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  A Breed Apart

  In her book, "A Breed Apart: A Celebration of the New American Mutt," photographer Amanda Jones captures the beauty and spirit of mixed-breed dogs.

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  AKC Beagle Photo Gallery

  The beagle's hunting ability, combined with a merry personality, has made the beagle one of the most popular dogs in the United States.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Australian Terrier

  The Australian Terrier is small and sturdy with a blue and tan, sandy or red coat that is harsh in texture. They have a keen and alert expression and confident spirit.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Afghan Hound

  Referred to as an aristocrat, the Afghan Hound has an appearance that is one of dignity and aloofness.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Airedale Terrier

  The undisputed "King of Terriers," the Airedale Terrier is the largest and hardiest of the terriers, and an all-around useful dog.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: American Staffordshire Terrier

  Courageous and strong, the American Staffordshire Terrier's athletic build and intelligence make him ideally suited to many dog sports.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: American Water Spaniel

  A truly dual-purpose dog, bred for companionship and top-notch retrieval ability, the AWS is active, muscular and medium in size.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Australian Cattle Dog

  Without peer as a cattle herder, the Australian Cattle Dog is ready and willing to work all day.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Australian Shepherd

  Animated, adaptable and agile, the Australian Shepherd lives for his job, which still involves herding livestock.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Basenji

  A poised, elegant hunting dog from Africa, the Basenji is smoothly muscular and moves with ease and agility.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Basset Hound

  Instantly recognizable due to its big, heavy body, short legs and long ears, the Basset Hound has proven itself to be a multipurpose dog that excels in conformation, obedience, tracking, field trialing, and pack hunting.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Beagle

  His hunting ability, combined with a merry personality, has made the Beagle one of the most popular dogs in the United States according to AKC Registration Statistics.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Bearded Collie

  With an aura of strength and agility, the Bearded Collie was bred for centuries as a companion and servant of man.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Belgian Malinois

  One of the four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs, the Belgian Malinois is an alert, high-energy breed, popular as both a police and military working dog.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Bernese Mountain Dog

  A hardy dog that thrives in cold weather, the "Berner's" intelligence, strength and agility helped him perform the drafting and droving work in the mountainous region where he originated.

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  AKC Meet the Breeds: Bichon Frise

  A cheerful, happy dog, the Bichon Frise is small and sturdy with a dark-eyed, inquisitive expression and a plumed tail he carries merrily over his back.