Category: Breeds
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Hungarian Dog Breeds
Hungary is not the most prolific producers of dog breeds, but they have some of the most striking specimens which are exclusively working or hunting dogs. Hungarian dog breeds range from the ancient to the more recent, but all have unique characteristics, and obsessively loved by fans. Komondor: The corded coat of the Komondor is…
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German Dog Breeds
Germany has produced some of the most well-known breeds, and indeed some of the most popular breeds across the world. The country has produced mostly working and sporting dogs, which were bred to help people in their daily lives. As with is with every country and region, Germans have developed breeds that at the time…
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Chinese Dog Breeds
China has some of the oldest dog breeds, and these breeds were rarely seen outside of China before the late 16th century. Most of the Chinese dog breeds were developed as guardians, and personal companions, so they have a very distinct set of characteristics. Chinese Crested: The Chinese Crested is a hairless small dog breed,…
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American Dog Breeds
Even though the US has not produced the most popular dog breeds, it still has strong contenders for some of the most interesting dog breeds. Most of the American breeds have their origins in the Old Continent, but have developed into their own fully-fledged breeds of dog. Alaskan Husky: Even though the Alaskan Husky is…
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French Dog Breed
France has produced some of the best known dog breeds love across the world. They range from small companion breeds, to hunting dogs, to working dogs. The great variety in dog breeds originating in France is owed to the fact that the French have been breeding dogs and developing breeds for a long time. Even…
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Shepherd Dog Breeds
Shepherd dog breeds are one of the oldest category of working dogs. They were developed to help shepherds with their flock. As a result of the type of job they were meant to do, shepherd dogs were bred to be highly intelligent, and physically capable. These traits make them some of the most popular breeds…
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Russian Dog Breeds
Russia is the home of many of the world’s best known dog breeds, but there are also Russian dog breeds that are not at all well-known, and some that are even not recognized by international bodies. Most of the Russian dog breeds have a lot in common, mainly being cold-weather breeds, and are working dogs.…
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Hairless Cat Breeds
Cats are loved and known for being fluffy, but there are also breeds of cat that are not much known except for their hairless nature. Even though the hairless breeds of cat may not conform to the common image of a furry cat, they are just as great for cuddling—some would say even more so…
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Fastest Dog Breeds
It is no secret that dogs a fast. Even the tiniest of dog breeds show incredible feats of speed when called for, but there are some dog breeds which are head and shoulders above the rest, and can reach truly extraordinary speeds that can leave even the fastest human in their dust. Canine phsyology is…
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Hairless Dog Breeds
There are four recognized hairless dog breeds, which we will cover below; however, it is important to know that any dog breed can produce hairless offspring—it is just a matter of the presence of a genetic mutation. This also means that puppies of hairless dog breeds can have fur. What Causes Hairlessness in Dogs? As…