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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.

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

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The Norfolk Terrier, a small working terrier from Britain, is a versatile, cheerful dog once called the 'perfect rascal' of the field for its weatherproof coat and short legs. Brave and reckless yet affectionate, it makes a charming companion for those with room.

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Vizsla

Vizsla

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The Vizsla, or Hungarian Pointer, is a medium-sized short-coated hunting dog of noble bearing from Hungary. Lively yet gentle, it combines the skills of pointer and retriever and makes a devoted family companion.

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Spinone Italiano

Spinone Italiano

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The Spinone Italiano is one of Italy's oldest, most versatile gun dogs, nearly extinct by 1950 before dedicated breeders revived it. Gentle, patient and sociable yet tireless in the field, it makes a loving pet that needs a reason to obey.

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Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

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The Japanese Chin is a small, ancient toy breed from Japan, prized by royalty for its elegant looks and cat-like demeanor. Clever and curious, it is a devoted companion that enjoys gentle daily activity.

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Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

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The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium, web-footed working breed from Portugal's coast, once near extinction with only 60 left in the 1960s. A tireless swimmer and diver, it is gentle, obedient and devoted, needing regular coat care and plenty of exercise.

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

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The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a large, striking tricolor working dog from Switzerland, bred to pull carts and guard farmsteads in the Alps. Strong yet gentle, it is a brave, reliable, and easily trained companion best suited to spacious homes.

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German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer

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The German Shorthaired Pointer, a versatile all-purpose gun dog from 18th-century Germany, excels on land and water. Friendly, intelligent, and eager to please, it makes both a tireless hunting partner and a devoted family companion.

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English Blood Hound

English Blood Hound

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The Bloodhound is an ancient, large scent hound prized for its unmatched tracking nose. Gentle, amiable and devoted, it is perhaps the mildest of all breeds, learning obedience quickly but needing a calm hand in training.

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German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog

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The German Shepherd Dog, developed in Germany in 1899, is a large, versatile working dog used worldwide as a police, detection, and guide dog, as well as a popular family companion. Confident and capable, it excels at any task.

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saluki

saluki

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The Saluki, also known as the Persian Greyhound, is an ancient sighthound from Egypt, prized for its elegant, lean build and long, silky ears and tail. A noble, loyal, and gentle companion, it needs plenty of exercise and space.

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Australian Silky Terrier

Australian Silky Terrier

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The Australian Silky Terrier, resembling the Yorkshire Terrier but larger, is a true toy terrier from 19th-century Australia. Though small, it is sturdy and a capable ratter, with a bright, playful, and somewhat independent nature.

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Entlebucher

Entlebucher

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The Entlebucher Mountain Dog, also called the Entlebucher Cattle Dog, comes from Lucerne, Switzerland. A medium-sized, hardworking farm dog, it is gentle, cheerful, and devoted, making an excellent companion and guardian for children.

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