In the animal breeding, to breed true means that specimens of an animal breed will breed true-to-type when mated like-to like; that is, that the progeny of any two individuals in the same breed will show consistent, replicable and predictable characteristics. A puppy from two purebred dogs of the same breed, for example, will exhibit the traits of its parents, and not the traits of all breeds in the subject breed's ancestry.

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Canid hybrids are the result of interbreeding between two different members of the canine family (Canidae).

Canid interfertility

Many members of the dog family can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

Molecular analysis indicates 4 divisions of canids:

1. Wolf-like canids including the domestic dog, gray wolves, coyotes, and jackals
2. The South American canids
3. Old and New World red-foxlike canids, for example, red foxes and kit foxes
4. Monotypic species, for example, bat-eared fox and raccoon dog

The wolf, coyote, jackal, and domestic dog (including the dingo) all have 78 chromosomes arranged in 39 pairs. This allows them to hybridise freely (barring size or behavioural constraints) and produce fertile offspring. The wolf, coyote, and golden jackal diverged around 3 to 4 million years ago. Other members of the dog family diverged 7 to 10 million years ago and are less closely related and connot hybridise with the wolf-like canids: the yellow Jackal has 74 chromosomes, the red fox has 38 chromosomes, the raccoon dog has 42 chromosomes, and the Fennec fox has 64 chromosomes. Although the African Wild Dog has 78 chromosomes, it is considered distinct enough to be placed in its own genus.

(Note: It may be that foxes cannot hybridize with dogs but, as crosses between horses and zebras demonstrate, differences in chromosome number are not the reason. Viable hybrids between species are possible regardless of chromosome number differences provided the gene combination in the hybrid allows for embryonic development to birth. Large differences in chromosome number, however, would make hybrid bitches so poorly fertile as to be essentially sterile. Male hybrids would be sterile due to a phenomenon called Haldane's Rule.)

In The Variation Of Animals And Plants Under Domestication, Charles Darwin wrote:

"Buffon got four successive generations from the wolf and dog, and the mongrels were perfectly fertile together. [...] M. Flourens states positively as the result of his numerous experiments that hybrids from the wolf and dog, crossed inter se, become sterile at the third generation, and those from the jackal and dog at the fourth generation. (De la Longevite Humaine par M. Flourens 1855 page 143. Mr. Blyth says (Indian Sporting Review volume 2 page 137) that he has seen in India several hybrids from the pariah-dog and jackal; and between one of these hybrids and a terrier. The experiments of Hunter on the jackal are well-known. See also Isid. Geoffroy St.-Hilaire, Hist. Nat. Gen. tome 3 page 217, who speaks of the hybrid offspring of the jackal as perfectly fertile for three generations.) [...] Mr. Philip P. King, after ample opportunities of observation, informs me that the Dingo and European dogs often cross in Australia]]. ... Several years ago I saw confined in the Zoological Gardens of London a female hybrid from an English dog and jackal, which even in this the first generation was so sterile that, as I was assured by her keeper, she did not fully exhibit her proper periods; but this case was certainly exceptional, as numerous instances have occurred of fertile hybrids from these two animals. ... We have already seen how often savages cross their dogs with wild native species; and Pennant gives a curious account (History of Quadrupeds 1793 volume 1 page 238.) of the manner in which Fochabers, in Scotland, was stocked "with a multitude of curs of a most wolfish aspect" from a single hybrid-wolf brought into that district. [...] the jackal is prepotent over the dog, as is stated by Flourens, who made many crosses between these animals; and this was likewise the case with a hybrid which I once saw between a jackal and a terrier.

In Darwinism An Exposition Of The Theory Of Natural Selection With Some Of Its Applications (1889), Alfred Russel Wallace commented:

"Dogs have been frequently crossed with wolves and with jackals, and their hybrid offspring have been found to be fertile _inter se_ to the third or fourth generation, and then usually to show some signs of sterility or of deterioration."

(Note: this deterioration was probably the result of inbreeding among the hybrid offspring)

Dog hybrids kept as pets are prohibited in many jurisdictions or are classed as wild animals and must be housed in the same way as purebred wolves. For example, hybrids of the domestic dog with the wolf, coyote, dingo, jackal, fox, dhole, African Wild Dog, or Raccoon dog are prohibited in the State of Hawaii (this legislation does not take into account the impossibility of some of the hybrids listed).

Wolf-dogs

People wanting to improve domestic dogs have sometimes bred them back to wolves. This compensates for inbred genetic problems in domestic dogs, but wolf-dog hybrids are dominant in adulthood and less domesticable. Grey wolves have been crossed with wolf-like dogs such as German Shepherd Dogs and Alaskan Malamutes. Many problems occur because the owner expects them to behave like a domestic dog and is unaccustomed to wolf-type behaviour. In parts of Europe, the declining wolf population naturally hybridises with stray and feral domestic dogs, resulting in mongrel populations and further endangering the natural wolf.

There are a number of wolf-dog hybrid breeds in development, for example, the Saarlooswolfhond breed is possibly derived from wolf-dog hybrids. The initial hybrid offspring are generally back-crossed to domestic dogs to maintain a domestic temperament and consistent conformation. First-cross wolf-dog hybrids are popular in the USA, but retain many wolf-like traits.

Dox

Contrary to popular myth, dogs cannot successfully interbreed with red foxes. Dogs have 78 chromosomes, but red foxes have only 38 chromosomes. This severe mismatch is a barrier to hybridisation.

An unconfirmed female terrier/fox hybrid was reported (and later euthanized) in the UK. British gamekeeper folklore claims that Terrier bitches can produce offspring with dog Foxes. The supposed hybrids (known as a dox) are natural variation in the domestic dog. There has been a reported cross between a domestic dog and a South American fox, but the latter was a fox-like wolf and not a true fox.

In Saskatchewan, Canada there was another reported dox, this time a female miniature sheltie with a wild fox. There was a litter of three, but only one survived. The surviving (a female) was sterile, and looked like an almost pure fox, with slight variations.

In Origin of Species (1859), Charles Darwin wrote:

The German Spitz dog unites more easily than other dogs with foxes [...] certain South American indigenous domestic dogs do not readily cross with European dogs ...

Coy-dog

Coy-dogs (male coyote/female dog) can occur naturally as female coyotes are more likely to meet male dogs than meet male coyotes. Coydogs were once believed to be present in large numbers in Pennsylvania due to a declining Coyote population and a burgeoning domestic dog population. Most supposed hybrids were naturally occurring red or blond color variations of the Coyote or were feral dogs. The breeding cycles of dogs and coyotes are not synchronized and this makes interbreeding uncommon. If interbreeding had been common, each successive generation of the Coyote population would have acquired more and more dog-like traits.

Coyotes are solitary by nature and this trait is carried across to coyote-dog hybrids. This can result in problematical and unsociable behaviour which makes them generally unsuited as pets. As a result, they may be abandoned or allowed to stray and be absorbed into the feral dog or coyote population.

Coy-Dingo

Coyotes have also been crossed with Australian dingoes in zoological gardens.

Dingo hybrids

The Australian Dingo (a feral, rather than wild, species) hybridises freely with domestic dogs. This is now so widespread that many dingoes are now mongrels. Some dingo hybrids have been deliberately bred as pets, but are turned loose due to behavioural problems. These hybrids are accepted back into the wild dingo population where they breed with pure dingoes. In some parts of Australia, up to 80% of dingoes are hybrids. Dingoes are distinguishable from domestic dogs through DNA and through having longer teeth and longer muzzles.

The Australian Kelpie sheepdog is widely believed to be a hybrid of dingo and Border Collie, but this is not upheld by breed documentation.

Dogote

The mating of a male dog and a female coyote results in a Dogote. There has been one report of a Dogote which arose from a male German Shepherd/female coyote mating in the wild. Hybrid pups were found after a female coyote was shot. The adult Dogotes resembled a German Shepherd in color.

Coyotes are solitary by nature and this trait is carried across to dog-coyote hybrids resulting in problematical or unsociable behaviour.

Coy-wolf

Coy-wolves (Coyote/Wolf) have occurred in captivity or, rarely, in the wild where the choice of same-species mates has been limited. Coyote/Red Wolf hybrids have been found. Some consider that the American Red Wolf is not a true species because it can hybridize with both the Grey Wolf and the Coyote; however, it is now known that hybridization between species (in general) happens more often than previously thought. Some consider it a Grey Wolf/Coyote hybrid and use this argument to prevent conservation of the Red Wolf. Some hybridization occurred when pure Red Wolves were in decline and interbred with the more numerous Coyotes. The species boundary is often preserved by geographic or behavioural separation, not by genetic separation.

