| # | Afghan Hound |
This is an elegant
Scenting hound which is more for show
than for hunting;
these dogs often steal
the show at Dog get-togethers!
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| 1 | Akita | , Large and powerful, , this is the largest of the Japanese , breeds which belong to the , Spitz family. Originally only , nobles owned these and used , them to hunt large game, like , wild boar,deer and bear. |
| 2 | Alaskan Malamute | , This is a sled dog,named after an , Inuit Tribe,the Mahlemut.They are , very large and powerful creatures. |
| 3 | American Eskimo | , This is a smaller white sled dog , which has ancestors , dating back to Victorian times. |
| 4 | Basenji | , This is a sight hound, the famous , barkless dog of central Africa. , This small,clean dog makes a sort , of yodelling sound! |
| 5 | Basset Hound | , Here is a smaller version of the , Bloodhound with huge ears and , superb hunting ability |
| 6 | Beagle | , These small hunting dogs can and , will run for days on the trail , of a rabbit or deer |
| 7 | Bearded Collie | , This is the original sheepdog , which worked the Highlands of , Scotland for centuries |
| 8 | Bichon Frise | , Here is a toy dog, a powderpuff , which was brought to Europe from , the Canary Islands in the 14th Century. |
| 9 | Bloodhound | , This famous Scenthound descends , from hounds bred by St.Hubert, the , patron Saint of dogs! They were , originally brought to Britain in , 1066 at the time of the Norman invasion. |
| 10 | Border Collie | , This intelligent high energy animal , is known as the world's finest , sheep-herding dog |
| 11 | Borzoi | , This Sporting Hound of the Russian , nobility was once known as the , Russian Wolfhound; these large dogs , were slaughtered by the Bolsheviks , after the revolution, as symbols , of the nobility! |
| 12 | Boston Terrier | , This small dog, originally a cross , between a bulldog and a bull terrier , was originally bred for pit fighting., Later it became at one time, the , most popular breed in the US. |
| 13 | Bouvier des Flandres | , The Bouvier,originally used to herd , cattle, has become the most popular , Guard and Police dog. |
| 14 | Boxer | , Developed originally in Germany as a , security dog, the boxer has since become , one of the most popular pets. |
| 15 | Bulldog | , These lovable dogs were bred at first , for Bull baiting and for pit fighting. |
| 16 | Bullmastiff | , Developed in England they were used , to patrol an estate and to catch , game poachers; these are huge animals. |
| 17 | Cairn Terrier | , This small active terrier was bred , to control vermin in the Western , Highlands of Scotland. |
| 18 | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | , A favourite of Charles II, this breed , was recreated in the 40's. These tiny , and rare spaniels make great pets. |
| 19 | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | , This large breed makes an excellent , watch dog and an equally good family pet. |
| 20 | Chihuahua | , The world's smallest dog may have , descended from 3000 year old Egyptian , ancestors. Tiny,spunky,cute,they , are the ultimate lap dog. |
| 21 | Chinese Crested | , This is a rare toy dog that is almost , completely without hair; in fact , their skin is very susceptible to sunburn! |
| 22 | Chow Chow | , This is an ancient Chinese breed, one , of the earliest breeds of dog known. |
| 23 | Cocker Spaniel | , Almost a symbol of the perfect pet, , Cocker Spaniels have long been popular. |
| 24 | Collie | , Rough or Smooth, collies were made , famous by Lassie and will always retain , their image as regal family dogs which , are especially good with children. |
| 25 | Dachshund | , The weiner dogs were developed in , Germany to hunt rabbits and other , small game, but have become , incredibly popular as pets. |
| 26 | Dalmatian | , The Fire House Dog, used to locate , and help fire victims is also , the only spotted dog. |
| 27 | Doberman Pinscher | , These are great guard dogs used , extensively for security work; , they also excel at obedience trials , and are very popular as pets. |
| 28 | Fox Terrier | , This is an older breed that was , originally popularized with His , master's voice on the , recording company logo. |
| 29 | German Shepherd | , Originally German herding dogs , they have become famous as , seeing eye dogs and in movies like , RIN TIN TIN. |
| 30 | Golden Retriever | , One of the best all-around dogs,, they are great companions,, intelligent and loyal. |
