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Plott Background Information & History Originally a descendant of the Hanoverian Schweisshund, the Plott breed was created in North Carolina during the late 1700’s. These hounds were a popular companion for hunters throughout the Great Smoky mountain range. Plotts had a lot of stamina and were extremely tough and able to hunt aggressive animals such…

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Pharaoh Hound Background Information & History The Pharaoh Hound is an ancient breed that has a long history dating back to over 5,000 years. In fact, ancient Egyptian cave drawings from 4000 B.C. show a dog that has all the same defining characteristics as the Pharaoh Hound. These dogs originally came from Egypt and stayed…

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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Background Information and History The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, or PBGV for short, is a small scenthound that originated from the Vendee region of France. Although their looks may be deceiving, these adorable pups are surprisingly athletic and have a long history of hunting in rough terrain. For many years, the…

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed Info & History The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed with an intriguing past. According to Welsh folklore, this breed originated from the lairs of woodland elves and fairies. On the contrary, researchers believe that Vikings brought Pembroke’s to Whales during the 9th and 10th centuries. Whichever legend you choose…

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Pekingese Information & History The Pekingese dog breed is an ancient toy breed hailing from China. Bred for centuries by nobles and commoners alike, the Pekingese was revered for its resemblance to a lion. The lion was closely linked to Lamaist Buddhism, and consequently so too was the Pekingese. The similarity to a lion was…

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Peekapoo Background Information and History A cross between a Pekingese and a Poodle creates the fun and loving Peekapoo. These tiny dogs are one of the oldest among the designer breed category and have been around for over 50 years. Just like most designer breeds, these dogs were created to have a low to non-shedding…

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Papillon Breed Info & Background The Papillon is a cute, long-haired toy breed descended from the dwarf spaniels that were popular in 16th century Europe. The Papillon breed is named for its distinctive look created by its upright ears that frame it’s delicate and expressive face. Combined with it’s long, gently textured flowing hair, the…

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Otterhound Background Information & History Originating from England, the Otterhound is an old breed that is believed to be a descendant of the Bloodhound. Even though this breed is unpopular in the United States today, these dogs have been around in Europe for almost 500 years. Back in the day, the Otterhound served as a…

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Old English Sheepdog Background Although the origins of the Old English Sheepdog remain unclear, many believe these dogs originated in Great Britain sometime during the early 19th century. A part of the herding category, this breed was known for herding sheep and cattle for local farmers during the day and was an excellent family pet…

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Affenpinscher Background Info and History The Affenpinscher originated in Germany, where a number of different dog breeds were crossed into small, wiry, shaggy-haired dogs. The precursors to the Affenpinscher were specifically used for ratting on German farmsteads. The distinct breed today recognized as the Affenpinscher emerged around 1600. These original Affenpinschers were generally larger than…

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