Jackal hybrids

The Wolf and Jackal can interbreed and produce fertile hybrid offspring. Coyote/Jackal Hybrids have also been bred as pets by Wolf-dog enthusiasts. Dogs have been crossed with golden jackals; however, they cannot produce fertile offspring with yellow jackals as the latter have only 74 chromosomes compared to 78 in the dog. It is also thought that Pharoanic Egyptians crossbred domestic dogs with jackals, producing a jackal­-dog that resembled the god Anubis.

(Note: Wild horses have 66 chromosomes. Domestic horses have 64. Wild horses and domestic horses can interbreed and produce fertile hybrids. The reason golden jackals differ in chromosome number is most likely because golden jackals have 2 pairs of chromosomes that are twice as long but contain similar gene content as 4 pairs of dog chromosomes. This might reduce fertility but it would not likely completely sterilize golden jackal-dog hybrids.)

In The Variation Of Animals And Plants Under Domestication Charles Darwin wrote:

Several years ago I saw confined in the Zoological Gardens of London a female hybrid from an English dog and jackal, which even in this the first generation was so sterile that, as I was assured by her keeper, she did not fully exhibit her proper periods; but this case was certainly exceptional, as numerous instances have occurred of fertile hybrids from these two animals.

In Russia, Dog/Jackal hybrids were bred as sniffer dogs because Jackals have a superior sense of smell and Huskies are good cold climate dogs. As well as a superior sense of smell, important at low temperatures where substances are less volatile and therefore less pungent, Sulimov Dogs are small sized and can work in confined spaces. When tired, their normally curled tails droop, making it clear to the handler that the dog needs to be rested.

The jackal hybrids were bred by senior researcher Klim Sulimov at the D.S. Likhachev Scientific Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Environmental Protection in Russia.

Male Jackal pups had to be fostered on a Husky bitch in order to imprint the Jackals on dogs. Female Jackals accepted male Huskies more easily. The half-bred Jackal-Dogs were hard to train and were bred back to Huskies to produce quarter-bred hybrids (quadroons). These hybrids were small, agile, trainable and had excellent noses. They are called Sulimov Dogs after their creator and may one day be registered as a working breed of dog. Twenty-five jackal-dog hybrids are used by Aeroflot at Sheremetevo Airport in Moscow.

References and Links

• Wolf Dog resources
• Wolf dogs
• The Dingo is Fading Away
• Hybrid Dingoes
• BBC News: Sulimov Dogs
• Moscow News: Sulimov Dogs
• Dogotes and Coydogs
• Coydogs

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A coydog, or dogote as they are sometimes called, is the hybrid offspring of a coyote (Canis latrans) and a dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Together they are genetically capable of producing fertile young.

The result of a male dog and a female coyote is a dogote, while the result of a male coyote and a female dog is a coydog. There IS a difference where the cross-breeding of animals is concerned. The male of the species tends to give the first part of the offspring's name.

Coydogs are fairly rare in the wild, in part because female coyotes are fertile for only about 60 days out of the year. Nevertheless, they are born sometimes. Wild coydogs can cause major problems for humans, as they typically have all the infamous cunning of coyotes but lack coyotes' natural fear of humans. A German Shepherd/female coyote dogote litter was found after a female coyote was shot. The adult Dogotes resembled German Shepherds in colour.

Coydogs were once believed to be present in large numbers in Pennsylvania due to Coyotes being in decline and domestic dogs being available as mates. Most were probably naturally occurring red or blonde Coyotes or were feral dogs. If interbreeding between the species really were common, the Coyote population would acquire more dog-like traits with each successive generation. Coyotes have also been crossed with Australian dingos.

Coyotes also breed with wolves, resulting in Coy-Wolves. Coyote/Red Wolf hybrids have also been found. Some zoologists do not consider the American Red Wolf to be a true species since it can hybridize with both the Grey Wolf and the Coyote. The argument that it is a Grey Wolf/Coyote hybrid prevents conservation efforts.

Coat colors range from pure white to solid black and many other variations.

Dogs exhibit a diverse array of coat textures, colors, and markings, and a specialized vocabulary has evolved to describe them.

Originally, dogs all had dense fur with an undercoat and long muzzles and heads, although both of these features have been altered in some of the more extremely modified breeds, such as the Mexican Hairless Dog and the English Bulldog.

Color

One often refers to a specific dog first by coat color rather than by breed; for example, "a blue merle Aussie" or "a chocolate Lab". Coat colors include:

• Black: Usually pure black but sometimes grizzled.
• Brown: From mahogany through very dark brown.
• Red: Reminiscent of reddish woods such as cherry or mahogany; also tawny, chestnut, orange, rusty, liver, and red-gold.
• Yellow: From pale cream to a deep yellowish-gold tan.
• Gold: From pale apricot to rich reddish-yellow.
• Gray: Pale to dark gray, including silver; can be mixed with other colors or various shades to create sandy pepper, pepper, grizzle, blue-black gray, or silver-fawn.
• Blue: A dark metallic gray, often as a blue merle or speckled (with black).
• Sable: Black-tipped hairs; the background color can be gold, silver, gray, or tan.
• White: Distinct from albino dogs.

Pattern

The Dalmatian's coat is one of the more widely recognized markings.

Coat patterns include:

• Two-color coats, such as Black and tan, red and white. The coat has both colors but in clearly defined and separated areas; usually the top and sides are darker and lower legs and underside are the lighter color.
• Tricolor: Consisting of three colors, usually black, tan, and white or liver, tan, and white.
• Brindle: A mixture of black with brown, tan, or gold, usually in a "tiger stripe" pattern.
• Harlequin: "Torn" patches of black on white.
• Merle: Marbled coat with darker patches and spots of the specified color.
• Particolor: Two-colored coat with the colors appearing in patches in roughly equal quantities.

Texture

Coat textures vary tremendously. Some coats make the dogs more cuddly and others make them impervious to cold water. Densely furred breeds such as most sled dogs and Spitz types can have up to 600 hairs per inch, while fine-haired breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier can have as few as 100, and the "hairless" breeds such as the Mexican Hairless have none on parts of their bodies. The texture of the coat often depends on the distribution and the length of the two parts of a dog's coat, its thick, warm undercoat (or down) and its rougher, somewhat weather-resistant outer coat (topcoat, also referred to as guard hairs). Breeds with soft coats often have more or longer undercoat hairs than guard hairs; rough-textured coats often have more or longer guard hairs. Textures include:

The German Wirehaired Pointer's coat demonstrates a rough texture.

• Double-coated: Having a thick, warm, short undercoat (or down) that is usually dense enough to resist penetration by water and a stronger, rougher weather-resistant outer coat (topcoat), also referred to as guard hairs. Most other coat types are also double-coated.
• Single-coated: Lacking an undercoat.
• Smooth-coated: "Smooth" to the eye and touch.
• Wire-haired: Also called broken-coated. The harsh outer guard hairs are prominent, providing excellent weather protection for hunting dogs such as the Border Terrier or Wirehaired Pointing Griffon.
• Long-haired: Hair longer than an inch or so.
• Short-haired: Hair around an inch or so long.
• Corded coat: for example

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A special vocabulary has been developed to describe the shapes of various body parts including the ears and tail.

Ears

Dogs' ears come in a variety of sizes, shapes, lengths, positions on the head, and amounts and types of droop. Every variation has a term, including:

• Bat ear: Erect, broad next to the head and rounded at the tip.
• Button ear: A smaller ear where the tip folds forward nearly to the skull, forming a V, as in the Jack Russell Terrier.
• Cropped ear: Shaped by cutting; see docking.
• Drop ear: An ear that folds and droops close to the head, such as most scent hounds'. Also called a pendant ear.
• Natural: Like a wolf's.
• Prick ear: Erect and pointed; also called pricked or erect.
• Rose ear: A very small drop ear that folds back; typical of many sight hounds and the English Bulldog.
• Semiprick ear: A prick ear where the tip just begins to fold forward, as in the Rough Collie.

The Basset Hound's ears are extremely long drop ears.

Tails

Like ears, tails come in a tremendous variety of shapes, lengths, amounts of fur, and tailsets (positions). Among them:

• Corkscrew: Short and twisted, such as a Pug's
• Docked: Shortened by surgery or other method, usually two or three days after birth;
• Odd: Twisted, but not short. Uncommon. Tibetan Terriers have odd tails.
• Saber: Carried in a slight curve like a saber
• Sickle: Carried out and up in a semicircle like a sickle
• Squirrel: Carried high and towards the head, often with the tip curving even further towards the head.
• Wheel: Carried up and over the back in a broad curve, resembling a wheel.

Puppy Characteristics

Puppies often have characteristics that do not last beyond early puppyhood. Eye color often changes from blue to its adult color as the puppy matures. The coat color may change: Kerry Blue Terrier puppies have black coats at birth and change to blue with maturity, and Dalmatians are white and gain their spots with age. The ear shape will also often change, especially with erect-eared breeds such as the German Shepherd Dog which have soft ears at birth, but the cartilage strengthens with age.

