West Highland White Terrier
Great Pyrenees
Origin: France
AKC Group: Working
Fun fact: The breed also is commonly known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog.
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American White Shepherd
Origin: United States and Canada
AKC Group: Herding
Fun fact: The American White Shepherd is descended directly from the German Shepherd, which is why it looks exactly like a white German Shepherd.
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Bichon Frisé
Origin: Spain and France
AKC Group: Non-sporting
Fun fact: The Bichon Frisé was bred originally by Spanish sailors, but didn't achieve great popularity until it became trendy among 16th-century French royalty.
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Komondor
Origin: Hungary
AKC Group: Working
Fun fact: These dogs are recognized for their distinctive corded coats. A Komondor is famously seen on the cover of Beck's 1996 album, "Odelay."
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Bolognese
Origin: Italy
AKC Group: Toy
Fun fact: The Bolognese dog's origins go back thousands of years, yet they are a relatively rare breed and weren't introduced to America until around 30 years ago.
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Kishu
Origin: Japan
AKC Group: Working
Fun fact: Kishus are thousands of years old, but are seen outside of Japan very rarely. Only two breeders are known to operate outside of Japan. One is in the Netherlands and the other is in Texas.
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