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 | Toy Fox Terrier breedThe Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog, that descendeds directly from the larger Fox Terrier but is considered a separate breed. The Toy Fox Terrier originated in the United States and was commonly used as a circus performer. |
 | Thai Ridgeback breedConsidered to be one of the oldest breeds, the Thai Ridgeback originated in Thailand. Used as a hunter, watchdog and family protector, this breed is very rare. Due to a lack of human interaction this breed still remains wild and independent. |
 | Tibetan Mastiff breedThe Tibetan Mastiff is a rare and very large breed of dog, actually one of the largest dog breeds. The Tibetan Mastiff, originated in Tibet and is separated by chinese breed-standard into two categories - Lion Head, that is relatively small, with long hair and Tiger Head, larger in size, but with shorter hair. |
 | Tibetan Spaniel breedTibetan Spaniels originated in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet over 2000 years ago. They were owned and bred by Buddhist monks and were never sold. The Tibetan Spaniels only left the monasteries as treasured gifts to honored friends or royal houses. Considered to be one of the oldest breeds, they were used as a watchdog as well as for keeping their owner warm in extreme conditions. |
 | Tibetan Terrier breedAn ancient breed, the Tibetan Terrier is credited with the development of all other Tibetan breeds. They were originally bred by Tibetan monks and were never sold. They were only given to esteemed friends or dignitaries. They are often referred to as the Holy Dog of Tibet, and it is believed they bring good luck to their owners. They are still relatively rare. |
 | Tosa Inu breedA fearless and courageous breed, the Tosa Inu is quick to learn and usually obedient to his master. Affectionate and friendly, this breed can be rather cautious to strangers but will change this attitude if given the opportunity. This dog gets along well with children, but should be supervised due to his large size. However, the Tosa Inu does not get along well with other pets unless raised with them from a younger age. |
 | Treeing Walker Coonhound breedThe Treeing Walker Coonhound is the most prominent of the walker hounds and originated in the United States. Their distinctive melodic howl and ability to actually climb a tree to get their prey makes them favored by walking hunters. |