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1). Coonhound – What Kind is Yours?
Coonhound is typically a very generic term used to describe any of several breeds that are used in hunting raccoons. Black and Tans, Blueticks, Redbones and Walkers are the most common breeds included in the Coonhound category.
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2). The Miniature Schnauzer – He’s Looking at You
There’s no escaping the look of sheer questioning in the eyes of almost all Miniature Schnauzers. The eyes of those dogs will always make you wonder what’s going on in that intelligent brain.
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3). The Irish Wolfhound – A Big Dog with a Bigger Heart
The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest breed of dog in existence. Though it is a very big and strong animal, it needs to be handled carefully as it is somewhat, sensitive and clumsy!
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4). Dalmatians – Great Dogs, Even in Numbers Less than 101
It was the movie that made Dalmatians an instant success as companion dogs and family pets. Treated well and properly trained, Dalmatians can be every bit the wonderful companion depicted on the big screen.
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5). The Bichon Frise – The Cotton Ball of Canines
The Bichon Frise is a small, solid white dog with the curly hair typical of a poodle. These little guys are appealing for many reasons, including the fact that they just look so cuddly.
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6). The Mastiff – Large but Lovable
Mastiff’s are definitely a breed all their own. As one of the largest canine breeds available it will pay well to truly read about and discover their quirks and temperament before going head long into purchasing one.
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7). Shar Pei – The Chinese Wrinkle Dog
The Shar Pei is commonly known as the Chinese Wrinkle Dog. If you have a sufficiently strong will to not allow this wrinkled dog to walk all over you, you may very well find that it makes an excellent companion.
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8). The Schipperke – The “Little Skipper” of Canines
The Schipperke was originally bred by a canal boat captain in an effort to create a dog that would do well aboard a boat. In Flemish, Schipperke literally means “Little Skipper” because of this dog’s use aboard the canal boats.
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9). The Great Dane – A Gentle Giant Among Canines
Great Dane’s are giant dogs! But luck has it, their docile and easygoing nature overrides the difficulty you may encounter when training a Great Dane.
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10). The Yorkshire Terrier – The Big Dog in a Tiny Body
It seems likely that selective breeding resulted in the small size of the Yorkshire Terrier, but those dogs never act "small". Indeed, the Yorkshire Terrier is a brave soul, always up for the next adventure.
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11). Newfoundland and Loyalty – High Praises All Around
When describing their mannerism, temperament and natural qualities a Newfoundland runs the gamut of high praises. This is a breed of dog that takes loyalty to a new place.
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12). Holiday Vacations with a Theme
Themed holiday vacations are a fun idea to plan for your family. One of our most memorable vacations was our “Cowboy and Indian” vacation. We took our sons through the West, stopping at tourist sites along the way. We stopped at Dodge City to explore the cowboy side of life, and then made our way to Southern Colorado to explore the ancient ruins of the cliff dwelling Pueblo Indians.
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13). The Rhodesian Ridgeback – A Hound Among Hounds
Rhodesian Ridgebacks were bred primarily for hunting and they continue to be extremely able in that arena. They also have great stamina so they make good companion dogs for people with plenty of acreage to roam.
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14). Model Train Scales
When you get into model railroading, you quickly learn about model train scales. Every model train that is produced has a scale letter associated with it, such as: HO, O and so forth. The scale let’s you know how true to life it is and more importantly, the physical size of the train itself. The scale refers to the size in comparison with the real thing.
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15). What’s all the Fuss about the Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is among the most popular dogs in the United States and is well-known throughout the world. There are plenty of reasons so many people seek out the Labrador Retriever as their pet, companion, hunting partner and best friend.
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