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SkyeTerrier
The Skye Terrier, from the isolated Isle of Skye in Scotland, was bred to hunt otter, badger, and fox. Low to the ground with a long, flowing coat, it is a brave, loyal, and devoted working terrier.
Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund, or "Vasgotaspets," is an ancient herding dog from 6th-century Sweden, similar to the Welsh Corgi. Low to the ground and energetic, it is good with children and makes a fine city 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.
Mexican Hairless
The Mexican Hairless Dog, originating in 16th-century Mexico, is a small companion breed resembling the Chinese Crested. Hairless with spotted pink skin, it is gentle, friendly, and unique, though its bare skin needs special protection.
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.
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.
German Shepherd Dog
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.
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.
Komondor
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.