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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 …

Looks are deceptive! Country of Origin: Tibet Dog Group: Utility Origin of Name: The Lhasa, as the name suggests, was born in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. Their prime work was to inform the monks of any intruders. Apso, in the local language, means bearded. When clubbed together, this means a long-haired dog …

A small but sturdy dog!   Country of Origin: England Dog Group: Herding dog breeds (UKC) Origin of Name: The origin of the Lancashire Heeler isn’t very well documented, but the general consensus seems to be that the Welsh Corgi (‘Welsh Heeler’), which herded cattle from Wales to the Ormskirk area, met along …

Small and sturdy! Country of Origin: England Dog Group: Terrier dog breeds (AKC) Origin of Name: The Lakeland Terrier breed dates back to the 1800s and is one of the oldest terrier breeds that is still around today. The breed was originally called the Patterdale Terrier, however it is a separate breed from …