Originally Posted by Suki Wingy
Exactly.
And there are such things as mixed breeds. I mean, take my dog for instance, she is a Chihuahua/Pekingese, but that doesn't make her a breed of her own. Although I can see where you're coming from.
Every breed originated from breeding a number of breeds together. Take the Doberman for example. Here is some information taken from Dogs Annual;
Another example is the Toller. Also taken from Dogs Annual;The Doberman Pinscher takes its name from its creator, Louis Dobermann, who was a tax collector and dog warden in Germany. Not being engaged in the most popular of occupations, Dobermann wanted a dog that would be protective, alert and agile so he blended several breeds to achieve his ideal. Though the exact breeds used will never be known, it is believed the German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Manchester Terrier and Greyhound went into the makeup of the Dobe. The breed was accepted for registration by the German Kennel Club in 1900. Internationally known as a security dog, the breed made a name for itself during World War II for its bravery under fire.
But sometimes I sit down and think, Wouldn't there had to have been an original pure-bred dog to start it all?According to legend, James Allen of Melbourne, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, created the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever in about 1860 by blending such breeds as the Irish Setter, Cocker Spaniel, and Labrador and Flat-coat Retrievers. The result was a medium-sized compact dog with a water-resistant double coat and minimal white markings on feet, face and chest. But appearance was not his uppermost concern. He was primarily interested in creating a breed that excelled in intelligence, trainability, retrieving and tolling - attracting game birds within shooting range by playing on their curiosity. Anyone who's had the privilege of associating with a Toller knows that he succeeded admirably on all counts.
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