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Glamorously coated but still fit for working with the flocks Traditional theory suggests that the Scottish Collie or Bearded Collie played some part in the development of the breed and some breed hist...

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Duck flusher and retriever from Mid-West USA This brown water spaniel (the original name for the breed) was developed in the Mid West of the United States as a duck retriever and also used to flush ou...

Nomadic flock guard from Turkey A native of Turkey, The Anatolian Shepherd was developed as a flock guard and lived a nomadic life with his master, travelling great distances across the Central Anatol...

Striking looking French sheepdog with medieval roots The striking outline of the Picardy sheepdog with its erect ears and harsh coat might bear some resemblance to the Briard and the Beauceron, and pr...

Typical Nordic Spitz dog used for centuries with reindeer herds This Nordic spitz has been used in the far north for centuries, being used by the nomadic Sami for herding reindeer. Today he is prized ...

Great beauty and character with a coat of white flocks Another of the Bichon family, the small white breeds which were made popular in fashionable society in Mediterranean countries. The Bolognese tak...

Black and tan setter named after Duke of Gordon The heavy weight of the Setter breeds, the Gordon takes its name from the Duke of Gordon who began developing Setters seriously between 1800 and 1820 at...

Elegant and light footed hound of the Middle East Much prized by the Bedouins along with their Arabian horses, the Saluki is an elegant and light footed hound of the Middle East. The Sheikhs kept care...