| u ever seen a beagle? Sure you have. What | | | | is also known as the African Barkless Dog. They |
| about a basset hound? Of course! How about a | | | | never bark, but not because they are mute; |
| Polish Owczarek Nizinny? Didn’t think so. Its | | | | apparently they just don’t want to. |
| one of many unfamiliar breeds of dogs roaming | | | | Basenjis were originally bred in Africa as hunting |
| the Earth and though it has a funny name (to | | | | dogs. They do not naturally make good pets, but |
| Americans anyway), it is a beautiful creature. | | | | overcome their aversion to humans if they are |
| There are a great many dog breeds out there | | | | handled consistently from an early age. |
| that, unless you’re a dog expert, you may | | | | Bouvier des Flandres: |
| never have heard of. Here are a few. | | | | These small but sturdy dogs have the appearance |
| Affenpinscher: | | | | of a sort of terrier. They usually have a dark |
| The smallest dog in the family that includes | | | | rough coat and a generally calm manner. They |
| pinschers and schnauzers, the Affenpinscher is a | | | | were originally bred as herders in France and |
| toy dog with a good demeanor. These little guys | | | | today are used in both police work and as guide |
| are very intelligent and trainable and make | | | | dogs or assistance animals for the blind. |
| wonderful family pets. They have a dark, wiry | | | | Central Asian Ovtcharka: |
| coat and are naturally affectionate towards | | | | The Central Asian Ovtcharka is a large and |
| humans. | | | | muscular dog. It is known as loyal and fearless |
| Anatolian Shepherd: | | | | and has protective instincts that make it an |
| The Anatolian Shepherd has a large frame and is | | | | excellent herder and watchdog. Typically they |
| considered to be quite courageous. These are | | | | have their ears and tail docked at an early age. |
| strong and loyal dogs that see a good deal of use | | | | Polish Owczarek Nizinny: |
| in the United States as military and hunting dogs. | | | | This guy is a medium sized shaggy dog with a |
| Basenji: | | | | long coat that covers its eyes. |
| The Basenji is a medium sized muscular dog that | | | | |