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Bow down to Royalty! Country of Origin: Newfoundland Dog Group: Working Origin of Name: The Pekingese get their name from the ancient Chinese city of Peking, which is present-day Beijing. They’re known as Pekes for short. They are also called ‘Lion Dog’ because of their unmistakably leonine coat and dignified demeanor. Shedding A …

One of the smallest working terrier breeds! Country of Origin: Great Britain, England Dog Group: Terriers breeds (AKC)(UKC) Origin of Name: The Norfolk Terrier originates from the east-central part of England called East Anglia, just north of London. The town of Norwich is in the county of Norfolk. He crossed the offspring with …

Get home your very own star swimmer! Country of Origin: Newfoundland Dog Group: Working Origin of Name: The Newfoundland gets its name from the Dominion of Newfoundland, now a part of Canada. They were named in 1775 by George Cartwright and are called ‘Newfies’ for short.   Shedding A bit high Monthly keeping …

You will fall in love with its clumsiness! Country of Origin: Italy Dog Group: Working Origin of Name: The Neapolitan Mastiff or Mastino Napoletano gets its name from Naples, the city in Italy which is associated with the origin of this breed. ‘Neapolitan’ means ‘of Naples’. Despite centuries of popularity throughout Europe, this …

This giant can accommodate anywhere! Country of Origin: England Dog Group: Working Origin of Name: The origin of the term Mastiff is not very clear though. There are no written scriptures that state clearly as to why was the breed named Mastiff. Most sources believe that that word is derived from the Anglo-Saxon …

Oldest known terrier breed! Country of Origin: England Dog Group: Terrier dog breeds (AKC) Origin of Name: The Manchester Terrier is the oldest known terrier breed. Developed as a rat hunter in nineteenth century Manchester, England by a man named John Hulme, it has earned the nickname of “rat terrier” because of its …

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Toy Dog breed!   Country of Origin: Malta Dog Group: Toy dog breeds (AKC) Origin of Name: The Maltese is a small breed of dog in the Toy Group. It descends from dogs originating in the Central Mediterranean Area. The breed name and origins are generally understood to derive from the Mediterranean island …

Little lion dog! Country of Origin: Germany Dog Group: Companion Breeds (UKC) Origin of Name: Lowchen are a member of the family of Bichons. The exact origins of the Lowchen remain uncertain. Although recognized by FCI as a French breed, it is believed by many that the Lowchen may have been developed somewhere …