abstract:Dog breeds are groups of closely related and visibly similar domestic dogs, which are all of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris, having characteristic traits that are selected and maintained by humans, bred from a known foundation stock.
The Westminster Kennel Club was the first member of the pure breed dog registry group, The American Kennel Club.
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Dogs are judged against a description of the perfect dog for each kind or breed.
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It resembles the Portuguese water dogbreed popularized by the Obama family pet, Bo, and looks like any number of designer "doodle" dogs a mix of a poodle and something else.
Not only did the counselor ask me detailed questions about my dog's breed, age and playing habits, she went on to patiently answer questions and make innovative suggestions for curbing aggravating housetraining problems.