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Other Names: Deutscher Schäferhund, Alsatian Date of Origin: 19th Century Place of Origin: Germany Original Use: Sheep herding Modern Use: Guarding/ security dog, assistance dog for disabled, search and rescue, companion Size: Height: 55-66cm (22-26 in) Weight: 34-43kg Colors: Variety (black-tan, black-grey) Average Lifespan: 7-10 yrs Considered to be one of the world’s most popular dogs, German Shepherd was a result of a breeding program for strong, agile shepherding dog. Presently, this watchful, intelligent and handsome creature is a...

Date of origin: 20th Century Place of origin: Japan Original Use: Companion Modern Use: Companion, security Size: Height: 30-36cm (12-14 in) Weight: 5-6 kg Colors: White Average Life Expectancy: 12 yrs Cross breeding of a number of spitz gave birth to small, white fluffy Japanese Spitz which is a classic example of miniaturization. This tough, lively, nimble and bold breed gained popularity in Japan during 1950s and was henceforth recognized worldwide, even though it was created in the 1920s. This intelligent and alert breed makes a good...

Other Names: Carlin, mops Date of Origin: Antiquity Place of Origin: China Original Use: Companion Modern Use: Companion Size: Height: 25-28 cm (10-11 in) Weight: 6-8 kg Colors: Apricot, fawn, black, silver The pug is believed to have originated from China, where miniaturized mastiffs were produced thousands of years ago. By 18th century, Pug was a popular fashion accessory amongst the royal and the aristocrats. Though not used as an fashion accessory now, it is still a famous choice for companion. The name “pug” is believed to have many...

Date of Origin: 19th Century Place of Origin: Great Britain Original Use: Retrieving game Modern Use: Gun dog, companion, guide for the blind Size: Height: 51-61 cm (20-24 in) Weight: 27-36kg Colors: Cream, gold One of the most famous family dogs, Golden Retriever is the most benign, good-natured, easiest to train and most willing to learn breed. Historically, Golden Retriever was developed as a gun dog to retrieve shot from water during hunting and shooting. Because of its intelligence and versatility, Golden Retriever is used for illegal...

Other names: Small water dog Date of Origin: 19th Century Place of Origin: Great Britain Original Use: Gun dog Modern Use: Gun dog, field trails, companion, guiding/assistance dog Size: Height: 54-57 cm (21.5-22.5in) Weight: 25-34 kg Colors: Yellow, black, mid-brown Average Lifespan: 12-16 yrs One of the world’s most popular breeds, the waterproof and water loving Labrador Retriever descended from St. John’s Water dogs. Developed in the 19th century to be used as gun dogs, they are now used as guide dogs for the disabled, hunting, tracking...

Other Names: Apso seng kyi, Tibetan Apso Date of Origin: Antiquity Place of Origin: Tibet Original Use: Companion Modern Use: Companion Size: Height: 25-28 cm (10-11in) Weight: 6-7 kg Colors: Bicolor, black, brown, white, golden, dark-grizzle Originated in Tibet around 800 B.C., Lhasa Apso is one of the oldest recognized breeds in the world today. In the past, Apsos were associated with ancient monasteries of Tibet where they were bred as companion for the monks and as barking sentinels to alert monks of intruders. They were believed to bring...

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