There are some great breeds of dogs in the United States. There are as many dog breeds as there are states in the 50-state union, so these all-American breeds are just as varied as the 50 states.
A wide range of appearances, temperaments, and purposes are associated with them. It is possible to breed some dogs to work while others are more suitable for companionship.
A recent US president chose Portuguese water dogs to live in the White House. Even America’s favorite dog breed, the Labrador retriever, hails from Canada, french-bulldog, the German shepherd, comes to us through Europe. But some quintessentially American dog breeds originated right here in the United States. Many of the most popular dog breeds in America, however, come from other parts of the world.
You might be surprised to learn that the following all-American dog breeds were first introduced to the country.
Alaskan malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a native Alaskan breed. The AKC reports that the breed belongs to its cousins, the Samoyed of Russia, the Siberian husky, and the Eskimo dogs of Greenland and Labrador. The Alaskan Malamute comes from the indigenous Inuit tribe called the Mahlemuts. (This tribe settled in the Kotzebue Sound of northwestern Alaska.) These powerful dogs are descended from the domesticated wolfhounds that accompanied Paleolithic hunters across the land bridges of the Bering Strait. Experts believe they migrated to the North American continent about 4,000 years ago.
2. Eskimo Dog
As you might guess from its name, the American Eskimo Dog is also among the American dog breeds recognized by the AKC. The group has German ancestors. In fact, despite the word “Eskimo” in its name, the breed does not appear to have any traceable connection to Eskimo culture. The breed probably descends from European Spitz. That includes the white German Spitz, the white Keeshond, the white Pomeranian, and the Volpino Italiano, also known as the white Italian Spitz.
3. French Bulldog
A French bulldog is the epitome of a small dog with a big, energetic personality. They are playful and affectionate. Frenchies’ fun-loving nature and kindness make them excellent home companions. They are generally good with children, and their smaller size makes them a better choice than some other breeds for families with kids.
4. American Hairless Terrier
Most people know hairless cats. But many have never heard of the American Hairless Terrier. The AKC reports that American Hairless Terriers are the first hairless breed to originate in the United States.
Interestingly, they had the same lineage as the rat terrier until the 1970s. In 1972, a rare mutation occurred in a litter of rat terriers. So an utterly hairless puppy was born into a litter of otherwise ‘normal’ rat terriers. People love these dogs for their playful personalities. In addition, even allergy sufferers can often have one without significant problems.
5. Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel may not be among the most common dog breeds. However, it counts as one of the American dog breeds recognized by the AKC. The group reports that the origin of this breed remains a mystery. The breed’s ancestors likely include the Irish Water Spaniel, Curly-haired Retriever, Field Spaniel, and Old English Water Spaniel. The American Water Spaniel was also the first breed to be developed in the United States as an all-around hunting dog that could retrieve from boats.
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