CBS 2's Jackie Kostek spoke to an expert about breeds who served a real purpose historically, and now can be in your own home.
"I'm not the dog whisperer. I'm kind of the dog overhearer," said Theresa Nesbitt, an expert on all things dog breeds, especially ones you've likely never heard of but could be perfect for your home."We have all these breeds; hundreds of them, and without the support of people, and continuing to breed the dogs, we lose all the history and heritage, because really preserving the breed is about preserving the genes.
Take Clara, a Sussex Spaniel, a historic hunting breed and one of the first breeds to be recognized by the American Kennel Club. Guerin isn't a bad ambassador either. He's a Glen of Imaal Terrier, an old breed getting some new attention as of late. From Ireland, he's an excellent badger hunter, but an all-arounder too.
Finally, Gigi, a Hungarian Kuvasz – an ancient breed known for their ability to guard and protect livestock.
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