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Herding & Working
MediumBelgian Malinois
An intense, athletic working breed developed for demanding partnership, not casual companionship. Exceptional abilities that can become difficult without proper management.
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MediumAustralian Cattle Dog
A tough, compact cattle-driving breed built for stamina, pressure and independent work. Loyal and durable, with far more drive than its size suggests — heel nipping, vocal control and selective sociability are breed-appropriate, not faults.
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MediumBelgian Tervuren
A long-coated Belgian shepherd combining elegance, sensitivity and athletic working awareness. Trainable and devoted, but also environmentally intense and prone to suspicion and arousal when their need for purposeful work and careful exposure is underestimated.
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Herding & Working
MediumBelgian Sheepdog
The long-coated black Belgian shepherd — elegant, responsive and strongly environmentally aware. A devoted, versatile working dog whose watchfulness, sensitivity and need for purposeful work are easy to underestimate behind the striking appearance.
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Herding & Working
MediumBelgian Laekenois
The rough-coated Belgian shepherd — alert, athletic and comparatively rare. A serious, sensitive working dog with a distinctive rustic coat, whose guarding tendencies and need for purposeful work are easy to overlook behind its unusual appearance.
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Herding & Working
LargeGerman Shepherd Dog
A versatile working breed known for intelligence, loyalty, trainability and significant variation between lines. Working lines, show lines, and pet lines can produce very different dogs — 'German Shepherd' covers a wide range of temperaments, structures and working ability.
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Herding & Working
MediumDutch Shepherd
A rare, versatile working shepherd with significant drive, athleticism and line-to-line variation. Individuals range from adaptable and thoughtful to extremely intense. Rarity does not make the breed automatically superior or more suitable than a Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd.
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Herding
MediumBorder Collie
An exceptionally responsive herding breed that often notices movement, patterns and handler behaviour faster than people expect. The awareness that supports advanced work can also create sensitivity, fixation and household challenges.
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Herding
MediumAustralian Shepherd
An energetic, engaged herding breed combining trainability with alertness, motion sensitivity and strong family attachment. Popularity and appearance can hide the structure, confidence work and engagement many individuals need. Friendliness, sociability and environmental confidence vary considerably within the breed.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeLabrador Retriever
A social, food-motivated retriever whose friendly reputation can hide real adolescent energy, physical power and heavy shedding. Adaptable and trainable — but not automatically calm, trained or easy.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeGolden Retriever
A people-oriented retriever known for sociability and trainability, with meaningful grooming, exercise and health commitments. The friendly reputation can cause people to underestimate coat care, adolescent energy and breeder research.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeChesapeake Bay Retriever
A powerful American retriever built for cold-water work, endurance and independent problem solving. More reserved, protective and physically hard than many retrievers — the guarding and selectivity are breed-appropriate, not faults.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeFlat-Coated Retriever
An energetic retriever known for enthusiasm, a long adolescence and a strong carrying instinct. Upbeat and social, but slow to mature and demanding in exercise — and a breed that requires honest health research.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeCurly-Coated Retriever
One of the oldest retriever breeds, known for an athletic outline, tight curls and a more independent, reserved temperament than many retrievers. Trainable and durable, but not the universally soft social dog people expect from a retriever.
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Retrieving & Water Work
MediumNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
A compact Canadian retriever developed to lure and retrieve waterfowl, known for intensity, speed and a high-arousal vocal excitement. Smaller than a Labrador but with real drive — and a 'toller scream' owners should know about before choosing the breed.
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Retrieving & Water Work
LargeStandard Poodle
An athletic water retriever with high intelligence, substantial grooming needs and more working ability than its decorative image suggests. Low shedding does not mean low maintenance — and no poodle is truly hypoallergenic.
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Pointing & Setting
LargeEnglish Setter
An elegant pointing breed developed to locate birds and indicate them by setting. Beautiful and sociable, but with strong bird drive, slow maturity and a long coat that needs real care — the friendly reputation can mask how much field drive and roaming live inside.
