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The Prague Ratter, or the Prazsky Krysarik is a small breed of dog which originated in the Czech and Slovak Republics as both a rat catcher and a palace pet. The breed is rarely seen outside its country of origin, and it is extremely rare, due to the Miniature Pinscher's growth in popularity. The Prague Ratter stands 6 to 9 inches tall and weighs as little as 1 pound and as much as 7. The...
The Portuguese Water Dog, also called Cão d'Ãgua or the Portuguese Fishing Dog originated as a fishing breed. The breed may trace as far back as 700 B.C. to central Asia, but the breed was predominantly bred and used in Portugal. The Portuguese Water Dog was often used to retrieve broken nets and lost tackle, as well as herd fish into nets and act as a courier from one ship to another....
The Portuguese Podengo is a Portuguese multi-sensory hunting breed. The hound hunts with sight, scent, and hearing, generally in a pack, independent of its human companion. There are three sizes of Portuguese Podengo: Pequeno, Medio, and Grande, and each size can have either a smooth coat or a wire coat. The Podengo Pequeno was developed for flushing rabbits and other vermin from cover, and...
The Portuguese Sheepdog, also known as the Cão da Serra de Aires or the Aires Mountain Dog, is a sheepdog from the Aires Mountains, north of the Tagus River. The breed stands 16 to 22 inches tall and generally weighs 26 to 40 pounds. Photo Copyright and Credit
The Portuguese Pointer is a gun dog developed to point specifically in grey partridge hunting. The breed stands 20 to 22 inches high and generally weighs 35-59 pounds. It has well-balanced proportions and a remarkably square build. Its coat is coarse and short over most of its body, but its ears and face are a velvety texture. It is generally yellow or light brown colored, and it sometimes...
The Porcelaine is a scent hound which originated in France and may be one of France's oldest dogs of this type. It is also natively called the Chien de Franche-Comté, named after a French region bordering Switzerland. It is considered to be derived from the English Harrier, Laufhound, and the Montaimboeuf, a now-extinct breed. It is used to hunt roe deer, wild boar, and hare independently...
The Poodle is a breed of dog whose origins are unknown. It is often considered a French breed due to the role of the French in the development of the modern breed. It is one of the oldest breeds of dog which has been popular throughout Europe for centuries. There are three sizes of Poodle: standard, miniature, and toy. The breed was originally purposed as a retriever, and is still often used...
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is a gun dog which originated in France during the 19th century. Its ancestors may include the Barbet, the Poodle, and the Picardy Spaniel, along with several other old Spaniel breeds. The breed is rare; it has never been incredibly popular outside of its native country, and World War II brought them even closer to extinction. The breed specializes as a water dog, but...
The Pomeranian is a spitz-type breed which originated from the sled dogs of Greenland and Lapland. Its ancestors were brought into Pomerania, a region of Europe bordered by the Baltic Sea, the Rügen Island, and the Vistula River. English breeders reduced the dog's size and developed more coat colors. Today's Pomeranian is considered a toy breed. The Pomeranian is a balanced, square breed....
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, or the Polski Owczarek Nizinny, is a herding breed which originated in Poland during the 13th century. The breed most likely descended from the Puli breed and the Bearded Collie as well as several Scottish dogs. The breed almost became extinct during World War II but was restored by a Doctor. Nearly all Polish Lowland Sheepdogs today are descendants of Dr. Danuta...
