#FIRE DOGS BREED MOVIE#

Miniature Pinschers are reported to include the Dachshund and Italian Greyhound in their ancestry. When lace makers where displaced after the Industrial Revolution they took their lap dogs to France where Americans on the Grand Tour saw these adorable dogs.

Johnson owned 2 Beagles appropriately named Him and Her.įrench bulldogs are a down sized version of the bulldog that lace makers selectively bred to have a lap dog. This breed likes to run in packs during hunts and will not only bark but also bray, as hound type dogs do. Snoopy and Odie are both famous Beagles from the comic strips. Kennedy owned a German Shepherd named “Clipper.” German Shepherds are well known for their assistance with the military and as service dogs. The well-known Taco Bell Chihuahua goes by the name Gidget. Mastiffs attract people due to their majestic appearance and will just as easily clear a room with their drool and flatulence.Ĭhihuahuas were once held by the upper class and make good indoor pets. You have heard of war horses, but have you heard of war dogs? Mastiffs were used alongside the British army in 55 B.C. I must admit it is difficult to find a cuter puppy than a young wrinkly bulldog.Ĭhow Chows are known for their blue- black tongue and lion appearance. The Bulldog name may have come from a sad history when they were used for bull baiting in the British Isles. The Shih Tzu was discovered by England soldiers during World War when found in the Ming Dynasty. A sweet breed that is known for its sprinting ability and not necessarily its endurance. Greyhounds are often found saving lives at veterinary schools, due to their high red blood cell count they make great blood donors. They were used in clothing mills to catch rats which explain why Yorkies don’t act tough without reason! We can’t leave out the cute Yorkshire Terriers.

It is a smaller hairless dog from Mexico, look it up for some interesting reading! Xoloitzcuintli is one of the oldest and rarest breeds. They have been known to herd children and may be best with an active family.īasset Hounds will often follow their nose, so new owners need to be prepared with a leash and for a little bit of barking! Marquis de Lafayette, who served under President George Washington, brought this breed to the United States as a gift to the President for hunting excursions. In the 19 th Century, Queen Victoria became an active enthusiast for this highly energetic breed. Famous Great Danes characters include Marmaduke, Astro from The Jetsons, and Scooby Doo.īorder Collies are very intelligent with a strong herding instinct, who were originally used in the border country between Scotland and England to herd sheep. Please be prepared to financially care for these larger breed pets with their food intake and veterinary upkeep. They are sensitive gentle giants but unfortunately have a shorter life span of 7 – 10 years. Great Danes were originally bred to hunt wild boar and have since become companion animals. They are extremely intelligent, protective, and have a herding instinct. Originally, they were used to help fishermen catch fish that escaped the nets.īasenji is a barkless dog that has more of a yodel.Īustralian cattle dogs (Heeler) actually originated in the 1800s, when Australians began crossing Dingo type blue collies with Dalmatians and Black and Tan Kelpies. Labrador retrievers are similar to Golden Retrievers in their willingness to serve their owners as best they can, working with hunters, special needs, and search and rescue. The purpose of the study is to identify risk factors for cancer and other diseases specifically in Goldens. There is a study underway that will enroll up to 3,000 Golden Retrievers and follow each dog for 10-14yrs.

#FIRE DOGS BREED MOVIE#

What breed did US President Richard Nixon own? A Cocker Spaniel, the same breed that was depicted in the movie “Lady and the Tramp.”ĭachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens

Dalmatians are best known for their association with fire trucks prior to being a mascot, they often ran behind the fire trucks and began following and guarding stage coaches.

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