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Pointing & Setting
LargeGordon Setter
A substantial Scottish setter known for endurance, a slower-maturing temperament and a striking black-and-tan coat. Loyal and steady, but heavy, vocal at times, and slower to mature than the other setters.
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Pointing & Setting
LargeIrish Setter
A fast, elegant Irish pointing breed known for exuberance, athleticism and a long red coat. Beautiful and sociable, but slow to mature, high-energy and distractible — the glamorous image can hide how much dog is inside.
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Pointing & Setting
LargeIrish Red and White Setter
An athletic Irish pointing breed with a practical red-and-white coat and strong field heritage. Rarer than the Irish Setter, often more strongly field-oriented — an active, sociable worker whose roaming and bird drive need real management.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeGerman Shorthaired Pointer
A versatile, athletic pointing breed developed to hunt all day across land and water. Eager, fast and deeply attached, but very high-energy with strong prey drive — the friendly, willing image can hide how much dog and drive live inside.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeGerman Wirehaired Pointer
A versatile, weather-hardy pointing breed with a harsh protective coat and the same high drive as its shorthaired cousin. Eager, durable and attached, but with real prey drive, coat care and a more independent edge in some lines.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeGerman Longhaired Pointer
A rare, elegant versatile pointer with a long feathered coat and a generally gentler, slower-maturing temperament than its shorthaired cousins. Versatile and willing, but rare — breeder access and honest research matter.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeVizsla
A lean, elegant Hungarian versatile pointer known as a 'Velcro dog' — intensely attached, sensitive and high-energy. Beautiful and willing, but the close-bonding nature means alone-time and the breed's drive need real management.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeWirehaired Vizsla
A rarer, weather-hardy cousin of the Vizsla with a wiry rust coat, the same Velcro bond and versatile drive. Eager and sensitive, but with coat maintenance and the same intense attachment and exercise needs.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeWeimaraner
An elegant, athletic German versatile pointer with a striking silver-grey coat and strong prey drive. High-energy, mouthy and intensely attached — the 'Silver Ghost' image can hide how much drive, chasing and Velcro intensity live inside.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeSpinone Italiano
An ancient Italian versatile pointer with a harsh wiry coat, distinctive beard and a gentler, slower, more deliberate temperament than many pointing breeds. Durable and willing, but still high-drive — and coat care is a real commitment.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeWirehaired Pointing Griffon
A Dutch-developed, French-recognized versatile pointer with a harsh wiry coat and a generally gentle, cooperative temperament. Slower and softer than the German Wirehaired Pointer, but still a high-drive gundog needing real outlets and coat care.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargePudelpointer
A rare German versatile pointer developed from Poodle and Pointer stock, known for a cooperative, willing temperament and a wiry brown coat. Versatile and durable, but rare — breeder access and honest research matter.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeBracco Italiano
An elegant Italian pointing breed with a sculptural build, long ears and a white-and-orange coat. Athletic and willing, but with strong field drive, range and a more deliberate, sometimes softer temperament than faster continental pointers.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargePointer
A lean, fast, range-focused pointing breed developed to cover ground and indicate birds. High-energy and bird-focused, with less retrieving versatility than the continental breeds — the athletic, athletic image can hide how much range and drive live inside.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeBraque d'Auvergne
A French versatile pointer with a short black-and-white coat and a gentle, affectionate temperament. Athletic and willing, but rare — breeder access and honest research matter, and prey drive needs real management.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
LargeBraque Français (Type Gascogne)
The larger of the two French Braque types, with a short chestnut-and-white coat and a gentle, athletic temperament. A rare French versatile gundog — rarity means breeder research and waiting are often required.
