German Shepherd:
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Group: Herding Group
Facts:
German Shepherds were developed by
Captain Max von Stephanitz in the late 1800s as an all-purpose working dog. And
that they are! German Shepherds are common as police dogs, military dogs, search
and rescue dogs, guard dogs, and guide dogs. The quick development of the German
Shepherd breed is thanks to the schutzhund trial to test dogs of their
abilities. Any dogs that could not pass the trial were not allowed to breed into
the line.
The German Shepherd Dog is also known as "Deutscher
Schäferhund" in Germany (Which is German Shepherd Dog in German) and Alsation in
England. (This was due to anti-German feelings during WW I & II) There are
long-haired and white German Shepherds, but they are not recognized as
"acceptable" qualities by organizations such as the AKC. (Although there has
been recent work done to get the White German Shepherd officially recognized as
a separate breed of dog.)
Famous German Shepherds in Popular Culture:
- Blondie - Adolf Hitler's pet.
- Charlie - From the movie, All Dogs go to Heaven
- Rin Tin Tin - Dog rescued in France by Lee Duncan
who later starred in numerous movies. His legacy includes a TV series in the
1950s.
- Strongheart - Early canine film star from such
movies as, The Silent Call, and White Fang.
For more information on German Shepherds, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Shepherd
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Golden Retriever:
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Group: Sporting Group
Facts:
Golden Retrievers were originally bred in
Scotland by Sir Dudley Majoribanks. His purpose for breeding them was to create
the ultimate hunting dog. Golden Retrievers were bred to be great at hunting and
retrieving, and to be gentle, kind, and loyal to their owners. For these
reasons, Golden Retrievers are common family pets and are great with children.
They excel in agility trials and can be entertained all day by a game of fetch
or Frisbee. They are commonly used as guide dogs for the disabled.
Famous Golden Retrievers in Popular Culture:
- Air Bud - From the movie, Air Bud, and it's various
sequels.
- Brandon - From Punky Brewster
- Shadow - From the movie, Homeward Bound.
- Liberty - Owned by Gerald Ford
- Duke - From commercials for Bush's Baked Beans
- Comet - From the television series, Full House
For more information on Golden Retrievers, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Retriever
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Jack Russell Terrier:
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Group: Terrier Group
Facts:
Jack Russell Terriers were first
bred in the 1800s by Revered Mr. John Russell. They were bred as foxhunting dogs
that were very energetic, and with the courage to chase a fox that had taken
cover underground back out of its hole without actually harming it. (Since the
dog harming the fox was considered "unsporting" by hunters.)
There are actually several variations of
the Russell Terrier breed. Because of this, there is continuing controversy of
the exactly what a Russell Terrier is, and whether others should be considered
unacceptable, or simply seperate breeds.
Famous Jack Russell Terriers in Popular Culture:
- Wishbone - From the children's show, Wishbone
- Milo - From the movie, The Mask.
- Eddie - Owned by Martin Crane in the television
series, Fraiser
- Krypto - Superman's dog in the older DC Comics may
have been a Jack Russell Terrier.
For more information on Jack Russell Terriers, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier
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Labrador Retriever:
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Group: Sporting Group
Facts:
Labradors originated from the island
of Newfoundland, and were originally called the lesser Newfoundland, or St.
John's Dog. By registered ownership, Labrador Retrievers are the most popular
breed of dog in both the US and in England. They are good for agility
tournaments and love retrieving things. (As their name would suggest) They are
also the ideal service dogs for the disabled.
Famous Labradors in Popular Culture:
- Buddy - Former President Bill Clinton's dog
For more information on Labrador Retrievers, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever
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