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Shetland Sheepdog:
Group: Herding Group
Facts:
Shelties came from the Shetland
Island off the coast of Scotland. As their name suggests, they were bred to herd
sheep. Despite their appearances, they are not related in any way to the Rough
Coated Collie. Shelties excel at Agility and Obedience trials. (a testament to
their sheep herding heritage.)
For more information on Shetland Sheepdogs, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shetland_Sheepdog
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Shiba
Inu:
Group: Non-Sporting Group
Facts:
Shiba Inus are the smallest of 6
distinct Japanese breeds of dogs. They were bred for hunting and traverse
mountainous terrain well. They are fiercely independent and can prove difficult
to train. They are also one of the oldest breeds of dogs.
Like many dog breeds, such as the German
Shepherd Dog, The Shiba Inu contains the word "dog" in its breed name. The word
"inu" is Japanese for "dog."
For more information on Shiba Inus, visit Wikipedia.com
here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiba_Inu
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Shih
Tzu:
Group: Toy Group
Facts:
The Shih Tzu is one of the oldest
breeds of dog, originating in China. The meaning of the breed's name was
originally "lion dog" due to it's appearance as a miniature lion. The actual
pronounciation of the breed name is something like "sher dds." ("sher" as in
"sherbet" and "dds" as in "adds.")
For hundreds of years it was customary for
the Dali Lama to give the Chinese Emperor the finest Shih Tzus. Shih Tzus were
not actually brought out of China until sometime between the first and second
World Wars, when a few were smuggled out of the country.
Famous Shih Tzus in Popular Culture:
- Bitsy - From the comic strip, Marvin.
For more information on Shih Tzus, visit Wikipedia.com
here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_tzu
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Siberian Husky:
Group: Working Group
Facts:
One of the oldest breeds of dogs,
Huskies were developed in Eastern Siberia. They were bred by the Chukchi tribe
to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and guard the women and children. Because of their
small size, speed, and endurance, they also dominated dogsled races.
In the famous 1925 serum run to Nome, where
diphtheria serum was delivered during an epidemic in the middle of a blizzard,
Siberian Huskies were used to pull the sleds. Now, the Iditarod dogsled race
follows the path they took in honor of this famous delivery. (The movie, Balto,
was based on this.)
Picture Note: In the In-game picture, the dog on the left is a
Golden Retriever, and the dog on the right is the Husky. (As if you couldn't
tell. =P)
Famous Huskies in Popular Culture:
- Exile - From the Kids WB cartoon, Road Rovers
- Nanook - From the 1987 movie, The Lost Boys
For more information on Siberian Huskies, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siberian_husky
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Toy
Poodle:
Group: Toy Group
Facts:
The "Toy" Poodle is actually not a
separate "breed" of dog from the Standard and Miniature Poodle, but simply a
different size category. (It's the smallest of the three.) While often
associated with France, the Poodles' country of origin is a matter of
contention, with most experts believing they originated somewhere in Germany or
Russia.
Poodles have many uses, including their
original purpose as water dogs. (They would flush birds out of the water, and
would also retrieve them.) They can be used as drug searching dogs, they do well
in agility trials, and are very common as circus animals due to their
intelligence and ability to learn many tricks.
For more information on Toy Poodles, visit Wikipedia.com
here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Poodle
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Welsh Corgi:
Group: Herding Group
Facts:
There are two separate Corgi breeds,
the Pembroke and Cardigan. Pembroke Corgis generally have a bobbed, or naturally
short, tail, while Cardigan Corgis have a longer tail, as pictured above.
Welsh Corgis originated in Wales, England,
and do well in sheepdog and agility trials. They were bred as herding dogs,
believed to be descended from the Swedish Vallhund. "Cor gi" is Welsh for "dwarf
dog."
Famous Welsh Corgis in Popular Culture:
- Ein - From Cowboy Bebop (He's a Pembroke Welsh
Corgi)
- Queen Elizabeth II of Britain always keeps 4
Pembroke Corgis.
For more information on Welsh Corgis, visit Wikipedia.com
here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Corgi
For more information on Pembroke Welsh Corgis, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Corgi_%28Pembroke%29
For more information on Welsh Corgis, visit Wikipedia.com
here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Corgi_%28Cardigan%29
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Yorkshire Terrier:
Group: Toy Group
Facts:
Yorkies originated in England and
were originally called "Brocken-Haired Scotch Terriers." They were used for
hunting rats, and were later renamed "Yorkshire Terriers" after Yorkshire,
England, where it is believed the breed originated.
Famous Yorkies in Popular Culture:
- Chow Mein - From the musical, Gypsy.
- Smoky - A Yorkie adopted and trained by William
Wynne of Ohio during WWII. She did such things as entertain the soldiers and
ran communications cables under a runway, saving days of time. She was
deemed the most famous dog in WWII.
For more information on Yorkshire Terriers, visit
Wikipedia.com here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Terrier
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