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It’s a dog’s world
The American Kennel Club currently recognizes 193 dog breeds, and there are countless more that haven’t been officially recognized. From popular breeds to little-known canines, these 50 dogs can tell us a lot about both the countries and periods in history they came from.
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Afghan Hound – Afghanistan
The regal Afghan Hound is thought to be one of the oldest purebred dog breeds in the world; some even contend that an Afghan Hound pair represented dogs on Noah’s ark. Lore aside, the breed can be traced back to the areas known today as Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, where they were once hunting companions for royalty.
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Akita – Japan
The burly, double-coated Akita has a lineage dating back to ancient Japan, with the first modern Akitas bred in the Akita prefecture during the 17th century as a hunting dog. Helen Keller brought the first Akita to U.S. soil – a gift she received on a trip to Japan.
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Alaskan Malamute – Alaska
One of the oldest sled dog breeds from the Arctic region, the Alaskan Malamute likely descended from domesticated…
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