestors may have originated in Africa or Central America. Chinese traders...
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Alternative names: Chessie History of the breed The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is one of the few American retriever breeds and was developed in the 19th century around the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, United States. This breed was bred as a robust hunting dog that could withstand cold water and harsh...
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Alternative names: Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, Catahoula Cur History of the breed The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a unique and rare breed originating in the state of Louisiana, United States. This breed was originally bred as a versatile working dog, primarily for herding and tracking cattle and wild boar. Its...
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Alternative names: Carpathian Shepherd, Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin History of the breed The Carpathian Shepherd Dog is an ancient mountain dog from Romania, where it has been used for centuries to guard flocks in the Carpathian Mountains. This robust breed was bred to protect sheep and cattle from predators such as...
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Alternative names: Bulldog. History of the breed The English Bulldog is one of the most famous and iconic dog breeds. Originally bred in England for bull baiting, this powerful breed has undergone a transformation over the centuries. After these cruel practices were banned, the Bulldog was further bred for its...
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Bichon Havanais (Havanese) Alternative names: Havanese, Havana Silk Dog, Havanese. History of the breed The Bichon Havanais, also known as the Havanese, is one of the oldest members of the Bichon family. This breed originated in the Mediterranean and was brought to Cuba by European settlers, where it developed further....
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Egyptische Mau - de snelste huiskat ter wereld en het enige kattenras met een van nature gevlekte vacht. Wie op zoek is naar een levendige, intelligente kat met een opvallend uiterlijk en een sterke band met één favoriete mens, komt al snel bij dit zeldzame ras uit. Dit artikel legt...
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Other names Dutch Shepherd History of the breed The Dutch Shepherd is one of the three official herding dog breeds of the Netherlands, along with the Malinois and the German Shepherd . Originally bred for herding livestock and protecting farms, the Dutch Shepherd was primarily used in the western Netherlands,...
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