Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a playful, inquisitive, and intelligent breed that originated in Germany Resembling its larger cousin, the Standard Schnauzer, in everything but size, the Miniature is the most popular of the Schnauzer breeds. It was developed by crossing selectively small Standard Schnauzers with Affenpinschers and Poodles, and shown as a distinct breed from 1889. Used initially as farm dogs to keep the barn free of rats, their cheerful temperament and eagerness to please means they are also well suited to family life. They are known as the friendliest of the terrier dogs, and are happy in the company of children. Active and alert, like all terriers, the Miniature Schnauzer is a good watchdog, keen to signal a barking alarm when strangers approach.
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Powerfully built and robust, the Miniature Schnauzer appears almost square in shape:the length of its body is equal to the height of the shoulders. It has a distinctive harsh, wiry outer coat and a close soft undercoat, complemented by a luxurious whiskered beard and eyebrows.
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Most commonly seen in salt and pepper colouring, but can be black and silver or, less often, solid black.
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Lowchen
Although the Lowchen is recorded in literature and images dating from the mid-fifteenth century, the dog's origins are not clearly known. Initially thought to have originated in the Mediterranean, the Lowchen is now considered by many to be native to Germany (the name is German for 'little lion'). The once-popular breed declined during the nineteenth century and following the Second World War they were named 'rarest breed'. A dedicated breeding program ensured the breed's survival, and it has once more gained in popularity. Alert and inquisitive, the 'little lion' has traditionally been groomed to reflect its title, with close-cut hindquarters and a full, natural mane. The Lowchen is a loving and easily managed family pet - small, active, intelligent, and obedient.
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A stylish, proud-looking dog with a well balanced and stocky body, with a relatively short topskull and muzzle.
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The Lowchen can appear in any colour or any combination of colour.
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Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever - also once known as Black Water Dog, Lesser Newfoundland, or St. John's Water Dog - originated in Newfoundland, Canada. It is a descendant of the swimming dogs used to haul fishing nets to shore on the icy waters of Canada. Much admired for their hunting and swimming skills, these dogs were eventually taken to England in the early nineteenth century. Once there they faced a rocky future, and the breed nearly disappeared as a result of a heavy dog tax and quarantine laws. Restricted importation of the breed caused the remaining dogs to be crossed with other local breeds. Eventually the Labrador Retriever standard was fixed and recognized as a distinct breed by the English Kennel Club in 1903. Relaxed, eager to please, and intelligent, the Labrador Retriever has been enthusiastically embraced as a loving and playful family member. Well known for their willingness to learn and their dutiful manner, they are also highly valued guide and rescue dogs.
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The Labrador Retriever is a stocky, medium-sized dog, with an athletic and well balanced build. The distinctive coat is short, dense, and weather-resistant, with an 'otter' tail. Friendly eyes are set in a broad head with a powerful jaw.
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Sought-after colours are solid black, yellow ranging from fox red to light cream, and shades of chocolate from light to dark.
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Great Dane
The elegant and distinguished-looking Great Dane is a true giant among dogs. It is a very old breed - dogs resembling the Great Dane can be found in Chinese literature as far back as 1121BC, and huge dogs are pictured in Egyptian tombs around 3000BC. However, it was during the Middle Ages that the breed was refined and developed in Germany. Bred to hunt Europe's most savage and powerful boars, the original Great Dane was notably vicious, and it was not until the breed was introduced to the United States in 1887 that American fanciers transformed it into a charming and good-natured dog. The Great Dane's sharp intelligence and protective instinct make it a celebrated guard dog, while its friendly, loyal, and dependable nature means it enjoys constant companionship.
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The Great Dane is an elegant and regal dog, strongly built, well formed, and very muscular. It moves with a long reach and powerful drive, giving an impression of briskness that is never clumsy. The coat is short, dense, and sleek.
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Brindle, fawn, blue, black, mantle, and harlequin.
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Border Collie
Independent and intelligent, with immense stamina and endurance, the Border Collie is recognized as the world's premier sheep herding dog. Affectionate toward friends, its protective instincts serve it well in caring for its master's herds. Although it is known to have originated in the border country of England and Scotland, the exact history of the breed is unclear. However, the Scottish dialect word 'collie' confirms its direct link to the rugged Scottish landscape, which helped develop the breed's unique working style of wide sweeping outruns. The Border Collie was admired by Queen Victoria and became an increasingly popular companion dog, until eventually reinstated as a leading sheep herder when sheep dog trials began in London in 1876, where spectators were amazed at the breed's obedience, intelligence, and athleticism.
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The Border Collie is a medium-sized dog with an athletic body typically covered by a moderately long coat. It has a fairly broad head, and an alert and intelligent expression.
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Black and white is by far the most common colour combination, with black tricolour (black, tan, and white) and red and white blends also seen regularly. Blue and white, red merle, blue merle, 'Australian red', and sable are less common.
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Dachshund
The Dachshund, an energetic, intelligent, and brave dog, was developed in Germany from the fifth century, primarily to hunt badgers. Illustrations dating from three hundred years ago show badgers being pursued by dogs with elongated bodies, low to the ground, with hound-like ears. Eventually named the Dachshund in reference to their hunting roles ('Dachs' meaning badger, 'Hund' meaning badger), they were known to have the tracking ability of hounds and the stature and nature of terriers. The Dachshund breed comes in three coat varieties: smooth-, long-, and wire-haired. Early in the development of the Dachshund group, German breeders realized that crossing between the different varieties was detrimental, and it was subsequently banned. However, the dogs were eventually bred in both standard and miniature sizes. Dachshunds are smart, active, and courageous, and they make friendly and devoted family companions.
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The Dachshund is well balanced and low to the ground. It has short leg, with strong forequarters and forelegs, and a long body. All versions should have a bold head shape, with a confident and intelligent expression.
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The dachshund presents in all colour.
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