It is not uncommon for puppies to have their ears cropped or straightened, tails docked, or in the case of the Chow Chow, to have their eyefolds stitched back so that they can see. Many of these are done in accordance with breed standards for many Kennel Clubs. Some countries like Italy have banned this practice as an act of animal cruelty.

Temperature Regulation

A common misconception is that dogs do not sweat. Primarily, dogs regulate their body temperature in a completely different way, through their tongue. That is why after a dog has been running or on a hot day, its mouth will be seen wide open with the tongue hanging out. This form of cooling maximizes heat lost while conserving moisture, because it carries heat from the hottest part of the body, the interior core of the thorax, unlike sweating, which cools the already coolest part of the body, the skin—or in less intuitive, more scientific terms, this higher efficiency of thermal loss relative to moisture conservation arises because heat flow is proportional to temperature gradient. In addition, dogs effectively sweat through the pads of their feet, since they are not furred. On a warm day and after exercise, a dog's naturally wet footprints might be visible on a smooth floor.

Dogs possess a rete mirabile in the carotid sinus at the base of their neck, a complex of intermingled small arteries and veins which acts as a heat exchanger to thermally isolate the head, containing the brain, the most temperature-sensitive organ, from the body, containing the muscles, where most of the heat is generated. The result is that dogs can sustain intense physical exertion over a prolonged time in a hot environment, compared to animals which lack this apparatus; thus, a dog chasing a jackrabbit through the desert may not be able to outrun the rabbit, but it can continue the chase until the rabbit literally drops dead from overheating.

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A backyard breeder is a person who practices random or ignorant dog breeding on a small scale. The name is something of a misnomer, as many excellent breeders run small-scale programs in their houses, garages, barns, or backyards

The term is meant to refer to people who are ignorant of selective breeding goals and techniques, and are not familiar with the breed standard of their chosen breed of dog. Backyard breeders are motivated by the idea of profit, not realizing that the hobby of animal breeding practiced on a small scale is not usually profitable when one factors in costs such as health, maintenance and pregnancy care. People who have not considered these factors often stint their breeding stock in terms of veterinary care and adequate maintenance, the puppies they produce may have genetic disorders or undisclosed illnesses; it is these people who are disparaged as 'backyard breeders'.

When such breeding is carried out on a large scale, the venue is called a puppy mill (or puppy farm in Commonwealth English).

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Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. The process continues today, resulting in a tremendous variety of dog breeds.

The following list uses a wide interpretation of "breed". Breeds listed here may be traditional breeds with long histories as registered breeds, rare breeds with their own registries, or new breeds that may still be under development. Please see individual articles for more information.

Breed categories

This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show some of the tremendous variety of dog breeds.

Dog breeds can be divided into different categories, such as:

• Hunting
  • Hounds, including Sight hounds and Scent hounds
  • Gundogs, including Pointers, Retrievers, and Spaniels
  • Terrier
  • Cur
• Working (or Utility)
  • Herding, including Sheepdogs
  • Sled dog
• Bulldogs
• Extinct dog breeds
• Fighting dogs
• Toy

Dog breeds can also be grouped into similar types such as mastiff types, spitz types, pit bulls, or Lurchers.

Dog breed list

Dog breeds include:

Contents: Top - 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Af-Am

Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Africanis
Aidi
Airedale Terrier
Akbash Dog
Akita, see also American Akita
Alano Español
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Alaskan Klee Kai
Alaskan husky
Alaskan Malamute
Alopekis
Alpine Dachsbracke
Alp Mastiff (Cane Garouf)
Alsatian - see German Shepherd Dog
American Akita - see Great Japanese Dog
American Bulldog, including

JDJ American Bulldog
Scott's American Bulldog
Southern White American Bulldog

American Cocker Spaniel
American English Coonhound
American Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound
American Hairless Terrier
American Husky - see Canadian Eskimo Dog
American Mastiff
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staghound
American Staffordshire Terrier
American Water Spaniel

An-Az

Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie
Appenzeller Sennenhund
Arctic Husky - see Siberian Husky
Argentine Dogo
Ariege Pointer
Ariegeois
Artois Hound
Australian Bulldog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Jack Russell Terrier - see also Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier
Australian Kelpie
Australian Koolie - see Koolie
Australian Shepherd
Australian Silky Terrier
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Australian Terrier
Austrian Brandlbracke
Azawakh

B

Ba-Be

Balkan Hound - see Serbian Hound
Bandog
Barbet
Basenji
Basset Artésien Normand
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Basset Hound
Bavarian Mountain Hound
Beagle
Beagle-Harrier
Bearded Collie
Bearded Tibetan Mastiff - seeTibetan Kyi Apso
Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier
Belgian Griffon
Belgian Shepherd Dog, often divided into:

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Bergamasco
Berger Blanc Suisse
Berger Picard
Bernese Mountain Dog (Berner Sennenhund)

Bi-Bo

Bichon Frisé
Biewer
Billy
Black and Tan Coonhound
Black Mouth Cur
Black Russian Terrier
Bloodhound
Blue Heeler - see Australian Cattle Dog
Blue Paul Terrier
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Bluetick Coonhound
Boerboel
Bolognese
Bolonka
Border Collie
Border Terrier
Borzoi
Bosanski Ostrodlaki Gonic Barak
Bosnian Tornjak
Boston Terrier
Bouvier Bernois - see Bernese Mountain Dog
Bouvier des Ardennes
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Boykin Spaniel

Br-Bu

Bracco Italiano
Braque d'Auvergne
Braque du Bourbonnais
Braque Francais (Gascogne type)
Braque Francais (Pyrenean type)
Braque Saint-Germain
Brazilian Mastiff - see Fila Brasileiro
Brazilian Terrier
Briard
Briquet Griffon Vendeen
Brittany
Broholmer
Brussels Griffon - see Griffon Bruxellois
Bucovina - see Ciobãnesc de Bucovina
Bull Terrier
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Bull and Terrier
Bulldog
Bullmastiff
Bully Kutta

C

Ca-Ci

Ca de Bou - see Perro de Presa Mallorquin
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog (Canadian Inuit Dog)
Cane Corso
Cão da Serra da Estrela - see Estrela Mountain Dog
Cão da Serra de Aires
Cão de Água Português - see Portuguese Water Dog
Cão de Castro Laboreiro
Cão de Fila de São Miguel
Cão de Fila da Terceira
Cão de Gado Transmontano
Caravan Hound - see Mudhol Hound
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Carpatin
Catahoula Bulldog
Catahoula Leopard Dog (Catahoula Cur or Catahoula Hog Dog)
Catahoula Bulldog
Catalan Sheepdog
Caucasian Ovcharka
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Central Asia Shepherd Dog
Cesky Fousek
Cesky Terrier
Chart Polski
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested Dog
Chindo - see Korea Jindo Dog
Chinook
Chippiparai
Chow Chow
Ciobănesc de Bucovina
Cirneco dell'Etna

Cl-Cz

Clumber Spaniel
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel - see American Cocker Spaniel or English Cocker Spaniel
Collie - see Rough Collie, Smooth Collie, Bearded Collie or Border Collie
Coolie - see Koolie
Cordoba Fighting Dog
Corgi - see Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coton de Tulear
Croatian Sheepdog
Cur - see also Black Mouth Cur, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Mountain Cur, Stephens Cur, and Treeing Cur
Curly Coated Retriever
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

D

Dachshund
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Danish Broholmer
Danish/Swedish Farm Dog
Deerhound
Deutsch Drahthaar - see German Wirehaired Pointer
Deutsche Bracke
Deutscher Wachtelhund
Dhoki apso - see Tibetan Terrier
Do-Khyi - see Tibetan Mastiff
Dobermann (Doberman Pinscher)
Dogo Cubano
Dogo Guatemalteco - see Guatemalan Bull Terrier
Dogue de Bordeaux
Dogue de Majorque - see Perro de Presa Mallorquin
Drentse Patrijshond (Dutch Partridge Dog)
Drever
Dunker
Dutch Shepherd Dog - See Hollandse Herder
Dutch Smoushond

E

East Siberian Laika
English Cocker Spaniel
English Coonhound
English Foxhound
English Mastiff
English Pointer
English Setter
English Shepherd
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel - see King Charles Spaniel
English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
English White Terrier
Entlebucher Mountain Dog/Sennenhund/Cattle Dog
Epagneul Picard - see Picardy Spaniel
Epagneul Pont-Audemer - see Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Eskimo Dog (Esquimaux) - see Canadian Eskimo Dog
Estonian Hound
Estrela Mountain Dog
Eurasier
Eurohound

F

Feist
Field Spaniel
Fila Brasileiro
Finnish Hound
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
Foxhound - divided into American Foxhound, English Foxhound
Fox Terrier - divided into Fox Terrier (Smooth), Fox Terrier (Wire), Miniature Fox Terrier, Toy Fox Terrier
Francais Blanc et Noir
Francais Blanc et Orange
Francais Tricolore
Franzuskaya Bolonka
French Bulldog
French Spaniel
French Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

