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Affenpinschers are fun-loving and sometimes mischievous.
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Afgan Hounds are dignified and aristocratic. They need long daily walks and runs.
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Airedale Terriers are noble and bold, but also kind-hearted.
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Akitas are very strong, loyal and love the company of family.
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Alaskan Malamutes are playful and devoted. He is also powerful and needs a lot of exercise.
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The American English Coonhound, which was originally used to hunt foxes by day and raccoons by…
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Early in this century, the American Eskimo Dog was a favorite circus dog.
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The American Foxhound breed of dogs is fast, strong and smart.
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American Staffordshire Terriers are by nature calm and quiet.
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The American Water Spaniel is a family-loving dog that is intelligent and eager.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dogs are alert, intelligent and calm. He is very protective and loyal to his…
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Australian Cattle Dogs hard workers, independent and obedient.
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A Kelpie is a hard, energetic and dedicated worker. Kelpies are easily trainable but for too…
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Australian Shepherds are intelligent, very alert and completely devoted to their owners.
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The Australian Terrier is alert and ready for anything!
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Basenjis are busy and playful dogs. They are smart, fast and quiet. In fact, they don't bark at…
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Basset Hounds are sweet and gentle dogs. He is laid back, devoted and great with kids.
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The now famous "Uno" brought new fame to the lively Beagle breed by winning Best in Show at…
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Bearded Collies are great pets, but also still work as herders all over the world! They love…
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Beaucerons have double dew claws. Traditionally, the double dew claws in the Beauceron are a sign…
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Bedlington Terriers are independent, loving and unfussy. He makes a good playmate for children.
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The Belgian Malinois is smart and highly sensitive to his surroundings. They excel in herding,…
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Belgian Sheepdogs are active and very loyal. They love playing games and obedience training.
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The Belgian Tervuren is intelligent and loves companionship and exercise. They make top-notch…
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The Bergamasco's most unique characteristic is his coat. The coat contains three different "types…
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The Bernese Mountain Dog is eager to please and easy to train. He likes children and especially…
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The Bichon Frise are active, alert and curious. They get along with just about everyone they meet…
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The Black and Tan Coonhound likes fresh air and plenty of exercise. He loves people and behaves…
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Bloodhounds are intelligent and eager to please. He is also one of the kindest and gentlest of all…
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Like a dog with a bone, this determined breed is a cold-nosed, methodical hunter that can pick up…
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"Boerboel" is derived from the Dutch word, "boer", which means farmer. As such, Boerboels were…
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Border Collies love to work and are great dogs for athletic people. He is eager to please and is…
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Border Terriers are alert and plucky. He is loving and eager to please his owner. As long as he…
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Borzois are gentle and dignified. They enjoy cold weather and long runs, but are quiet inside the…
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Boston Terriers love attention and get along well with other pets. He is also highly intelligent,…
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The Bouvier des Flandres is big-hearted and protective. He is independent, needs plenty of…
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Boxers are playful and patient and love children. They are well-mannered and loving, but also…
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The Boykin Spaniel is an all-around hunting dog with a rich, chocolate brown coat. It is…
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The Briard loves to be busy and active. He is independent and wary of strangers, canine or human.
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The Brittany is a happy, alert and active dog. He loves to work and is eager to please.
Toy Group
The Brussels Griffon is highly intelligent and sensitive. He needs protection like all toy breeds…
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Bull Terriers are loyal and loving friends. They can adapt to city or country life, but Bullies…
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Bulldogs are intelligent, easygoing and trainable. They are devoted to their families and…
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The Bullmastiff is brave and protective and gets along well with other pets and children. He is…
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The Cairn Terrier is a peppy dog who likes to explore and play games. He is not a lap dog and is…
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The Canaan Dog is alert and devoted to his family, but can be shy or aloof with strangers. Highly…
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The Cane Corso is an ancient Italian Molossian, and was named from the Latin word “Canis,” which is…
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is outgoing and even-tempered. They are loyal and affectionate to their…
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Caucasian Ovcharkas are fierce protectors who possess a powerful urge to defend the members of…
Toy Group
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is adoring and energetic. He likes the easy life and does not…
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The Cesky Terrier was bred as a pack hunting terrier by Frantisik Horak, a breeder of Scottish…
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever are cheery but serious about work. He is strong and active and loves…
Toy Group
Chihuahuas are sassy and charming. Their tiny size has made them a favorite of celebrity starlets.
