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Know the dog in front of you.
Vitals, temperament, care, and the health conditions many breeds are predisposed to. For owners who read the label.
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ToyAffenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is a small, wiry-coated dog from Germany with an almost monkey-like face that earned it the nickname Monkey Dog. Confident, fearless, and famously funny, this toy breed packs big personality into a compact frame.
Popularity rank 153
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LargeAfghan Hound
The Afghan Hound pairs a long, silky coat with a strong, agile build from the mountains of Afghanistan. Independent and sweet, this sighthound is striking to look at and deeply devoted to the right person.
Popularity rank 117
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LargeAiredale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terriers, a sturdy, wiry-coated worker nicknamed the King of Terriers. Clever, friendly, and bold, this active dog thrives with families who have time to give attention.
Popularity rank 70
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GiantAkbash
The Akbash is a giant white guardian from the mountains of western Turkey, long bred to protect sheep from predators. Calm and gentle at home yet brave and independent on watch, it is a loyal companion that takes its work seriously.
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GiantAmerican Akita
The Akita is a burly, dignified guardian from Japan, instantly known by its curled tail, erect ears, and thick double coat. Profoundly loyal and wary of strangers, this giant working breed bonds deeply with the people it loves.
Popularity rank 62
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LargeAlapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a large, athletic working dog developed in the American South. Devoted and naturally protective, this square-headed bulldog is loyal to its family and a capable watchdog.
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MediumAlaskan Husky
Bred for the trail, not the show ring, the Alaskan Husky is a strong-willed, hardworking sled dog. Give this medium-sized athlete real work and steady exercise, and you get a calm, devoted family housemate.
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SmallAlaskan Klee Kai
A pint-sized look-alike of the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Klee Kai pairs an arctic double coat and striking face with a small, manageable build. Loyal, smart, and vocal, this little companion bonds hard with its family.
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LargeAlaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful arctic sled dog with a dense double coat, built to haul heavy loads. This large working breed is loyal, playful, and affectionate, but needs a busy life and an owner who leads the pack.
Popularity rank 81
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MediumAlpine Dachsbracke
Bred in the Austrian Alps to track wounded deer over cold trails, the Alpine Dachsbracke is a sturdy, short-legged scenthound. It pairs a strong hunting drive with a friendly, easygoing nature at home.
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LargeAmerican Bulldog
The American Bulldog is a large, muscular working dog: loyal, self-confident, and built for activity. With focused training and daily exercise, this athletic companion makes a devoted addition to an active home.
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LargeAmerican English Coonhound
The American English Coonhound is a sweet, mellow hound with a powerful nose and a ringing bark. Bred to trail raccoons across rough country, this sociable athlete thrives with an active family and room to run.
Popularity rank 182
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SmallAmerican Eskimo
The American Eskimo Dog, or Eskie, is a small companion with a sparkling white double coat and a smiling, intelligent face. Loyal, smart, and among the most trainable of breeds, the Eskie thrives on being part of the family.
Popularity rank 124
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LargeAmerican Foxhound
A sleek, rangy scenthound bred for Colonial-era foxhunts, the American Foxhound is sweet and easy-going at home but built to run. Expect big energy, a booming bay, and a nose that locks onto a scent and won't let go.
Popularity rank 188
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SmallAmerican Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier is the only hairless dog breed native to the United States, a small, smart, high-energy terrier. Born from a Rat Terrier litter in the 1970s, it pairs that energy with an affectionate streak.
Popularity rank 108
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LargeAmerican Leopard Hound
The American Leopard Hound is a large, intelligent working dog bred to tree game across tough country. Sociable and energetic, this versatile American hunter thrives with an active, rural family that gives it room to run.
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MediumAmerican Pit Bull Terrier
Courageous, athletic, and famously fond of children, the American Pit Bull Terrier is a medium-sized dog with a square head and a strong, muscular build. Loyal and eager to please, it thrives with an active family.
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MediumAmerican Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a stocky, muscular bull-type terrier known for being good-natured, confident, and smart. Agile and people-oriented, the AmStaff thrives as an active, affectionate part of the family.
Popularity rank 97
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MediumAmerican Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is a midsize gundog from the Great Lakes, built for icy water with a dense, waterproof curly coat. Merry, eager, and devoted, this versatile spaniel thrives on activity beside its family.
Popularity rank 176
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GiantAnatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian Shepherd is a giant, ancient livestock guardian from Turkey, bred to face down predators alone. Reserved with strangers and devoted to its own, it is calm, independent, and fiercely protective.
Popularity rank 88
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MediumAppenzell Cattle Dog
The Appenzeller Sennenhund is one of Switzerland's four Sennen breeds: a lively, agile herder bred to drive cattle and guard the farm. Medium in size and sharply alert, it needs a job, room to run, and an experienced hand.
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SmallMiniature Aussiedoodle
The Miniature Aussiedoodle crosses an Australian Shepherd with a Miniature Poodle and weighs up to 30 pounds. It is bright and busy, and it needs a full hour of real movement every day whatever the smaller size suggests.
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MediumStandard Aussiedoodle
The Standard Aussiedoodle crosses an Australian Shepherd with a Standard Poodle and can reach 70 pounds. It is a working cross with a herding parent and a hunting parent, and an hour of exercise a day is the floor.
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MediumAustralian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a sturdy, hard-muscled herder with a mind that never quits. Loyal, intelligent, and tenacious, this medium-sized Australian breed thrives when it has a job to do and a family to bond with.
Popularity rank 47
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MediumAustralian Kelpie
The Australian Kelpie is a medium-sized Australian herding dog bred to work sheep across vast, sun-baked country. Alert, loyal, and intelligent, this high-energy partner thrives when given a job and daily exercise.
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MediumMedium Australian Labradoodle
The Medium sits between the other two Australian Labradoodle sizes at 17 to 20 inches and 30 to 40 pounds. It is big enough to hike with and small enough to lift into the bath, with the same non-shedding coat.
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SmallMiniature Australian Labradoodle
The Miniature is the smallest of the Australian Labradoodle's three sizes, standing 14 to 16 inches at the wither and weighing 16 to 25 pounds. It carries the same non-shedding fleece or wool coat as the bigger two.
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MediumStandard Australian Labradoodle
The Standard is the largest of the three Australian Labradoodle sizes, 21 to 24 inches at the wither and 50 to 65 pounds. It is a big, athletic, non-shedding dog that grew up as an assistance breed and is still trained as one.
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MediumAustralian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a smart, work-oriented herding dog with high energy and a love of having a job. Brainy and trainable, this medium-sized partner thrives with an active owner who can keep both body and mind busy.
Popularity rank 12
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MediumAustralian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a medium herding breed with high energy, intelligence, and stamina. Loyal and alert, this Velcro dog bonds hard with its people and needs a real job to thrive.
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SmallAustralian Terrier
A small terrier with a big personality, the Australian Terrier is sturdy, spirited, and devoted to its people. Bred to chase farm rodents in Australia, it stays lively, alert, and happiest at your side.
Popularity rank 150
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LargeAzawakh
A lean African sighthound bred to course gazelle across the Sahara, the Azawakh is a swift, elegant hound with a short, fine coat. Independent and loyal, it bonds deeply with its people and stays reserved with strangers.
