Royal Breeds
Ancient Breeds 1
Ancient Breeds 2
Ancient Breeds 3
Miscellaneous Breeds
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This is the favorite breed of dog owned by Queen Elizabeth II of England.
What is a Corgi?
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This breed is over 8,000 years old. They were bred by the nomadic people of Afghanistan and were originally used to hunt game, including antelopes and, according to some, leopards.
What is an Afghan Hound?
100
This breed dates back to the 13th century in England and was bred to fight bulls. Laws were enacted making these fights illegal and breeders began to breed the dogs for less fierce temperaments. Today's dog is a loving companion.
What is a bulldog?
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This breed is 8,000 years old. It descended from ancient Egypt, and was hunter, as well as companion and guard dog.
What is a Greyhound?
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These dogs were originally bred as charming and attentive companions for noblewomen, and for hundreds of years these enchanting lap warmers were great favorites in the royal courts of Europe. They appear in many portraits of long-ago queens and princesses painted by Europe’s most renowned artists. Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, and Toulouse-Lautrec are among the masters who included these dogs in their paintings.
What is a Papillon?
200
A breed that traces its ancestry back 600 years to the Kings of England, this dog is a loving companion dog.
What is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
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This is the oldest known breed of dog, bred in Japan more than 10,000 years ago. It was used to hunt wild boar and elk. They were the loyal companions of the samurai.
What is an Akita Inu?
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This breed originated in China 3,000 years ago, where they were used as retrievers, pointers, and sled dogs.
What is a Chow Chow?
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This breed is believed to be more than 2,000 years old and originated in Germany and then France.
it started as a water and hunting dog, specifically to retrieve waterfowl. These early Poodles were clipped for practical reasons, and the long hair around the chest provided insulation for the dog’s vitals in freezing water, while the shorn hindquarters reduced drag whilst swimming. It is believed to be the most intelligent dog of all breeds.
What is a poodle?
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It is believed that this breed of dog came from a part of Central Europe along the Adriatic Sea. They are coach dog and their job was to trot beside horse-drawn coaches, and to guard the horses and rig when otherwise unattended. They are associated with fire departments because the engines used to be pulled by horses.
What is a Dalmatian?
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This breed is believed to be 2,000 years old. It once revered by Chinese Emperors and their courtiers as the ultimate lap dog and companion.
What is a Pekinese?
300
This breed is believed to believed 3,000 years old and come from Siberia into Alaska. It is used to pull sleds, hunt seals, and defend against polar bears.
What is an Alaskan Malamute?
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This breed dates back 600 years to Germany. It's name in German means “badger dog”. It was originally bred to badgers in their dens in the ground. It is wonderful companion and pet.
What is a Dachshund?
300
This breed is believed to have come from Ancient Egypt 5,000 years ago. These high-speed sighthounds were prized for their speed (up to 42 mph), endurance, and keen hunting instinct., and were used to hunt gazelle.
What is a Saluki?
300
This ancient breed of dog goes back to the civilizations of South and Central America. It is the national symbol of Mexico.
What is a Chihuahua?
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The lavishly coated dog is a thousand-year-old breed who served as sentinels at palaces and monasteries isolated high in the Himalayas. Smart, confident, and complex, they are family comedians but regally aloof with strangers.
What is a Lhasa Apso?
400
This ancient breed is believed to have come from the Asian portion of Turkey. It was raised to protect sheep and goats. It is a guardian dog, not a guard dog. Guard dogs protect people and property. Guardian dogs protect animals, like sheep and goats. In recent years, it is being used to protect endangered animals like cheetah. It bonds with the herd and then will drive off predators that threaten the herd. It is extremely intelligent and loyal.
What is an Anatolian Shepherd?
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This breed of dog was were centuries ago to work with peasant shepherds and herding dogs in the Pyrenees Mountains, the natural border between France and Spain. The dog’s job was to watch the flock and deter predators, whether wolves, bears, or livestock rustlers.
What is a Great Pyrenees?
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The breed is believed to be over 2,000 and comes from the Himalayan mountains. It served Tibetan monks for centuries, acting as a companion, watchdog, and good luck charm. It is both sure-footed and fearless. It was used to herd sheep along narrow mountain passes, jumping on the backs of the animals to move them along.
What is a Tibetan Terrier?
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This ancient breed is believed to have originated with Roman soldiers who needed tough, durable dogs to move and guard the herd of animals that fed the Roman Army. Later, they were bred by German farmers to guard their flocks. They were known as the Butcher's Dog.
What is a Rottweiler?
500
Beloved pet of Chinese royalty, these hairless dogs' ancestry goes back thousands of years. Originally bred to hunt rats on ships, their size was miniaturized to make them pets. They come in hairless and powder puff varieties.
What is a Chinese Crested?
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This breed is over 5,000 years old and is believed to have from Ancient Egypt or Africa.
It displays more catlike behavior than most dog. It doesn't not have a doggy smell and it yodels instead of barks.
What is a Basinji?
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This breed of dog is over 9,500 years old. It has a similar appearance to the Husky and Alaskan Malamute. However, it’s very different, having adapted to “eating a very high-fat diet, running and pulling sleds in a low-oxygen environment, and the ability to highly regulate their body temperatures.”
What is a Greenland Sled Dog?
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This breed of dog was bred for the Chinese emperors centuries ago. Its name means “lion dog”. For hundreds of years, it lived the life of royal lap warmers and were pampered by emperors and their families. The breed remained hidden behind palace walls, virtually unknown to the outside world, until the 1930s.
What is a Shuh Tzu?
500
This is Mrs. Newsom-Lang's breed. They are sight hounds bred to hunt small animals and run very fast.
What is a whippet?