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Dogs

Any member of the family Canidae of the order Carnivora. Includes the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, many wild dogs, foxes, fennecs, jackals and wolves.

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American Foxhound

Animals; Dogs

The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the English Foxhound. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent.

American Hairless Terrier

Animals; Dogs

The American Hairless Terrier is a breed of dog that was formerly considered a variant of Rat Terrier. As of January 1, 2004, the United Kennel Club deemed the AHT a separate terrier breed. It is ...

American Mastiff

Animals; Dogs

The American Mastiff is a molosser-type dog that was created over 20 years ago by Fredericka Wagner of Flying W Farms by crossing an English Mastiff and an Anatolian Mastiff.

American Pit Bull Terrier

Animals; Dogs

The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a medium-sized, solidly built, short haired dog whose early ancestors came from England and Ireland.

Bearded Collie

Animals; Dogs

The Bearded Collie, or Beardie, is a herding breed of dog once used primarily by Scottish shepherds, but now mostly a popular family companion.

Beauceron

Animals; Dogs

The Beauceron is a guard dog and herding dog breed falling into the working dog category whose origins lie in the plains of Northern France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce (sheepdog ...

Belgian Shepherd Dog

Animals; Dogs

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) is recognised by all major kennel clubs. In the United States it is recognised under the name Belgian Sheepdog.

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