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ALPHABREEDS

Alphabreeds is a series of 26 pictures of rare or unusual dog breeds, one for every letter of the alphabet. It is meant to give these rare or unusual breeds a place in the spotlight for once, and to help satisfy my undying love for bizarre dogs.

If you have never heard of this dog before, or have never seen this dog in person, please click the "Like" button! (You may still click it, even if you've seen one)

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Instant Facts:

Name:
Catahoula Leopard dog

Alternative Names:
Catahoula Hog dog and Catahoula Cur

Country of Origin:
United States

Original Use:
Deer hunting, herding

Size:
40-50 pounds in weight, 20-26 inches in height

Rare or Unusual?
Rare

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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Previous Dogs:
Black and Tan Coonhound

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Ardennes Cattle dog

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References:
Reference pictures and information are all from The New Encyclopedia of the Dog.

[dizzy hurricane.]

Oh my gosh, I love these dogs. c': One of my elementary teachers ... second grade, I think ... had//has one. <3

I liked anyways. d:

EDIT:
Maybe the Deutscher Wachtelhund?

[tinydoodles]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it <3 They're very pretty dogs C:

~Snickers

[AsymetricSmiley]

Someone's gonna make a character out of this breed after seeing this....

And that someone might be me. D:

[jackbarakat]

8D

He's so pretty!<3

I'm not a good finder, no suggestions, sorryXD

[dooze]

Bravo!
Next one should be Dogue de Bordeaux or Dutch Partrige Dog!
For e, Entelbucher Mountain Dog (sp)

[tinydoodles]

Thanks guys C:

~Snickers

[moon.]

Yay! I love this breed <3 Can't wait for more!

[tinydoodles]

I'm glad you like it C:

~Snickers

[tinydoodles]

Not a bad idea, but I don't think that they're rare or unusual :< Sorry.

~Snickers