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Pointing & Versatile Gundog
MediumBraque Français (Type Pyrénées)
The smaller, more agile of the two French Braque types, with a short chestnut-and-white coat and a gentle, willing temperament. A rare French versatile gundog — rarity means breeder research and waiting are often required.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumAmerican Cocker Spaniel
A smaller spaniel with a profuse silky coat, dome-shaped head and long ears. Sociable and merry, but the coat is a serious grooming commitment, and the breed still has spaniel energy and prey drive beneath the companion image.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumEnglish Cocker Spaniel
A medium spaniel with a silky coat, long ears and a merry, willing temperament. Smaller than the Springer but still a real flushing gundog — the field and show lines differ sharply, and coat care plus prey drive need management.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumEnglish Springer Spaniel
A medium-to-large flushing spaniel built to spring game from cover. Energetic, eager and powerful, with strong prey drive and a coat that needs real care. The friendly image can hide how much energy and drive live inside.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumWelsh Springer Spaniel
A distinctive red-and-white flushing spaniel, rarer than the English Springer, with a steady, willing temperament. Energetic and attached, but with a more reserved edge in some lines and strong spaniel prey drive.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumBoykin Spaniel
A smaller American flushing spaniel with a wavy brown coat, bred for waterfowl and upland work in the Carolinas. Eager, compact and versatile, but still a high-drive gundog needing real outlets and coat care.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumField Spaniel
A rare, longer-bodied flushing spaniel with a glossy coat and a steady, docile temperament. Rarer than its Cocker and Springer cousins, with the same spaniel energy and prey drive beneath a calmer demeanor — breeder access and honest research matter.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumSussex Spaniel
A rare, low-slung British flushing spaniel with a rich golden-liver coat and a slower, deliberate temperament. Lower-energy than its Cocker and Springer cousins, but still a gundog with prey drive — breeder access and honest research matter.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
LargeClumber Spaniel
A massive, low-slung British flushing spaniel with a white-and-lemon coat and a slow, gentle temperament. Powerful and deliberate, but heavy — and a serious drooler and shedder. Rarity and honest research matter.
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Waterfowl Retrieving Gundog
MediumAmerican Water Spaniel
A compact American water dog with a curly brown coat, bred for waterfowl and upland work. Eager, versatile and water-loving, but still a high-drive gundog needing real outlets and coat care.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumBlue Picardy Spaniel
A rare French flushing spaniel with a slate-grey-and-black coat and a gentle, steady temperament. Athletic and willing, but rare — breeder access and honest research matter, and prey drive needs management.
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Flushing & Retrieving Gundog
MediumFrench Spaniel
A tall, athletic French flushing spaniel with a white-and-brown coat and a gentle, willing temperament. Versatile and cooperative, but high-drive — and rare, especially outside France and Canada.
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Pointing & Flushing Gundog
MediumBrittany
A compact French pointing spaniel built for speed, range and close cooperation. High-energy, eager and versatile — the compact, friendly image can hide how much drive, range and prey drive live inside.
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Waterfowl Retrieving Gundog
LargeBarbet
A rare French water dog with a dense curly coat, beard and a gentle, sociable temperament. Versatile and water-loving, but the coat is a serious maintenance commitment and the breed is rare.
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Waterfowl Retrieving Gundog
LargeIrish Water Spaniel
The tallest spaniel, with a distinctive curly liver coat, topknot and smooth 'rat tail'. Athletic, water-loving and intelligent, but with a bold, sometimes mischievous temperament and serious coat care.
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Waterfowl Retrieving & Scent Gundog
MediumLagotto Romagnolo
A compact Italian curly-coated dog originally bred for waterfowl, now famous as a truffle hunter. Eager, intelligent and low-shedding, but with serious coat maintenance and strong scent drive that needs outlets.
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Terrier & Companion
MediumStaffordshire Bull Terrier
A compact, muscular, people-oriented terrier with physical enthusiasm, strong play drive and notable dog-selectivity risk. The breed is neither automatically safe with children nor automatically dangerous. Individual temperament, socialization, and management matter more than stereotype.
