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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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Lowchen Background & History The Lowchen, also known as the lion dog, is a toy-sized companion dog. Although their lineage is up for debate, many believe these dogs originated in Northern Europe, and may even share close ties to the Toy Poodle. Back in the day, the Lowchen served one purpose, and one purpose only-…

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Maltese Background & History The Maltese breed dates as far back as the earliest Greek civilizations. Further even, if you take into consideration the ancient Egyptians which depicted Maltese-looking canines in their artwork. Ages ago, these dogs were worshipped, thought to have healing powers, and immortalized in legends of old. This makes them one of…

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Maltese Shih Tzu Background The Maltese Shih Tzu is a designer breed created to be the best lapdog anyone could ask for. They were originally designed in the late 1900’s to be a friendly, intelligent, and loving companion that had minimal shedding. As you could probably assume, the Maltese Shih Tzu was named after the…

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Maltipoo Information & Background The Maltipoo, as the name suggests, is a hybrid breed that resulted from the crossing of a Maltese and miniature or toy Poodle. Maltipoo’s were originally bred in the United States as a designer dog. Breeders wished to bring the desirable characteristics from both parent lineages to create the ideal companion…

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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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Mastiff Background & History The Mastiff is the descendant of the Molosser, one of the oldest dogs in history. These were powerful, athletic canines borne to Europe from Asia, used as guard and hunting dogs. Their lineage can be seen in multiple breeds (Saint Bernards, other Mastiff types, Rottweilers, and more). The ancient Mastiff-type dogs…

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Miniature Pinscher Background & History The Miniature Pinscher breed, affectionately called the Min Pin, is a small, sleek, and energetic breed developed in Germany. The Miniature Pinscher first emerged as a distinct breed in the early 1800’s, where it was referred to as the Reh Pinscher, named for their likeness in appearance to the small…

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Miniature Schnauzer Information & History The Miniature Schnauzer breed was developed in Germany during the late 19th century. This smaller breed was formed by crossing a Standard Schnauzer with the Affenpinscher. The Miniature Schnauzer was created to be a German farm dog, to hunt rats but was also used in conjunction with larger breeds such…

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Mixed Dog Background & History Unlike all other breeds, mixed dogs (or mutts) do not have a specific background or history. Each and every dog is completely unique from the next, and might not even share any ancestry with a purebred breed. There was a time in history that breeders did not try to interfere…

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