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Caption that accompanied this picture in the Feb. 2, 1959, issue of LIFE: “The ‘monkey terrier’ comes from Germany where it was bred 300 years ago as a rat catcher. Bushy-faced with an underslung chin, the toy sized dog has a fiery, excitable disposition.” (Nina Leen—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images)
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Colline
June 1, 2012 at 08:02
Too cute!
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Jessica
June 2, 2012 at 02:11
The monkey terrier looks a little like a cat, in my opinion! And I don’t mean that as a negative! That’s exactly what I thought of Taylor the day my husband and I adopted her! 🙂
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dogdaz
June 3, 2012 at 07:09
Imitation is flattering
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zannyro
June 2, 2012 at 04:03
I WANT ONE!!!!
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onecoolgriff
June 2, 2012 at 12:23
That looks just like me!!! But with crazy hair! I wonder if we’re related?? My dog ancestors are from Brussels.
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dogdaz
June 3, 2012 at 19:58
Could be griff. Pretty cute.
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Chancy and Mumsy
June 2, 2012 at 15:03
Oh, what a cutie!!! Hugs and nose kisses
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Worldly Winds
June 2, 2012 at 15:47
I want one!!!!
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