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History of Long Coat Chihuahua There are debates about the true origin of the long coat Chihuahua, they are frequently said to have lived wild in Mexico and been domesticated by native Indians as companions and also for edible or sacrificial use. However, other schools of thought suggest the breed may have its origin further back in time in the Far East and that it had made its way across the Asian and European continents and been taken to Mexico by the Spanish Conquistadors. Another theory is that the edible or sacrificial ‘dog’ thought to be early Chihuahuas were rodent-type animals and that poor translation of ambiguous words led to misunderstanding. Whatever their origins, it is generally accepted that the breed as we know it came from Mexico; that specimens of the tiny dogs were taken back to the USA by travelers and were so admired that in time their popularity became widespread as companion dogs.

The Schipperke Dog ranks 82nd on the AKC popularity list for 2006, which is a slight drop from its 2005 position of 80th. Schipperke Dog Temperament Spirited, confident, loyal, and protective, the Schipperke is a dog that makes a wonderful family pet, getting along very well with children and offering love and devotion to his owners and family. This breed is defensive and alert and maybe way with strangers. This is a very smart and curious breed and can be willful and mischievous at times. However, he will get on well with pet cats and with most other dogs too. This is a very intelligent and eager dog but can be a little noisy. They can be difficult to housebreak but training should otherwise prove okay. Schipperke Dog Physical features The tail-less Schipperke has a thick-set body and is sturdy and handsome, with a distinctive ruff framing his neck. This dog has a double coat, which is thick and of medium length.

History of Border Terrier The breed originated in the early 18th century on the borders of Northern England and Scotland. These were bred as dogs that could “go to ground” in the pursuit of its quarry – foxes. In the early days, there were also called the Redwater or Coquetdale Terrier but now they are known only as of the “border terrier”. Characteristics Essentially a working terrier and one of the few breeds that cannot be pigeonholed as a show or working dog just by looking at it. They are a medium-sized terrier that should be capable of being spanned by both hands behind the shoulder. They have a harsh, dense coat with undercoat. They are distinguishable by their head which is like that of an otter. Border terriers should be fun-loving, alert, responsive and game for anything! They are more easygoing and less yappy than other terrier breeds. These are dogs that the breed standard states are capable of following a horse –