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.
Now that’s a dog! The Great Dane is truly a great dog breed — large and noble, commonly referred to as a gentle giant or as the “Apollo of dogs.” The Great Dane certainly holds stature in the dog world; but though he looks imposing, in reality he’s one of the best-natured dogs around. Let’s get to know him.
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“Every dog has his day, unless he loses his tail, then he has a weak-end.” —June Carter Cash Welcome to Animal Facts, the channel where
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One of the most recognizable dog breeds on Earth, the dachshund is also one of the most popular. But how well do you really know them? Did you know packs of Dachshunds were used to trail wild boar? Do you have an incredibly cute image in your head now? Let’s discover 10 amusing facts about the adorable wiener dog.
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I have a Pomeranian dog named Nutmeg – a combination of the soccer move and the colour. It’s perfect. – Christine Sinclair The Pomeranian
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Originally bred to be farm dogs, the American pit bull terrier is known for its strong stature and protective nature. While you won’t find many pit bulls on farms in America, you will find this breed used commonly as a family dog, and even sometimes used in military work.
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The German Shepherd Dog is one of the few breeds who official name includes the word “dog.” Why? So people knew when you were talking about a German shepherd human, who tends the livestock, or the dog helping him.
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According to the American Kennel Club, Labs have taken the top spot in its rankings of most popular breeds for 25 consecutive years — the longest reign of any breed in AKC history.
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The Beagle is a breed of small-sized hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The Beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare. With a great sense of smell and their tracking instinct, the Beagle is employed as detection dog for prohibited agricultural imports and foodstuffs in quarantine around the world. The Beagle is intelligent but single-minded. It is a popular pet due to its size, good temper, and lack of inherited health problems.
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