G

Ga-Go

Galgo Español
Gawii
German Longhaired Pointer
German Pinscher
German Rough-haired Pointer
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Spaniel - see Deutscher Wachtelhund
German Spitz - divided into:

German Spitz (Gross)
German Spitz (Klein)
German Spitz (Mittel)

German Wirehaired Pointer
Giant Schnauzer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
Gonczy Polski - see Polish Scenthound
Gordon Setter
Gos d'atura - see Catalan Sheepdog

Gr

Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir
Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Orange
Grand Anglo-Francais Tricolore
Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
Grand Bleu de Gascogne
Grand Gascon Saintongeois
Grand Griffon Vendeen
Gran Mastin de Borínquen
Great Dane
Great Japanese Dog
Great Pyrenees - see Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund)
Greek Harehound
Greenland Dog (Greenland Husky)
Greyhound
Griffon Bleu de Gascogne
Griffon Bruxellois
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Griffon Nivernais
Groenendael - see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
Guatemalan Bull Terrier (Dogo Guatemalteco)
Gull Dong
Gull Terr

H

Hairless Khala
Haldenstovare
Hamiltonstövare
Hanover Hound
Harrier
Havanese
Himalayan Sheepdog
Hokkaido
Hollandse Herder (Dutch Shepherd dog)
Hovawart
Hungarian Greyhound - see Magyar Agar
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla - see Hungarian Vizsla
Huntaway
Hygenhund

I

Ibizan Hound
Icelandic Sheepdog
Indian Bullterrier
Irish Bull Terrier
Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Setter
Irish Staffordshire Terrier
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Istarski Kratkodlaki Gonic
Istarski Ostrodlaki Gonic (Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound)
Istrian Sheepdog
Italian Greyhound
Italian Spinone - see Spinone Italiano

J

Jack Russell Terrier - see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier
Jagdterrier
Jämthund
Japanese Chin
Japanese Mastiff, see Tosa
Japanese Spitz
Japanese Terrier
Jindo - see Korea Jindo Dog
Jonangi

K

Kai Ken
Kangal Dog
Kanni
Karelian Bear Dog
Kars Dog
Keeshond
Kelpie - see Australian Kelpie
Kelb-tal Fenek - see Pharaoh Hound
Kerry Blue Terrier
King Charles Spaniel
Kishu
Kombai
Komondor
Kooikerhondje
Koolie
Korea Jindo Dog
Korean Mastiff
Korthals Griffon - see Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Krasky Ovcar - see Istrian Sheepdog
Kromfohrlander
Kuvasz
Kyi Leo

L

Labradoodle
Labrador Retriever
Laekenois - see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lakeland Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Landseer (Continental-European type) - see also Newfoundland
Lapinporokoira
Large Munsterlander
Leonberger
Lhasa Apso
Llewellyn Setter - see English Setter
Löwchen

M

Mackenzie River husky
Magyar Agar
Malinois - see Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
Maltese
Maltipoo
Manchester Terrier
Maremma Sheepdog
Mastiff - see English Mastiff
McNab
Meliteo Kinidio
Mexican Hairless Dog
Middle Asian Owtcharka - see Central Asia Shepherd Dog
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Miniature Bull Terrier - see Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Miniature Fox Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Miniature Schnauzer
Mioritic
Mixed-breed dog
Moscovskaya Storozhevaya Sobaka (Moscow Watchdog)
Mountain Burmese
Mountain Cur
Mudi
Mudhol Hound
Munsterlander - see Large Munsterlander or Small Munsterlander

N

Neapolitan Mastiff
Nebolish Mastiff
Newfoundland
Norfolk Terrier
Norrbottenspets
Northern Inuit -- see Utonagan
Norwegian Buhund
Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Lundehund
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

O

Old Danish Pointer
Old English Sheepdog
Old English Bulldog
Olde Englishe Bulldogge
Osterreichischer Kurzhaariger Pinscher
Otterhound
Otto - see Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Owczarek Podhalanski

P

Pa-Pl

Panja, see American Mastiff
Papillon
Parson Russell Terrier - see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Russell Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
Pekeapoo
Pekingese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Perdiguero de Burgos
Perro Cimarron
Perro de Pastor Mallorquin
Perro de Presa Canario
Perro de Presa Mallorquin
Perro de Toro
Peruvian Hairless Dog (Perro Peruano sin Pelo)
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Petit Bleu de Gascogne
Petit Brabancon
Petit Gascon Saintongeois
Phalène
Pharaoh Hound
Phung San
Picardy Shepherd - see Berger Picard
Picardy Spaniel
Pinscher - see Affenpinscher, Austrian Short-Haired Pinscher, Dobermann, German Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher, Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher
Pit Bull - see American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Plott Hound

Po-Py

Podenco Canario
Pointer - see English Pointer
Poitevin
Polish Scenthound (Gonczy Polski)
Polish Greyhound - see Chart Polski
Polish Sighthound - see Chart Polski
Polish Hound (Polish Ogar)
Polish Lowland Sheepdog (Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON)
Polish Tatra Sheepdog - see Owczarek Podhalanski
Pomeranian
Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Poodle
Porcelaine
Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Pointer
Portuguese Shepherd Dog - see Cao da Serra de Aires
Portuguese Water Dog
Posavac Hound
Prazsky Krysavik
Pudelpointer
Pug
Puggle
Puli
Pumi
Pyrenean Mastiff
Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Pyrenean Shepherd

Q

Queensland Heeler - see Australian Cattle Dog

R

Rafeiro do Alentejo
Rajapalayam
Rampur Greyhound
Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz
Rat Terrier
Redbone Coonhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Rottweiler
Rough Collie
Russian Black Terrier - see Black Russian Terrier
Russian Hound
Russian Spaniel
Russian Toy Terrier
Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka - see Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Russko-Evropeiskaia Laika
Russell Terrier - see also Australian Jack Russell Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier

S

Sa-Se

Saarlooswolfhond
Sabueso Espanol
Saluki
Samoyed
Sapsali
Šarplaninac
Schapendoes
Schillerstovare
Schipperke
Schnauzer - divided into Miniature Schnauzer, Standard Schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer
Schnoodle
Schweizer Laufhund
Schweizer Niederlaufhund
Scottish Deerhound - see Deerhound
Scottish Terrier
Sealyham Terrier
Segugio Italiano
Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Serbian Hound
Serbian Mountain Hound
Serbian Tricolour Hound

Sh-Sp

Shar Pei
Shetland Sheepdog
Shiba Inu
Shih Tzu
Shikoku
Shiloh Shepherd Dog
Siberian Husky
Silken Windhound
Silky Terrier - see Australian Silky Terrier
Sindh Mastiff - see Indian Mastiff
Skye Terrier
Sloughi
Slovak Cuvac
Slovakian Hound
Slovensky Hrubosrsty Stavac (Ohar)
Smalandsstovare
Small Greek Domestic Dog - see Meliteo Kinidio
Small Munsterlander
Smooth Collie
Smooth Fox Terrier - see Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
South Russian Ovtcharka
Spanish Alano - see Alano Español
Spanish Galgo - see Galgo Espanol
Spanish Mastiff
Spanish Water Dog
Spinone Italiano
Spitz -- see Spitz for a list of Spitz-type breeds
Springer Spaniel - see English Springer Spaniel or Welsh Springer Spaniel

St-Sw

St. Bernard
Stabyhoun
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Standard Schnauzer
Stephens Cur
Styrian Coarse-haired Hound
Sussex Spaniel
Swedish Elkhound - see Jämthund
Swedish Lapphund
Swedish Vallhund
Swiss Shorthaired Pinscher

T

Tatra Shepherd Dog - see Owczarek Podhalanski
Tenterfield Terrier
Tervuren - See Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
Thai Bangkaew Dog
Thai Ridgeback
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Tibetan Kyi Apso
Tibetan Lhasa Apso - see Lhasa Apso
Tibetan Mastiff
Tibetan Spaniel
Tibetan Terrier
Tosa
Toy Bulldog
Toy Fox Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
Toy Mi-Ki
Transylvanian Hound
Treeing Cur
Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Tyrolean Hound

U

Utonagan

V

Valley Bulldog
Vizsla - see Hungarian Vizsla
Volpino Italiano

W

Weimaraner
Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Welsh Springer Spaniel
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
West Siberian Laika
Westphalian Dachsbracke
Wetterhoun
Whippet
White Shepherd Dog - see Berger Blanc Suisse
Wilkinson Bulldog
Wire Fox Terrier - see Fox Terrier (Wire)
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

X

Xoloitzcuintle - see Mexican Hairless

Y

Yorkshire Terrier
Yugoslavian Mountain Hound - see Serbian Mountain Hound
Yugoslavian Tricolour Hound - see Serbian Tricolour Hound

Links

• Lists of recognized breeds for major kennel clubs as listed in breed boxes in all dog breed articles:
  • American Kennel Club (United States)
  • Australian National Kennel Council
  • Canadian Kennel Club
  • Fédération Cynologique Internationale (most of Europe)
  • The Kennel Club (United Kingdom)
  • New Zealand Kennel Club
  • United Kennel Club (United States)

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The Affenpinscher is a terrier-like toy breed of dog.

