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Cairn Terrier: A small, active terrier native to Scotland's Western Highlands, the Cairn was used in packs to control fur-bearing vermin. The little Cairn Terrier makes an excellent choice of family pet for any setting, provided it has a safely fenced outdoor play area. More >> |
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Canaan Dog: The Canaan is indigenous to Israel, where it was first used for guarding and herding cattle and sheep. The Israelis have also used the Canaan Dog for guard duties, as mine detectors during war times, as messengers and as Red Cross helpers. More >> |
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Canadian Eskimo Dog: A strong hunting, sled and pack dog of the Canadian Arctic, the Canadian Inuit/Eskimo Dog's history dates back about 2,000 years. Called 'Qimmiq' by the Inuit, the breed figured prominently in polar expeditions and has the reputation of being able to work long hours in extremely low temperatures. More >> |
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Cane Corso: The noble Cane Corso's predecessors were big game hunters that showed power, courage and agility, and later proved their skills as drovers and guardians of livestock, property and family on Italian farms. More >> |
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi: This is the Corgi that wags, not wiggles. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is markedly different from the Pembroke: It is larger, longer bodied, has rounded ears, a naturally long tail and comes in more colors. More >> |
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Carolina Dog: Several types of feral dogs with long, immense ears lived some 8,000 years ago in what is today the United States. The Basketmaker Dog, now extinct, was nearly a clone of the Dingo and was used by primitive Indians in the Southeast. More >> |
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Caucasian Ovtcharka: The Caucasian Ovtcharka, also called the Caucasian Mountain Dog, is a large livestock-guarding dog native to the mountainous regions of the Georgian, Armenian and Azerbaijani republics, as well as the steppe regions of the Caucasus district. More >> |
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: A small sporting spaniel that was popular in the 17th century, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel fell out of favor after the reign of Charles II. More >> |
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog: The hardy Central Asian Shepherd Dog was originally found protecting the flocks and property of nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia, and dogs of this type can still be found guarding flocks in countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. More >> |
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Cesky Terrier: The Cesky (ches-kee) Terrier is a relatively new breed and still quite rare all over the world. Dr. Frantisek Horak, a Czechoslovakian geneticist, wanted a dog small enough to go to ground (and not get stuck) and hunt small vermin. More >> |
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