Popularity rank 195
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MediumBarbado Da Terceira
From the Azores, the Barbado da Terceira is a medium-sized farm dog with a wavy coat and centuries of cattle-herding history. Loyal, intelligent, and joyful, it thrives with active owners who value real partnership.
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MediumBarbet
The Barbet is a rare French water dog with a dense, curly coat and a calm, friendly nature. Bred to hunt waterfowl, this medium-sized sporting breed is bright, loyal, and happiest with an active family.
Popularity rank 129
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SmallBasenji
The Basenji is a small, ancient African hound known as the barkless dog. It does not bark but yodels, grooms itself like a cat, and is independent, smart, and poised. It stands 16 to 17 inches and weighs 22 to 24 pounds.
Popularity rank 92
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MediumBasset Artésien Normand
The Basset Artésien Normand is a calm, friendly French scenthound built low to the ground, with short legs and a long body. Bred to hunt small game on foot, it now just as happily lounges at home as a steady family companion.
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MediumBasset Bleu De Gascogne
Low to the ground with a keen nose, the Basset Bleu de Gascogne is a French scenthound bred for the pack. Affectionate and lively at home, it lives for a long scent trail to follow and a good nap on the couch.
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MediumBasset Fauve De Bretagne
The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a sturdy, rough-coated French scent hound: sociable, lively, and smart. This compact dog is as happy chasing a scent across a field as it is curled up on the sofa beside its family.
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MediumBasset Hound
With short legs, long ears, and a keen sense of smell, the Basset Hound is a French scenthound bred to trail rabbits. Today this patient, low-key companion is happiest ambling beside you and napping after.
Popularity rank 34
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MediumBavarian Mountain Scent Hound
A German scenthound with a nose so precise it can single out the one injured animal it tracks from others of the same species. Loyal and reserved with strangers, this active, medium-sized worker bonds closely with its person.
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SmallBeagle
The Beagle is a small, merry scenthound with a nose that runs the show. Friendly, curious, and happiest in good company, this floppy-eared hound thrives with active families who can match its busy energy.
Popularity rank 7
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MediumBearded Collie
Meet the Bearded Collie, a shaggy-coated herder from the UK with a dreamy, faraway gaze. Smart, bouncy, and charismatic, this medium-sized dog brings about 50 pounds of heart, energy, and laughter to an active home.
Popularity rank 140
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LargeBeauceron
The Beauceron is a large, powerful French herding dog known for being faithful, gentle, and obedient. Levelheaded and protective, this is a working breed that needs an experienced, active owner to thrive.
Popularity rank 102
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SmallBedlington Terrier
With a curly coat, arched back, and tapering head, the Bedlington Terrier is often mistaken for a lamb. This small, loyal terrier is charming and lively, devoted to its family yet still all hunter at heart.
Popularity rank 147
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MediumBelgian Laekenois
The rarest of Belgium's four herding breeds, the Belgian Laekenois wears a rough, tousled coat and a watchful, devoted nature. This medium-sized working dog is reserved with strangers and warm with its people.
Popularity rank 196
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LargeBelgian Malinois
Bred near Malines in Belgium, the Belgian Malinois is a confident, smart, hardworking herder. This large, athletic dog thrives with an active, experienced owner and a real job to do, from agility to tracking.
Popularity rank 32
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LargeBelgian Sheepdog
The Belgian Sheepdog (the Groenendael) is an elegant black-coated herder from Belgium, bright and serious about its work. This large, watchful breed bonds deeply and thrives with an active, engaged owner.
Popularity rank 120
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LargeBelgian Tervuren
The Belgian Tervuren is an elegant, hardworking herder with a strong drive to learn and to work. Quick, alert, and deeply devoted, this Belgian native thrives with an active owner who gives it a real job.
Popularity rank 115
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LargeBergamasco Sheepdog
The Bergamasco Sheepdog is a large Italian herding dog known for a one-of-a-kind flocked coat that grows in three textures. Independent, intelligent, and sociable, this ancient breed watches over family with calm, steady devotion.
Popularity rank 183
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MediumBerger D'auvergne
The Berger d'Auvergne is a rare, rustic herding dog from central France. Intelligent and assertive yet kind, this medium-sized worker thrives on an active life with plenty of outdoor time alongside its people.
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LargeBerger Picard
The Berger Picard is a rugged French herding dog, instantly known by its tall erect ears, shaggy brindle or fawn coat, and bearded, worldly face. Loyal and observant, this large, high-energy companion needs a job and an active home.
Popularity rank 166
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MediumMini Bernedoodle
The Mini is the middle of PetMD's three Bernedoodle tiers, standing up to 22 inches and weighing 20 to 45 pounds. It lives 14 to 16 years, a year or two more than the Standard, and carries the same low-shedding coat.
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LargeStandard Bernedoodle
The Standard is the largest of the three Bernedoodle size tiers PetMD describes, reaching 29 inches and 61 to 100 pounds. It is a gentle, goofy dog, and its deep chest changes how it should be fed and exercised.
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SmallToy Bernedoodle
The Toy is the smallest of PetMD's three Bernedoodle tiers, standing 12 to 17 inches and weighing under 20 pounds. It is also the longest-lived, at up to 18 years, which is a real difference from the larger sizes.
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GiantBernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large tricolor working breed from Swiss farms with a calm, good-natured temperament. Expect heavy shedding, a love of cold-weather adventure, and deep devotion to its people.
Popularity rank 20
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SmallBichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small, peppy companion with a plush white coat and a personality far bigger than its frame. Curious, playful, and friendly with everyone, this charmer treats every stranger as a friend not yet met.
Popularity rank 49
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ToyBiewer Terrier
The Biewer Terrier is a small, silky-coated companion from Germany, known for its lively, devoted nature. Surprisingly energetic for its size, it pairs a striking tricolor coat with a playful, intelligent personality.
Popularity rank 74
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LargeBlack And Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a large scent hound with a coal-black coat, long velvety ears, and an easy-going, sociable nature. Bred to trail by nose, this powerful, vocal dog needs room to run and a sturdy fence.
Popularity rank 137
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LargeBlack Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is a powerful working dog bred in Russia, with a tousled all-black coat and a calm, watchful nature. Big and athletic, this intelligent guardian thrives with an active, devoted family.
Popularity rank 154
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LargeBloodhound
Bred to track a scent for hours, the Bloodhound is a large, gentle hound with a wrinkled face, long ears, and a nose that rarely quits. Easygoing at home, independent on a trail, and happiest with company.
Popularity rank 59
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MediumLacy Dog
The Lacy Dog, also known as the Blue Lacy, is a medium-sized Texas working breed: alert, muscular, and bred for herding, hunting, and tracking. It needs a real job and plenty of room to run to stay happy and well-behaved.
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MediumBlue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a friendly French hunting dog with a wavy coat and a mellow, merry nature. Gentle with kids and easy to train, this medium-sized spaniel thrives on company and plenty of outdoor activity.
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LargeBluetick Coonhound
The Bluetick Coonhound is a sleek, well-muscled scent hound named for the blue-flecked pattern of its short, glossy coat. Devoted and smart, this loud, high-energy tracker needs room to run and a job to do.