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Companion
SmallFrench Bulldog
A compact, social companion breed with significant health considerations — brachycephalic airway, spinal, skin, eye, and reproductive concerns. Popularity and compact size do not make the breed low-maintenance; breathing, heat, and spinal risks must not be minimized.
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Sled & Working
MediumSiberian Husky
An endurance sled breed with strong running drive, independence, prey drive, and escape tendencies. High physical endurance does not automatically equal easy trainability or reliable off-leash control. Secure fencing, managed exercise, and honest recall expectations are essential.
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Working & Guardian
LargeRottweiler
A powerful, confident working breed with strong handler attachment, watchfulness and defensive tendencies. Stable temperament, early development, breeder selection and competent handling matter more than broad stereotypes — the breed is neither automatically dangerous nor automatically safe.
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Working & Guardian
LargeDoberman Pinscher
A sleek, athletic guardian breed built for personal protection — intelligent, fast and intensely handler-focused. The elegance hides real power, sensitivity and guardian instincts that require structured socialization and consistent handling.
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Working & Companion
LargeBoxer
A playful, athletic working breed known for exuberance, physical affection and a long adolescent period. Boxers can feel puppy-like for years; friendliness does not remove the need for impulse control, engagement and management.
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Working & Guardian
GiantCane Corso
A large guardian breed with strength, seriousness and protective tendencies requiring experienced, realistic ownership. This is not simply a large family dog; ownership may require substantial management, advocacy and professional support.
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Working & Guardian
GiantBullmastiff
A powerful estate guardian bred to track and hold poachers — calm, devoted and physically imposing, with serious strength and guardian tendencies that require experienced, structured management rather than casual ownership.
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Working & Companion
GiantGreat Dane
A giant, gentle-natured mastiff-type breed whose towering size defines every aspect of ownership — from training and handling to housing, feeding and lifespan. Friendliness does not remove the demands of living with a dog this large.
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Working & Draft
GiantBernese Mountain Dog
A large, gentle Swiss farm dog bred for drafting, cattle driving and companionship — devoted and striking, with a famously short lifespan and significant health research demands that require honest, informed ownership.
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Working & Water Rescue
GiantNewfoundland
A giant, sweet-tempered water-rescue dog bred to pull drowning people from cold seas — powerful, devoted and famously gentle, with heavy coat care, drooling and giant-breed logistics that define daily life.
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Working & Rescue
GiantSaint Bernard
A giant, gentle alpine-rescue dog bred to find lost travellers in snowy passes — calm, devoted and powerful, with heavy coat care, drooling and giant-breed logistics that demand experienced, prepared ownership.
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Working & Draft
GiantGreater Swiss Mountain Dog
The largest of the Swiss mountain dogs — a powerful, steady farm and draft dog with a short tri-colour coat and a devoted, family-oriented temperament, plus giant-breed logistics and health research demands.
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Working & Draft
GiantLeonberger
A giant, long-coated German draft and companion dog bred for presence, gentleness and working ability — devoted and striking, with heavy coat care, giant-breed logistics and health research demands.
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Working & Livestock Guardian
GiantAnatolian Shepherd Dog
A large, independent livestock guardian bred to live with and protect sheep from predators — calm, powerful and self-reliant, with serious barking, roaming and guardian tendencies that make it a demanding, specialist breed.
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Scenthound
SmallBeagle
A small scenthound bred to track rabbits in a cheerful pack — friendly, food-motivated and famously scent-driven. The easygoing reputation hides a loud, persistent, single-minded nose that demands secure containment and patient training.
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Scenthound & Earthdog
SmallDachshund
A long-backed, short-legged hound bred to go to ground after badgers — bold, persistent and scent-driven, with a famous long spine that demands careful handling, weight control and respect for its earthdog courage.
