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Afghan Hound Description The Afghan hound was called "the dog of Noah's Ark" by tribesmen hunters of Afghanistan. The Afghan hound is one of the oldest, if not the first, Sighthound dog breed. The Afghan hound’s projects an aristocratic aura and an attitude of nobility and grace. They are built quite tall, usually standing 24 to 29 inches (63-74 cm) in heigh... Airedale Terrier Description The Airedale Terrier is a breed of the terrier type which developed in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. They are often known as the kings of Terrier as they are very large and extremely bubbly. This is a breed which possesses ample valor and poise and is a defending and loyal pet as well as a quick and frivolous enter... Alaskan Malamute Description The Alaskan Malamute is considered as an exceptionally large and powerful sled dog. They weigh over 100 lbs and are around 30 inches at the shoulder, whereas 25 inches high is considered as the preferred height for freighting. Alaskan Malamutes are large, commanding, lively, good-looking dogs; however their good looks often result in t... American Akita American Akita originated from the eastern part of Japan, which is a mountainous range. Naturally, this breed has features that make it suitable to live in extreme cold weather. Generally, around the globe, American Akita and Akita Inu, the original breed, is considered to be two different breeds. However, in the US and Canada, they are not conside... American Bulldog Description The American Bulldog is a completely different breed. Although the American Bulldog has a shared British heritage with the original Bulldog, today it is a taller, longer-legged dog that looks little like the Bulldog of today. This breed developed in the American colonies with early settlers and was used as a hunting dog, herding dog, a... American Staffordshire Terrier American Staffordshire terrier is a very strong, powerful dog breed. It originated in Staffordshire, England in the 19th century when a cross between Bulldog and different terriers were made. It led to the origin of Staffordshire Bullterrier and later when it was brought to the US, it was given more weight and a powerful head creating the breed of ... Amerikan Cocker Spaniel The very first impression that an American Cocker Spaniel gives is that of a show dog. It has long silky hair, which creates an attractive coat for it. This breed possesses a small brisk body that helps it performs tasks easily. This breed is a variation of the Cocker Spaniel from England but now, these two breeds are known as different breeds. Fir... Australian Shepherd Though named Australian Shepherd, and in being called the “Aussie”, there is nothing Australian about this breed of dog. The only possible reason behind the name can be the arrival of some Australian herd dogs in the U.S. and the gradual origin of this breed from them. Another opinion traces the origin of the Australian Shepherd back to the Pyr... Basset Hound Description The Basset Hound is a breed of dog of the hound family with short legs. Their squat build can be illusory; Bassets are astonishingly lengthy and are able to attain things on table tops that dogs of comparable stature cannot. They are scent hounds, bred to hound rabbits by their smell. Their sense of smell for hunting is second just aft... Beagle Beagles are the most adorable dogs, which are classified under hound dogs and are anywhere between small to medium in size. It is interesting to note that though dogs similar to the Beagle in type have existed in the world for over 2000 years, even during the Ancient Greek era, the modern Beagle has been in existence since the 1830's. Beagles are ... «StartPrev1234567NextEnd»