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European Shepherd:
The East European Shepherd also called the Owczarek Wschodnioeuropejski & Vostochnoevropejskaya Ovcharka (VEO) is a breed of dog that was created by mixing German Shepherd Dogs with local Russian breeds in the 1930's for army use. The East-European Shepherd is fiercely loyal and devoted to its owners. Balanced and confident, it is intelligent and playful, but is also distrustful to strangers. It is tough and can be aggressive, which makes it a great watchdog and guard dog
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Siberian Laika:
The East Siberian Laika is the largest of the 3 Laika breeds and is used for hunting furred animals and forest birds, but mainly for hunting big game, such as bear, wild boar and moose. In the early days, these dogs were even used for hunting tigers in Siberia, but this is forbidden nowadays. Moreover, this breed is used by professional Siberian hunters as a sled dog during their long hunting journeys
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English
Cocker Spaniel:
The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. There are 2 varieties of English Cocker Spaniels, the "field" or "working" cocker and "show" cocker. It is one of several varieties of spaniel and somewhat resembles its American cousin, the American Cocker Spaniel, although it's closer to the working-dog form of the Field Spaniel and the Springer Spaniel
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Coonhound:
The English Coonhound is a breed of dog. It is a type of coonhound that is typically bred in the southern United States. Like all coonhounds, English are generally good natured and very sociable dogs. Skittishness or meanness is considered a defect according to UKC breed standards. They are strong willed, if not stubborn, and require more patience in training than other breeds. Young dogs are usually extremely active and playful and desirous of human attention in addition to requiring plenty of exercise
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Foxhound:
The English Foxhound is the second of the three foxhound breeds of dog. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent. The English Foxhound is about 21-25 inches tall to the withers, and weighs anywhere between 65-75 pounds, although some English Foxhounds bred for the show ring can be considerably bigger, with some males weighing over 100 pounds. The skull is wide, the muzzle is long, and eyes carry a sweet expression
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Mastiff:
The English Mastiff, often called simply Mastiff, is a large breed of dog of the general mastiff or Molosser type. The Mastiff breed is a combination of dignity and courage; calm and affectionate to its master, but capable of protection. This particular mastiff-type breed is an extremely capable guard. If an unfamiliar person approaches near their perceived territory or its master
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Pointer:
The Pointer, often called the English Pointer, is a breed of dog developed as a gun dog. It is one of several pointing breeds. The Pointer should be athletic and graceful. The immediate impression should be of a compact, hard-driving hunting dog, alert and "ready to go." The primary distinguishing features of this breed are the head, feet, and tail. Hound or terrier characteristics are undesirable for show purposes
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Setter:
The English Setter is a breed of dog. It is part of the Setter family, which includes red Irish Setters, Irish Red and White Setters, and black-and-tan Gordon Setters. The English Setter is a gun dog, bred for a mix of endurance and athleticism. The coat is flat with light feathering of long length. They have a long, flowing coat that requires regular grooming
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Shepherd:
The English Shepherd is an extremely versatile breed of working dog, developed in the United States from farmdogs brought by the settlers from England and Scotland. The English Shepherd is a highly intelligent, practical all-around farm dog, being used as a herding dog, watch dog, hunting dog, vermin eradicator and child's companion
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Springer Spaniel:
The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. It is one of many spaniel breeds. The English Springer Spaniel represents perhaps the greatest divergence between working and show lines of any breed of dog. A field-bred dog and a show-bred dog appear to be different breeds, but are registered together. In fact, the gene pools are almost completely segregated and have been for at least 70 years
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Toy Terrier:
The English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan) is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group. While the name is sometimes used synonymously with that of the Toy Manchester Terrier, these are actually separate breeds. When this sport was made illegal in England the ETT survived as a companion dog and a show dog. It is considered a Toy Dog (not a Terrier) for show purposes but has never gained anything like the popularity of other toy breeds such as the Chihuahua
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White Terrier:
The White English Terrier also known as the English White Terrier or Old English Terrier is an extinct breed of dog. The English White Terrier is the failed show ring name of a pricked-ear version of the white fox-working terriers that have existed in the U.K. since the late 18th Century. The name "English White Terrier" was invented and embraced in the early 1860s by a handful of breeders anxious to create a new breed from
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Entlebucher
Mountain Dog:
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss mountain dog and cattle dogs. It is also known as the Entlebucher Sennenhund, Entelbuch Mountain Dog, Entelbucher Cattle Dog and similar combinations. This breed was used originally for driving and guarding cattle. The breed is named for the Swiss town of Entlebuch in Lucerne
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Epagneul
Picard:
The Picardy Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in France for use as a gundog. It is related to the Blue Picardy Spaniel, and they have many outward similarities, but the Picardy Spaniel is the older of the two breeds. These are patient, well-mannered and very adaptable dogs. They usually get on well with other dogs and animals. These canines take to hunting almost instinctively. They can be used successfully on any upland game or waterfowl
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Epagneul
Pont-Audemer:
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel or Epagneul Pont-Audemer is a breed of gundog which is virtually unknown outside of its native country of France. Though hardy, as well as hard-working, the breed has the typical spaniel traits of being easy to train, gentle, and affectionate. The dogs are known to have a fun-loving quality and in France are said to be le petit clown des marais (the little clown of the marshes)
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Estrela
Mountain Dog:
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a breed of dog that has been used to guard herds and homesteads in the Estrela Mountains for centuries. They are very protective of their property and family, friendly with children, but suspicious of any strangers, and can be stubborn. Will protect their pack (family) no matter what. Today, the Estrela Mountain Dog remains true to its guardian heritage. It is still a working dog, guarding flocks in its native Portugal and elsewhere
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Eurasier:
The Eurasier, sometimes referred to as Eurasian, is a spitz breed of dog that first originated in Germany. It is widely known as a wonderful companion that maintains its own personality, has a dignified reserve to strangers, a strong bond to its family and that is relatively easy to train
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Eurohound:
A eurohound is a cross between an Alaskan husky and a pointer. The hybrid first successfully entered the competitive sled dog racing world in Scandinavia. It is one of the most formidable sled dogs in the world, combining the husky's centuries-honed sledding ability and a pointer's enthusiasm and athleticism. Fifty percent pointer crosses are seen on world class sprint racing teams
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