Dogs

The  Alaskan Malamute   / ˈ m æ l ə ˌ m j uː t /  is a large  breed  of domestic  dog  ( Canis lupus familiaris ) originally bred for their strength and endurance to haul heavy freight, and later as a  sled dog . They are similar to other arctic breeds and  spitz  breeds, such as the  Greenland Dog ,  Canadian Eskimo Dog , the  Siberian Husky , and the  Samoyed .

The  Akita  ( 秋田犬   Akita-inu ,  Japanese pronunciation:  [akʲita.inɯ] ) is a large  breed of dog  originating from the mountainous regions of northern  Japan . There are two separate varieties of Akita: a Japanese strain, commonly called "Akita Inu" ("inu" means "dog" in Japanese), or "Japanese Akita"; and an American strain, known as the "Akita" or "American Akita". [2]  The Japanese strain comes in a narrow palette of colors, with all other colors considered atypical of the breed, while the American strain comes in all dog colors. [3] The Akita has a short double- coat  similar to that of many other northern  spitz breeds  such as the  Siberian Husky , but long-coated dogs can be found in many litters due to a recessive gene. The Akita is a powerful, independent and dominant breed, commonly aloof with strangers but affectionate with family members. As a breed, Akitas are generally hardy, but they have been known...

The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type that originated in the valley (dale) of the River Aire, in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England.[1] It is traditionally called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds. The Airedale was bred from the Old English Black and Tan Terrier (now known as the Welsh Terrier), the Bull Terrier, the Otterhound and probably some other Terrier breeds, originally to serve as a versatile hunting and all around working farm dog. In Britain this breed has also been used as a war dog, guide dog and police dog. In the United States, this breed has been used to hunt big game, upland birds, and water fowl, and serve in many other working capacities.

The  Afghan Hound  is a  hound  that is distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat and its tail with a ring curl at the end. The breed is selectively bred for its unique features in the cold mountains of  Afghanistan . Its local name is  Tāžī Spay  ( Pashto :  تاژي سپی ‎) or  Sag-e Tāzī  ( Dari Persian : سگ تازی). Other names for this breed are  Kuchi Hound ,  Tāzī ,  Balkh Hound ,  Baluchi Hound ,  Barakzai  Hound ,  Shalgar Hound ,  Kabul Hound ,  Galanday Hound  or sometimes incorrectly  African Hound .

The breed is  German  in origin and dates back to the seventeenth century. The name is derived from the  German   Affe  (ape, monkey). The breed predates and is ancestral to the  Griffon Bruxellois  (Brussels Griffon) and  Miniature Schnauzer . [1] Dogs of the Affenpinscher type have been known since about 1600, but these were somewhat larger, about 12 to 13 inches, and came in colors of gray, fawn, black and tan and also red. White feet and chest were also common. The breed was created to be a ratter, working to remove rodents from kitchens, granaries, and stables. [ citation needed ] Banana Joe V Tani Kazari  (AKA Joe), a five-year-old Affenpinscher, was named  Best in Show at the 2013  Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show  in  New York City . [2]  This win is notable since it is the first time this breed has won Best in Show at Westminster.