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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog History Originating from the alps of Switzerland, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog thrived at both their herding and guarding skills. Because of their impressive size, this working breed is believed to be derived from a similar family to the Mastiffs. They were also one of the oldest dog breeds in Switzerland,…

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Greyhound Background & History Greyhounds are an ancient breed, originating in the Middle East and North Africa. They made their way to Europe during the Dark Ages, where they were admired for their excellent hunting abilities. The Greyhound’s popularity continued to grow not just because of their hunting skills, but also because of their impressively fast…

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Harrier Background & History Originally bred for hunting foxes and hares, the Harrier dog breed is a lively companion with excellent hunting skills. While their history is still unclear, many believe that Harriers were a descendant of the bloodhounds from France or Belgium. However, the first records of the actual Harrier breed were in England…

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Havanese Breed Information & History The Havanese breed has a well-traveled history, with ties to the ancient world but a genetic development shaped through colonization and political turmoil. The Havanese is genetically derived from the Barbichon family of dogs, originating in the Mediterranean. This breed accompanied Spanish explorers and traders to the new world, populating…

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Ibizan Hound Background & History With close family ties dating back to 5,000 years ago, these hunting hounds could possibly be one of the oldest dog breeds in history. While the actual modern-day Ibizan Hound might not have been an ancient breed itself, it’s possible that their lineage was in fact apart of this selective…

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Icelandic Sheepdog Background & History The Icelandic Sheepdog is believed to be from Scandinavia in the 9th century. Rumor has it that Norwegian Vikings brought over their furry companions when taking over Iceland, leading to their popularity in this area. Since the island did not allow other animals to stay on the island that was…

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Irish Red and White Setter Background & History Originally from Ireland back in the 1700’s, The Irish Red and White Setter served as an excellent hunter due to their impressive tracking skills for finding birds and other small game. Although similar to their close Setter cousins, these dogs were actually the foundation for the other…

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Irish Setter Background Info & History The Irish Setter breed is believed to be a descendent of the English Setter that was crossed with the Irish water spaniels back in the day. Records show that the Setter was in Ireland back in the early 1700’s and made their way throughout the British Isles over the…

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Irish Terrier Background & History The oldest terrier breeds started as vermin hunters and household companions, and the Irish Terrier is a tough breed that is known for their fearless personality. These dogs were first documented as an official breed in Scotland back in the 1880’s. During this time, the Irish Terrier dog quickly became…

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Irish Water Spaniels Background Originating in Ireland back in the 1800’s, the Irish Water Spaniel is an athletic breed that loves a job to do. As you can assume by their name, these dogs excel both on and off the land. Their swimming skills allow them to hunt for ducks and other game, and then…

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