Appearance

Weighing 7 to 8 pounds (3-4 kg) and not exceeding 10.25 inches (26-27 cm) in height at the withers, the Affenpinscher has bushy eyebrows, shaggy hair, and a monkey-like appearance. The coat is medium long and is harsh and wiry in texture. The FCI breed standards specifies that the coat must be black, but the AKC also allows gray, silver, red, black and tan, and beige; other clubs have their own lists of acceptable colours, with black always being the preference.

Temperament

Affenpinschers have an appearance that some associate with terriers. They are different from terriers, however, in that they are actually part of the pinscher-schnauzer subgroup of group 2 in the FCI classification so often get along with other dogs and pets. They are active, adventurous, curious, and stubborn, but they are also fun-loving and playful. The breed is confident, lively, affectionate towards family members and also very protective of them. This loyal little dog enjoys being with its family. It needs consistent, firm training because some can be quite difficult to housebreak. The training should be varied because the dog can easily become bored.

Affenpinschers are somewhat territorial when it comes to their toys and food, so they are not recommended for very small children. This dog is mostly quiet but can become very excited if attacked or threatened and shows no fear toward any aggressor. It is best suited for a family who likes a show and has a sense of humor.

Health

The breed can be expected to live about 14-15 years. It is one of the healthiest breeds, with no known genetic health problems.

History

The breed is European in origin and dates back to the seventeenth century. Its name is derived from the German affe ("ape", "monkey") and pinscher ("terrier"). The breed predates and is ancestral to the Griffon Bruxellois (Brussels Griffon) and Belgian Griffon. Dogs of the Affenpinscher type have been known since about 1600 but these were somewhat larger, about 12 to 13 inches, and came in colors of gray, black, fawn, black and tan, gray and tan, and even red. White feet and chest were also common. The breed was created to be a ratter, working to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables.

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Alternative names
Bandogge
Country of origin
United States of America
Common nicknames
American Mastiff Swinford Bandog
Classification and breed standards
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct

Bandog is derived from early English and refers to a ferocious large type of dog that was bound by a chain until it was released at night in order to guard property. The fact that the modern day Bandog is also large, can be ferocious, and is composed of some Mastiff and some Bulldog, as was the original Bandog, is all that the Bandog of old and the modern Bandog have in common.

Appearance

The Bandog is a large dog ranging in weight from about 100 to 150 lbs and roughly 26 inches at the withers.

History

In the early 1970s the late veterinarian, John Swinford D.V.M., began a breeding program, which was ultimately to produce the greatest of all protection dogs. Though breeders of Bandogs today disagree on just what breeds went into Swinford's original breeding scheme, the consensus is that it was 50 percent American Pit Bull Terrier and 50 percent "very large dog". Unfortunately, Swinford died at an early age and his Bandog was never perfected or recognized as a purebred.

Current breeding

Contemporary Bandogs are bred with different types of dogs, including American Pit Bull Terrier with either a Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, or Bull Mastiff. Whichever breeding plan is employed, it is necessary to cross the American Pit Bull Terrier to one of these Mastiffs each time that a litter of Bandogs is desired.

The obvious question that arises is: why don't breeders simply cross Bandogs with other Bandogs?

The answer is that, at this stage of Bandog development, when one crosses a Bandog to a Bandog, one does not get a Bandog. Bandogs do not breed true yet and it seems that Bandog breeders are far from having perfected a purebred dog.

Future

The hope is that the breeding of these dogs will finally be perfected; however, the dog is being bred by many breeders who range from the very serious and knowledgeable to the very amateurish and inexperienced, sometimes called backyard breeders. Therefore, a purchaser of a Bandog must do a good deal of investigation to avoid the risk of buying a puppy that will grow to become the last thing wanted in a pet.

Miscellaneous

Pit dog

Bandogs are occasionaly used fighting dogs. When a fight between a Pit Bull Terrier and a Bandog occurs, the Bandog typically dominates the first 10 minutes of the fight as the Pit Bull is overpowered by the much larger Bandog. If the Pit Bull remains able to continue, it normally reverses the tables with its better endurance. Some argue that this shows that a 45- to 50-pound Pit Bull is the ideal size for fighting. Pitbull Neo mixes or Pitbull Tosa mixes are prefferred because thay are more able breeds than the larger,clumsier English mastiffs.

Guard dog

The non-dogfighter who is in the market for a great family dog that will be an intruder's nightmare can consider the Bandog.

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The Cairn Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. It is one of the oldest terriers, originating in the Scottish Highlands, used for hunting burrowing prey among the cairns.

Appearance

Cairns stand between 9 and 13 inches (23-33 cm) at the withers and weigh 13 to 18 pounds (6 to 8 kg). European Cairns tend to be larger than American Cairns and, because puppy mills do not care about breed standards, many Cairns available today are much smaller or much larger than the breed standard. Cairns that have had puppy-mill backgrounds can weigh as little as 7 pounds or as much as 27 pounds.

The Cairn Terrier has a harsh, weather-resistant outer coat that can be cream, wheaten, red, sandy, gray, or brindled in any of these colors. Pure black, black and tan, and white are not permitted by many kennel clubs. While registration of white Cairns was once permitted, after 1917 the American Kennel Club required them to be registered as West Highland White Terriers. A notable characteristic of Cairns is that brindled Cairns frequently change color throughout their lifetime. It is not uncommon for a brindled Cairn to become progressively more black or silver as it ages. The Cairn is double-coated, with a soft, dense undercoat and a harsh outer coat. A well-groomed Cairn has a rough-and-ready appearance, free of artifice or exaggeration.

Temperament

Cairn Terriers are intelligent, strong, loyal and fearless. Like most terriers, they are stubborn and strong-willed, and love to dig after real or imagined prey. Cairn Terriers have a strong prey instinct and will need comprehensive training. However, they are highly intelligent and, although very willful, can be trained. Although it is often said that they are disobiedient, this is not the case provided correct training is applied. They are excellent with children and make wonderful family dogs. These are working dogs and are still used as such in parts of Scotland. Like most terriers, they require large amounts of exercise.

Health

These dogs are generally healthy but many have allergies. Often the allergies take the form of skin conditions. Corn is often the culprit, so an owner of a Cairn Terrier should routinely try to avoid feeding foods and treats that contain corn. Even if the Cairn does not show symptoms of corn allergy, because corn allergies are so prevalent and can show up at any time in the life of the dog, it is recommended to avoid corn even with a healthy dog.

This breed also suffers more than usual from dislocated kneecaps and inherited eye diseases. Ocular Melanosis (OM) is an eye disease that is found almost exclusively in Cairns.

Health problems are more common with US strains. UK Cairns tend to be less highly bred and less susceptible to most of the listed problems.

Miscellaneous

The dog named Toto in the 1939 screen adaptation of The Wizard of Oz is a Cairn Terrier.

Links

• Cairn Terrier coat color illustrations
• Cairn Terrier Club of America
• Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network
• Things to consider before getting a Cairn Terrier
• Info about Ocular melanosis

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Dachshund
Short-haired standard dachshund
Country of origin
Germany
Common nicknames
Doxie
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 4 Section 1 #148
AKC:	Hound
ANKC:	Group 4 - (Hounds)
CKC:	Group 2 - (Hounds)
KC (UK):	Hound
NZKC:	Hounds
UKC:	Scenthound Breeds
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct

The Dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. The breed's name is German and literally means "badger dog" (der Dachs - badger; der Hund - dog). The breed was developed to scent, chase, hunt, and kill badgers and other hole-dwelling animals. Due to their long, narrow build, they are sometimes referred to in the United States and elsewhere as "wiener dogs" or "sausage dogs".

Appearance

A full-sized Dachshund averages 12 to 24 lb (5 to 10 kg), while the Miniature variety typically weighs less than 12 lb (5 kg). Modern Dachshunds are characterized by their crooked legs, loose skin and barrel-like chest, attributes that were deliberately added to the breed to increase their ability to burrow into tight spaces. They come in three coat varieties: Smooth, Longhaired and Wirehaired; the Wirehaired variety is generally shorter in spine length than the other two. H. L. Mencken said that "A dachshund is a half-dog high and a dog-and-a-half long," which is their main claim to fame.

