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What These 6 Dog Breeds Were Originally Used For Will Surprise You!

By: Scott H
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
| August 26, 2014

#2 – Boxer

Thought of as “happy-go-lucky” by their owners, these dogs were originally bred to hold down wild boar and bison until the hunter could arrive (www.akc.org). It’s hard to imagine a boxer standing on top of a bison, maybe it would lick it to death…

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