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The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) [1] and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA), [2] but not the American Kennel Club (AKC). [3] It is a medium-sized, short-haired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from England. When compared with the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier is larger ...
A group of Labradoodle assistance dogs This is a list of common dog crossbreeds. These are crossbreed dogs created deliberately by crossing two purebred dogs. Some are known as designer dogs and are bred as companion dogs, often given portmanteau names derived from those of the parent breeds; others are bred to combine specific working qualities inherent in the parent breeds.
The Siberian is a centuries-old landrace (natural variety) of domestic cat in Russia, [3] and recently developed as a formal breed with standards promulgated the world over since the late-1980s. [4] Since 2006, the breed is recognised for registry and championship status with all major cat registries. [5][6] The formal name of the breed is Siberian Forest Cat, [3][1][7] but it is typically ...
The following list of horse and pony breeds includes standardized breeds, some strains within breeds that are considered distinct populations, types of horses with common characteristics that are not necessarily standardized breeds but are sometimes described as such, and terms that describe groupings of several breeds with similar characteristics. While there is no single definition of the ...
The Lhasa Apso (/ ˈlɑːsə ˈæpsoʊ / LAH-sə AP-soh) is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. [3] Traditionally the breed has been used as an interior watchdog.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) is a British breed of toy dog of spaniel type. Four colours are recognised: Blenheim (chestnut and white), tricolour (black/white/tan), black and tan, and ruby; the coat is smooth and silky. [1] The lifespan is usually between eight and twelve years. [2] The Cavalier King Charles changed dramatically in the late seventeenth century, when it was inter ...
The Intelligence of Dogs: A Guide to the Thoughts, Emotions, and Inner Lives of Our Canine Companions is a 1994 book on dog intelligence by Stanley Coren, a professor of canine psychology at the University of British Columbia. [1] The book explains Coren's theories about the differences in intelligence between various breeds of dogs. [2][3][4] Coren published a second edition in 2006. [5 ...
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium-large size. It is characterised by a gentle and affectionate nature and a striking golden coat. It is a working dog, and registration is subject to successful completion of a working trial. [2] It is commonly kept as a companion dog and is among the most frequently registered breeds in several Western countries; some may ...