Popularity rank 132
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GiantBoerboel
The Boerboel is a giant South African mastiff bred to guard, calm and confident at home but devoted to protecting its people. Intelligent and trainable, it needs an experienced owner and early socialization.
Popularity rank 112
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MediumBohemian Shepherd
The Bohemian Shepherd, also called the Chodsky Pes, is a friendly, devoted herder from the Czech Republic. Alert and intelligent, this medium dog bonds closely with its family and thrives on having a job to do.
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ToyBolognese
Meet the Bolognese, a small white companion from Italy with a soft, cottony coat and a calm, devoted nature. Playful and easy-going, this toy breed thrives on steady human company and forms a deep, lasting bond.
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MediumBorder Aussie
The Border Aussie crosses a Border Collie with an Australian Shepherd and weighs 30 to 65 pounds. It inherits two of the smartest working breeds there are, and it needs one to two hours of activity every day.
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MediumBorder Collie
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog, athletic and famously smart, originally bred to work livestock on British farms. Energetic, affectionate, and happiest with a job to do, it suits an active home.
Popularity rank 26
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SmallBorder Terrier
Bred to dig out prey on the Anglo-Scottish border, the Border Terrier is a small, plucky working dog with an otter-shaped head. Hard as nails in the field and affectionate at home, it makes a happy, game companion.
Popularity rank 91
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GiantBorzoi
The Borzoi is an elegant Russian sighthound, once bred to course wolves and now a gentle, dignified companion. Behind that silky coat is a quiet, affectionate dog who loves a good sprint and an even longer nap on the couch.
Popularity rank 99
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SmallBoston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a compact, tuxedo-coated companion bred in the city it's named for. Friendly, bright, and a natural comic, this small dog earned the nickname "the American Gentleman" and suits apartment life and brisk walks alike.
Popularity rank 23
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MediumBouvier Des Ardennes
The Bouvier des Ardennes is a hardy Belgian herder bred to work livestock, not to be admired. Playful and a touch obstinate, this medium-size dog wants a real job and a handler who will give it direction.
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LargeBouvier Des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, strong-willed herding dog from Belgium and France, built with heavy bone and a weatherproof coat. Behind the beard and mustache is a courageous, affectionate worker who needs a real job and plenty of room.
Popularity rank 100
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LargeBoxer
The Boxer is an upbeat, athletic working dog, muscular and alert, that moves like the athletes it is named for. Patient with kids and protective by nature, it is endlessly playful and brings real spirit to an active home.
Popularity rank 18
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MediumBoykin Spaniel
Bred to work the lakes and swamps of South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel is a medium-size brown spaniel and a strong swimmer. Friendly and eager to please, it works well in the field and is affectionate at home.
Popularity rank 64
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LargeBracco Italiano
The Bracco Italiano is a historic Italian pointing breed, bred by Italian nobility to track game and point it out. This large, intelligent, affectionate sporting dog pairs a noble look with an easygoing, eager-to-please nature.
Popularity rank 136
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MediumBraque D'auvergne
The Braque d'Auvergne is a medium-sized French pointer, sturdy and good-natured. Developed more than two centuries ago, the breed pairs an all-day hunting drive with an affectionate temperament suited to active homes.
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MediumBraque Du Bourbonnais
The Braque du Bourbonnais is a medium French pointer, known in the field as a serious, adaptable hunter and at home as a gentle, affectionate companion. Smart and eager, it bonds closely with its people.
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MediumBraque Francais Pyrenean
The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a medium-sized French pointer bred to hunt the rugged Pyrenees. Gentle, friendly, and eager to please, this smooth-coated sporting dog has a natural retrieve instinct and a real love of water.
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MediumBraque Saint-germain
The Braque Saint-Germain is a medium French gundog with a smooth, short coat and an even, affectionate nature. Bred from a Braque Francais and a Pointer in 1800s France, it is loyal and easily trained at home and in the field.
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SmallBrazilian Terrier
The Brazilian Terrier is a small, high-energy terrier from Brazil, also known as the Fox Paulistinha. Loving and courageous with its family yet wary of strangers, it pairs quick wits with a real drive to stay busy.
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LargeBriard
The Briard is an ancient French herding dog, confident, smart, and faithful. Large and bred to guard and herd sheep, this devoted companion needs a real job and thrives at the center of an active family.
Popularity rank 172
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MediumBrittany
The Brittany is a bright, fun-loving sporting dog from France, smaller than a setter but leggier than a spaniel. Athletic and eager, this medium-sized hunter thrives with an active, outdoorsy family ready to keep up.
Popularity rank 31
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GiantBroholmer
The Broholmer is a giant mastiff-type dog from Denmark that weighs 90 to 150 pounds. Calm, docile, and loyal, it is a gentle guardian bred to watch homes, cattle, and city markets, and it stays close to its family.
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MediumBruno Saint-hubert Français
The Bruno Saint-Hubert Français is one of four Swiss Hound varieties, a medium-sized scent hound built for the chase. Confident and tenacious on the trail, this French-Swiss tracker turns calm and affectionate once the workday ends.
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ToyBrussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon is an alert, curious, loyal Toy breed weighing 8 to 10 pounds. Wide-set eyes, a fringed beard, and a short muzzle give it a distinctive face, and the coat is either smooth or rough and wiry.
Popularity rank 82
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GiantBulgarian Shepherd
The Bulgarian Shepherd, also called the Karakachan, is a giant livestock guardian bred in Bulgaria's mountains. Reserved with strangers yet devoted to family, this imposing dog can weigh more than 100 pounds.
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MediumBull Terrier
The Bull Terrier has a distinctive long, egg-shaped head and muscular build, standing 21 to 22 inches and weighing 50 to 70 pounds. Playful, charming, and a little mischievous, it pairs terrier energy with devotion.
Popularity rank 86
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MediumBulldog
The Bulldog is unmistakable: a furrowed brow, pushed-in nose, small ears, and a rolling gait packed onto a sturdy, medium frame. Friendly, courageous, and calm, this is a mellow companion happy to share your lap or take a brisk walk.
Popularity rank 10
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GiantBullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a giant working dog bred by British gamekeepers to guard against poachers. Loyal, affectionate, and brave, this powerful breed is a steady, devoted protector and a docile companion at home.
Popularity rank 78
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SmallCairn Terrier
Small, shaggy, and alert, the Cairn Terrier is a Scottish working terrier with a wiry double coat and a busy, cheerful streak. At 13 to 14 pounds, it is lap-sized yet sturdy, and just as happy in a flat as on a farm.
Popularity rank 68
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LargeCalupoh
The Calupoh is a large Mexican breed descended from native dogs once held sacred in Pre-Hispanic times. Loyal and even-tempered, it pairs a noble, wolf-like look with an easygoing, adaptable, family-loving nature.
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MediumCanaan Dog
The Canaan Dog is an alert, confident herder from Israel, lean and quick on its feet with upright ears and a watchful gaze. Ancient and clever, it bonds closely with its family while staying reserved with strangers.