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The Chilean Fox Terrier is the first Chilean breed of dog. These dogs were originally used to help…
Toy Group
Chinese Crested dogs are loving, alert, curious and full of energy. The hairless variety is famous…
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The Chinese Shar-Pei loves his family, but is also independent. Because of this, training requires…
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Chow Chows are powerful and independent dogs that are very intelligent and loyal. He is also…
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The Clumber Spaniel is calm, friendly and has an excellent sense of smell. Because he is low to…
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The Cocker Spaniel is a sensitive and playful dog. He forms a strong, lifelong bond with his owner…
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Collies are smart, protective and love to work. They enjoy training and are happy in the city or…
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Curly-Coated Retrievers are sensitive, intelligent, curious and family-loving. He loves exercise,…
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Dachshunds are spunky, curious and friendly. He loves to play and clown around. He is happy in…
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Dalmatians are loving and devoted companions that love to run and play. Dalmatian puppies are born…
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The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is confident and intelligent, brave and independent. He's tough, but…
Working Group
Doberman Pinschers are sharp, quick thinking and strong. They make excellent guide dogs for the…
Working Group
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a French mastiff breed with a long history. They are large, powerful dogs…
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English Cocker Spaniels are active and merry dogs. They are also entertaining, powerful and love…
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English Foxhounds are smart, strong and friendly. They get along well with other animals and…
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English Setters are active and rugged, but also sweet and mild-mannered. He is devoted and loves…
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The English Springer Spaniel is fun-loving, smart and eager to please. He can adapt to city or…
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The English Toy Spaniel is merry and affectionate. He has been a favorite dog of royalty,…
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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four Swiss Mountain Dogs including the…
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The Field Spaniel is an active and energetic dog that is eager to work. He is also noble and can…
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When they are working, Finnish Lapphunds can be noisy, agile and alert. When they're interacting…
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The Finnish Spitz looks like a fox, and he's as clever as one! The National Dog of Finland is very…
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The Flat-Coated Retriever is graceful, loving and playful. He is intelligent, adapts well to…
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Fox Terriers are lively little dogs--busy, bouncy, alert, and always ready for action. The Fox…
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The French Bulldog is mild tempered and likes to be friends with people and animals alike. The…
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German Shepherds are courageous, active and dignified. He is the world's leading guard, police and…
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a loyal watchdog and companion. He is dignified, intelligent and…
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The German Wirehaired Pointer is tough, courageous and reliable. He is affectionate, but can be…
Working Group
The Giant Schnauzer is a bold, strong and smart dog. They are often used as police dogs and does…
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The Glen of Imaal Terrier is known as a big dog on short legs. He is determined, energetic and a…
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Golden Retrievers are serious about work but they also love to have fun and play! They are puppies…
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Gordon Setters are highly intelligent, easy to train and have great memories. They thrive on…
Working Group
The Great Dane is giant and dignified and is often referred to as the king of dogs. Because of his…
Working Group
The Great Pyrenees is a calm and serious dog. He forms deep bonds with his family. Because of his…
Working Group
The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is gentle and loving, calm and obedient. The "Swissie" is also bold…
Dogs
Greyhounds are as fast as they are smart, and as wise as they are loving.
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The Harrier is friendly and lovable, and great with children. They need lots of exercise and…
Toy Group
Playful and alert, the Havanese is both trainable and intelligent with a sweet, non-quarrelsome…
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Ibizan Hounds are strong and healthy. They are fast, and can jump fences from a standing position.…
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Known as the "dog of the Vikings,” the Icelandic Sheepdog is considered one of the oldest breeds…
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a sporting dog with great determination, a high spirit and…
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The Irish Setter is a likable dog: friendly, loyal, and protective. He enjoys the company of…
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The Irish Terrier is a loyal and friendly dog. They are easily adaptable to any situation, which…
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The Irish Water Spaniel loves people and become deeply attached to his family. They love the water.
