Afghan Hound
Afghan Hounds were originally bred by nomadic tribes in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.
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Airedale Terrier
Airedale Terriers were originally developed in England, as hardworking farm dogs and skilled hunters.
Akita Inu
Akitas Inus were originally bred in the rugged mountains of northern Japan as powerful hunting dogs.
Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamutes were originally bred in Alaska to help people survive in the harsh Arctic environment.
Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)
Belgian Sheepdogs, also known as Groenendaels, were developed in Belgium in the late 1800s as farm dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Bernese Mountain Dogs were originally developed in Switzerland as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.
Dalmatian
Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs that were used for herding, guarding, retrieving, and controlling vermin.
Dutch Shepherd
Dutch Shepherds were developed in the Netherlands during the 18th century as hardworking, all-purpose farm dogs.
English Setter
English Setters were originally bred more than 400 years ago to help hunters find upland game birds.
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.
Hungarian Vizsla
Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.