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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Its frowny face and Dutch nickname of mopshond, meaning "to grumble," belie the Pug's playful, loving disposition.
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The Rat Terrier is commonly seen on farms and in homes as an alert watchdog and lively companion. This breed was originally developed from crosses between Smooth Fox Terriers and Manchester Terriers.
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The Russell Terrier is smaller and more rectangular than the Parson Russell Terrier. It originated in England, but was developed in Australia where it was standardized and became known as the Jack Russell Terrier, the name it which it was recognized by the FCI.
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Also known as the Russkiy Toy, the Russian Toy is a small, elegant, lively companion breed developed in Russia in the 20th century. The Russian Toy was developed via an effort to revive the English Toy Terrier in Russia.
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The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka (literally "colored lap dog" or "colored Bichon") is a unique Russian toy breed descended from the French Bolonka and a variety of other small breeds combined and refined in Russia.
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The little boatman, as this breed is nicknamed, is bright, active and curious, all qualities that made it an ideal barge dog, ratter and carriage dog.
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Nicknamed the Diehard, the Scottie has a fiery, "tails up" attitude that makes it an alert, determined friend. A working terrier of Scotland's highlands, this breed was once a member of a variety of terrier types collectively called the Scotch Terriers.
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A one-man creation, the Sealyham is named for the Welsh estate of Captain John Edwardes, who developed the tough white terriers to go after badger, otter and fox. The dogs became well known for their working ability, and in 1908 a breed club was formed and a standard drawn up.
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The Seidenspitz was developed in Germany using Maltese and white Pomeranians. The breed was known perhaps as far back as the late 1700s. Affectionate and intelligent, the Seidenspitz resembles a Pomeranian with a long, silky coat that may be solid white or solid black.
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This breed used to be called the "Toonie," a name taken from tun, the Norwegian word for "farm." It was a farm dog whose workplace was the unfriendly terrain of the Shetland Islands that lie off the northeast coast of Scotland.
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This lively and energetic dog, the smallest of Japan's native breeds, was once used for hunting small game in its homeland. A diminutive spitz breed, the Shiba is a dog of quicksilver agility and legendary cunning.
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Lively and lovely, the Shih Tzu (pronounced shidzoo) enjoys a good walk and a good talk with his people. Bred as a companion for at least 2,000 years, this little "lion dog" is happy and outgoing, with a friendly, trusting attitude beneath the slightly arrogant appearance.
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Although it's a toy breed, this little dog has the alert, inquisitive nature typical of terrier breeds. Another creation of the inventive Australians, the Silky Terrier was developed from a cross between Australian and the Yorkshire Terriers.
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