Can you name the AKC dog breeds from the origin of their name?

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  • Source: American Kennel Club
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MeaningBreed
Name comes from a historical term for present-day Germany and Poland
This Canadian breed is named after where it originated and how it attracts ducks
Translates to 'Bush Thing' to reflect its African heritage
Derived from the German court that first sponsored the breed
Derived from a French term meaning 'gape throat' referring to the animal's tendency to bay
This dog worked as a ratter on Flemish river barges
Comes from a Turkish word meaning 'armed guard of the nobility'
Originally used for dog fighting, this dog would stand on its hind legs and bat at opponents with the front
French for 'butterfly'
Chinese for 'lion'
MeaningBreed
Refers to the European port from which they originated
May have come from an Old English affectionate term for a 'playful little devil or monkey'
Named after the Siberian people that created the breed for herding reindeer and hauling sleds
Originally served as a watchdog on riverboats for the Kees
Name is derived from the original owner and breeder - Rev. John Russell
Comes from the beard and moustache on this dog's muzzle
German for 'Badger Dog'
Named after the Mexican state of the same name
Developed in the town of Malines, Belgium
Chinese for 'Sandy coat'
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