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  2. Boxer (dog breed) - Wikipedia

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    The Boxer is a hunting mastiff developed in Germany in the late 19th century from the now extinct Bullenbeisser, a dog of English Mastiff descent, and Bulldogs brought in from Great Britain. [3] The Bullenbeisser had been working as a hunting dog for centuries, employed in the pursuit of bear, wild boar, and deer. Its task was to seize the prey ...

  3. Bullenbeisser - Wikipedia

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    The Bullenbeisser (German: Bullenbeißer), also known as the German Bulldog, [citation needed] is an extinct breed of dog known for its strength and agility. It is part of the genome in the modern Boxer (Dog breed). The two varieties of Bullenbeisser: the large Danziger variety and the small Brabanter variety.

  4. List of extinct dog breeds - Wikipedia

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    Large dogs kept in the ancient kingdom of Molossis in the region of Epirus; it is claimed that they are the progenitors of the mastiffs. [25] Moscow Water Dog: The Moscow Water Dog, also known as the Moscow Diver, Moscow Retriever or Moskovsky Vodolaz; derived in the U.S.S.R. from the Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd Dog and East European Shepherd.

  5. 7 Historical Dog Breeds Who Unfortunately No Longer Exist

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    Bullenbeisser Let’s head on over to Germany, where the Bullenbeisser took center stage during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. These big, burly dogs were used for bull-baiting and ...

  6. 32 things to know about boxers - AOL

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    Boxer dog running through water. Boxers are not dog breeds that are made for swimming. However, that doesn't mean that they won't enjoy time splashing around in the water. 23. Classed as a large breed

  7. Bulldog type - Wikipedia

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    Bulldogs are a type of dog that were traditionally used for the blood sports of baiting and dog fighting, but today are kept for other purposes, including companion dogs, guard dogs and catch dogs. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Bulldogs are typically stocky, powerful, square-built animals with large, strong, brachycephalic -type muzzles. [ 2 ] "

  8. Talk:Boxer (dog breed) - Wikipedia

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    Readers will see the official breed name in the article itself or when hovering over the hyperlink and no information is lost to any reader because the article title is Boxer dog instead of Boxer (dog), Boxer (dog breed), or even Boxer; more information is actually conveyed by the natural title. Traumnovelle 02:30, 12 March 2024 (UTC)

  9. Córdoba fighting dog - Wikipedia

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    The Córdoba fighting dog was a dog type originating from Córdoba, Argentina utilizing Spanish Mastiffs, Bull Terriers and early Bulldogs brought to South America. [1] [2]In the 1920s, Antonio Nores Martinez and his brother Agustin were inspired to develop a dog that could hunt wildcats, boar, fox and other vermin that were harmful to the region's agriculture. [3]