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A Designer Dog Breed The Goldendoodle is a hybrid dog, a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Outgoing, friendly, and intelligent, the Goldendoodle is known for having the best qualities of each parent breed. The Goldendoodle earned its name as a designer dog breed. Similar breeds considered as designer dogs are the miniature…

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Gordon Setter History Skilled in both the field and on the hunting grounds, the Gordon Setter is an impressive athlete and a loving companion. Originating in Scotland back in the 1600’s, this breed served as a trusted hunting partner due to their incredible sense of smell and strong intuition. It wasn’t until 1842 that the…

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Great Dane History & Background The Great Dane originated from Germany in the 14th century, with the intention of having a boar-hunting dog. The Germans bred Irish Wolfhounds for their height, Mastiffs for their muscle mass, and Greyhounds for their speed. The breed has been renamed multiple times, starting off as the English Docke, then…

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Great Pyrenees Background Information & History The Great Pyrenees—also known as the Pyrenees Mountain Dog—originated in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. Experts speculate the dog came from Asia Minor, eventually migrated east, and thereafter became a guard dog bred by Shepherds (used specifically to protect their droves). The breed was abundant in the…

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Cavalier King Charles Information & Background United States and abroad. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed descends from the so-called “comforter spaniels” that served as lap dogs and companions for generations of English royalty. During the 1700’s, King Charles II was so enthralled with this breed that they forever became associated with him, becoming known…

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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Background Information & History The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a tough and intelligent breed. One of the few dogs that originated in the United States, this dog is believed to be a descendent of two Newfoundland pups that became shipwrecked during a voyage. Later on, they were bred to hunt waterfowl during…

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Chihuahua History & Breed Background Although there are many different claims of where the Chihuahua originated from, many believe Mexico was their initial birthplace.These dogs are one of the smallest breeds in the world and have several unique markings and colors. They are also classified into two different families as either short or long-haired Chihuahuas.…

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Chinese Crested Background Info and History The Chinese Crested has a contentious and ambiguous history that has been obscured over time. What is known is the breed was carried by Chinese trading ships as early as 1500, but began to appear with more regularity in the 19th century. The distinguishing feature of the Crested is…

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The Chinese Shar-Pei Background Info and History The Chinese Shar-Pei is an ancient breed that is believed to have been present during the Han Dynasty in China over 2,000 years ago. Despite the breeds long history of living alongside humans, little is known about the modern history of the Chinese Shar-Pei. The first Shar-Pei was…

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Chinook Background Info and History Chinooks were created in the United States during the early 1900’s by Arthur Walden. The Chinook was developed to serve as a sled and draft work dog. They are a large sized breed with a thick double coat that serves to keep them warm in cold climates. They have an…

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