| 31 | Great Dane | , This giant breed has been around , since the Middle Ages;their large , size belies their gentle manner. |
| 32 | Irish Setter | , These beautiful animals are , excellent bird dogs,but make , equally good family pets. |
| 33 | Irish Wolfhound | , Despite being one of the tallest , of dogs, this National Dog of , Ireland is extremely gentle. |
| 34 | Italian Greyhound | , This toy breed originated in , Egypt some 2000 years ago and it , shares the racing instincts of , its larger relatives, Greyhounds, and Whippets. |
| 35 | Jack Russell Terrier | , These dogs are named after the , Rev. John Russell of Devonshire,Eng. , Although developed to hunt foxes , they have recently become incredibly , popular as family pets. |
| 36 | Komondor | , This is a fairly large and rare breed , that appeals to those wanting , an unusual animal. |
| 37 | Labrador Retriever | , Labs are equally popular as hunting , dogs or as loyal family pets. |
| 38 | Lhasa Apso | , This toy dog is an ancient breed , which originally guarded the , monasteries of Tibet as long ago as 800 BC. |
| 39 | Maltese Terrier | , Pictures of this little gem go back , 3000 years; it was popular in England , around the time of Elizabeth I , and is still a hit today. |
| 40 | Newfoundland | , Huge by any standards,150 lbs, , these ancient dogs can be dated to , 1001 AD when Leif Ericsson , visited Newfoundland. |
| 41 | Norwegian Elkhound | , This large sled dog, the National , Dog of Norway has been around , since the time of the Vikings. |
| 42 | Old English Sheepdog | , These huge balls of fluff are , deservedly popular as pets. |
| 43 | Papillon | , The Papillon or Butterfly dog, , so known because of the amazingly , large ears on such a toy breed, , has been around for 700 years. |
| 44 | Pekingese | , The Peke or Lion dog was originally , a member of the Chinese Imperial , Court; this toy breed then as well , as now brings good luck. |
| 45 | Pomeranian | , This dog is named for Pomerania,, once a part of Germany;the original , dogs were much larger but were bred , down to toy size by the British. |
| 46 | Poodle | , Poodle comes from the German,puddeln, , to splash in the water; in all sizes , their popularity shows no , sign of ever letting up. |
| 47 | Pug | , These toy-size bulldogs have always , been popular with Royalty both in , England and Europe. |
| 48 | Rottweiler | , This massive Guard dog is descended , from dogs used by the Roman army , on its march across Europe. |
| 49 | St.Bernard | , Named for the Hospice du Grand , St. Bernard, in Switzerland,these dogs , have been bred by monks since the 17th , Century.They have saved the lives , of countless travellers lost in the snow. |
| 50 | Saluki | , This elegant hound is one of the , world's oldest breeds and was a favourite , of Catharine the Great of Russia. |
| 51 | Samoyed | , Originally from Northern Siberia this , is thought by some to be the , most beautiful of all dogs. |
| 52 | Schipperke | , Schipperke means little boatman; , these little guys are of, Belgian Descent. |
| 53 | Scottish Terrier | , These independent little beasts were , originally working dogs from the , Highlands of Scottland and have become , among the most popular of the small breeds. |
| 54 | Chinese Shar-Pei | , These dogs were once known as the , rarest dogs in the world and were , almost extinct in the 1970's. The , wrinkled dogs have since, become extremely popular. |
| 55 | Sheltie | , The Shetland Sheepdog or , Miniature Collie originally herded, sheep in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. |
| 56 | Shih Tzu | , This toy dog is descended from the , Temple dogs of Tibet. |
| 57 | Siberian Husky | , These sled dogs are among the , best dog racing animals in the world , and have won numerous sled-dog races. |
| 58 | Silky Toy Terrier | , Silkies were developed in Australia , and have become very popular , little house pets. |
| 59 | Vizsla | , This is the National Dog of Hungary , and is also know as the, Hungarian Pointer. |
| 60 | Welsch Corgi | , There are 2 types of Corgis, , the Cardigan and the Pembroke;both , are thought to be descended from dogs , brought to Wales by the Vikings , in the 9th Century. |
| 61 | West Highland White Terrier | , Westies were originally developed , to hunt fox and badger and the , white colouring made them easier to see. |
| 62 | Yorkshire Terrier | , Yorkies now the most popular of , the toy breeds were originally used , in England to control the rat population.
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