I would say the golden retriever is the oldest. Because the oldest one of the golden retriever breeds was a twenty two year old. which is one hundred and fifty four in human age!
beagle
well yes they are but they also a swimming and retrieving breed which is used in hunting
Probably the bull mastiff
A dachshund is a pure breed, not a mix, and one of the oldest dog breeds there is.
The oldest breed of a beagle would be 46 years old
The Cocker springer is a breed from the Spaniel family used for retrieving and flushing game. It is an excitable, affectionate breed with a life span of about fourteen years. The king Charles breed is also a dog from the spaniel family.
The oldest North American dog breed is believed to be the Alaskan Malamute, which is a breed that was developed by the native Inuit people in Alaska for sled pulling and hunting. It is a strong and resilient breed known for its ability to withstand harsh Arctic conditions.
The oldest breed of domestic dog is believed to be a close relative to the greyhound and Pharaoh hound.
Almost all dogs, regardless of breed, can be trained to fetch and retrieve. There are approximately 449 different (pure) dog breeds, and only several were breed with the intended purpose of retrieving.
Labradors are good at retrieving, but I think the best retriever dog breed is gonna have to be a 'Golden Retriever'.
Boston terrier and catahula
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