When you think of herding, you think of enormous cows or horses and a vicious herding dog that chase them towards the fences. What would you think, however, if you learn of a breed that’s tiny and long and is just plain physically inaccurate to herd and steer these larger breeds? Amazing is probably one of the adjectives for it and thats exactly how many define the small dog herder, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

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Perhaps, one of the most mysterious dog breeds around the world is the Shetland Sheepdog or simply known as the Sheltie, because of its undistinguished origin and reasons behind its intriguing temperament. This breed is a tiny creature that formerly strived on the rocky terrains of Shetland Island in Scotland. Its appearance resembles that of a Collie only it was never intentionally bred to look as such.

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A lion, once angered and provoked, unleashes a frightening and inescapable anger that only those experienced and well-versed hunters can escape. Humans and animals alike don’t dare to cross the path of this angry creature, however, one animal, and a dog at that, fearlessly faces and challenges a lion’s havoc. This breed is no less than the world-famous Rhodesian Ridgeback or also known as the African Lion Hound or the Lion Dog.

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As ants have Queens and as humans have leaders, so does the adorable, playful and tiny little group of toy dogs has a “Queen” in the form of the Miniature Pinscher. “Queen of Toy Dogs” is what the world knows this dog for and ZwergPinscher meaning Dwarf Terrier in its country of origin, Germany. This dog looks exactly like a tiny Doberman only it came to the world first before its enormous counterpart.

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Who wouldn’t recognize this fluffy and adorable little breed when all its magnificence is shown in countless movies and TV repeatedly? This celebrity breed is the Pomeranian and it is on the American Kennel Club’s top 15 most famous breeds of America for 10 consecutive years. Today, the Pomeranian or Pom Pom is being adopted as a companion dog but it is also competitive in terms of agility, competitive obedience and ticks performance.

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Bursting with spunk and a mighty determination- this is what the tiny West Highland White terrier is well known for and more. With a compact little body and a magnificently bright white coat, this dog is an undeniable charmer and a surprisingly active and agile little gamer. Also widely known as “Westie”, this little furry dog has a wide following and is still counting.

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From the pages of glossy magazines to the arms of true-blooded fashionistas, from lucrative advertisements to million dollar films; these and more are the infamous little spots for the fashionable and socialite of a dog, Chihuahua. Whether in Hollywood, mansions, or trendy little apartments, this dog has dominated the social scene. If you have this breed then you’re in!

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