Popularity rank 193
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LargeCanadian Eskimo Dog
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is an ancient Arctic sled breed shaped by centuries of work alongside the Inuit. Loyal, intelligent, and affectionate, this large dog has deep stamina and a strong instinct to pull.
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LargeCane Corso
The Cane Corso is a large Italian guardian with the cool, watchful confidence of a professional bodyguard. Intelligent, affectionate, and deeply loyal, this working breed is devoted to family and serious about its job.
Popularity rank 11
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MediumCão De Fila De São Miguel
The Cão de Fila de São Miguel is a determined, hardworking guardian from Portugal's Azores islands. Strong, muscular, and deeply loyal, this rare cattle dog bonds tightly with family and suits experienced owners.
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SmallCardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a long, low-set herder with a foxy face, big upright ears, and a long bushy tail, the easy tell from a Pembroke. Loyal, smart, and affectionate, this Cardi packs a big-dog bark into a small frame.
Popularity rank 65
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MediumCarolina Dog
The Carolina Dog is a free-ranging American breed still found wild in the Southeast. Independent, loyal, and reserved with strangers, this hardy, clever medium-sized dog is happiest with room to roam and an experienced owner.
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LargeCatahoula
The Catahoula is a large, short-coated working dog from Louisiana, known for its many coat and eye colors. Independent, loyal, and watchful, it needs a job to do and an active family that can keep up.
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MediumCatalan Sheepdog
The Catalan Sheepdog is an alert, courageous herding breed from Spain's Catalonia, with a smiling face and distinctive facial hair. Energetic and loyal, it works in any weather and settles into a devoted family dog at home.
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GiantCaucasian Shepherd
Bred in the Caucasus Mountains to guard livestock from predators, the Caucasian Shepherd is a giant, fearless guardian. Bold yet kind with its own family, it needs an experienced owner and plenty of room to thrive.
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SmallCavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, affectionate toy spaniel known for its sweet, melting expression and silky coat. Gentle and graceful, it shifts easily from a backyard frolic to lounging in your lap.
Popularity rank 12
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SmallCavapoo
The Cavapoo crosses a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a Miniature or Toy Poodle. It is a small, sociable dog of 8 to 25 pounds that wants to be near you, and it suits a home where someone is usually around.
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LargeCentral Asian Ovcharka Dog
The Central Asian Shepherd is an ancient livestock guardian shaped over four thousand years of harsh terrain. Independent, courageous, and self-confident, it needs an experienced owner ready for lifelong training.
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SmallCesky Terrier
A scarce, short-legged terrier from the Czech Republic, the Cesky pairs a silky gray coat with a calm, family-friendly streak. Clever, adventurous, and milder than most terriers, it makes a devoted companion.
Popularity rank 197
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LargeChesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or Chessie, is a strongly built waterfowl gundog bred along Maryland's bay. Bright and affectionate with a wavy, oily coat made for icy water, this large sporting dog needs a job and steady exercise.
Popularity rank 56
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ToyChihuahua
Charming, graceful, and a little sassy, the Chihuahua is a Toy breed with an outsized personality. Standing 5 to 8 inches and topping out near 6 pounds, this devoted lap dog bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 24
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ToyChinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is a lively, alert toy companion that comes in two looks: a near-hairless variety and the fully coated powderpuff. Fine-boned, affectionate, and happy in an apartment, it bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 72
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MediumChinese Shar-pei
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a compact, wrinkled guardian known for its sandpapery coat, blue-black tongue, and scowling face. Independent, loyal, and calm, it bonds closely with its family and stays wary of strangers.
Popularity rank 80
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LargeChinook
The Chinook is a calm, devoted working dog bred in the U.S. to haul sleds, pairing real power with a gentle, people-loving nature. Big, smart, and patient, it thrives with an active family and a job to do.
Popularity rank 198
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ToyChipoo
The Chipoo crosses a Chihuahua with a Miniature or Toy Poodle, giving a 4 to 15 pound dog that is lap-sized without actually being a lap dog. It is friendly and adaptable, and busier than the size suggests.
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ToyChorkie
The Chorkie crosses a Chihuahua with a Yorkshire Terrier and stays under about 8 inches tall. It is a lap dog with a terrier's temperament and a ready bark, so early socialisation matters more than its size suggests.
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MediumChow Chow
The Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese breed known for its lion-mane ruff, blue-black tongue, and dignified, serious-minded nature. Aloof with strangers and deeply loyal, this Medium-sized companion prefers its space respected.
Popularity rank 94
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SmallChug
The Chug crosses a Chihuahua with a Pug and weighs about 18 pounds or less. It is charming and spirited and wants your undivided attention, and its flat face needs real care in hot weather and hard exercise.
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MediumCirneco Dell'etna
The Cirneco dell'Etna is a slender Sicilian sighthound with large upright ears and an ancient hunting heritage. Sweet-natured, independent, and very fast, this medium-sized hound is a bit more trainable than most sighthounds.
Popularity rank 184
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MediumClumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel is the largest of the spaniels, a long, low, heavily boned bird dog with a massive head and a mostly white coat. Mellow and easygoing at home yet keen on scent in the field, it makes a gentle, sturdy family companion.
Popularity rank 133
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SmallMini Cockapoo
The Mini is the middle of the American Cockapoo Club's three sizes, 11 to 14 inches at the shoulder and 13 to 20 pounds. It is the size most people picture when they say Cockapoo, and the most common of the three.
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SmallStandard Cockapoo
The Standard is the largest of the American Cockapoo Club's three sizes, 15 inches or more at the shoulder and 21 pounds and up. A Standard Poodle sits on one side of the cross, and the club publishes no ceiling for the tier.
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ToyToy Cockapoo
The Toy is the smallest of the American Cockapoo Club's three sizes, standing 10 inches or less at the shoulder and weighing under 12 pounds. It is a quiet, low-shedding Cocker Spaniel and Poodle cross that suits an apartment.
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SmallCocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest sporting spaniel, with big dark eyes, long lush ears, and a sweet, playful nature. Smart, happy, and gentle, this small companion fits couch life and field days alike.
Popularity rank 33
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MediumCollie
The Collie is a graceful herding dog from the United Kingdom, devoted to its family and famously gentle with children. Smart and athletic, it learns happily and thrives on time spent close to the people it loves.
Popularity rank 39
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SmallCoton De Tulear
The Coton de Tulear is a small companion dog with a soft, cotton-white coat and a witty, happy-go-lucky spirit. Bred for companionship, this island breed forms close bonds and needs frequent interaction with its owners.
Popularity rank 79
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MediumCroatian Sheepdog
The Croatian Sheepdog is a medium herding breed from Croatia with a written history reaching back to 1374. Loyal, active, and alert, this wavy-coated dog stays calm indoors but thrives with a job to do and room to run.
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LargeCurly-coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever wears tight, crisp curls over a tall, athletic frame, topped with a distinctive wedge-shaped head. Confident and intelligent, this large gun dog is playful at home and somewhat aloof with strangers.
Popularity rank 168
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MediumCzechoslovakian Wolfdog
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a wolf-like, primitive breed developed for border patrol in 1950s Czechoslovakia. Highly intelligent, loyal, and active, it needs an experienced owner, regular work, and daily exercise.
