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The German Shepherd was originally a farm dog, guarding their family’s flocks and herds. Unlike most herding breeds, the German Shepherd was bred to move the herd and patrol and protect both the herd and the shepherd from outside dangers and predators. Today, German Shepherds are used to protect sheep, guard homes, help the disabled, and assist the police and armed forces.

The Akita dog breed is believed to have descended from the ancient and now-extinct Matagi Inu dogs, which were used for hunting wild boar, Sitka deer, and Asian black bears by the Matagi tribe and other northern natives of Japan.

The earliest-known record of dogs living at the St. Bernard hospice in the Alps is a painting from the 1690s depicting two dogs that are obvious ancestors of the St. Bernard. It is believed that the St. Bernard breed descended from ancient Roman mastiff-type dogs.

Germany just wasn't big enough to contain the irresistible charm of this lovable, one-of-a-kind breed.

With their endearing nature and comical (sometimes guilt-inducing) appearance, the Pug has won the hearts of dog lovers the world over.