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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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A Safe Home for Pets
Dogs and cats are curious creatures. While that quality often makes us laugh, it can have disastrous consequences.
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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.