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American Pit Bull Terrier: This canine product of the American melting pot is a true success story, a bulldog-terrier cross that made its way out of the fighting pits and into the hearts of dog lovers. More >> |
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Papillon: Its beautiful, butterfly-like ears give the Papillon its name. A white blaze running up the center of the forehead is preferred and further enhances the butterfly look. More >> |
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Parson Russell Terrier: Descendants of the pre-1900 Fox Terrier, Parson Russell Terriers are cyclones in dog form. Rev. John Russell of Devonshire, England, originally bred these extremely active and smart working terriers in the mid- to late-1800s. More >> |
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Patterdale Terrier: Avid terrier people in Yorkshire and the Lake District breed strictly working stock, generally referred to as fell terriers. As is common with working dogs, they show physical variation, because mating is based only on working qualities and gameness. More >> |
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Pekingese: For centuries, ownership of the Pekingese was restricted to members of the Chinese imperial court. Venerated as good luck charms, the elegant little lion dogs lived a pampered existence and were not seen outside their country of origin until after 1860. More >> |
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Even without much of a tail, the Pembroke Corgi boldly expresses its affection and interest in people. This is a smart house dog whose alert and vigilant nature makes it a fine family companion and watchdog. More >> |
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Peruvian Inca Orchid: The Peruvian Inca Orchid (PIO) is an ancient breed (a.k.a. Perro sin pello del Peru) believed to have originated in Asia. The Peruvian Inca Orchid has a nature as beautiful as its name. Tranquil and intelligent, this striking hairless breed radiates warmth. More >> |
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen: Don't try to pronounce the name; just call this shaggy scenthound the PBGV. The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen has long been a popular hound in France, its country of origin. It is the smallest of four breeds of rough-coated French hounds. More >> |
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Pharaoh Hound: This is the only breed that blushes. When the Pharaoh Hound is happy or excited, its nose and ears turn a deep rose color. More >> |
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Plott Hound: One of the oldest breeds of hunting hounds in this country is the Plott Hound. The origin of this unique breed dates back to 1750 when Johnathan Plott emigrated to the United States from Germany. Plott brought hounds with him that had been bred in Europe for the purpose of chasing wild boar. More >> |
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Pointer: Good sense and a dignified, even temperament mark the Pointer as a loyal, devoted companion. A most efficient Sporting breed, the Pointer is named for the work at which it excels, pointing feathered game. More >> |
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog: True to its herding breed heritage, The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is smart, trainable, alert to danger, and good with children. More >> |
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog: Native to the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland, Tatra Sheepdogs were raised for centuries as guard dogs for protecting sheep flocks from bears and wolves. More >> |
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Pomeranian: An inquisitive extrovert, the Pomeranian makes friends wherever it goes. It's the smallest member of the spitz family of dogs, with the characteristic prick ears, a pointed muzzle and a plumed tail carried over the back. The breed takes its name from Pomerania, once a part of Germany. More >> |
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Poodle, Miniature: Created in response to popular demand, the mid-size Poodle, or Miniature, is probably the best known and most popular of the three sizes. The Miniature Poodle belongs to a family of dogs renowned for their prowess as water retrievers. More >> |
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Poodle, Standard: Beneath the Poodle's air of distinction and dignity, beneath that lovely "poodly" coat, beats the heart of a plain old simple wonderful dog whose good-natured versatility makes it at home in any arena, from the show ring to the field to its favorite spot, the home. More >> |
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Poodle, Toy: The tiniest member of the Poodle trio, the Toy Poodle measures 10 inches or under at the shoulder. Bright, amusing, good-natured and clever, the Toy Poodle makes an ideal companion for the less active and those with limited space. More >> |
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Portuguese Water Dog: The Portuguese Water Dog, known as Cao de Agua (‘water dog’) in its homeland, is a strong swimmer and diver and is said to be able to shimmy up a rope in traditional seaman fashion. More >> |
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Pug: Its frowny face and Dutch nickname of mopshond, meaning "to grumble," belie the Pug's playful, loving disposition. More >> |
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Puli: The Puli moves with a bouncy gait, a physical manifestation of its active, alert temperament. This keen, quick dog is thought to have originated in central Asia and was brought to Hungary by the Magyars about 1,000 years ago. More >> |
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Pumi: The Pumi has been an established breed for more than 300 years, but wasn’t officially recognized until the 1920s. Its unique appearance is said to have been derived from another Hungarian breed, the Puli, being bred to French and German herding dogs. More >> |
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Pyrenean Mastiff: The Pyrenean Mastiff, a molossian-type dog, orginated in northeastern Spain as a guardian of livestock, people and property. This breed is charming, docile and sweet to its owners and friends, but aggressive with strangers, warning them off with its deep, intense bark. More >> |
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Pyrenean Shepherd: Its origin lost in the mists of time, the Pyrenean Shepherd Dog has probably lived in the French Pyrenees mountains for well over 2,000 years. However, it wasn't until the 1920s that the breed became popular in the show ring. More >> |
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