The German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd
Origins
The German Shepherd Dog (also named Schäferhund, Deutcher Schäferhund, GSD, Berger Allemand, Alsatian) originates from the Germany regions, in the year 1899, when the Society of the German Shepherd Dog was created. This breed was used in many activities, including herding and later by the police, by the military. Nowadays, the Schäferhund is an excellent and loyal protection dog, being used as scouts, criminal tracking, narcotics and explosive detection.
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The Chihuahua
The Chihuahua
Origins
The Chihuahua breeds was named after a state in Mexico. It is said that these dogs were descendents of the Techichi, a breed favored by Toltecs and later brought in Europe and in other countries by conquistadors. The genetic origins are stated to be in the 1800s. After the 1830-1850 period, this breed was increasingly becoming known to the Mexican regions and eventually in US territories.
The Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier
Origins
The Cairn Terrier breed has its origins in Scotland, even if it existed in other parts long before that. In Scotland, this breed received the name Cairn and became popular due to the similarity with the Skye Terrier breed. These dogs were used for catching rats or others rodents (rabbits, squirrels), doing the cat’s job in the household.
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The Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff
Origins
The Bullmastiff has its origins in the regions of Great Britain, being considered a bulldog and mastiff crossed breed. These dogs were mainly used to seek out and scare off poachers. They were also bred by the 1800s English gamekeepers to guard their proprieties and possessions. Nowadays, the Bullmastiff is a great family dog.
The Bulldog
The English Bulldog
Origins
It is said that the Bulldog name has its origins in the middle 16th century. Also named British Bulldog or English Bulldog, this breed was used in bearbaiting or bullbaiting events, where they were let lose on a bull or bear, in order to suffocate it. Later on, these sporting events became illegal and eventually stopped existing. The Bulldog breed is considered to be a cross between the pug and the mastiff. It is nowadays considered as the official mascot of England.
