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Weimaraner
The Weimaraner, or "Grey Ghost," is a German gundog famed for speed, endurance, and its distinctive silver-grey coat. Brave, alert, and devoted, it is a tireless hunter and loving family dog that needs plenty of exercise.
ScottishDeerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a tall, powerful sighthound from Scotland, once used to hunt deer and praised as one of nature's most perfect creatures. Gentle, noble and devoted, it is a calm companion, though its large size suits country living better than city apartments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manchester Terier
The Manchester Terrier, a sleek, intelligent ratting and rabbit-hunting terrier from 16th-century Britain, is lively and alert with a strong loyalty to one owner. A clean, devoted family dog, it gets along with children and other dogs.
Norfolk Terrier
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.
Lhasa Apso
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.
Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard is one of the world's largest dog breeds, originally bred by Swiss monks at the Great St. Bernard Pass for mountain rescue. Despite its imposing size it is gentle, kind and an excellent companion for children, thriving in cold climates.