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Breed Profile: Labrador Retriever
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A terrific family dog and a sterling hunting companion, it¿s no surprise that America¿s most popular breed is the Labrador retriever. The Lab is part of the retriever family of work dogs and hails from the Canadian peninsula of Labrador.
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The affectionate, playful, sturdy, and devoted Havanese is a small companion dog with a big heart and a fascinating pedigree.
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Known as the king of dogs, the Great Dane is a dignified, lively, and majestic hound that was first bred about 400 years go in Germany¿not Denmark¿to hunt large game such as wild boar.
Breed Profile: Golden Retriever
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As American as apple pie, the golden retriever was actually first bred in Scotland in the 1800s and is also known as the Russian retriever.
Breed Profile: German Shephard
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The German shepherd is one of the most active, intelligent, loyal, and obedient dogs in the world¿which is why it¿s a trusted member of many military and law enforcement agencies.
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In German, Dachshund means ¿badger dog,¿ which might give you a hint. This lively and curious Deutschland breed was developed not just to chase badgers, but to dig and burrow after them¿ which explains why the Dachshund has such short, powerful legs.
Breed Profile: Yorkshire Terrier
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Overflowing with charm and personality, the pocket-sized Yorkie has no clue how small it is. Although a toy dog, Yorkies can¿t deny their Terrier roots. They¿re defensive, energetic, loyal, and adventurous.
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One of the most popular dogs in America, the Cocker Spaniel is adaptable to both the country farm and the big city¿or wherever they can flush out some excitement.
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One of the world¿s oldest cats, the Siamese breed hails from Thailand, formerly known as Siam.
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What weighs just three to six pounds, stands about eight inches tall, and shivers when nervous, cold, or excited? You¿re looking at him. The infamous Chihuahua is one of the world¿s smallest and most beloved dogs.
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Prized for over 1000 years by Chinese royalty, the Shih Tzu is valued for its miniature resemblance to the lion, a symbol of power.
Breed Profile: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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When Ronald and Nancy Reagan lived in the White House, their pet of choice was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Rex. The Cavalier breed was created in the 1920s in Great Britain, and implies royalty and sophistication, in a small package.
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With a teddy-bear face and a personality just as sweet, this infectious feline will win all household hearts. Scottish Folds are from rural Scotland, and have only been around since the 1960s.
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The broad chested, low slung bulldog is the mascot of England and of the US Marine Corps¿ and its short, but imposing stature suggests strength and determination. Nevertheless, these companion dogs are pure sugar.
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Saint Bernards are the gentle giants of the dog world, with a heart to match. The Saint Bernard is a work dog with ancient Swiss roots that trace back over 1000 years when they were used to locate lost travelers in the mountain passes of the Swiss Alps.
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The Beagle¿s royal history stretches back to the 1500s, when most English gentlemen owned a pack of them for hunting rabbits and hares.
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Fragile as this dog may seem, the Pomeranian is descended from some of the heartiest dogs around: the sled dogs of Iceland and Lapland.
Breed Profile: Australian Shepherd
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In the old world business of sheep herding, the Australian Shepherd is a star. These intelligent herding dogs have a lineage that's hard to trace. One story leads back to the 1800s when Aussies were bred to herd sheep in France & Spain.
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Originally a luxury item brought back from Persia, now Iran, by 17th Century European explorers, the Persian¿s roots reach even further into ancient history.
Breed Profile: Alaskan Malamute
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Used by the Mahlemut tribe of Inuits to pull heavy loads across the snow and ice of Northwest Alaska, the Malamute is the original sled dog.
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