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Irish Wolfhounds have a peaceful and quiet personality. They are affectionate and love to be with…
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The Italian Greyhound is a sporty dog. They have a good sense of fun and prefer spending time with…
Toy Group
The Japanese Chins are very proud and enjoy being pampered. They are bright and alert and likes…
Dogs
The Keeshond is a happy dog by nature. They are very affectionate, and enjoys being an important…
Dogs
Kerry Blue Terriers are named after the color their soft and silky coat. They require twice-weekly…
Working Group
The Komondor is a serious dog who loves the outdoors. He is a bold dog who needs plenty of room to…
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The Kuvasz is a protective dog, brave, strong, and suspicious of strangers. They are extra…
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The Löwchen is alert, intelligent, and affectionate with the overall qualities of a loving…
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The Labrador Retriever is playful, loving and hardworking. The Lab can be counted on as a true…
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Lagotto Romagnolo is a robust, affectionate, and loyal water dog. He needs lots of love, company,…
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The Lakeland Terrier is frisky, feisty, and fun. They are smart little dogs who love being the…
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The Leonberger can be an incredibly loyal friend. They are confident and intelligent dogs, known…
Dogs
The Lhasa Apso have a keen sense of hearing and know whether a visitor is a friend or stranger.
Toy Group
The Maltese become attached to the whole family and enjoys the company of well-behaved visitors, as…
Dogs
The Manchester Terrier is happily charged and seeks activities and play. Gentle, consistent…
Dogs
The Toy Manchester Terrier is a little dog with a terrier's nature. He's not the type to lounge…
Working Group
The Mastiff is a gentle friend by nature, always serving as a watchdog and loyal companion. This is…
Dogs
The Miniature Bull Terrier is a bundle of strength. The owner should also have a sense of humor and…
Toy Group
The Miniature Pinscher is quick and active, with lively curiosity, and a feeling of importance.…
Dogs
The Miniature Schnauzer is a sweet, proud dog who loves to be the center of the household. He is…
Working Group
Fang the “Boarhound” (which is an old term for Great Dane) from the Harry Potter book series is…
Working Group
Newfoundlands are historically known for their bravery and rescue work. Their kindly expression is…
Dogs
Norfolk Terriers are known for their spunky, sparky personalities. They may be small, but they have…
Dogs
The Norwegian Elkhound, have noble and playful characteristics make them a beloved friend. They…
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The small and agile breed is equipped with at least six toes on each foot. Lundehunds are also…
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Quick, sharp, and ever-moving, the Norwich loves his daily exercise. He likes to be in he thick of…
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The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is energetic, friendly, active and intelligent. The Toller…
Dogs
The Old English Sheepdog is a big lovable companion. He likes to be with his family and get plenty…
Dogs
The Otterhounds are big dogs with big appetites. They are also strong. Because of their large size…
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The Papillon is friendly and elegant. They prefer to cuddle with their owners whom they become…
Toy Group
The Pekingese have kind hearts and great courage. They are also fun-loving, and mischievous. They…
Dogs
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is very confident, curious, and happily approaches people and animals.
Miscellaneous Group
The Peruvian Inca is a lively pup—excelling in hunting and agility due to their high activity…
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The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen have sparky personalities and need plenty of exercise. They are…
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The Pharaoh Hounds are alert watchdogs, eager to please and can be trained easily. They get along…
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The Pointer is an independent dog who likes to compete. His concentration is intense. He has…
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The Pomeranian is lively, bold and inquisitive. They are excellent and fearless watchdogs, despite…
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The Poodle has a proud demeanor. They are very active, and intelligent. They have an air of…
Miscellaneous Group
The Portuguese Podengo was developed and bred in different sizes to hunt different types of game.…
Working Group
Portuguese Water Dog Ownership Guide, Breed Information, Photos, Fun Facts and much more on Petside…
Toy Group
Pugs combine confidence with a friendly, sensitive nature. They are great with kids and thoroughly…
Dogs
The Puli has a characteristically striking shaggy coat. They have a sound mind and body.
