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Keeshond Background & History Although the background of the Keeshond breed is not for certain, historians believe that these dogs came from Holland back in the 16th century. During this time, locals used Keeshonds as trusted watch dogs for their homes and on barges. Interesting enough, this breed became a popular symbol of a political…

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Catahoula Leopard Dog Info & History This native breed of dog originated in Louisiana where they hunted wild boars and hogs that inhabited the nearby forests and swamps. This breed got their name from the Catahoula Lake that is located in Northern Louisiana. “Catahoula” is an Indian word that when translated to English means “sacred…

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Bichon Frise Breed Info & Background The Bichon Frise breed originated in France, sometime before the 14th century. While the exact origin of the canine remains unknown, popular belief says that it’s a direct descendant of the Barbet, a mid-sized wooly water dog. How they made their way to France is an argument up to…

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Miniature Poodle Traits & History The Poodles lineage dates far back into history. It’s most commonly believed that its true origin came from a German dog (having come from Asia beforehand), but that the actual Poodle was bred in France some centuries later, although the exact timeline is unknown. What we do know is that…

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Standard Poodle Traits & History The lineage of the Poodle dog breed stretches far back into the folds of time. Thought to have come from Asia and then settled into Germany centuries later, it’s not until the French gave light to the breed that we see its ‘true’ beginning. What we know is that in…

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Shiba Inu Breed Information & Background The Shiba Inu’s heritage can be traced back to Japan along with the Akita, Shikoku, Kai Dog, Hokkaido, and Kishu. Back then, Shiba Inus were used as hunting dogs – primarily hunting small game and birds. The Shiba Inu breed was almost wiped out during World War II. Many…

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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Breed Info & History Back in Ireland–centuries ago–the Terrier was a dog which had a large presence in the poorer communities. There were many different variations of the Terrier (spanning across Ireland and Britain) and they were used for multiple different reasons. It ranged from the Wheaten Terrier acting as a…

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Leonberger Background & History The Leonberger dog breed, affectionately called a “Leo”, is a regal and fun-loving large breed that originated in the German town of Leonberg. The creation of the breed was first announced in 1846 by Heinrich Essig, Leonberg’s mayor and an avid dog breeder and entrepreneur. Essig aggressively promoted the breed after…

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Lhasa Apso Information & Background The Lhasa Apso is an ancient, small-sized dog breed hailing from the mountains of Tibet. The Lhasa Apso breed emerged around 800 A.D., around the time that Buddhism emerged and became intertwined with Tibetan culture. The Lhasa Apso’s name is derived from their native name Abso Seng-Kye, meaning “Bark Lion…

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Manchester Terrier Breed Background Originating in England back in the 1800’s, the Manchester Terrier served as an excellent hunter and eager companion. This breed was known for hunting vermin and small animals that infested the area of Manchester, and would even work at nearby inns and farms when needed. Throughout the 1800’s, the standard Manchester…

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