Temperament

Dachshunds are loyal, playful fun dogs, known for their propensity to chase small animals and birds. According to the American Kennel Club's breed standards, "the Dachshund is clever, lively and courageous to the point of rashness, persevering in above and below ground work, with all the senses well-developed. Any display of shyness is a serious fault."[1] Individuals which are indulged may become snappy[2]. Coat type is often considered to be associated with characteristic temperaments; the long-haired variety, for instance, is considered to be less excitable than the other types because it was cross-bred with the Spaniel to obtain its characteristic long coat. Some who own long-haired Dachshunds might disagree with this statement, however. Because of the breed's characteristic barrel-like chest, the dachshund's lungs are unusually large, making for a sonorous bark.

Health

The breed is known to have spinal problems, due in part to an extremely long spinal column and short rib cage. The risk of injury can be worsened by obesity, which places greater strain on the vertebrae. In order to prevent injury, it is recommended that Dachshunds be discouraged from jumping and taking stairs. It has become increasingly apparent that the occurrence and severity of these problems is largely hereditary, and responsible breeders are working to eliminate this characteristic in the breed.

History

Some have theorized that the early roots of the Dachshund go back to Ancient Egypt, where engravings were made featuring short-legged hunting dogs. But in its modern incarnation, the Dachshund is a creation of European breeders, and includes elements of German, French and English hounds and terriers. Dachshunds have been kept by royal courts all over Europe, including that of Queen Victoria, who was particularly enamored of the breed.

The first verifiable references to the Dachshund, originally named the "Tachs Kriecher" (badger crawler) or "Tachs Krieger" (badger catcher), come from books written in the early 1700s. Prior to that, there exist references to "badger dogs" and "hole dogs", but these likely refer to purposes rather than to specific breeds. The original German Dachshunds were larger than the modern full-size variety, weighing between 30 and 40 lb (14 to 18 kg), and originally came in straight-legged and crook-legged varieties (the modern Dachshund is descended from the latter). Though the breed is famous for its use in exterminating badgers, Dachshunds were also commonly used for rabbit and fox hunting, for locating wounded deer, and in packs were known to hunt game as large as wild boar.

Dominant colors and patterns include Red and Black & Tan. Older traditional patterns such as piebald and sable are recently gaining in popularity. Recently, other color and pattern combinations have been developed; it is not uncommon to see Dachshunds with Brown & Tan, Chocolate & Tan, dapple, double dapple, and even white coats. Unfortunately, some of these colors require extensive inbreeding to obtain; double dapples are often born eyeless or with severely underdeveloped eyes. For this reason, the double dapple coat is extremely disfavored among responsible breeders and owners.

According to kennel club standards, the Miniature variety differs from the full-size only by size and weight.

Miscellaneous

Symbol of Germany

Dachshunds have traditionally been viewed as a symbol of Germany, despite their pan-European heritage. During World War I the animals fell so far out of favor in England and the United States that dachshunds were stoned to death on the street [3]. Many Americans began referring to Dachshunds as "liberty pups", and political cartoonists commonly used the image of the Dachshund to ridicule Germany. The stigma of the association was revived to a much reduced extent during World War II, and it quickly faded away following the war's end. German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was also known for keeping Dachshunds.

The Dachshund for this association with Germany was chosen to be the first official mascot for 1972 Summer Olympics with the name "Waldi"

Dachshund Racing

One of the odder controversies that has recently arisen in North America is the presence of Dachshund racing events.

This sport originated in a 1993 Miller Lite television commercial that listed odd possibilities for sports (including luge bowling), and has grown immensely in popularity since. It was featured in a half-time show for the San Francisco 49ers. You can see the commercial at the "Wiener Takes All" homepage (see external links below).

While some compare the sport to that of English and later American Greyhound racing, others see it having the possibility of harming the breed from strain placed on its spinal column. Others also see the possibility for abuse of racing Dachshunds, as evidenced by the large number of Greyhounds put to sleep every year once they have proven unsuitable for racing, and by those given up for adoption.

Links

• Canadian Dachshund Lover's History Page
• Almost Home Dachshund Rescue
• Dachshund Rescue of North America
• Canadian Dachshund Rescue
• Suomen Mäyräkoiraliitto (Finland)
• Svenska Taxklubben (Sweden)
• Norske Dachshundklubbers Forbund (Norway)
• Dansk Gravhundeklub (Denmark)
• Wienermania--For the Dedicated Doxyphile
• Wiener Takes All: A Dogumentary

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English Cocker Spaniel
Golden English Cocker Spaniel
Alternative names
Cocker Spaniel
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Common nicknames
Cocker Merry Cocker
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 8 Section 2 #005
AKC:	Sporting
ANKC:	Group 3 (Gundogs)
CKC:	Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
KC (UK):	Gundog
NZKC:	Gundog
UKC:	Gun Dog Breeds
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct
Notes

The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog. It is one of several varieties of spaniel and somewhat resembles its American cousin, the American Cocker Spaniel, although it's closer to the working-dog form of the Field Spaniel and the Springer Spaniel. Outside the US, the breed is usually known simply as the Cocker Spaniel, as is the American Cocker Spaniel within the US. Due to the breed's happy disposition and continuously wagging tail, it has been given the nickname "merry cocker".

Appearance

The Cocker is a sturdy, compact, well-balanced dog. It has a characteristic expression showing intelligence and alertness. Its eyes should be dark and its lobular ears should reach the tip of the nose when pulled forward. The breed's slightly loose skin and feathered coat allow it to fight through any brush unharmed. The Cocker's tail is customarily docked in North America.

Height at withers:

• Dogs: 15-17 inches (38–43 cm)
• Bitches: 15-16 inches (38–41 cm)

Weight:

• Dogs: 28–34 lb (13–15 kg)
• Bitches: 27–32 lb (12-15 kg)

Colour

Show dogs are restricted to certain colours dependent on country, whereas working Cockers can be any of a wide variety of colours. They come in solid (or self) colours, where white is restricted to only the chest in show dogs, parti-colour, roan, and merle.

Temperament

Cockers are renowned for their friendly, faithful, playful, and affectionate natures. They are easily trained and make a good medium-sized family pet. Very few Cockers have temperament problems; in a 2002 survey consisting of 487 cockers, only 1% of the dogs were aggressive to people and 2% were aggressive to other dogs [1].

Health

The Cocker is generally a healthy breed. Its main health problems are progressive retinal atrophy, kidney disease, and hip dysplasia. They are also often prone to ear infections because of their pendulous ears.

They live for approximately 13 to 14 years on average.

History

In the 1800s, small spaniels were developed to help flush and retrieve game. The best hunters were used for breeding. This created the most efficient puppies for the next generation, but the outcome of these hunters was not very consistent, so a split was made. Essentially only the sizes of the pups counted and The Kennel Club divided the dogs by weight alone. If a dog weighed under 25 lbs, it was classed as a Cocker Spaniel (as its primary use was to hunt woodcock). If it weighed over 25 lbs, it was a Springer Spaniel (which was used to "spring" game).

When showing, the new Springer and Cocker, both were in the same class until The Spaniel Club, which was formed in 1885, created breed standards for each of the types. The Kennel Club separated the two types eight years later. Since then, the Springer and Cocker enthusiasts have bred in the separate traits that they desired. Today, the breed differ in more ways than weight alone.

In America, the American Cocker type was forming. As a result, the English Cocker lost favor. The two Cocker Spaniels were shown together until 1936, when the English Cocker received status as a separate breed. The American Kennel Club granted a separate breed designation for the English Cocker Spaniel in 1946.

Working Cockers

This breed, like many others with origins as working dogs, has genetic lines that focus on working-dog skills and other lines that focus on ensuring that the dog's appearance conforms to the breed standard, these are the "show" and "working" strains.

After World War II, the show-bred Cocker Spaniel increased enormously in popular appeal and, for a period of time, was the most numerous Kennel Club registered breed. This popularity increased the view that all the spaniels were useless as working dogs. However, for many dogs this is untrue, as even some show bred cockers have retained their working instinct to this day.

Today, this breed is beginning to experience a resurgence in usage as a working dog. Their happy and inquisitive personality makes them ideal service or detection dogs. Dogs from working lines, often refered to as "Field-Bred" cockers are noticably distinct in appearance. As is the case with the English Springer, the working type has been bred exclusively to perform in the field as a hunting companion. Their coat is shorter and ears less pendulous than the Show-Bred type. Although registered as the same breed, the two strains have diverged significanlty enough that they are rarely crossed.

Working-dog lines often have physical characteristics that would prevent them from winning in the show ring, such as heads that are more domed than desired or other traits. This most likely is a result of the crossbreeding of other breeds into the working lines to enhance the working skills for much longer than occurred with the show lines. Eventually, kennel club rules prohibited the crossbreeding of other breeds, and working-line Cockers today show less variation than in the past.

