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Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso originated in the palaces of Tibet, where it served as both a cherished companion and an indoor watchdog.

Working Dogs XLarge

Newfoundland

Working Dogs, XLarge /

Newfoundlands were originally bred as hardworking companions for fishermen in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Herding Dogs Large

Old English Sheepdog

Herding Dogs, Large /

Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage and move livestock.

Small Toy Dogs

Pekingese

Small, Toy Dogs /

For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal court.

Herding Dogs Medium

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding Dogs, Medium /

Pembroke Welsh Corgis were originally bred in Wales as hardworking farm and herding dogs.

Toy Dogs XSmall

Pomeranian

Toy Dogs, XSmall /

Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.

A fawn-colored Pug standing on a grassy lawn in a sunlit garden. The dog has a curled tail, a wrinkled face with a black muzzle, and is looking directly at the camera, with flowers and foliage softly blurred in the background.

Small Toy Dogs

Pug

Small, Toy Dogs /

Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy families as far back as 400 B.C.

Working Dogs XLarge

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Working Dogs, XLarge /

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, also known as Great Pyrenees, were originally bred to guard livestock in France and Spain.

Large Working Dogs

Rottweiler

Large, Working Dogs /

Originally bred by the Romans, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled carts, guard camps, and protect travelling merchants.

Herding Dogs Large

Rough Collie

Herding Dogs, Large /

Rough Collies were originally bred to herd and protect sheep across the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

Herding Dogs Medium

Samoyed

Herding Dogs, Medium /

Samoyeds were bred for herding reindeer, pulling sledges, hunting, and helping their owners survive the harsh Arctic climate.

Medium Small Working Dogs

Schnauzer

Medium, Small, Working Dogs /

Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany as versatile farm dogs that helped hunt small animals and keep farms rat-free.

Medium Terriers

Scottish Terrier

Medium, Terriers /

Scottish Terriers are brave, skilled hunters and were originally bred to hunt and control vermin such as badgers and foxes.

Herding Dogs Small

Shetland Sheepdog

Herding Dogs, Small /

Shelties were originally bred as hardworking farm and watchdogs on Scotland’s rugged Shetland Islands.

Medium Utility Dogs

Shiba Inu

Medium, Utility Dogs /

Shiba Inus were originally bred in the mountainous regions of central Japan to hunt small animals like birds and rabbits.