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Labrador Retriever: This dog has a retrieving jones. Lead a Lab to a body of water and it will retrieve all day: balls, sticks, and even children who might happen to go for a swim. Descended from dogs found in Newfoundland by explorers, fishermen and settlers, the Labrador Retriever evolved by natural selection. More >> |
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Lagatto Romagnolo: Truffles, Anyone? The charming, curly coated Lagotto is an old breed of water retriever from the lowlands of Comacchio and the marshlands of Ravenna, Italy. Eventually, the marshlands were drained and turned into farmland, leaving the Lagotto without a job. But not for long! More >> |
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Lakeland Terrier: Typical of terriers everywhere, the stylish Lakeland has a confident, cock-of-the-walk attitude, not surprising in a descendant of working terriers bred to kill fox and other vermin that preyed on farmers' lambs and poultry in Britain's border county of Cumberland. More >> |
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Leonberger: Perhaps the first dog to result from a marketing campaign, the Leonberger was created in the 1840s to resemble the lion on the town crest of Leonberg, Germany. The Leonberger was developed from Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees and Landseer Newfoundlands. More >> |
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Lhasa Apso: The Lhasa Apso, originating in the lonely and isolated reaches of the Himalayan mountains, reflects its Tibetan heritage in many characteristic ways. These sturdy little mountain dogs, relatively unchanged over the years, are fastidious by nature and are natural watchdogs. More >> |
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Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog: No one quite knows the origins of the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog, but these unusual and unique dogs have been around for a long time. One theory suggests that early Spanish expeditions, in search of gold and adventure, brought along Spanish war dogs. More >> |
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Lowchen: The Lowchen was once the cherished companion of nobility, as far back as the 15th century. The dogs are readily identified in European artworks, stylized and clipped to resemble a miniature lion. More >> |
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