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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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Conservation

How do dogs help with bear conservation?

Biologists and wildlife managers now commonly use dogs to assist in finding, repelling, and relocating bears.  In fact, one breed in particular—the Karelian Bear Dog has become notorious…

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Canines

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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Canines

C3: Meet the Sporting Group of Canines

You’re bound to recognize many of the dogs in the Sporting Group! This group is made up of some of the most popular dogs, like Labrador Retrievers, Golden…

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Canines

C3: Meet the Working Group of Canines

Dog breed groups include Working, Sporting, Non-Sporting, Hound, Herding, Terrier, and Toy groups. These groups were organized based on what purpose the breed was intended for. Today, we'll…

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