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Dog: Dachshund

Origins: Bred to hunt badgers, so the breed was ideally short-legged and narrow to be able to enter holes underground. The name means "badger dog" in German. Size: Standard (around 20 to 26 lbs) or Miniature (up to 11 lbs), is smooth-haired, long-haired, and wire-haired varieties. Physical Appearance: Whichever the coat ...

Dog: Bearded Collie

Origins: Originated in Scotland as a cattle-herding dog. Size: Medium to large. Around 53cm tall at the shoulder. Physical Appearance: Generally a shaggy dog. Has a flat, long-haired top coats all over the body that feels harsh, with a soft and fuzzy undercoat. Hair may be straight or slightly wavy. Floppy ...

Dog: Saint Bernard

Origins: Bred by monks at the Hospice of Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps in the 17th century, for search and rescue work. The dogs saved the lives of countless travelers lost in the mountains. Size: Large and tall, some 71cm at the shoulder. With the biggest individuals weighing in ...

Dog: Dalmatian

Origins: Believed to hail from Dalmatia, a coastal area in Croatia by the Adriatic Sea. Developed in Britain. Size: Large. Around 60cm tall at the shoulder. Physical Appearance: Distinctive black or liver-brown spots on a white, short-haired coat. Characteristics: Energetic, outgoing, affectionate, friendly, has great stamina. Special Facts: The Dalmatian is known as ...