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  2. Pug - Wikipedia

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    The Pug is a breed of dog with the physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. An ancient breed, with roots dating back to 400 B.C., [2] they have a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, most often fawn (light brown) or black, and a compact, square body with well developed and thick muscles all over the body.

  3. 10 Fascinating Facts About Dogs in Medieval Times - AOL

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    However, the popular toy dog breed didn't make its grand European debut until the 1500s, when pugs were brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Company. These pint-sized pups were especially ...

  4. Dog - Wikipedia

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    It's unknown to what extent prehistoric dogs were consumed and bred for meat. For centuries, the practice was prevalent in Southeast Asia , East Asia , Africa, and Oceania before cultural changes triggered by the spread of religions resulted in dog meat consumption declining and becoming more taboo. [ 216 ]

  5. Domestication of the dog - Wikipedia

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    Within the carnivores, the first domesticated animal would need to exist without an all-meat diet, possess a running and hunting ability to provide its own food, and be of a controllable size to coexist with humans, indicating the family Canidae, and the right temperament [65] with wolves being among the most gregarious and cooperative animals ...

  6. The Fascinating and Often Unknown History Behind Our ... - AOL

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    It was originally bred to be a hunting dog in the hilly parts of Afghanistan before it was brought back to Europe by British soldiers from the 19th-century Indian-Afghan wars. ... These gentle ...

  7. Meat pie - Wikipedia

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    A meat pie floating in a sea of mushy peas, a typical Northern English way of serving Jinyun shaobing, a meat pie originated from Jinyun County, Zhejiang, China Fatayer, a meat pie in Middle Eastern cuisine Lihapiirakka, a meat pie in Finnish cuisine A chicken pie. The Natchitoches meat pie is one of the official state foods of the US state of ...

  8. The History Behind Your Favorite Pastries & Desserts - AOL

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    Cheesecake. The first form of cheesecake was invented over 4000-years ago in ancient Greece. It was made by fresh cheese pounded until smooth with flour and honey and cooked on a griddle.

  9. Pastry - Wikipedia

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    Originally, the French word pastisserie referred to anything, such as a meat pie, made in dough (paste, later pâte) and not typically a luxurious or sweet product. [7] This meaning still persisted in the nineteenth century, though by then the term more often referred to the sweet and often ornate confections implied today.