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Canines

C3: Meet the Non-Sporting Group

These dogs are the ones who didn’t quite fit into any of the other groups.1 So they have a group of their own! All the dogs in this…

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Canines

3C: Meet the Toy Group

The dogs in the Toy Group were bred as social companions to humans. Many of these dogs have ties to royalty. You’ll recognize the pomeranian, pug, chihuahua, cavalier…

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Canines

C3: The Terrier Group

They are high energy dogs and do require a special type of grooming to maintain their appearance. These dogs were bred to hunt vermin and guard their homes.…

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Canines

What you need to know about foxes

These animals can be found all over the world in various habitats. Some foxes weigh as little as a pound and a half, while others can weigh up…

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Canines

C3: Meet the Hound Group!

Today we’re going over the dogs in the Hound Group! These dogs were originally put in the Sporting Group, but in 1930, the American Kennel Club created a…

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C3: Meet the Herding Group of Canines

You’ll recognize many of the dogs in this group, like german shepherds, border collies, and corgis!2 Herding dogs are very active, intelligent, and loyal. They’re used to working…

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