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Norwegian Buhund
When an archeological expedition unearthed a Viking grave that contained the skeletons of six dogs, they may very well have discovered the ancestral roots of…
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Norrbottenspets
The rare Norrbottenspets originated in the Norrbotten province of Sweden. The breed is likely descended from the ancient hunting dogs that were used in the…
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Northern Inuit Dog
The Northern Inuit is a crossbreed of dog common in Canada and England. German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies were bred with a variety of Inuit breeds to…
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Native American Indian Dog
The American Indian Dog is known by many names including the Plains Dog, Indian Dog or Native American Indian Dog. This is a working breed that can adjust to…
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Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian lundehund was developed during the 1500s in Norway to hunt the puffin birds that were among the dietary mainstays of the Norwegian people. When…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever was developed in Canada by the Micmac Indians in their quest to produce a dog that could lure ducks into shooting range…
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Nivernais Griffon
The Nivernais Griffon is a scenthound dog known for hunting small game. Originating in France, the Nivernais Griffon is a medium-sized dog averaging 55-60 cm…
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Norfolk Terrier
Many people confuse the Norfolk terrier with its cousin, the Norwich terrier. Both breeds originated in Europe during the late 1800s and were developed for…
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New Guinea Singing Dog
The New Guinea Singing Dog (NGSD) is a small to medium size dog featuring a plush coat, bushy tail and other fox-like traits. Native to New Guinea, these dogs…
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Native American Village Dog
The Native American Village Dog (NAVD) is a cross between the Native American Indian dog and the German Shepherd. The NAVD is a large breed–expected to weigh…
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Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan mastiff was developed by the Romans in the Neapolitan region of Italy around the year 55 B.C. The dog was used primarily for guarding estates…
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Nortese
The Nortese is a mix between the Maltese and the Norwich Terrier. It is a small breed, expected to weigh between seven and ten pounds, and is usually found in…
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Newfoundland
The Newfoundland originated in Newfoundland and was developed from dogs that the Basque fisherman brought to the eastern Canadian coast during the 1700s. The…
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Norwich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier was first found in East Anglia in England. In fact, the Norfolk and Norwich Terriers were actually the same breed at that time but with…
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Newfypoo
The Newfypoo is a hybrid between the Newfoundland and the Poodle. It is a giant breed, expected to weigh between 100 and 150 pounds, and is usually found in…