No. 3 Breed: German Shepherd
Dog: This working breed, originally a herding dog, was third in
popularity in 2004 with with 46,046 individual dogs registered. The GSD was No. 3 in the
United Kingdom and Canada in 2002.
No.
23 Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi: This herding breed was No. 23 in
popularity in the United States in 2004, with 11,230 individual
dogs registered. The profile includes the related -- and rarer -- Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
No.
24 Breed: Siberian Husky: This working breed was No. 24 in popularity in
the United States in 2004, with 10,566 individual dogs registered.
No. 48 Breed:
Bernese Mountain Dog: This sturdy working dog was No. 48 in
popularity in the USA in 2004, with 3,430 individual dogs registered. Its origins are as a
cattle driving dog, draft dog and watch dog in Berne Canton, Switzerland.
No.
51 Breed: Akita: Listed among 14 ancient breeds, the Akita
has long been a hunting dog in its native Japan. Learn about the FCI split into two
breeds. No. 51 in the USA in 2004.
No.
61 Breed: Chow Chow: This unique dog, listed among 14 ancient breeds, has
been a hunting dog, herding and guarding dog, and more in its native China, and is close
genetically to other Asian breeds. No. 61 in the USA in 2004.
Ancient Breeds: Genetic
research published in 2004 listed 14 breeds as a cluster of ancient breeds with
"genetic fingerprints" similar to those of wolves. The guide offers helpful
resources on these breeds which include:
· Afghan Hound
· Akita Inu
· Alaskan Malamute
· Basenji
· Chow Chow
· Lhasa Apso
· Pekingese |
· Saluki
· Samoyed
· Shar Pei
· Shibu Inu
· Shih Tzu
· Siberian Husky
· Tibetan Terrier |
Learn more about the "genetic
fingerprints" for these and other purebred dogs.
Northern Dog Breeds: These
dogs, from the popular Siberian Husky to rare breeds, are presented as a group
for those interested in exploring them in relationship to each other. These breeds
typically trace their history to northern Eurasia, but some are from North America or
places like Iceland. These breeds include the following, and more:
· Akita Inu
· Alaskan Malamute
· Canadian Eskimo or
Inuit Dog
· Chow Chow
· East Siberian Laika
· Finnish Spitz
· Greenland Dog or
Greenland Eskimo Dog |
· Karelian Bear Dog
· Keeshond
· Norwegian Elkhound
· Samoyed
· Shibu Inu
· Siberian Husky
· West Siberian Laika
· And many rare breeds from around the world. |
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