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Scenthound
LargeBasset Hound
A heavy, low-slung scenthound bred to trail rabbits at a walking pace — gentle, sociable and famously scent-driven, with a loud bay, drooping ears and a build that demands patience, weight control and secure containment.
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Sighthound
LargeGreyhound
A tall, lean sighthound built for sprinting — famously calm indoors and gentle, with a high prey drive, thin coat and sensitive nature that suits a quiet home prepared to manage off-leash safety and cold.
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Sighthound
MediumWhippet
A medium sighthound bred for sprinting and coursing — gentle, quiet and affectionate indoors with a high prey drive, thin coat and sensitive nature that suits a calm home prepared for sprint outlets and cold management.
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Sighthound (Toy)
SmallItalian Greyhound
A toy sighthound bred for companionship and small coursing — elegant, gentle and sensitive, with a high prey drive and fragile build that demand careful handling, warmth and secure management.
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Tracking Scenthound
GiantBloodhound
The world's most powerful tracking scenthound — gentle, devoted and famously wrinkled, with a nose that follows a trail for miles and a loud bay, heavy build and drooping ears that demand secure containment and patient, experienced handling.
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Treeing Scenthound
LargeBlack and Tan Coonhound
A large American treeing scenthound bred to trail and tree raccoon — athletic, devoted and loud, with a powerful nose, long ears and a bawling voice that demands secure land and tolerant neighbours.
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Treeing Scenthound
LargeBluetick Coonhound
A large American treeing scenthound with a striking blue-ticked coat — athletic, devoted and famously loud, with a powerful nose and ranging, bawling nature that suits rural homes with secure land.
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Sighthound
LargeAfghan Hound
A tall, long-coated sighthound bred to course game over Afghan mountains — elegant, aloof and independent, with a high prey drive, significant coat care and a sensitive, self-possessed nature.
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Sighthound
GiantBorzoi
A tall, long-coated Russian sighthound bred to course wolves — elegant, quiet and independent, with a high prey drive, gentle sensitivity and significant coat care that suits an experienced, calm home.
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Sighthound
LargeSaluki
An ancient, elegant sighthound bred to course gazelle across desert — lean, independent and reserved, with a high prey drive, feathered coat and a sensitive, dignified nature that suits an experienced, calm home.
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Multi-Purpose Hound
LargeRhodesian Ridgeback
A strong, athletic African hound bred to bay lions and hunt large game — dignified, loyal and independent, with a distinctive back ridge, high prey drive and guardian tendencies that demand experienced, structured handling.
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Primitive Hound
MediumBasenji
A compact African primitive hound famous for not barking — clever, independent and cat-like, with high prey drive, a curled tail and a wrinkled forehead that suits an experienced home prepared for a self-reliant dog.
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Primitive Hound
LargePharaoh Hound
An elegant Mediterranean primitive hound bred to course rabbit — athletic, gentle and sociable, with high prey drive, a striking tan coat and a 'blushing' trait that suits an active home prepared for sprint outlets.
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Treeing Scenthound
LargeAmerican English Coonhound
A rangy American treeing scenthound bred to trail and tree raccoon — athletic, devoted and loud, with a powerful nose, a 'hot' scent focus and a bawling voice that suits rural homes with secure land and tolerant neighbours.
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Pack Scenthound
LargeAmerican Foxhound
An athletic American pack scenthound bred to trail fox over varied terrain — gentle, sociable and famously loud, with a powerful nose, ranging nature and musical bawling voice that suits rural homes with secure land.
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Pack Scenthound
LargeEnglish Foxhound
A sturdy English pack scenthound bred to trail fox in organized hunts — gentle, sociable and famously loud, with a powerful nose and pack nature that suits rural homes, though the breed is rarely kept as a companion.
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Short-Legged Scenthound
MediumGrand Basset Griffon Vendéen
A long-backed, rough-coated French scenthound bred to trail rabbit over rough ground — bold, cheerful and scent-driven, with a wiry coat, loud voice and rangy short-legged build that suits active homes with secure land.