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SmallDachshund
Long body, short legs, and a personality far bigger than the frame. The Dachshund was bred in Germany to hunt badgers, and that bold, curious streak still shows today in a small but spirited companion that bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 5
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MediumDalmatian
The Dalmatian has a distinctive white coat scattered with black or liver spots. Behind the spots is an athletic, dignified companion bred to run alongside horses and coaches, with the stamina that work demanded.
Popularity rank 50
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SmallDandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small dog with a big-dog spirit: long and low, with a silky topknot and soulful, expressive eyes. Independent, proud, and smart, this old border-country terrier is calmer than most of its kind.
Popularity rank 186
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SmallDanish-swedish Farmdog
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a compact Scandinavian working breed standing 12.5 to 14.5 inches and weighing 15 to 20 pounds. Smart, energetic, and outgoing, it needs a job, daily exercise, and regular company.
Popularity rank 170
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MediumDeutscher Wachtelhund
The Deutscher Wachtelhund, or German Spaniel, is a medium-sized German gun dog bred to flush and track upland birds. Determined, friendly, and comfortable in water, it weighs 40 to 55 pounds and suits active homes.
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LargeDoberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a sleek, muscular working dog built for speed and devotion. Loyal, alert, and fearless, this German breed thrives with active families who give it a real job and the daily exercise its sharp mind and high energy demand.
Popularity rank 15
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LargeDogo Argentino
The Dogo Argentino is a powerful white hunting dog from Argentina, athletic and full of energy. Loyal and courageous, this large working breed thrives with experienced owners who can meet its high needs.
Popularity rank 101
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GiantDogue De Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a giant French mastiff with a massive, furrowed head and a loyal temperament. Powerful yet sweet, it bonds hard with its family and needs an owner who meets its size with firm, kind training.
Popularity rank 95
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SmallDorgi
The Dorgi crosses a Dachshund with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, capping out at 12 inches and 30 pounds. It packs two working breeds into one long, low body, and its bark is considerably bigger than the dog.
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SmallDorkie
The Dorkie crosses a Dachshund with a Yorkshire Terrier and stands less than a foot high. It is a pint-sized dog with a big-dog attitude and a bark to match, descended from a badger hunter and a rat catcher.
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MediumDrentsche Patrijshond
The Drentsche Patrijshond, or Drent, is a versatile Dutch gundog that hunts the field, guards the farmyard, and plays with the children. Loyal, intelligent, and friendly, this medium breed thrives on work and family life alike.
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MediumDrever
The Drever is a Swedish scent hound, medium in size with a short, coarse coat. Loyal, determined, and even-tempered, this playful hunting dog brings real stamina and an easygoing nature to an active home.
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MediumDutch Shepherd
The Dutch Shepherd is an intelligent, athletic herder from the Netherlands, originally an all-purpose farm dog. Today this lively, hardworking partner thrives in obedience, agility, search and rescue, and police work.
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MediumEnglish Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is a compact, merry sporting dog with a silky coat and a tail that rarely stops wagging. Bred to flush and retrieve gamebirds, it is just as happy as an easygoing household companion.
Popularity rank 35
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LargeEnglish Foxhound
The English Foxhound is a rare, pack-bred hound built to run for miles across the English countryside after the hunt. Sociable, affectionate, and gentle at home, it needs plenty of space, daily exercise, and a patient owner to truly thrive.
Popularity rank 187
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MediumEnglish Setter
The English Setter is a gentle, elegant bird dog with a long, silky feathered coat and a friendly, mellow temperament. It is people-oriented and suited to households that can provide regular interaction.
Popularity rank 89
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MediumEnglish Shepherd
An American original despite the name, the English Shepherd is a hardworking, intelligent farm dog and devoted family companion. Medium-sized and high-energy, it thrives in active, outdoorsy homes with room to roam.
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MediumEnglish Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a friendly, athletic sporting dog bred to flush birds for hunters. Trainable and people-oriented, this medium spaniel needs long periods of outdoor activity and regular interaction with its household.
Popularity rank 27
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SmallEnglish Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is a square, snub-nosed toy breed of 8 to 14 pounds, with a domed head and long, silky ears. It is gentle and playful with familiar people, and calm but reserved with strangers.
Popularity rank 134
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MediumEntlebucher Mountain Dog
The Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the Swiss mountain breeds, a medium, muscular cattle dog with a black, white, and tan coat. Loyal, smart, and enthusiastic, this Alpine herder thrives with an active family.
Popularity rank 178
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MediumEstonian Hound
Estonia's only native breed, the Estonian Hound is a happy, friendly scent hound that bonds tightly with its people. Medium-sized and energetic, it pairs a hunting drive with a laid-back, cuddle-loving side.
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LargeEstrela Mountain Dog
Named for Portugal's Estrela Mountains, this large flock guardian has worked on the Iberian Peninsula for centuries. Loyal and brave at home but wary with strangers, the Estrela bonds for life with the family it protects.
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MediumEurasier
The Eurasier is a calm, confident German companion bred from Chow Chow, Keeshond, and Samoyed lines. Devoted to family and reserved with strangers, this medium-sized double-coated dog is happiest at your side.
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MediumField Spaniel
The Field Spaniel is a sweet, sensitive sporting dog, built for the field and devoted at home. Medium in size with long, feathery ears, it pairs an active streak with an easygoing, affectionate nature.
Popularity rank 148
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GiantFila Brasileiro
The Fila Brasileiro is a calm, courageous guardian from Brazil, devoted to family and wary of strangers. This giant molosser pairs loyalty with strong protective instincts, making it a dog for very experienced owners only.
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MediumFinnish Hound
The Finnish Hound is a calm, friendly scent hound bred to chase hare and fox across Finland. Beagle-like in looks and devoted to its people, it brings a high-spirited, intelligent spirit to active homes.
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MediumFinnish Lapphund
The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized Nordic herding dog from Finland, built for reindeer work and harsh Arctic weather. Beneath the thick double coat, the breed is friendly, alert, and agile, and stands 16 to 21 inches.
Popularity rank 127
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MediumFinnish Spitz
The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized Nordic breed with a foxy face, prick ears, and a curling plumed tail. Good-natured, lively, and vocal, this hunting dog needs daily activity and regular household interaction.
Popularity rank 194
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MediumFlat-coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a cheerful, energetic sporting dog wrapped in a glossy black or liver coat. Often called a canine Peter Pan, this medium breed keeps its puppyish spirit well into adulthood.
Popularity rank 98
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SmallFrench Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a small, easygoing companion with a flat face, bat-like ears, and a compact, muscled build. Playful, smart, and adaptable, the Frenchie has become one of the most popular breeds in the U.S.
Popularity rank 1
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MediumFrench Spaniel
The French Spaniel, or Epagneul Français, is a medium-sized dog that is intelligent, sociable, and gentle. Easy to train and eager to work, it stands 21.5 to 24 inches and needs daily activity and regular company.
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MediumGerberian Shepsky
The Gerberian Shepsky crosses a German Shepherd with a Siberian Husky and weighs 40 to 60 pounds. It packs outsized energy and intelligence into a medium-size body, and it is not a breed for a first-time owner.
