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74Golden Retrievers
Golden Retrievers were originally seen in Scotland. Many people think that the original cross was with a blonde- colored retriever, a Tweed Water Spaniel, and an Irish Setter. The Golden Retriever was...
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80Pomeranians
The modern-day Pomeranian is the descendant of the sled dogs from Greenland and Lapland, which were brought to Pomerania, which is in Europe. The breeders in Pomerania improved the breed's coat. They, also,...
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80Great Danes
There are different sources that state that the Great Dane breed originates from a variety of different places. Some say that th Great Dane is from Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. While, others say that the...
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80Pugs
Pugs were bred to sit on the laps of Chinese emperors during the Shang dynasty in East China. The breed's popularity quickly spread into Tibet, where monks commonly kept pugs. The breed then spread to Japan...
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74Miniature Schnauzers
The earliest records of the Miniature Schnauzer come from Germany in the late 1800s. They were originally bred as farm dogs to keep the rats and vermin out of the barn. The breed was established by breeding...
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75Standard Schnauzers
Standard schnauzers are originally a German breed, descendants of herding, ratting, and guardian breeds during the Middle Ages. The breed has appeared in several paintings, statues, and tapestries with...
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76Giant Schnauzers
The Giant Schnauzer originated in the mid to late 19th century in Bavarian and Wurttemberg, Germany. Cattlemen wanted larger versions of the Standard Schnauzer for herding and driving. By breeding the...
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80Poodles
Dogs that resemble the modern-day poodle have been seen since as early as the 15th century in both writings and art work. Some people believe that the poodle is the original water spaniel beacuse of its very...
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85Chihuahuas
Carvings of a dog the resembles the Chihuahua has been found in the Monastery of Heujotzingo, between Mexico City and Puebla, which was constructed by Franciscan Monks around the year 1530. The Monks used...
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89English Bulldogs
The term "bulldog" was first used around 1568, which could have been used to reference various ancestors of modern bulldog. In the 1600s, bulldogs were used for bull-baiting, as well as bear-baiting, which...
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