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Short-Legged Scenthound
MediumPetit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small, rough-coated French scenthound bred to trail rabbit — famously cheerful and busy, with a wiry coat, loud voice and independent scent-driven nature that suits active homes with secure space.
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Pack Scenthound
LargeHarrier
A medium English pack scenthound bred to trail hare — gentle, sociable and famously loud, with a powerful nose and pack nature that suits rural homes, though the breed is rare as a companion.
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Water Scenthound
GiantOtterhound
A large, shaggy English water scenthound bred to trail otter along rivers — gentle, boisterous and waterproof, with a powerful nose, rough double coat and loud bay that suits rural homes with space and water access.
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Big-Game Scenthound
LargePlott Hound
An athletic American big-game scenthound bred to trail and bay boar and bear — bold, devoted and loud, with a powerful nose, brindle coat and a distinctive chopping bawl that suits rural homes with secure land.
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Treeing Scenthound
LargeRedbone Coonhound
A sleek, solid-red American treeing scenthound bred to trail and tree raccoon — gentle, devoted and loud, with a powerful nose and a bawling voice that suits rural homes with secure land and tolerant neighbours.
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Treeing Scenthound
LargeTreeing Walker Coonhound
A fast, athletic American treeing scenthound bred to trail and tree raccoon — gentle, devoted and loud, with a powerful 'hot' nose, tri-colour coat and a bawling voice that suits rural homes with secure land.
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Primitive Hound
MediumIbizan Hound
A tall, elegant Mediterranean primitive hound bred to course rabbit — athletic, gentle and athletic, with high prey drive, large erect ears and a sensitive, independent nature that suits an active home prepared for sprint outlets.
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Primitive Sighthound
MediumAzawakh
A tall, lean West African sighthound bred to course gazelle and guard Tuareg camps — elegant, reserved and independent, with high prey drive, a short coat and guardian tendencies that suit experienced, prepared homes.
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Giant Sighthound
GiantIrish Wolfhound
A giant, rough-coated Irish sighthound bred to course wolves and elk — gentle, calm and dignified, with high prey drive, a famously short lifespan and giant-breed realities of cost, space and health that demand experienced, prepared homes.
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Sighthound
GiantScottish Deerhound
A large, rough-coated Scottish sighthound bred to course deer — gentle, dignified and quiet, with high prey drive, a wiry coat and large-size realities of cost and health that suit experienced, prepared homes.
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Primitive Sighthound
LargeSloughi
A lean, elegant North African sighthound bred to course gazelle and hare — reserved, independent and sensitive, with high prey drive, a smooth coat and a dignified nature that suits experienced, calm homes.
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Bull-Type Terrier
LargeAmerican Staffordshire Terrier
A stocky, muscular American terrier with bull-baiting ancestry — confident, loyal and people-oriented, with strength, high prey drive and dog-sociability considerations that demand experienced, structured handling and breed-specific legal awareness.
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Bull-Type Terrier
LargeBull Terrier
A distinctive, muscular bull-type terrier with an egg-shaped head — clownish, stubborn and people-oriented, with strength, high prey drive and dog-sociability considerations that demand experienced, structured handling.
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Long-Legged Terrier
LargeAiredale Terrier
The largest of the terriers — athletic, bold and intelligent, with a wiry black-and-tan coat, high prey drive and an independent, strong-willed nature that suits experienced, active homes prepared for hand-stripping and consistent training.
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Long-Legged Terrier
SmallWelsh Terrier
A compact, wiry black-and-tan Welsh terrier bred for vermin — bold, independent and athletic, with high prey drive, a hand-stripped coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Vermin-Control Terrier
SmallWire Fox Terrier
A wiry, athletic English terrier bred for vermin and bolting fox — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive, a hand-stripped coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care and training.
