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Breed All About It was a show that headlined one breed of dog, or a group of dogs, and presented facts and advice about that breed. It was aired Animal Planet. The series was hosted by Cam "Buzz" Brainard.

Earlier episodes of the series were significantly different from later episodes because they were produced for non-commercial broadcast on networks like the BBC networks and PBS. After the show moved to Animal Planet permanently, episodes became more structured, with specific segments dealing with different aspects of the dog breed. Sectioned included a general introduction, the breed's history, specific health concerns for that breed, an offbeat or humorous segment featuring the unique traits of the breed, and a summary guide for what prospective owners should know about the breed.

Occasionally segments within episodes would feature one or more celebrities who own the featured dog breed, including their testimonials about life with their dogs. Some of the celebrities featured on Breed All About It include Susan Ford and her Golden Retrievers, Greg Louganis and his Great Danes, Lorrie Morgan and her Japanese Chins, and Andrew Weil and his Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

It is unknown if Breed All About It will return to air after the show ended on January 1, 2010. However, the Animal Planet website has archived video clips of individual dog breeds.
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00:06No breed may better fit its name than the Papillon.
00:09Just look at those trademark ears.
00:11The way they frill and flutter.
00:13Delicate and light.
00:15Remind you of anything?
00:19The French word says it all.
00:22Papillons have ears shaped like their namesake,
00:24the butterfly.
00:27Papillons are highly active and bright.
00:31Quick quiz.
00:32What's the first dog you think of when it comes to sheep herding?
00:35Papillon?
00:36Yeah, right.
00:37Try again.
00:39The swift and efficient warden is the border collar,
00:42considered the most intelligent of all dogs.
00:44The same IQ test ranks the Papillon ninth overall
00:47and tops among all toy breeds.
00:50Maybe explaining why the Papillon can make sheep shake and shudder.
00:55Hurry Skeeter, get around.
00:57Papillons are self-assured by nature.
01:01Confidence is inborn, but reinforced with learning.
01:06These noble little dogs were often exchanged as gifts between royalty hundreds of years ago.
01:11Most Papillons travel easily on the road or in the air.
01:15Their compact size allows them to fit under an airline seat.
01:18Back, back, back.
01:20World-class dog trainer John Olten believed Kirby had all the right stuff to become the best-known Papillon in
01:26the world.
01:26Good boy.
01:27The tail is a plume and the back feathering on the, we call these culottes.
01:33Kirby's features match the breed standard.
01:36His dark eyes are expressive, his temperament alert.
01:39Here you go.
01:41Good boy.
01:42His ears are pricked at a 45 degree angle, indicating attentiveness.
01:46You see how focused this dog is into me?
01:49This is why this dog has done so well.
01:51Because he is absolutely in tune with me.
01:53In 98, Kirby took top honors at the World Championship in Helsinki.
01:59They weigh less than a full-grown cat and have a much more loyal disposition.
02:03But is the Papillon the right pet?
02:06The Butterfly Dog gets four treats out of four for companionship.
02:10This breed thrives with family.
02:12But hey kids, no roughhousing.
02:14Maintenance, three treats.
02:16A little light brushing's off.
02:17Two treats for protection.
02:18The Papillon can alert you to trouble, but little chance you'll intimidate an intruder.
02:23For health, three treats.
02:25The Papillon lives long, but is sensitive to anesthesia.
02:29A few are prone to eye problems and loose kneecaps.
02:32And finally, the Papillon's a perfect pupil.
02:35A whiz at learning and pleasing.
02:37Four treats out of four for trainability.
02:40The Papillon's stately intelligence and smart looks make it a breed apart from all others.
02:45At any age, one thing can be said about all Papillons.
02:50These dogs are all downright adorable.
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