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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.

WireFoxTerrier

WireFoxTerrier

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The Wire Fox Terrier is a British terrier bred in the 18th century for fox hunting, known for its colorful wiry coat and cheerful, alert nature. Energetic and playful yet highly trainable, it makes a popular family companion that needs regular grooming and careful diet.

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Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

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The Bull Terrier, developed in 19th-century Britain, is a strong, muscular, and active dog. Though originally bred for dog fighting, its aggression toward other dogs has softened over time, while it remains devoted and gentle with people.

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Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso

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The Lhasa Apso, also called the Tibetan Lion Dog, comes from Tibet, China. Resembling a little lion, it was once kept by Tibetan monasteries as a companion and guardian dog and is known as the sacred demon-expelling dog. Today it makes an ideal family companion.

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Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terrier

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The Norwich Terrier is one of the smallest working terriers, developed in early 20th-century England and recognized in 1932. Small yet fearless, sociable and good-natured, it makes an adaptable, easy-to-keep companion that loves exercise.

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ClumberSpaniel

ClumberSpaniel

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The Clumber Spaniel, also known as the Clumber Hound, originated in France in the 19th century. This breed has deep amber eyes, a large gentle expression, and a heavy build suited to flushing game in dense cover.

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Komondor

Komondor

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The Komondor is a huge Hungarian livestock guardian famous for its white corded, mop-like coat; it is alert, brave and deeply loyal, and is a guardian rather than a herder.

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Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

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The Kerry Blue Terrier is a versatile Irish terrier with a soft blue-grey coat, known as a loyal and gentle but stubborn companion that needs firm training and careful grooming.

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Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier

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The Cairn Terrier is the smallest working terrier from Britain, a loyal and devoted dog that is a fine family companion but needs regular grooming and warm-weather care.

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Japanese Spitzbn

Japanese Spitzbn

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The Japanese Spitz is a small, energetic and alert white fox-like companion dog from Japan that barks at strangers and suits indoor family life.

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Japanese Akita

Japanese Akita

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The Japanese Akita is a large, loyal spitz breed from Akita Prefecture, Japan, once used as a fire-watch dog and bear hunter. Calm, brave and devoted to its family, it is famous worldwide through the film 'Hachi' but needs early socialization and regular exercise.

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Newfoundland

Newfoundland

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The Newfoundland is a giant, bear-like, gentle water rescue dog from Canada with a waterproof coat and a natural lifesaving instinct that makes it a devoted family companion.

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Cane Corso

Cane Corso

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The Cane Corso is a powerful Italian mastiff from Sicily, descended from an ancient Roman war dog. Fiercely loyal and brave yet gentle with family, it is an outstanding guard dog that needs firm obedience training from puppyhood.

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