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LargeGerman Longhaired Pointer
The German Longhaired Pointer is a versatile gun dog that points, tracks, and retrieves across water, field, and woods. Calm at home and driven while hunting, it is an even-tempered, family-oriented companion.
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MediumGerman Pinscher
Sleek and athletic, the German Pinscher is an intelligent, courageous companion in a compact, muscular frame. This high-energy working breed is loyal and lively, happiest with an active owner who keeps body and mind busy.
Popularity rank 139
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LargeGerman Rough Haired Pointer (deutsch Stichelhaar)
The German Rough Haired Pointer, or deutsch Stichelhaar, is a rare German gun dog standing 22 to 27 inches. Self-assured and loyal, this large, hard-coated pointer is calm at home yet carries real energy in the field.
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LargeGerman Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a large, smart herding dog known for loyalty, courage, and confidence. Steady family companions and capable guardians, they bond closely with their people and thrive on training, work, and an active life.
Popularity rank 4
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MediumGerman Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized bird dog built for long days afield. Friendly, smart, and eager to please, this versatile pointer thrives in active homes that can give it room to run and a job to do.
Popularity rank 9
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SmallGerman Spitz
The German Spitz is a small, foxy-faced companion with a plush double coat, a bold ruff, and a tail carried boldly over the back. Lively, smart, and devoted, it bonds closely with its people and makes an alert, vocal little watchdog.
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MediumGerman Wirehaired Pointer
Built taller than its Shorthaired cousin, the German Wirehaired Pointer is a bearded, wire-coated hunting dog from Germany. This medium-sized sporting breed is affectionate, eager, and happiest working outdoors.
Popularity rank 58
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LargeGiant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, a muscular German working dog bred to guard farm and home. Alert, loyal, and easily trained, this big dog is devoted to its family and wary of strangers.
Popularity rank 52
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SmallGlen Of Imaal Terrier
Low-slung and sturdy, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is an Irish farm dog with a big personality in a small frame. Spirited yet gentle, this rare terrier is calmer and more easygoing than most of its kind.
Popularity rank 165
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MediumGoberian
The Goberian crosses a Golden Retriever with a Siberian Husky and weighs 35 to 75 pounds. It is friendly, smart and playful, it sheds heavily, and it will bolt straight through any open gate given the chance.
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LargeGolden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large sporting dog with a dense golden double coat and a friendly, devoted nature. Playful and intelligent, it keeps a puppyish spirit into adulthood and ranks among the most popular family dogs in the US.
Popularity rank 3
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MediumMedium Goldendoodle
The Medium is GANA's third Goldendoodle size, over 17 and under 21 inches at the withers and typically 36 to 50 pounds. It is big enough to hike all day and still light enough to lift onto the table at the vet.
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MediumMini Goldendoodle
The Mini Goldendoodle is GANA's second size, over 14 and under 17 inches at the withers and typically 26 to 35 pounds. It is a Golden Retriever and Poodle cross with a Miniature Poodle on one side, not a Standard.
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SmallPetite Mini Goldendoodle
The Petite Mini is the smallest of GANA's four Goldendoodle sizes, standing below 14 inches at the withers and typically weighing 25 pounds or less. It is the same Golden Retriever and Poodle cross, sized for an apartment.
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LargeStandard Goldendoodle
The Standard is the largest of GANA's four Goldendoodle sizes, over 21 inches at the withers and typically 51 pounds or more. It is a big, deep-chested, high-energy retriever cross that needs a solid hour a day.
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LargeGordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is the largest of the setters, a black-and-tan sporting dog from Scotland. Confident, affectionate, and bold, this energetic companion is happiest hunting in a field or staying close to family.
Popularity rank 104
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MediumGotlandsstövare
The Gotlandsstövare is a rare Swedish scenthound with a keen nose and a warm, lively temperament. Bred to hunt yet gentle at home, this endangered medium-sized hound makes a devoted, affectionate family companion.
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LargeGrand Anglo-francais Tricolore
A French scenthound bred for the chase, the Grand Anglo-Francais Tricolore is a large, hardworking pack dog. Happiest following its nose, it is friendly with people, kids, and other dogs, and rarely found outside the hunt.
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MediumGrand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Meet the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen: a shaggy, long-eared French scenthound with a worldly, mustachioed face. Sturdy and quick on its feet, this medium-sized hound is independent, outgoing, and happy.
Popularity rank 200
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GiantGreat Dane
The Great Dane is a giant, gentle working breed that stands up to 32 inches at the shoulder, yet stays a friendly, patient family companion. Nicknamed the Apollo of dogs, it is one of the tallest breeds alive.
Popularity rank 22
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GiantGreat Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees is a giant, calm guardian bred to watch over flocks in the mountains between France and Spain. Behind that patient, all-white presence is a smart, independent dog devoted to its family.
Popularity rank 66
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GiantGreater Swiss Mountain Dog
A giant Swiss working breed, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog pairs herding strength with a steady, dependable nature. Its striking black, red, and white coat and faithful, family-oriented character suit active homes.
Popularity rank 71
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LargeGreenland Dog
One of the oldest breeds in the world, the Greenland Dog is a hardy, spitz-type sled dog built for endurance in arctic conditions. Stoic and adventure-ready, it bonds with its whole pack and suits an active, outdoorsy family.
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LargeGreyhound
Built for the chase, the Greyhound pairs explosive sprinting speed with a gentle, easygoing nature at home. This large, short-coated sighthound is a noble, independent companion that loves a good run and an even better nap.
Popularity rank 151
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MediumGriffon Fauve De Bretagne
The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is one of France's oldest scent hounds. This rare, medium-sized dog has a golden coat, tolerates cold, and hunts over rugged terrain. It is good-natured, social, and built for a long day.
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MediumHamiltonstovare
Bred in Sweden to hunt by scent and sight, the Hamiltonstovare is a versatile, regal hound that shifts from trail to family sofa. Medium-sized and food-motivated, it pairs an eager mind with an independent streak.
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LargeHanoverian Scenthound
The Hanoverian Scenthound is a large German tracking dog, strong and well proportioned, with a short red coat and a serious expression. Independent, loyal, and calm, it pairs deep stamina with a steady working temperament.
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MediumHarrier
The Harrier is a working pack hound, like a Beagle built for a long day in the field. Friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented, this medium scenthound brings stamina and a sweet face to an active home.
Popularity rank 199
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SmallHavanese
The Havanese is Cuba's only native breed, a small, silky-coated companion with the comic instincts of a born clown. Smart, outgoing, and easy to train, it thrives anywhere it can command the attention of admirers.
Popularity rank 25
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SmallHavapoo
The Havapoo crosses a Havanese with a Miniature or Toy Poodle and stays under 15 pounds. It is friendly, clever and long-lived at 14 to 16 years, and its luxurious coat needs brushing every single day.
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MediumHokkaido Inu
The Hokkaido Inu is a sturdy, medium-sized Japanese spitz bred to hunt in cold, rugged country. Loyal and protective, it bonds closely with its family and brings stamina to spare to an active, outdoor home.
