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Featured Dog: Dachshund

August 27th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Dachshunds, known for their cleverness and long body shape, originated in Germany and bred to flush badgers. They come in three sizes: standard, miniature and kaninchen, meaning “rabbit” size in German. They have three coat variations: smooth coat, long hair, and wire-hair. They can be highly stubborn but are playful and love chasing after tennis balls. Their main health issues are back problems and patella luxation. If you are interested in adopting a Dachshund, please contact the Dachshund Club Of America.

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Featured Dog: Tibetan Spaniel

August 19th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Originally from the Himalayan Mountains, Tibetan Spaniels are highly intelligent dogs and great for families with children and other pets. Though they are not technically “spaniels,” they were trained centuries ago to guard monasteries in Tibet because of their keen sight & acute hearing. For more info on “Tibbies,” please contact the Tibetan Spaniel Club Of America.

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Featured Dog: Plott

August 13th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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The Plott Hound, originally from Germany, is a large scent hound used to hunt raccoons. They love to howl loudly and chase pray for hours. These strong courageous hounds have a distinct brindle-colored coat that is of fine texture. If you are interested in learning more about these loyal alert hounds, please contact the National Plott Hound Association.

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Featured Dog: Kerry Blue Terrier

August 6th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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The Kerry Blue Terrier, originally from the mountains of County Kerry in Ireland, is known for sheep herding. This loving & intelligent breed does very well in dog agility activities. Puppies are born black and eventually their coats turn blue, soft & wavy. Grooming should be done each day. If you are interested in adopting a Kerry, please contact the Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation.

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Featured Dog: Perro de Presa Canario

July 30th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Known for working with livestock, the Perro de Presa Canario is a very large muscular dog, weighing over 100 lbs. Meaning “Canarian catch dog” in Spanish, the Perro de Presa Canario can be challenging to train and can be aggressive to strangers. Just last month workers at LaGuardia Airport chased after a Perro de Presa Canario that escaped from the cargo area. Luckily he was caught by the NYPD and returned safely to his distraught owner.

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Featured Dog: Leonberger

July 23rd, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Originally found in the southwest part of Germany, the Leonberger is a very large intelligent dog. Weighing over 100 lbs, these strong dogs are excellent with children and other pets. If you are interested in learning more or adopting a Leonberger, please contact The Leonberger Club Of America.

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Featured Dog: Icelandic Sheepdog

July 9th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Just last month, The American Kennel Club (AKC) added the Icelandic Sheepdog to its growing list of pure breeds. The Icelandic Sheepdogs were originally from Sweden and date back to 8,000 BC. These agile and energetic dogs known for herding livestock and locating lost sheep are extremely loyal to their owners. They do well with children and other pets. If you are interested in learning more or would like to adopt an Icelandic Sheepdog, please visit the Icelandic Sheepdog Association Of America.

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Featured Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever

June 25th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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Looking for a rugged and hard working breed? The Chesapeake Bay Retriever loves water and is very intelligent. Originally used in the 1800’s as a hunting dog to retrieve waterfowl, this loyal breed may be prone to hip dysplasia and underactive thyroid gland. If you are interested in adopting an olympic-style athlete, please contact the American Chesapeake Club.

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Featured Dog: German Short-Haired Pointer

June 18th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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The ultimate in hunting dogs, German Short-Haired Pointers have an abundant amount of energy and need lots of exercise. They’re excellent with children and love human interaction. Though they are healthy strong dogs, this breed may suffer from hip dysplasia and eye disease. If you are looking for a running partner or a hunting dog, please contact the Texas GSP Rescue.

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Featured Dog: Vizsla

June 4th, 2010 | by Sweetie The Papillon
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The Hungarian Vizsla is considered the smallest of pointer-retriever breeds. This robust yet lean breed is known to hunt fowl and other game. Yet they make excellent companion dogs and are loyal and affectionate. They have similar physical characteristics to that of a Weimaraners. Since this is an old breed, they are very healthy and have few heritable illnesses that other breeds may have. If you would like to adopt a Vizsla, please contact the Colorado-Wyoming Vizsla Rescue Group.

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