Explore Breeds

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The Australian Shepherd's name is a bit misleading, as it was developed by Basque shepherds right here in the USA.

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In France, the treatment of Bichons was so extravagant, it earned a spot in the dictionary. The word bichonner is a French verb meaning “to pamper.”

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Cotons originate from Madagascar and are thought to be the sole survivors of a shipwreck on the coast.

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Great Pyrenees were originally bred to watch over and defend flocks of sheep on the mountainous border between France and Spain.

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North American breeders developed Mini American Shepherds from Australian Shepherds. They're smaller, but just as hard-working and loyal.

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St. Bernards earned their names from a monk who built a traveler's hospice on a treacherous pass in the Swiss Alps. This is where the dogs worked to locate and rescue travelers trapped in drifts or avalanches.

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Samoyeds are always smiling. Cold-weather dogs, their permanent smiles were originally meant to keep drool from dripping and freezing.