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American Pit Bull Terrier

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Pit Bulls were developed in 19th-century England and Ireland, where they were originally used in blood sports.

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American Staffordshire Terrier

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AmStaffs originated in 19th-century England when Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers to create strong, athletic dogs.

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Australian Cattle Dog

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Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as Blue or Red Heelers, were originally bred to herd cattle across rugged landscapes.

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Australian Shepherd

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Australian Shepherds were originally bred to herd livestock on ranches in the American West during the 1800s.

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Basenji

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Basenjis were originally bred in Central Africa as versatile hunting dogs and were valued by tribes in the Congo Basin.

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Basset Hound

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Basset Hounds were originally bred in medieval France as scent hounds for hunting small game such as rabbits.

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Beagle

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Beagles were originally bred in England as scent hounds to hunt rabbits while moving at a pace hunters could follow on foot.

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Bearded Collie

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The Bearded Collie was originally bred in Scotland as a hardworking, independent herding dog.

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Bedlington Terrier

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Despite their soft, lamb-like appearance, the Bedlington Terrier was originally bred as a tough working dog.

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Belgian Malinois

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Originally bred in the late 1800s, Belgian Malinois are among the top breeds for police, military, and search-and-rescue work.

A black Belgian Sheepdog stands alert on a grassy lawn, looking off to the side. Its long, glossy coat, upright ears, and intelligent expression are highlighted by bright sunlight, with a lush green woodland background softly blurred behind it.

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Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)

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Belgian Sheepdogs, also known as Groenendaels, were developed in Belgium in the late 1800s as farm dogs.

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Bernese Mountain Dog

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Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally developed in Switzerland as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.

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Bluetick Coonhound

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Bluetick Coonhounds were originally bred in the United States to track and hunt nocturnal game, particularly raccoons.

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Boerboel

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Boerboels are highly protective, and were originally bred in South Africa to guard homes and farms, and to protect livestock.

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Border Collie

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Border Collies were originally bred to herd sheep in the rough countryside between England and Scotland.