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From Golden Retrievers to Chihuahuas, covering large, medium, small, and toy breeds — learn about each breed’s temperament, training difficulty, and health considerations.

Otterhound

Otterhound

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The Otterhound, originally from Britain, is a tall, rough-coated scenthound with an extremely keen nose and a curious interest in scents. Gentle and calm, its magnificent head shows great power and dignity, and its strong body and long stride let it work for long periods.

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AustralianTerrier

AustralianTerrier

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The Australian Terrier, also called the Aussie Terrier, originates in Australia and was the first Australian breed accepted and shown at home and the first formally recognized by other countries. With a smart, flexible mind and a sturdy body, it is an excellent choice as a companion and toy dog.

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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

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The Australian Shepherd is a strong working dog with herding and guarding ability. A loyal partner with all-weather stamina, it is harmonious, slightly longer than tall, medium-sized, with moderate bone and variable, individualistic color. Focused and lively, supple and agile, muscular but not heavy, with a medium, harsh coat.

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Curly-CoatedRetriever

Curly-CoatedRetriever

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The Curly-Coated Retriever, originally from Britain, takes its name from its curly coat. Independent and calm, it is never shy or self-absorbed. In the show ring it stands firmly and obediently; in the field it is enthusiastic, steady, and brave; at home it is calm and friendly. One of the oldest retrievers, it has remarkable scent and memory.

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pug

pug

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The Pug, originally from China and also called the Hapa dog, is charming and elegant. Named 'Pug' in the late 18th century (an old word meaning ghost, lion nose, or little monkey), it is prone to inverted eyelashes, many facial folds, entropion, and blocked tear ducts leaving visible tear stains.

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Basset Hound

Basset Hound

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The Basset Hound, also known as the French Short-legged Hound, originates from France. An ancient and noble scent hound, it was developed in Britain from French bloodlines and was traditionally used to track rabbits, deer, and other game by scent.

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Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

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The Bedlington Terrier is a graceful, lamb-like British terrier with a distinctive pear-shaped head and crisp, nonshedding coat. Beneath its gentle looks lies a bold, brave and tireless sporting dog that thrives on exercise and makes a devoted family watchdog.

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Beagle

Beagle

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The Beagle, also called the Beagle Rabbit Hound, originates in Britain and is classed as a scent hound. Small in size, it was bred to hunt rabbits, and its loud voice earned it the name 'Bell of the Forest.' It is a popular, friendly family companion.

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Groenendael

Groenendael

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The Belgian Groenendael is the most widely recognized of the three Belgian sheepdogs, a large, muscular black-coated herder from Belgium prized for its elegance and trainability. Intelligent, brave and deeply loyal, it excels as both a working dog and a devoted family companion.

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BelgianMalinois

BelgianMalinois

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The Belgian Malinois, also called the Malinois, originates in Belgium. A very well-balanced, square-built medium dog, it gives an impression of depth and reliability without coarseness—males appear deeper and larger, females softer.

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belgian tervueren

belgian tervueren

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The Belgian Tervuren, also called the Tervuren dog, originates in Belgium. It gives the impression of a well-balanced, elegant medium-sized dog with a square body proportion and a unique fawn coat tipped with black that darkens with age.

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Border Terrier

Border Terrier

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The Border Terrier is a small, tough working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish borders, famed for its otter-like head and tireless drive to go to ground after foxes. Gentle, affectionate and obedient at home yet game and alert in the field, it makes an adaptable family companion.

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