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Learn the stories behind popular dog breed names

Posted June 21, 2017

dog breed namesAnyone who owns a dog is likely to understand the struggle of choosing a new name our furry friends, but have you ever given a thought to the stories behind some of our favorite dog breed names?

The people at helpucover have researched for you to discover some of the intriguing stories behind popular dog breed names, and they’ve compiled all of the information into this useful infographic.

From the beagle which was named after their tendency to howl or bay during a hunt, to the corgi whose name translates from Welsh to “dwarf dog” due to their petite size, you can find out all of the fascinating facts in the infographic below.

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