Aidi - The Vigilant Shepherd Breed from North Africa History The Aidi, also known as the Atlas Mountain Dog, originates from North Africa and is particularly well-known in the Atlas Mountains region. For centuries, the breed was bred by Berber peoples to protect herds from predators such as wolves and...
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Example photo of Draadhaar & Gladhaar Other names Wire Fox Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier Origin & history The Fox Terrier is a classic English breed with a history dating back to the 18th century. It was developed by English hunters to drive foxes out of their dens ("to bolt the...
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Other names English Springer Spaniel, Springer Origin & history The English Springer Spaniel is one of the oldest British hunting dog breeds and the progenitor of many modern spaniels. Its history dates back to the 16th century, when it was used to "spring" game for the hunter. The breed was...
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Other names Deutsch Langhaar, German Longhaired Pointer Origin & history The German Longhaired Pointer is an elegant and versatile hunting dog breed from Germany, with a history dating back to the 17th century. It is the oldest of the three German Shorthaired Pointers (Shorthaired, Wirehaired, and Longhaired). The breed was...
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Other names Deutsch Kurzhaar, German Shorthaired Pointer Origin & history The German Shorthaired Pointer is one of the most versatile hunting dogs in the world. Its origins lie in Germany, where it was developed in the 19th century as a multifunctional hunting companion: suitable for pointing (pointing) game, retrieving, and...
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Alternative names Collie, Scottish Shepherd, Long-haired Collie, Smooth-haired Collie History of the breed The Collie originated in Scotland and Great Britain, where it was used for centuries as a sheepdog. In the 19th century, the breed gained popularity thanks to Queen Victoria, who owned several Collies. This led to a...
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Alternative names: Cavalier, Cavalier Spaniel History of the breed The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an elegant and charming companion dog with a royal heritage. This breed descends from small spaniels that were beloved by European nobility since the 16th century. King Charles II of England was particularly fond of...
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Alternative names: Alabai, Central Asian Ovcharka History of the breed The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is one of the oldest working dog breeds in the world, with a history dating back over 4,000 years. This breed was originally bred by nomadic peoples in Central Asia, including countries like Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan,...
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Other names Portuguese Mountain Dogs History of the breed The Cão da Serra de Aires comes from the Serra de Aires region in southern Portugal. The breed has been used for centuries as a herding dog, primarily for herding sheep and goats. These dogs are well-adapted to the rugged mountain...
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Alternative names: Great Dane, Danish Dog, Grand Danois. History of the breed The Great Dane, also known as the Great Dane, is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. Originally bred in Germany, this imposing breed was used for hunting large game, such as wild boar. With their...
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Bull Terrier Alternative names: No commonly known alternative names. History of the breed The Bull Terrier originated in 19th-century England, where it was developed by crossing the Old English Bulldog with various terrier breeds. The breed was originally bred for dog fighting, but after this practice was outlawed, the Bull...
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