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LargeHovawart
Bred in Germany to guard home and livestock, the Hovawart is a large, faithful working dog with a sharp, alert mind. It bonds closely to its family and thrives when it has a job to do, making it best for experienced owners.
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LargeIbizan Hound
The Ibizan Hound is a lithe, leggy sighthound from Spain's Balearic Islands, with large erect ears and a quiet, deer-like grace. Even-tempered and family-oriented, this rare hunter is a polite, athletic companion for active homes.
Popularity rank 174
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MediumIcelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is a foxy-faced herding spitz from Iceland, with pointed ears and a bushy, curling tail. This medium, eager-to-please dog loves the outdoors and thrives in an active, busy family.
Popularity rank 138
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MediumIrish Doodle
The Irish Doodle crosses an Irish Setter with a Poodle, giving a 50 to 70 pound dog in shades of red. It is affectionate and funny, its puppyhood runs long, and its coat needs combing out every single day.
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LargeIrish Red And White Setter
The Irish Red and White Setter is a large Irish bird dog built for long days afield, with vivid red patches on a pearl-white coat. Spirited and determined, it pairs a keen working drive with a kindly, eager-to-please nature.
Popularity rank 162
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LargeIrish Setter
The Irish Setter is a large, athletic sporting dog known for its glossy mahogany coat and sweet, outgoing nature. Active and eager to please, this Irish field dog brings energy and affection to an active home.
Popularity rank 73
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MediumIrish Terrier
The Irish Terrier is a bold, dashing red terrier from Ireland, medium in size and big on personality. Loyal and tenderhearted at home, it pairs a fiery spirit with the brains and drive of a true working dog.
Popularity rank 149
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LargeIrish Water Spaniel
The tallest of the spaniels, the Irish Water Spaniel pairs a crisply curled, liver-colored coat with a playful, hardworking spirit. This brave Irish sporting dog lives to swim, retrieve, and work a full day in the field.
Popularity rank 169
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GiantIrish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is a giant, gentle hound bred for the gallop, calm and dignified at home yet built for great speed. Patient, affectionate, and deeply devoted, this towering breed makes a wonderful family companion.
Popularity rank 75
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MediumIstrian Short-haired Hound
The Istrian Short-haired Hound is a calm, devoted scenthound from Croatia, bred for centuries to track rabbits and foxes across the rocky hills of Istria. Laid-back at home, it turns lively and eager in the field.
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SmallItalian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a Greyhound in miniature: small, sleek, and elegant on long, fine-boned legs. A devoted lapdog with a true sighthound's heart, this playful charmer would always rather be beside you than on the floor.
Popularity rank 53
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SmallJagdterrier
The Jagdterrier is a small, compact German hunting dog bred to work underground and flush game. Courageous and intelligent, this hardworking terrier carries a deep prey drive and a loyal heart at home.
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MediumAkita Inu
The Akita Inu is a dignified, aloof Japanese breed with a striking appearance, a strong double coat, and an independent spirit. Alert and naturally protective, this medium-size dog thrives with patient, respectful handling and steady leadership.
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ToyJapanese Chin
The Japanese Chin is a tiny toy companion with an unmistakably Eastern look: a large head, short muzzle, and round dark eyes. Charming, loving, and noble, this little lapdog was bred for centuries to comfort royalty.
Popularity rank 103
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SmallJapanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is a small, pure-white companion with a fox-like face and a plumed tail that curls over its back. Loyal, playful, and smart, this little charmer is happiest making its family laugh.
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ToyJapanese Terrier
The Japanese Terrier is a small, smooth-coated companion from Japan: reserved with strangers, curious, and quietly independent. Lively yet content to settle on the couch, it suits city or country life alike.
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MediumKai Ken
The Kai Ken is an agile Japanese hunting dog known for its tiger-striped brindle coat and deep loyalty to family. Athletic, intelligent, and naturally clean, this medium breed thrives in an active, attentive home.
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MediumKarelian Bear Dog
Bred in Finland to hunt large game alone, the Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized spitz with a black-and-white double coat. Independent, loyal, and courageous, it is a silent, intense worker who needs an experienced owner.
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MediumKeeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, foxy-faced spitz from the Netherlands, known for the dark spectacle markings that frame its alert eyes. Friendly, lively, and outgoing, this plush double-coated companion thrives as part of the family.
Popularity rank 85
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MediumKerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized Irish terrier known first for its soft, blue-gray coat. Alert, smart, and people-oriented, this farm-bred worker loves close family time and a daily job to do.
Popularity rank 155
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MediumKishu Ken
The Kishu Ken is a medium-sized Japanese hunting dog, alert and good-natured, usually wearing a clean white coat. Bred to track wild boar, this confident hound stays close to its family while keeping a keen eye on everything around it.
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LargeKomondor
The Komondor is a large Hungarian guardian wrapped in a heavy white corded coat that looks like nothing else in dogs. Dignified, loyal, and brave, this ancient flock protector is calm at home and devoted to the family it watches over.
Popularity rank 185
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MediumKorean Jindo
Loyal to the point of legend, the Korean Jindo is a medium-sized hunting dog from South Korea, alert and intelligent. Often a one-person dog, it thrives with an experienced owner who can meet its drive.
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MediumKromfohrlander
The Kromfohrlander, or Kromi, is a rare German companion: a medium, intelligent dog who climbs, jumps, and shadows its favorite person. Lively and devoted, it warms slowly to strangers but bonds for life.
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LargeKuvasz
The Kuvasz is a snow-white Hungarian guardian dog, large and quick on its feet, bred over centuries to watch over livestock. Loyal, fearless, and sweet at home, it needs an experienced hand and a real job to do.
Popularity rank 179
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SmallMiniature Labradoodle
The Miniature Labradoodle crosses a Labrador Retriever with a Miniature Poodle rather than a Standard, giving a dog of 16 to 20 inches and about 30 pounds. It has the same character as the big one, in an apartment size.
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LargeStandard Labradoodle
The Standard Labradoodle crosses a Labrador Retriever with a Standard Poodle, and it is the size most people picture: 50 to 75 pounds and around two feet at the shoulder. It is friendly, trainable and a real commitment at the groomer.
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LargeLabrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a large, friendly sporting dog with a dense, water-repellent double coat and an easygoing nature. Active and outgoing, the Lab bonds with the whole family and thrives on daily exercise.
Popularity rank 2
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MediumLagotto Romagnolo
A curly-coated Italian water dog bred to sniff out truffles, the Lagotto Romagnolo is affectionate, keen, and undemanding. This medium-sized worker is rugged, low-shedding, and built for strength and endurance.
Popularity rank 77
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SmallLakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a small, wiry-coated dog from the United Kingdom, bred to chase and dig after foxes. Friendly, confident, and bold, this low-shedding terrier packs a big personality into a compact frame.
Popularity rank 157
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SmallLancashire Heeler
Small but never a couch potato, the Lancashire Heeler is a Herding Group dog with a cattle-driving past and a terrier streak. Intelligent, versatile, and affectionate, this little dog wants a job, company, and a busy day.
Popularity rank 190
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GiantLandseer (european Continental Type)
The Landseer is a gentle giant in striking black and white, devoted to its family and happiest with room to roam. A natural swimmer with a Newfoundland-like build, it pairs a loving nature with a confident, independent streak.
