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With the clearly defined ridge running down its back and a long, tapering tail that's held vertically or curved like a sickle, the Thai Ridgeback stands out from the crowd. The breed has been around for hundreds of years in its native Thailand, where it was used for hunting and guard duty.
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Regarded as the forerunner of many mastiff breeds, the Tibetan Mastiff has been around for many centuries. In the 13th century when Marco Polo was touring the Far East, he claimed to have seen native mastiffs as large as asses. This claim is not farfetched.
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Smart, sweet and trusting of other dogs and people, the Tibetan Spaniel has a long history as a companion. It was bred in the monasteries of Tibet and used as a watchdog and bed warmer. Its nickname of "little lion" symbolized Buddha's triumph over violence and aggression.
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If you enjoy snowshoeing and other winter sports, consider a Tibetan Terrier. The breed has an unusual foot structure, which permits the dog to travel easily on snow.
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This large dog ranges from 100 to 200 pounds and is at least 24½ to 25½ inches tall at the shoulder. This breed is also known as the Tosa Ken and the Tosa Token, and was developed as a fighting dog in Japan.
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The Toy Australian Shepherd should look similar to the standard-sized Australian Shepherd. Toy Aussies range between 10 and 14 inches tall at the shoulder, with 12 inches ideal. Although small, Toy Aussies are sturdy and should look neither spindly nor coarse.
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The TFT is dynamite in the shape of a dog. Descended from the larger Fox Terrier, the Toy was developed in the 1920s. The United Kennel Club began registering the breed in 1936. Prized as a watchdog, vermin killer and playmate, the breed has prospered in rural areas.
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The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed in the United States in the 1700s. They take their name from two unrelated men (both named walker) who imported English foxhounds and bred them with a stolen dog of unknown origin.
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The Hungarian Pointer, or Vizsla, may be of ancient lineage or may be a product of this century, depending on which dog historian one chooses to believe.
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Many Italians appreciate the finer things in life: wine, opera, fashion ... the Volpino Italiano. A watchdog and companion, the Volpino is active, intelligent and intensely loyal, devoted to its family and home.
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Weimaraners were bred in 19th century Germany for speed and courage to hunt big game and later birds. The medium-size, all-purpose gundog was developed in Germany at the court of the Grand Duke Karl August of Weimar.
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The Welsh Springer is a hard worker and devoted companion, willing to go all day whether in the field or just out having a good time with its people. It is thought that the Welsh Springer descends from red and white dogs that were brought into Wales by the Gauls in pre-Roman times.
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"Let's get busy" is the rallying cry of this game but well-mannered terrier, whose temperament is described as friendly and smart, with a desire to please. That pleasing personality has long made the breed a favorite in its native country.
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The West Highland White Terrier originated in Scotland as hardy hunters of small game. Never a pampered pet, the Westie combines Highland boldness, tenacity and loyalty in its small, hardy body.
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Developed in England to hunt by sight, the Whippet was bred down from the Greyhound (and several other breeds) by working class folk. Known as the “poor man's racehorse,” the breed was introduced to North America by Lancashire textile workers who came to work in the New England mills.
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Its shaggy appearance and delightful character will entertain its people from puppyhood on, but the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon also lives up to its moniker of "supreme gundog." This breed came into existence between 1865 and 1885 in Europe, during a time of much experimental breeding.
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The Wirehaired Vizsla is a fairly new breed which was developed by hunters looking to create a dog with the smooth-coated Vizsla's color, but with a heavier build and a dense wiry coat to make it more apt to working in rough field conditions.
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Prized as a symbol of goodness and unselfish love, the Xoloizcuintli (show-low-eats-kweent-lee) is one of the world's oldest and rarest breeds. It probably originated in Asia and came to Latin America when native people migrated there. Xolos were present when the Aztecs founded Tenochtitlan.
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The Yorkshire Terrier was developed in the north of England about the mid-19th century, chiefly for the job of controlling the rat population in the coal pits and cotton mills. It was also a featured combatant in rat-killing contests.
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