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Border TerrierBorder breeder and earthdog enthusiast, Marg Pough, has four young dogs learning how to hunt like their forebears. Except this time the quarry is a rodent. Two teenage Borders are training for AKC earthdog trials.Breed All About It (02:55)
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Flat-Coated RetrieverThe Flattie takes its time to mature and always remains exuberant in spirit. Breeders and trainers love the breed's energy and keenness--but for first-time dog owners, these dogs may be difficult to train.Breed All About It (03:00)
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Scottish TerrierScotties are smart, independent souls and even trainable given the right incentive. Perhaps more than any other breed, the Scottie has been immortalized in high art and pop culture.Breed All About It (02:55)
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Smooth Fox TerrierBred to flush foxes from dens, the smooth fox has an independent spirit and a hardy soul. At an earthdog trial, terriers show their traditional talents. One contestant howls smooth tunes, while two others saddle up to become professional trick dogs.Breed All About It (03:00)
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PomeranianConsidered one of the most popular toy breeds in the world, this lapdog descended from sled dogs and herding breeds of Europe. Queen Victoria made the breed famous when she brought a Pom back from Italy.Breed All About It (02:55)
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Brittany SpanielWith both spaniel and setter in it's bloodline, the Brittany is a versatile bird dog. The smallest of the versatile gundogs, the Brittany is an active dog with an independent spirit. Training becomes necessary in order to live happily with the Br ...Breed All About It (02:31)
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Shetland SheepdogThe Shetland sheepdog was created to herd small sheep in the Shetland Islands. Today, Shelties can strut their stuff in the show ring rather than around the corral. This intelligent breed has a trademark bark to ward off danger.Breed All About It (02:40)
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CoonhoundCoonhounds come in six breed types: American Black & Tan, English, Bluetick, Redbone, Plott and Treeing Walker. The colonists who arrived in America in the 1700s developed this breed to control the raccoon population.Breed All About It (03:00)
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BullmastiffThe Bullmastiff was bred first and foremost to protect. The British created the breed to guard gamekeepers' estates from poachers. Even today, the Bullmastiff is a preferred guard dog.Breed All About It (03:00)
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Bouvier des FlandresLearn the history of the Bouvier, a dog that started as a farm dog and ended up hauling weapons and ambulance litters in the Belgian and French armies. The Bouvier is a vigilant watchdog and has a perceptive sense of who belongs and who doesn't.Breed All About It (03:00)
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Great PyreneesGreat Pyrenees traditionally guarded sheep in the mountains of Spain and France. Today, these dogs are trained to protect ranches from coyotes and other dangers. Pups begin training by being introduced to their "life partners"--the lambs.Breed All About It (03:00)
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Bichon FriseThis animal's compact size makes it popular with folks who have smaller yards. The breed also travels well, and its trademark bark cautions owners to anything out of the ordinary.Breed All About It (03:00)
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