The English Cocker Spaniel is one of the most distinctive looking members of the sporting group. With its long, flowing coat and soft, loving eyes, this dog is a true hunter at heart. Interestingly enough, the English Cocker Spaniel is said to retain much more of its hunting nature than the American version.
This dog also requires a bit more exercise than its American counterpart. If one was to describe the English Cocker Spaniel in just a few words, those words would be sensitive, happy, devoted, demonstrative, inquisitive, and protective.
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It never ceases tο amaze mе јυѕt hοw іntеrеѕtіng thе history οf many dog breeds аrе. Thіѕ іѕ especially trυе οf thе Doberman Pinscher. Many years ago, during thе 1800s, a man named Louis Doberman frοm Thuringen іn Germany hаd a career οf collecting taxes. Eνеrу day hе wουld set out οn foot аnd literally walk door-tο-door asking people tο pay thеіr overdue taxes.
Needless tο ѕау, thіѕ job wаѕ obviously quite rough аnd Mr. Doberman needed аn ехсеllеnt guard dog tο accompany hіm οn hіѕ rounds. Hе thеn set out …

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the perfect house pet for people of all ages. Dandies can be rough and tough when playing around, yet will pour on the love and affection to its owners. They are a loyal companion, devoted to the family, and independent in personality.
These terriers are also very friendly when it comes to other dogs and pets. They are overly playful and always on the lookout for new friends. However, if a stranger approaches the house without the owners around, you can expect the Dandie Dinmont Terrier …

The Dalmatian is easily known by its striking black or brown (liver) spotted coat. However, the origin of this interesting color pattern is still unknown. Its name however, stems from Dalmatia, which is a region located in western Yugoslavia. This dog breed was recognized by the AKC back in the year 1888 and has remained popular ever since.
Did you know Dalmatians were bred to run with a coach and horses? They were also used to guard the coach and the horses. To guard, they required an intelligent nature; to run …

The Dachshund was officially recognized by the AKC in the early 1900s, and according the the current AKC registration list, this dog has become one of the top five registered breeds of today. This small sized member of the hound group has an unforgettable appearance, with a short, long body, small legs, and a handsome pointed face.
The origin of the Dachshund goes back to the 1500′s in which their main function was to flush out badgers. Today, however, the Dachshund has become an everyday family house pet as well as …

The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the best all-around sporting dogs with boundless energy to retrieve both on land and in water. In fact, their tolerance for cold water enables this dog to be the hunter’s best partner during the icy winter months.
As much of a hunter this breed is, the Curly Coated Retriever also makes a wonderful house pet. They are sensitive and gentle to its owner’s needs and commands. While fierce when out on the range hunting prey, the Curly Coated Retriever displays a calm and relaxed …