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11 Dog Breeds From Latin America

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Scott Haiduc is the Director of Publishing for iHeartDogs, iHeartCats and The Hero Company. When not working, Scott spends his time on the farm, taking care of his animals and crops.Read more
| June 2, 2015

#10 – Cimarrón Uruguayo

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The Cimarrón Uruguayo is a Molosser from Uruguay descended from dogs brought to the country from Europe. From its ancestors, it is a naturally occuring, feral dog breed that was once hunted for its attacks on livestock. Ranchers then started catching and domesticated the dogs, giving us the breed we have today.

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