English Bulldog
When bull baiting was banned in England in 1835, breeders began transforming the breed into a gentle companion dog.
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English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs, trained to hunt, flush out, and retrieve upland game birds.
English Setter
English Setters were originally bred more than 400 years ago to help hunters find upland game birds.
English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniels were originally bred as versatile hunting companions whose main job was to flush game birds.
Fox Terrier
Fox Terriers were originally bred in 18th-century England to assist with fox hunting and to control vermin on farms.
French Bulldog
French Bulldogs were bred in England but became famous in France during the Industrial Revolution.
German Shepherd
German Shepherds are often used as police and military dogs because they are loyal, brave, and have a strong sense of smell.
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers were first bred in 19th-century Germany to be versatile all-round hunting dogs.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers were developed with the goal of creating the ideal hunting dog for the wet, rocky terrain of Scotland.
Great Dane
Originally bred to hunt large animals like wild boars, Great Danes were valued for their strength, speed, and bravery.
Griffon Bruxellois
The Griffon Bruxellois, also known as the Brussels Griffon, originated in Belgium to hunt and control rodents in stables.
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.
Ibizan Hound
Ibizan Hounds were originally bred on Ibiza and the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and other small game in packs.
Irish Setter
Irish Setters were originally bred in 18th-century Ireland as skilled hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell.