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Alaskan Huskies are primarily bred as working dogs. They have greater endurance in sled racing than Siberian Huskies do.Gentle and playful, this ch...

Familiarly known as the 'Beardie', the Bearded Collie virtually disappeared as a working dog, but was revived in 1944.The Bearded Collie, or "Beard...

Queen Elizabeth I owned a pack of 'Pocket Beagles' which were reputed to be under 25 cm in height. A hardy, sturdy squarely-built, small hound.The ...

A Basset Hound can follow a scent trail which is hours old. The head is large, with a rounded skull and pronounced occiput. The plane of the muzzle...

Centuries ago, and even now, French people have huntingpacks. In the beginning mainly the noble men had their own pack, mostly high rise hounds suc...

The Basenji was first shown at Crufts in 1937 but was called an 'African Bush Dog' or 'Congo Terrier'.Basenji are small, unusual, elegant, athletic...

The American Cocker Spaniel was not registered in Britain until 1968, since when the breed has achieved great success and popularity.The American C...

A dog breed named for the Azawakh Valley in the Sahara desert where he originated, this is a lean and swift hunter with a regal presence. He's prou...

This dog was recognised as a separate breed from the original English dog in 1936.The American Staffordshire is a very muscular, stocky, yet agile ...

Before the Second World War, the Australian Silky Terrier was virtually unknown outside Australia. The "Aussie," as it is affectionately known, is ...

The Border Terrier is a small dog with an alert gaze, a powerful drive to hunt and dig, the typical high terrier energy level, and a good-natured p...

Renowned as one of the world's finest sheepdogs, the Border Collie has been used to herd sheep for centuries.The Border Collie is a medium sized bu...

A true companion dog, the Bolognese dog breed loves to be at his familys side. However, he also loves getting his way and can be quite crafty about...

The South African Boerboel is famous in its native country for being protective without displaying any aggressiveness.Most of the time, it is a gen...

The Bloodhound probably came to England with the Normans in 1066, by the Second World War it was on the verge of extinction.The Bloodhound is a ver...

A relatively new breed, the Black Russian Terrier is primarily used as a guard dog and protector. Black Russian Terriers are more than mid-size. Th...

The Bichon is believed to have been descended from the old French water dog, the Barbet.The Bichon Frise is a charming puffball of a dog with a loo...

The Bernese is a dog which has evolved from mstiff-type dogs and local dogs which guarded flocks, and is a breed capable of withstanding mountain c...

The Bergamasco Sheepdog is best suited for seasonal to cold climates. Given its dense coat which provides protection from the elements of the clima...

The Belgrade Terrier has a body that resembles that of a Basset Hound or Dachshund. Their bodies are very long and short to the ground.They have lo...