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Said to derive from red foxhounds brought to America by Scottish immigrants in the 1700s, the…
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a strong dog who wants to please. The Ridgeback is proud, dignified,…
Working Group
The Rottweiler is bold, and an intelligent steady friend. They aim to accompany and guard. Their…
Working Group
The Saint Bernard is renowned for bravery in rescue work. They are well known for their big, loving…
Dogs
The Saluki is graceful, beautiful, and quiet indoors. They are active outdoors, and need serious…
Working Group
Samoyeds are perky, dependable playmates, often smiling. They are full of fun and love nothing more…
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The Schipperke is a peppy, confident dog that like to know where people are and what they are up to…
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The Scottish Deerhound is a quiet dog who trusts and loves people, including children. They need…
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The Scottish Terrier is likely to become attached to one person and lead a life of quiet dignity…
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The Sealyham Terrier like to be around people and have a charming sense of humor. They are quiet…
Dogs
The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, resembles a rough Collie in miniature. Shelties…
Dogs
The Shiba is a tidy dog indoors, and often wash their face with their paws like cats. Sometimes…
Toy Group
The Shih Tzu is sweet and playful. Shih Tzus also have plenty of spunk, and are not afraid to stand…
Working Group
The Siberian Husky is an outgoing, fun-loving dog. They require an alert owner who stays in control…
Dogs
The Silky Terrier is smart, quick moving, and quick thinking. They have an inquisitive nature and…
Dogs
The Skye Terriers are devoted to their owners, but they can be serious, sensitive, and cautious…
Miscellaneous Group
The Sloughi was originally bred to hunt game by the Berbers of North Africa, but not much else is…
Dogs
The Smooth Fox Terrier is busy, alert, and always ready for action. They are loads of fun for older…
Dogs
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are alert and steady companions who combines a happy outlook with…
Dogs
The Spinone Italiano is vigorous and robust. They are naturally sociable and resistant to fatigue.…
Dogs
The Staffordshire bull Terrier is a dog of high intelligence, lean muscle, and great courage.…
Working Group
The Standard Schnauzer is devoted to his family. Their bristly beard and moustache need brushing or…
Dogs
The Sussex Spaniel enjoys close companionship with family and especially loves children.
Dogs
Swedish Vallhunds are alert, intelligent, and love to be included in their family's daily…
Working Group
Originally, Telomians were bred to hunt by the indigenous people of Malaysia, and as a result…
Dogs
The Tibetan Spaniel is intelligent and loving. Although they are small they are not lap dogs,…
Dogs
The Tibetan Terrier is extremely agile. They can use their paws like cats to wash, catch, hold, and…
Dogs
Viszlas have lots of energy and are fun to train because they are eager to prove how much they love…
Dogs
The Weimaraners are smart and their busy minds thrive on activity. They are strong and determined,…
Dogs
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is an eager and quick learner, extremely affectionate, and devoted.…
Dogs
The Welsh Terrier is a zippy little companion, always looking for action and entertainment. They…
Dogs
The West Highland White Terrier is a smart, proud, spunky, and hearty companion. Outdoors they are…
Dogs
The Whippet is a Greyhound miniature. They are graceful and can go from sporting events to people's…
Dogs
The Wire Fox Terrier is busy, bouncy, alert and always ready for action. The Wire's coat needs…
Dogs
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are gentle and intelligent. Although they need high exercise, they are…
Dogs
The Xoloitzcuintli breed is as old as his name is long: his name combines the name of the Aztec…
Dogs
Yorkies, or Yorkshire Terriers, may be small, but they are unafraid, independent, and enjoy…
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