The Havanese
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The Rottweiler
Background
The Miniature Schnauzer
Background
The Miniature Schnauzer breed comes from humble beginnings: they were once kept as small farm dogs and ratters – dogs kept around to control rat problems – in Germany. Created by crossing a standard Schnauzer with the Affenpinscher breed, the Miniature Schnauzer breed became popular in America in the years after WWII.
The Tonkinese
Background
The Tonkinese is a newer breed, the result of crossing Siamese and Burmese breeds in the 1960s. Some say that cats similar to the Tonkinese have been around since the 19th century, while others argue that the first Burmese imported to the United States, a female named Wong Mau, was actually a Tonkinese.
The Japanese Bobtail
Background:
The theory surrounding the Japanese Bobtail is that he was taken from Asia and brought into Japan more than 1,000 years ago. After he proved himself to be an exemplary hunter Japanese authorities decided the Bobtail should be set free to populate and help with the rodent issue which plagued Japan. Soon the bobtail became known as the “street cat” of Japan.