Which dog was bred to hunt vermin on the rocky coasts of Scotland? Which canine can survive in temperatures reaching 70 degrees below zero? Which breed started out assisting fishermen at sea? Find out the answers on this episode of Dogs 101 where we'll meet the Portuguese Water Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Alaskan Malamute, Afghan Hound, and the Cairn Terrier.

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