Nothing
is everlasting, everything changes over time including people, places, and even
your beloved breed of puppy! Today we have a collection of “then and now” photos
of some most desired dog breeds and these photos will show us how they have
transformed over the last 100 years.
It
emphasizes that many dog breeds including the most popular dog brands breeds
endured pretty significant changes with time. As an example, the bull terrier;
a top breed popular for its unique skull shape and massive physique, used to be
much taller and slimmer, and its unique skull shape was nowhere to be seen.
While browsing through this collection, you would be able to see how this breed
and a handful of other types of popular dogs have changed over the last 100
years!
Further
info: Dogs of All Nations
#1
Pug

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source: Wikipedia Commons
Pugs
had longer legs and their faces were not as flat as they are today. Hence their
faces had become flatter during these 100 years, currently, a lot of pugs suffer
from breathing difficulties.
#2
Bull Terrier

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source: dogsofallnations
Bull
terriers used to be much taller and skinnier, but it has become shorter and
more muscular over time. The shape of their head has evolved to be much more
distinctive.
#3
Old English Sheepdog

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source: dogsofallnations
The
Old English sheepdogs’ fur used to be much more shaggy than it is today and
except for this, the breed remained relatively unchanged.
#4
Basset Hound

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source: dogsofallnations
The
Basset Hound’s ears have become longer and its hind legs have become
considerably shorter.
#5
Dachshund

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source: homedesignfordogs
The
legs and noses of Dachshunds were respectively much longer and shorter than
they do today.
#6
Irish Setter

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source: Wikipedia commons
The
coat became a little thicker and their bodies became a little thinner. Except
for these, the Irish setters have remained relatively unchanged.
#7
Newfoundland

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source: dogsofallnations
100
years ago, Newfoundlands used to weigh significantly less. The adults were
weighing around 100 pounds, compared to today and now it’s around 150 pounds.
#8
Scottish Terrier

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source: dogsofallnations
Scottish
terriers used to have shorter coat that was much slimmer but strong.
#9
German Shepherd

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source: Wikipedia commons
The
coat of German shepherds has become denser and elongated, and their overall
body shape has become considerably larger than previous during the last 100
years.
#10
Rottweiler

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source: Wikipedia
Commons
Rottweilers
these days do not possess the docked tail and their coat is much coarser than
it was before.
#11
West Highland White Terrier

Image
source: dogsofallnations
Westies
were not changed much during the last 100 years and the only significant change
was observed in the length of their fur.
#12
Airedale Terrier

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source: unknown
Airedale
Terriers were not changed that much during the last century. The only
significant change was observed in their faces which became slightly hairier.
#13
Dobermann

The
ears and overall body shape of this breed have changed considerably over the
last 100 years. Plus, they have become less violent.
#14
Shetland Sheepdog

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source: unknown
Over
the last 100 years, the fur of Shetland Sheepdogs has become much more
elongated than the previous and the dogs themselves have nearly got doubled in
size.
#15
Boxer

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source: dogsofallnations
Many
things, from the shape of its face to its whole physique have changed about the
Boxer over the years.
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