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Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a versatile 19th-century gundog bred from Labradors and Newfoundlands. Cheerful and friendly, it is an eager, tireless retriever and a gentle family companion.
ChesapeakeBayRetriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an American water dog prized for its bright coloring, cheerful nature and tireless endurance in icy water while retrieving waterfowl. Intelligent, courageous and eager to swim, it makes a capable working retriever and devoted companion.
smooth fox terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier, from 19th-century England, was bred white to avoid being mistaken for fox prey. Lively, alert, and affectionate with children, it makes a fine companion and watchdog, though it can be jealous.
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a powerful guard dog developed in 19th-century Britain from 60% Mastiff and 40% Bulldog, bred to track and hold poachers without biting. Strong, brave and devoted, it makes a loyal companion but needs firm training from puppyhood due to its stubborn, protective nature.
Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is one of Britain's oldest terrier breeds, a small, compact and dignified dog standing about 10 inches at the shoulder. Alert, courageous and self-assured, it is affectionate with people yet can be feisty toward other dogs.
Miniature Bull Terrier
The Miniature Bull Terrier, developed in 19th-century England, is the smallest of the Bull Terrier varieties. Despite its history as a fighting dog, it is sweet, devoted, and playful, though it needs firm training and supervision around other dogs.
staffordshire bull terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a medium-sized, muscular terrier developed in England from Bulldogs and English terriers and later refined in the United States, where it was officially named in 1972. Loyal, lively and courageous, it makes a devoted family companion yet retains a strong fighting spirit.
Borzoi
The Borzoi, also known as the Russian Wolfhound, dates back to the 14th century and is a sight hound of the shorthaired type. Its name comes from Russian; before the Russian Revolution, tsars and nobles used it to hunt wolves, hence its name. It is a gentlemanly and quiet breed.
West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, or "Westie," originated in the 19th century in the western Highlands of Scotland. A pure-white terrier with a fox-like appearance, it was originally bred to hunt otters, foxes, and rats.
Foxhound
The American Foxhound is a U.S. hunting breed refined by George Washington in the 1770s. Energetic, gentle and cheerful but strong-willed and destructive, it suits active homes rather than apartments, and needs strict training and careful vaccination.