A purebred dog typically refers to a dog of a modern dog breed with a documented pedigree in a stud book and may be registered with a breed club that may also be part of a national kennel club.
Purebred dog may also be used in a different manner to refer to dogs of specific dog types and landraces that are not modern breeds. An example is cited by biologist Raymond Coppinger, of an Italian shepherd who keeps only the white puppies from his sheep guardian dog’s litters, and culls the rest, because he defines the white ones as purebred. Coppinger says, “The shepherd’s definition of pure is not wrong, it is simply different from mine.” However, the usual definition is the one that involves modern breeds.
What dog is known for its friendly, genteel nature, is notorious for tailing its humans as if itās on a reconnaissance mission, and was born in a tuxedo? Well, its name is Terrierāthe Boston Terrier. In this episode of Animal Facts weāre taking a closer look at the Boston, the breed also known as the āAmerican Gentleman.ā
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Whether you refer to it as a sausage dog, Weiner dog, Dottie or Doxie, it is a very distinct breed, to say the least. Although it has a unique build similar to that of Americaās favorite ballpark concession, its fearlessness, brassy attitude, and ābig dogā bark are proof that this pup is no weenie. In this episode of Animal Facts weāre taking a closer look at Americaās favorite āhot dogā (bun, I mean pun intended)ā the Dachshund.
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If Frozenās Elsa had a dog, it would be the Siberian Husky. With its stunning beauty, intelligence, strong-willed and independent natureānot to mention the fact that itās built for extreme cold āit is the perfect companion for an ice queen (pun intended). But if youāre thinking of getting one as your first furbaby, we have one piece of adviceā¦ālet it go.ā In this episode of Animal Facts, weāre taking a closer look at the most popular polar pup in the U.S.āthe Siberian Husky.
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They are the fourth most popular dog breed in America and for good reason: theyāre super-sweet, highly intelligent, naturally athletic, gentle with kids, and to top it all offā¦they look like living sunshine. In this episode, weāll take a closer look at the dog that can arguably be called friendliest of āmanās best friendsā and a ādogās dogāāthe Golden Retriever.
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What do you call a dog that looks like a fox, cleans itself like a cat, and squeals like a teenage girl? Well, you could call it confused, among other things, but since ancient times this interspecies mash-up has been called the Shiba Inu. In this edition of Animal Facts, we will break down the basics of this multifaceted and mysterious canine from the East.
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Is your dog anxious? Nervous? Hyper? Or dare we askāneurotic?
Well, if your ābest friend fureverā reminds you of a character from āSeinfeld,ā he or she just might be one of the canines on our list of the most high-strung dog breeds. Check out our list to see if your best friend is an Elaine, George, Kramer, or Jerry.
American Pit Bull Terriers, and so-called Bully Breeds all around are perhaps the most misunderstood of all dogs. They have been vilified in the media, glorified by those who dare to defend their honor, and are the subjects of tall tales and urban legends. Well, we want to dispel the myths and cut through the ābullā with our list of lies and damn lies about Pit Bullsā¦Keep watching if you can handle the truth!
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These two scent hounds are quite similar in color and markings, and they are both very popular AKC breeds. But you want to know more than who can win a popularity contest, don’t you? Let’s take a closer look at the Beagle and the Basset Hound and decide which may be the better pet for youā¦Snoopy or Droopy?
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10 Dogs with the Worst Farts – Gassy Dog Breeds
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So, you love dogs, but not cleaning up ginormous amounts of dog hair. If youāre looking for a small canine companion that wonāt coat your sofa or trigger your allergies, keep reading. From small dogs that donāt shed at all, to those that shed minimally, here are 10 small breeds that donāt require buying stock in lint rollers or antihistamines.
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