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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: English Springer Spaniel
Posted on08. Jan, 2009 by admin.
The English Springer Spaniel has been endowed with style, enthusiasm, and an “eager to please” quality common to most spaniels. He is recognized for his ability to keep going and going under adverse hunting conditions, which is partly due to his medium-sized, powerful body.
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: German Shepherd Dog
Posted on07. Jan, 2009 by admin.
The German Shepherd Dog is hailed as the world’s leading police, guard and military dog, however, this dependable breed is more than its 9-to-5 job. Consistently one of the United States’ most popular breeds according to AKC® Registration Statistics, the German Shepherd Dog is also a loving family companion, herder and show competitor.
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: German Shorthaired Pointer
Posted on06. Jan, 2009 by admin.
A versatile hunter and all-purpose gun dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer possesses keen scenting power and high intelligence. The breed is proficient with many different types of game and sport, including trailing, retrieving, and pointing pheasant, quail, grouse, waterfowl, racoons, possum, and even deer.
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Golden Retriever
Posted on05. Jan, 2009 by admin.
The Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is one of the most popular breeds in the United States according to AKC® registration statistics. The working ability that has made the Golden Retriever such a useful hunting companion also make him an ideal guide, assistance and search and rescue dog.
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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Great Dane
Posted on04. Jan, 2009 by admin.
A “gentle giant,” the Great Dane is nothing short of majestic. Sometimes referred to as the “king of dogs,” this extremely large dog breed is known for being strong yet elegant, with a friendly, energetic personality. Striking in the show ring, this breed is also popular as a family pet.


