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Doberman Pinscher Information & History The Doberman Pinscher breed was created by Louis Doberman in Apolda, Germany near the end of the 19th century. Louis Doberman was a tax collector that traveled door-to-door. He sought out to create a dog breed that could accompany and guard him throughout his day. The exact mix of breeds…

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English Cocker Spaniel Background & History The Spaniel is a canine that has a lineage which dates far back into the folds of history (as early as the 16th century). The actual name Spaniel derives from Old French and means ‘Spanish Dog.’ At the time, there were various different types of the breed, but they…

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English Foxhound Background Info and History Relatives of the English Foxhound have been used in England since the late 1500s. The popularity of the English Foxhound was tied to the rise in popularity of using Foxhound packs for hunting as larger game had mostly disappeared. English Foxhounds were developed from heavier hounds such as the…

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English Setter Background Info and History Originally called “setting spaniels,” English Setters were derived from spaniel stock. They were developed from a combination of Spring Spaniel, Spanish Pointer, and Water Spaniel by the two English breeders Edward Laverack and Richard Llewellin in the 1800s. English Setters were historically used as a gun dog, aiding hunters…

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Black and Tan Coonhound Background Info and History The Black and Tan Coonhound is a completely American breed. The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is believed that they were developed from English Foxhound and Bloodhound stock. Ancestors of the modern Black and Tan were developed prior to the American Revolutionary War.…

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Black Russian Terrier Background Info and History The Black Russian Terrier was developed in Russia after World War II. This breed was created in the state-operated Red Star Kennel in Moscow. Black Russians have an interesting pedigree that includes influences from 17 breeds, including the Giant Schnauzer, Rottweiler, Newfoundland, and Airedale. The Black Russian was…

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Bloodhound Background Info & History Known for their impressive sense of smell, the Bloodhound dog or St Hubert Hound is a popular dog breed that has been around for centuries. It’s this exact characteristic that they’re sometimes called a “scent hound”. While their origins may be unknown, they have been traced throughout Mediterranean countries as…

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Border Collie Breed Information & History Border Collies have a lineage that stretches nearly as far back as mankind. Centuries before, in the terrain between England and Scotland—once commonly referred to as the Anglo-Scottish border—a vast amount of shepherds utilized the ‘herding dog’ to guard and heard their droves. They’re direct descendants of landrace collies,…

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Border Terrier Background Info and History The Border Terrier is a scrappy little breed that is so named because they were developed on the border between England and Scotland. The Border Terrier is believed to be one of England’s oldest terrier breeds. With their wiry short coat, high energy levels, narrow build, and solid bone…

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Borzoi Background Info and History The Borzoi is a large sized dog breed that was bred and cultivated in Russia to hunt wolves and other big game. Up until the mid-1930s this breed was known as the Russian Wolfhound in the United States. Borzois are a tall and powerful breed capable of running up to 40…

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