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How much do you really know about these five popular breeds?

The Chihuahua has a very mysterious origin. Research have long speculated and argued where the Chihuahua's roots are, but one thing is for certain: The Chihuahua has won the hearts of dog lovers around the globe.

The Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds in existence today. Their ancestors can be traced back to the eleventh century BCE, with DNA studies suggesting that they belong to one of the world’s most primitive breeds.

In 1840, a cattleman by the name of Thomas Hall crossed his blue smooth collies to the feral Australian Dingo. This cross lead to the beloved and adorable Australian Cattle Dog.

These French hounds are the descendants of the legendary hounds of St. Hubert from AD 1000. St. Hubert’s hounds were descendants of the Spartan hounds, which were ancient scenthounds.