Have you ever wondered what the ‘utility’ in Utility dog means? The name ‘Utility’ simply means the breed was bred for a purpose, once upon a time. As a result, this dog breed group is a rather varied bunch – with breeds from Akita to Bulldog, Chow Chow to Dalmatian – all bred to serve a different need. We’ve taken a look at this motley mix of mutts so you can get to know the Utility dog breed a bit better.
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