Links

• some of the colour combinations found in english cockers

Sources

• misc bits
• some of the history

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Field Spaniel
Country of origin
England
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 8 Section 2 #123
AKC:	Sporting
ANKC:	Group 3 (Gundogs)
CKC:	Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
KC (UK):	Gundog
NZKC:	Gundog
UKC:	Gun Dog Breeds
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct

The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog. It is one of several spaniel breeds, which serve as gundogs.

Appearance

The Field Spaniel measures 17 to 18 inches at the withers. Its coat comes in solid liver, solid black, golden liver, liver and tan, black and tan, or roan.

History

This distinct breed was developed from earlier spaniel breeds as a hunting companion.

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Galgo Español
Two Galgos Españoles
Alternative names
Spanish Galgo Spanish Greyhound
Country of origin
Spain
Common nicknames
Galgo
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 10 Section 3 #285
UKC:	Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct
Notes

The Galgo Español (Spanish Galgo) or Spanish Greyhound is an ancient breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family.

Links

• Galgo Español in BioLib server

Hamiltonstövare
Alternative names
Hamilton Hound Swedish Foxhound
Country of origin
Sweden
Common nicknames
Hamilton
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 6 Section 1 #132
ANKC:	Group 4 (Hounds)
KC (UK):	Hound
NZKC:	Hounds
UKC:	Scenthound Breeds
Not recognized by any major kennel club
This breed of dog is extinct

The Hamiltonstövare is a breed of dog, bred as a hunting hound. The breed was developed in Sweden by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Its ancestry includes several German hounds as well as English Foxhounds and Harriers.

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A muzzled German Shepherd.

A muzzle is a device that is placed over the snout of an animal to keep it from biting or otherwise opening its mouth.

Muzzles are sometimes used on untrained dogs, large or small, to prevent either unwanted biting or unwanted barking. They can also be used on aggressive dogs or other animals. They are usually made with a strong buckle or other fastening device to ensure that they do not come off accidentally.

Muzzles can be primarily solid, with air holes to allow the animal to breathe, or formed from a set of straps that provides better air circulation and allow the animal to drink. Leather, wire, plastic, and nylon are common materials for muzzles. The shape and construction of the muzzle might differ depending on whether the intent is to prevent an animal from biting or from eating, for example.

Dog muzzles can be found in most pet supply stores.

A muzzled Pit Bull.

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An American Cocker Spaniel with its ears wrapped to protect the fur in grooming for a show

Judging

Dog-show judges attempt to identify dogs who epitomize the published standards for each breed. This can be challenging, because some judgements must necessarily be subjective. For example, what exactly entails a "full coat" or a "cheerful attitude", which are descriptions that could be found in the breed specifications.

Strictly speaking, a dog show is not exactly a comparison of one dog to another, it is a comparison of each dog to a judge's concept of the ideal specimen as dictated by the breed standard, containing the attributes of a given breed and a list of conformation points. Based on this, one dog is placed ahead of another. All-breed judges must therefore have a vast amount of knowledge, and the ability (or inability) of humans to retain all these details mentally for hundreds of breeds (and to maintain their objectivity despite their personal preferences) is the subject of intense debate, particularly from the fanciers of working dogs. Politics in the purebred dog world can be as vicious as in any other arena; there have been charges of favoritism, nepotism, bribery and even drugging of competitors' animals.

The judge is supposed to remain free from bias on several counts. A canine judge must, for example, disregard personal or public notions about what a cute or good-looking dog is, and judge strictly to the standard. Judges must also assess specimens of all breeds objective, regardless of personal favourites. In some breeds, the males and females of the breed have decidedly different appearances, and it is often the males who have the quintessential look of the breed. The judge must set personal preference asided and decide objectively whether the bitch is a better example of the female of the breed than the dog is an example of the male.

Winning

Winning at dog shows differs in many countries. Dogs shown in the United States, for example, have different championship requirements than those in other countries.

Dogs compete at dog shows to earn points towards the title of Champion. Each time a dog wins at some level of a show, it earns points towards the championship. The number of points varies depending on what level within a show the win occurs, how many dogs are competing, and whether the show is a major (larger shows) or minor (smaller shows).

Dogs compete in a hierarchical fashion at each show, where winners at lower levels are gradually combined to narrow the winners until the final round, where Best in Show is chosen.

At the lowest level, dogs are divided by breed. Each breed is divided into classes based on sex and age. Dogs (males) are judged first, in their age classes. Within one breed, there are puppies (dogs under a certain age), mature male dogs (subdivided by age into junior, limit (or intermediate) and open); bitches (female dogs) have corresponding classes.

The winners of all classes in each sex (called Puppy Dog, Limit Dog etc.) compete for Challenge (best) Dog and Challenge Bitch; the individuals who will challenge each other for the accolade Best of Breed. The remaining class winners are joined by the runner-up from the class from which the challenge winner was selected and there are competitions for second place in each gender, called Reserve Challenge Dog and Reserve Challenge Bitch. This is for fairness, as one class may contain a stronger field of specimens of the breed. If the judge believes that this is the case, the Challenge Dog and Reserve Challenge Dog, for example, may both be from the same class.

From the two finalists (Challenge Dog and Challenge Bitch) is selected Best of Breed. The runner-up is deemed Best of Opposite Sex (or Runner-up to Best of Breed). There is then a run-off in which the second best individual in the gender of the winner (the Reserve Challenge) is brought back to stand against the Best of Opposite Sex (the Challenge who did not win) for the title of Reserve Best of Breed. So, if the Best of Breed is the Challenge Bitch, the Reserve Best of Breed may be the Challenge Dog or the Reserve Challenge Bitch.

In multi-breed and all-breed shows, the winners of all breeds within the kennel club's breed groupings then compete. So, for example, all the Terrier Group breed winners compete to determine Best Terrier (sometimes called Best in Group). These are known as the General Specials.

The audience at a dog show is expected to be participatory and vocal, and often applaud the silkiest, fluffiest or more popular breeds while ignorant of the breed requirements. Those who are owners and breeders may cheer for a popular handler or a sympathetic favourite from a particular breeding kennel; the judge is supposed to ignore all attempts to influence the decision.

Finally, the winners from each group compete for Best in Show.

Note: This describes the Australian model; there may be differences in other countries.

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An animal control officer (also, more informally: dog catcher or dog warden or ) is an employee of, or a contractor to, a municipality, charged with catching stray or loose dogs, cats, and sometimes other animals, and bringing them to a compound or animal shelter, where the animals are held for a certain time before being returned to their owners, put up for adoption, or euthanized. Animal control departments are also responsible for investigating incidents of human contact with both wild and domestic animals, such as bites. They usually work with Health Departments to ensure the health of humans injured by animals.

Variations of the historical phrase "I wouldn't vote for him for dogcatcher" or "He couldn't run for dogcatcher in this county" refers to an individual so poorly regarded that the individual in question is not fit to be elected to even a trivial position of public trust. In actuality, this position is usually an appointed one in localities that have a dedicated full-time animal control officer.

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A kennel club (known as a kennel council or canine council in some countries) is an organization for canine affairs that concerns itself with the welfare, promotion, and maintenance of more than one breed of dog. A club that handles only one breed is known as a breed club. All-encompassing kennel clubs are also referred to as 'all-breed clubs', although "all" means only those breeds that they have decided to recognize, and "breed" means purebred dogs, not including dog hybrids and crossbreeds or mixed breeds.

Kennel clubs can be for working dogs or show dogs. They maintain breed standards, accreditation of judges, and registries, which are lists of adult purebred dogs and lists of litters of puppies born to purebred parents.

Nations that have active groups of dog breeders and people who practice the hobby of dog fancy usually have their own national breed and kennel clubs, often affiliated with those of other countries.

The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (In English, the International Canine Federation, but still referred to as the FCI); represents many countries internationally and has ties to many countries' major kennel clubs. There may be reciprocal agreements or understanding between affiliate members of the FCI.

The major, most-widely accepted kennel clubs for various countries are:

• American Kennel Club (United States)
• Australian National Kennel Council
• Canadian Kennel Club
• The Kennel Club (UK)
• Kennel Club of India, KCI
• Kennel Union of Southern Africa
• United Kennel Club (United States)
• Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH) (German Kennel Club)

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Bulldog is a collective name for various breeds of dog.

Baiting sports

The bloodsport of baiting animals has occurred since antiquity, most famously in the Roman Colosseum; however, in later centuries, it is most associated with the English, who pursued it with utmost earnestness, which was barely known elsewhere in the world. For over six hundred years the pastime flourished, reaching the peak of its popularity during the sixteenth century. The various animal types involved in the bait resulted in the breed specialization and basic anatomical forms of fighting dogs, which we still see today.

Old English Bulldog

The first historical traces of bull-baiting occur in the time of the regency of King John. Enraged steers, specially bred for their aggressive nature, were used to test the keenness of dogs. A collar around the bull's neck was fastened to a thick rope about three to five metres long, attached to a hook, then fastened to an embedded stake that turned, allowing the bull to watch its antagonizer.

