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3. They're as fast as some race horses, and can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.

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Learn more about this dog in sheep’s clothing.

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These dogs know how to work it.

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Learn more about these massive dogs.

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Unjustified discrimination makes it harder for dogs identified as pit bulls to find homes.

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This dog is one of a kind, and has an interesting history to match.

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Learn more about what’s under all that fur.

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Learn more about the smallest members of the sporting class.

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Learn more about the dignified breed.

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The public’s pet-buying decisions are easily swayed.

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These big dogs have an even bigger heart. Learn more about what makes boxers so lovable.

Best friends. (artvintage1800s.etsy.com/flickr)

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4. At one time, Queen Victoria had 35 Pomeranians in her kennel, and on her deathbed, asked that her Pom Turi remain by her side.

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Humans are thought to have domesticated the first canines 33,000 years ago.

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2. The first illustration of the ancient breed was found in tombs of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

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They're more than a(n adorably) wrinkly face.

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Learn more about these athletic dogs and their European origins.

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In 2006, the birds of Middle Island found a protector in an unlikely canine friend.

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The federal agency is seeking permanent homes for its former explosives detection canines.

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Learn more about the pup and its roots in the … Wild West?

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Blink once and these fast little pups are gone. Learn more about the spunky English racing dog.

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According to one study, dogs tilt their heads when they hear words that are meaningful to them, like the name of their favorite toy.

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Learn more about one of the world's oldest lap dogs.

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Dobermans have a reputation as menacing security dogs, but that doesn't mean they don't have a soft spot. Learn more about the second best guard dog in the world.