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MediumLapponian Herder
The Lapponian Herder is a medium-sized double-coated breed from Finland, intelligent, friendly, and energetic. Bred to herd, it is happiest with a job to do and stays close to the people it works alongside.
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LargeLarge Munsterlander
The Large Munsterlander is a versatile German gun dog, built to point, track, and retrieve in field, forest, and water. At home, this intelligent, affectionate worker turns calm, loyal, and devoted to its people.
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GiantLeonberger
The Leonberger is a giant working breed from Germany, friendly, playful, and gentle by nature. Calm and devoted at home, this swimming, cart-pulling dog wants its family close and thrives with daily exercise and grooming.
Popularity rank 96
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SmallLhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a small but sturdy Tibetan breed once kept as a watchdog in Himalayan monasteries. Behind its long, flowing coat is a confident, smart, and comical companion that stays alert and devoted to its family.
Popularity rank 83
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SmallLöwchen
The Löwchen is a small dog with a big personality. Its name is German for "little lion," a nod to the traditional lion-cut coat this affectionate, outgoing companion has worn since its days in Renaissance ladies' chambers.
Popularity rank 159
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LargeMagyar Agár
The Magyar Agar is an elegant Hungarian sighthound built for the chase: fast, tough, and full of stamina. Friendly with active families, this loyal large breed makes a vigilant watchdog and steady companion.
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SmallMalshi
The Malshi crosses a Maltese with a Shih Tzu, two toy breeds with very long histories and very long coats. It weighs around 7 to 16 pounds, it is playful and outgoing, and it wants company for most of the day.
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ToyMaltese
The Maltese is a toy breed with a long, silky white coat and a playful, gentle nature. A charming companion for centuries, this tiny dog thrives on daily attention, grooming, and the close company of its people.
Popularity rank 37
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SmallMaltipoo
The Maltipoo crosses a Maltese with a Toy or Miniature Poodle, giving a bouncy 5 to 20 pound dog. It is charming and well-mannered with training, and it will still bark at the mail carrier as if it owned the place.
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SmallStandard Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier is a small UK terrier with a smooth black-and-tan coat and a bright, spirited temperament. It is athletic, driven, compact, and alert, stands 15 to 16 inches, and often lives 15 to 17 years.
Popularity rank 131
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ToyToy Manchester Terrier
The Toy Manchester Terrier is a sleek, spirited dog with a glossy black-and-tan coat. It is intelligent, alert, and driven, stands 10 to 12 inches, weighs no more than 12 pounds, and often lives 15 to 17 years.
Popularity rank 131
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LargeMaremma Sheepdog
The Maremma Sheepdog is a large Italian livestock guardian, strong and protective, with deep loyalty to its family. Bred to watch flocks against wolves and bears, it pairs an alert, courageous nature with real affection at home.
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GiantMastiff
The Mastiff is a giant guardian with a black-masked, wrinkled face and a calm, good-natured heart. Dignified and courageous, it bonds closely with its family while staying naturally watchful of strangers.
Popularity rank 40
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MediumMiniature American Shepherd
The Miniature American Shepherd is a medium herding dog with the smarts and drive of a full-size Aussie in a smaller frame. Intelligent, good-natured, and devoted, it thrives on work, sport, and family life.
Popularity rank 28
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SmallMiniature Bull Terrier
Meet the Miniature Bull Terrier: a small, muscular terrier with a square body and an unmistakable egg-shaped head. Upbeat, mischievous, and comical, this compact clown packs a bold personality into 18 to 28 pounds.
Popularity rank 105
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ToyMiniature Pinscher
Meet the Min Pin, the self-styled king of toy breeds: a compact, fearless dog who acts ten times larger than the Miniature Pinscher's actual size. Confident, curious, and endlessly busy, it packs a huge personality into ten pounds.
Popularity rank 67
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SmallMiniature Schnauzer
Bred down from larger German farm dogs, the Miniature Schnauzer pairs a bushy-bearded face with a bold, friendly nature. This smart, sturdy small dog suits apartments and acreage alike, and gets along with kids and other animals.
Popularity rank 17
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ToyMorkie
The Morkie crosses a Maltese with a Yorkshire Terrier and is rarely more than 7 pounds. It is spirited and fearless in a body that fits in one hand, and its long silky hair mats if you skip a day of brushing.
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MediumMountain Cur
The Mountain Cur is a fast, hard-hunting dog bred from American pioneer stock. Intelligent, strong-willed, and reserved with strangers, this medium breed needs a job, room to run, and an active owner.
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MediumMudi
The Mudi is a rare Hungarian herding dog: loyal, intelligent, and intensely active. Bred for all-purpose farm work, this medium-sized athlete bonds tightly with its person and needs a real job to stay happy.
Popularity rank 125
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GiantNeapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan Mastiff is a giant Italian guardian, all hanging wrinkles and a massive, noble head. Behind the fearsome look is a loyal, dignified homebody who would rather nap on the couch than chase anything.
Popularity rank 119
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MediumNederlandse Kooikerhondje
The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is the little white and orange dog with a big heart: a sporty, eye-catching Dutch companion. Clever and lively indoors, this medium sporting breed turns athletic and eager outdoors.
Popularity rank 158
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GiantNewfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant Canadian working breed bred for water rescue and draft work alongside fishermen. It is sweet, patient, devoted, weighs 100 to 150 pounds, and is known for heavy drooling and shedding.
Popularity rank 46
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SmallNorfolk Terrier
One of the smallest working terriers, the Norfolk stands no taller than 10 inches but packs plenty of pep into a small frame. Alert, fearless, and fun-loving, this folded-ear charmer is a portable companion up for anything.
Popularity rank 126
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SmallNorrbottenspets
The Norrbottenspets, or Nobs, is a small Spitz-type hunting dog from Sweden that was once thought extinct. Rugged, agile, and weatherproof on the hunt, it stays a kind and affectionate companion at home.
Popularity rank 174
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MediumNorwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund is a medium, lithe-but-sturdy spitz from Norway, bred to herd for hours. Confident, smart, and perceptive, this energetic herder thrives with an active family who can give it work and play.
Popularity rank 173
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MediumNorwegian Elkhound
The Norwegian Elkhound is an ancient northern hunting breed that has walked beside people since the age of the Vikings. Friendly, confident, and dependable, this thick-coated dog is happiest with cold weather and daily adventure.
Popularity rank 128
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SmallNorwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian Lundehund is a small Norwegian spitz with six toes on each foot, a neck that bends back to the spine, and ears that fold shut. Bred to hunt puffins on rocky cliffs, it is alert, loyal, and full of energy.
Popularity rank 202
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SmallNorwich Terrier
A small terrier with a big personality, the Norwich is alert, curious, and affectionate. Bred to hunt small vermin such as rodents, this 12 to 17 pound dog packs bold, fearless confidence into a compact frame.
Popularity rank 109
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MediumNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Toller is the smallest retriever, a compact medium-size dog with a deep red coat and white markings. Intelligent, affectionate, and outgoing, this water-loving athlete thrives with active people who keep it busy.
Popularity rank 69
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