The dog's goal in the attack was to pin and mercilessly hold onto the bull's nose, which is its most sensitive spot. If the dog gripped tightly, the bull became virtually helpless. To avoid this attack, experienced fighting bulls lowered their heads as much as possible in the direction of the attacking dog, protecting their noses and meeting the attacker with only their horns, tossing the dog into the air. The dog reciprocated by staying low to the ground as it crept towards the bull. These tactics resulted in a specialized breed in the form of the now-extinct original Old English Bulldog. This breed was extremely compact, broad, and muscular. A particular characteristic of the breed was the lower jaw that projected considerably in front of the upper jaw, which made possible the strong, vice-like grip. The nose was deeply set, which allowed the dog to get enough air as it gripped the bull. The contemporary recreation of the breed is called the Olde Englishe Bulldogge.

English Bulldog

The English Bulldog of today is a far cry from its ancestor, which made its name by excelling in arranged combat. This breed of bulldog may be a fine animal to own for its sweet disposition, but it has maintained nothing of the tenacity, speed, and agility that were the definitive characteristics of the Old English Bulldog.

References

• McDonald,Joan. The Book of the Bulldog, Neptune, NJ:TFH Publications, ISBN 0866220275
• Jenkins, Robert. The Story of the Real Bulldog Neptune, NJ: TFH Publications, ISBN 0793804914

Links

• Evolution of the Bulldog
• List of Bulldog breeds
• Bulldog books
• The Development of the Bulldog

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A dog-show judge is a person that is qualified to judge dogs at a dog show. Depending upon the size of the show, there might be one judge for all breeds and classes. At larger dog shows, there might be as many as 10 judges working.

Usually a license as a Dog Judge is granted by either a Breed Association or a Kennel Club. The license might either show the range of breeds that he or she is able to judge, or otherwise any exclusions. Judges may study for a license to judge a dog group: (She is a terrier judge). A judge who has successfully completed the requirements for judging all of the dog groups is known as an all-breeds judge.

Travelling judges

Historically, the dog judges of the English-speaking world had 'circuits' if they travelled out of their own country. They would carry their license from their country of origin, and usually would be recognised overseas.

Famous judges

Some judges who are regulars at the larger English or American dog shows become well-known and gain respect from large audiences for their ability to recognise good examples of the breeds that they judge.

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Animal shelters, or what used to be known as pounds or dog pounds, are either governmental or private organizations that provide temporary homes for stray, surrendered, or abandoned pet animals. They most often house dogs and cats. The animal is kept at the shelter until it is reclaimed by the owner, adopted to a new owner, placed with another organization, or euthanized.

Unfortunately, resources are seldom adequate to support the large number of animals taken in by these organizations. As a result, animals that are not claimed by their owners, or that have temperament or health issues that cannot be corrected or treated within the resources of the organization, are often euthanized. Shelters that receive a disproportionate number of animals compared to available adopters may also euthanize animals because of space concerns.

A small number of shelters have chosen to be "no-kill" shelters, which support healthy and adoptable pets for the remainder of their lives or until they are adopted. However, as funding is limited, the number of animals that can be accepted by these organizations can be low, and some animals may not be accepted because of behavior or health concerns. "No-kill" shelters often do euthanize if they receive animals with these problems. There are no clear standards for assessing these issues, and so statistics cited about how many "adoptable" animals are euthanized or adopted can be meaningless. A poorly managed no-kill shelter may accept more animals than can be properly cared for and maintain animals in crowded and unsanitary conditions in much the same way as an animal hoarder.

Some people obtain their pets from pet stores. Millions of these pets are taken to shelters or abandoned when they get sick or are no longer wanted. Animal Welfare groups and volunteers are attempting to change that point of view by educating owners and potential owners about the lifelong commitment involved in adopting an animal, how to be a responsible pet owner, about the large number of adoptable animals available at shelters, and about the often poor condition of pet shop pets.

Animal control agencies, or nonprofit organizations contracting for animal control duties, also enforce animal-related ordinances. Some animal shelters also provide low-cost spaying and neutering surgeries or veterinary care, behavior training or resources, "safe havens" for animals of abused spouses, or other services.

By contrast animal sanctuaries will look after animals for the rest of their natural life, without necessarily attempting to find them any other home. Some establishments combine the qualities of an animal shelter with those of a sanctuary.

An animal shelter can be started by anyone who has the commitment, time and desire to help homeless animals. There are many resources available to assist in establishing an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal foster home. If an organization chooses to qualify for 501(c)(3) non-profit status, there are certain criteria outlined by the Internal Revenue Service (United States) which must be met. Additionally, running a non-profit animal shelter requires good business practices and skills. The best method of determining if one has the capability to run an animal shelter is to volunteer their time at a local Humane Society or shelter facility. These organizations can be found through local yellow pages or a search on the Internet using your state or city name followed by "humane society" or "animal shelter".

Links

• Animal Lovers League
• The Chicagoland Vibary Network - Find An Animal Shelter
• Animal shelters and humane societies by U.S. state

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• Ashley Whippet, the first frisbee dog superstar and arguably the best. Certainly the most famous canine athlete.
• Balto, final lead dog of 1925 serum run to Nome which relayed diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska to combat an epidemic
• Beautiful Joe, an abused dog that inspired an 1894 bestselling novel
• Belka, a dog aboard Sputnik 5
• Blue, Don Cherry's dog
• Dempsey, condemned to death under the United Kingdom's Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 but finally reprieved after 3 years of legal battles
• Greyfriars Bobby, a dog loyal to its master long after the master's death
• Hachiko, a symbol of loyalty in Japan, now honored by a statue in Tokyo
• Handsome Dan, the Yale University mascot
• Laika, the dog aboard Sputnik 2
• Lucille, the dog in Pack of Two by Caroline Knapp
• Nipper, the HMV (His Master's Voice) dog
• Old Shep – after seeing the coffin of his master loaded onto a train in Fort Benton, Montana, Old Shep maintained a vigil at the station for over five years.
• Owney, the official United States Postal Service dog, who rode the trains with the mail in the 19th century, and now, stuffed, is in the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C.
• Pal, the dog who played Lassie in the movie Lassie Come Home, based on the novel by Eric Knight
• Pavlov's dog, who drools saliva involuntarily when hearing the sound of a bell (a signal of "dinner's ready!")
• Petra, the first Blue Peter dog
• Pickles, discovered the Jules Rimet trophy (the Football World Cup) after it had been stolen in England in 1966
• Rico, a dog with a huge vocabulary
• Rin Tin Tin, German Shepherd Dog credited with saving Warner Brothers
• Robot, dog who discovered the cave paintings at Lascaux
• Strelka, a dog aboard Sputnik 5
• Shep the Border Collie, another Blue Peter dog
• Snuppy, an Afghan Hound, the first cloned dog.
• Strongheart, first German Shepherd Dog with name-above-the-title billing in film
• Stubby, an American Pit Bull Terrier, the most decorated American war dog in US history for service during World War I.
• Togo, lead dog who covered the most distance during the 1925 serum run to Nome which relayed diphtheria antitoxin by dog sled across the U.S. territory of Alaska to combat an epidemic
• Trixie Koontz, Golden retriever, a retired service dog, purported author of Life Is Good, and companion of Dean Koontz - meet Trixie
• Tulip, J. R. Ackerley's German shepherd, written about in My Dog Tulip
• Mr. Winkle, "the cutest dog in the universe" Mr. Winkle
• Name unknown ship's dog, a pointer, who served with Royal Navy and helped find food when crew became POWs of Japanese.

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• Argos, Odysseus's dog.
• Anubis, Ancient Egyptian god with a dog's (or a jackal's) head
• Barghest, English goblin-dog
• Black Shuck, British hound of hell
• Bran, Fionn mac Cumhail's hound
• Cabal, King Arthur's dog
• Canis Major and Canis Minor, Orion's hunting dogs
• Canes Venatici, constellation of the hunting dogs
• Cerberus (demon of the pit), the hound of Hades in Greek mythology (also his brother, Orthrus)
• Cwn Annwn (Gabriel Hounds), ghost hounds of the land of the dead
• Dip, in Catalan myth
• Fenris, a monstrous wolf, offspring of Loki and Angrboda in Norse mythology
• Fu Dog, Chinese guardians
• Garm, a four-eyed dog that guarded Helheim in Norse mythology
• Gelert, a dog belonging to Llywelyn the Great which gave its name to Beddgelert in Wales
• Hecuba, in Greek mythology, the Queen of Troy, turned into a fierce dog
• Laelaps, in Greek mythology
• Marea, in Greek mythology
• Sirius, in Greek mythology, and star in Canis Major
• Scylla, in Greek mythology
• Qiqirn, in Inuit mythology
• Xolotl, in Aztec mythology
• The Wolf, from Little Red Riding Hood in Grimm's Fairy Tales

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