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German Pinscher: Often mistaken for a young Doberman because of the close physical resemblance, the German Pinscher is rare in the United States and Canada. More >> |
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German Shepherd: If ever a breed rated superlatives, it's the German Shepherd Dog, a breed whose versatility has led it to such varied careers as sentry, police dog, tracker, drug dog, search-and-rescue dog, and guide dog. More >> |
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German Shorthaired Pointer: This handsome, all-purpose gundog was developed in Germany for the sportsman who wanted a companion that could hunt either fur or feather, on land or over water. More >> |
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German Wirehaired Pointer: Toward the end of the 19th century, when European sportsmen wanted a particular type of hunting dog, they created it. In Germany a wirecoated all-purpose gundog that could withstand rugged working conditions and hunt dangerous quarry was desired. More >> |
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Giant Schnauzer: Tallest of the three Schnauzers, the Giant is a good-looking bearded dog that is thought to have originated in Bavaria near Munich, where it was called the Munchener. The breed's history traces to the late 1800s when it developed from what is now the Standard Schnauzer. More >> |
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Glen of Imaal Terrier: This tough little Irish scrapper takes its name from its place of origin in County Wicklow. The breed was developed to be used against badgers and foxes, and its courage is legendary. More >> |
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Golden Retriever: Its classic good looks and sunny temperament make the Golden Retriever the quintessential dog for many pet owners. Ideally a medium-size hunting dog, the Golden is a breed of British origin, developed in the mid-19th century by a Scotsman, Sir Dudley Marjoribanks, later Lord Tweedmouth. More >> |
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Gordon Setter: The Duke of Gordon developed the Gordon, the only Scottish setter, as a working setter early in the 19th century. The Gordon Setter's rugged build was well suited to working in dense cover in all weather. More >> |
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Great Dane: The Great Dane is great in size, heart and nobility. Ignore the latter part of the name, though. This giant breed is not of Danish origin but was developed in Germany, where it was used to hunt big game, patrol estates and as a war dog. More >> |
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Great Pyrenees: The Great Pyrenees is an elegant, longhaired, gentle giant. Owners credit the Pyr with the ability to sense danger, thus determining the trustworthiness of individuals it encounters. A calm dog with dignity, the Pyr has guarded families and flocks in the Pyrenean mountains for centuries. More >> |
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