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DOGS A-Y
Cause their isn't a dog with the name that starts with Q or Z
A AKITA
Origin: Japan
Group: Working
Use: Akita serves humans chiefly as a police and guard
dog, as a guide dog for the blind and as a family pet.
FUN FACT
Honored in its native land as a national treasure in Japan
BBernese
Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Group: Working
Use: The mountain dogs herded
livestock and were used as cart
dogs to transport goods and produce to market
FUN FACT
Breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs
for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
C Canadian
Eskimo dog Origin: Canada
Group: Working
Use: Strong hunting, sled and pack dog
Fun Fact
This dog is rare
DDoberman PinscherOrigin: Germany
Group: Working
Use: Police dog, Guardian, Companion
Fun fact
The Doberman Pinscher is one of the most recognized
dog breeds in the world.
EEnglish
Foxhound Origin: England
Group: Hound
Use: Stag hunting and other hunting
Fun fact
Foxhounds were used to hunt deer since 1600’s
even earlier!
FFinnish
Lapphund
Origin: Lapland
Group: Herding
Use: Herding sheep and goat
Fun fact
Can handle cold weather, so the can heard in the
snow easier.
G German
Shepherd
Origin: Germany
Group: Herding
Use: Herding, law enforcement,
search and rescue, protection, and performance sports.
Fun Facts
They are the second smartest dog in the world.
H Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Group: Toy
Use: Companion
Fun Fact
The dogs were pampered pets and were quite a status symbol. And were in a lot of
rich persons homes.
IIcelandic Sheepdog
Origin: Iceland
Group: Herding
Use: HERDINGGGGG
Fun Fact
They were brought to the country in the 9th century
by the Viking settlers.
J Jack Russell
Terrier
Origin: England
Group: Terrier
Use: Earth dog, agility and terrier races
Fun Fact
Short legs on a Jack Russell may be caused by
achondroplastic dwarfism.
KKuvasz
Origin: Hungary
Group: Working
Use: Guardian and sheep guardian
Fun Fact
Pure breeds only come in white or ivory
LLonghaired
WhippetOrigin: USA
Group: Rare
Use: Companion, lure coursing
Fun Fact
There pretty athlete even though there more for dog
shoes.
MMiniature Australian Shepherd
Origin: USA
Group: herding
Use: Companion, heading and racing
Fun Fact
There helpful in rodeos when a calf runs out of the
cage
N Norwegian Elkhound
Origin: Norway
Group: Hound
Use: Moose hunting and companion
Fun Fact
Been around since Viking times (800-1000 AD)
OOld English Sheepdog
Origin: England
Group: Herding
Use: Herding trials and companion
Fun Fact
They have actually do have eyes under that fur.
PPapillon
Origin: France
Group: Toy
Use: Companion
Fun Fact
Papillon is French for butterfly
RRedbone
Coonhound
Origin: Scotland
Group: Hound
Use: Hunting and companion
Fun Fact
Their slim coat helps them to swim
SShikoku
Origin: Japan
Group: Companion
Use: Companion and hunting
Fun Fact
Consistent training to tame its abundant energy and
innocent spirit.
TThai Ridgeback
Origin: Thailand
Group: Hound
Use:Fun Fact
Breed has been around for hundreds of years in its
native Thailand
V Volpino Italiano
Origin: Italy
Group: Toy
Use: Watchdog and companion
Fun Fact
During the Italian Renaissance
this clever little dog decorated the laps of royalty and kept company with Michelangelo
WWeimaraner
Origin: Germany
Group: Sporting
Use: Bird dog and pointing field trials
Fun Fact
Nickname of Gray Ghost
XXoloitzcuintli
Origin: Asia
Group: Hound
Use:Fun Fact
There hairless, with a small patch of hair
Y Yorkshire
Terrier
Origin: England
Group: Toy
Use: Companion
Fun Fact
Controlling the rat population in the coal pits
and cotton mills
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