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Earthdog Terrier
MediumRussell Terrier
A small, short-legged Russell-type earthdog — intensely energetic, bold and intelligent, with very high prey drive, digging instinct and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits experienced, active homes prepared for lifelong management.
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Earthdog Terrier
SmallParson Russell Terrier
A longer-legged Russell-type earthdog bred to bolt fox — intensely energetic, bold and athletic, with very high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits experienced, very active homes prepared for lifelong management.
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Earthdog Terrier
SmallJack Russell Terrier
The original Russell-type earthdog — intensely energetic, bold and intelligent, with very high prey drive, digging instinct and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits experienced, very active homes prepared for lifelong management.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallCairn Terrier
A small, rough-coated Scottish terrier bred to go to ground after vermin — bold, confident and energetic, with high prey drive, a weather-resistant coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallWest Highland White Terrier
A small, solid-white Scottish terrier bred to go to ground after vermin — bold, confident and energetic, with high prey drive, a rough coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallScottish Terrier
A distinctive, short-legged Scottish terrier with a wiry coat and beard — bold, dignified and independent, with high prey drive, a strong-willed terrier nature and reserve that suit experienced, active homes prepared for coat care.
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Schnauzer-Type Terrier
SmallMiniature Schnauzer
A compact, wiry German terrier bred for vermin control — intelligent, bold and energetic, with high prey drive, a distinctive beard and eyebrows and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Farm Terrier
SmallBorder Terrier
A balanced, rough-coated terrier bred for vermin and bolting fox on the England-Scotland border — bold, energetic and unusually sociable for a terrier, with high prey drive and a strong-willed nature that suits active homes.
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Farm Terrier
MediumSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
A soft-coated Irish farm terrier bred for vermin and multi-purpose work — energetic, bold and sociable for a terrier, with high prey drive, a silky wheaten coat and a strong-willed nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Vermin-Control Terrier
SmallSmooth Fox Terrier
A sleek, athletic English terrier — the smooth-coated sibling of the Wire Fox Terrier — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for consistent training.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallNorfolk Terrier
A small, wiry English terrier with distinctive drop ears — bold, energetic and sociable for a terrier, with high prey drive and a strong-willed nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallNorwich Terrier
A small, wiry English terrier with distinctive prick ears — bold, energetic and sociable for a terrier, with high prey drive and a strong-willed nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Vermin-Control Terrier
SmallManchester Terrier
A sleek, elegant black-and-tan English terrier bred for vermin control — athletic, intelligent and keen, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes.
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Bull-Type Terrier
SmallMiniature Bull Terrier
A small, muscular bull-type terrier with an egg-shaped head — clownish, stubborn and people-oriented, with strength, high prey drive and dog-sociability considerations that demand experienced, structured handling.
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Farm Terrier
MediumKerry Blue Terrier
A balanced, athletic Irish farm terrier with a distinctive soft blue-grey coat — bold, intelligent and strong-willed, with high prey drive and an independent nature that suits experienced, active homes prepared for coat care.
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Long-Legged Terrier
MediumIrish Terrier
A balanced, wiry red Irish terrier — bold, energetic and loyal, with high prey drive, a distinctive beard and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits experienced, active homes prepared for hand-stripping.
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Long-Legged Terrier
SmallLakeland Terrier
A compact, wiry English terrier from the Lake District — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for hand-stripping.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallSealyham Terrier
A low, long-bodied Welsh terrier bred for badger and otter — bold, steady and charming, with high prey drive, a wiry white coat and a surprisingly calm temperament that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Short-Legged Terrier
MediumDandie Dinmont Terrier
A distinctive long-low Scottish terrier with a silky topknot — bold, steady and characterful, with high prey drive, a unique combination coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Short-Legged Terrier
MediumSkye Terrier
A distinctive long-low Scottish terrier with a coat falling over the eyes — calm, loyal and steady, with high prey drive, a long coat and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits calm, active homes prepared for significant coat care.
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Long-Legged Terrier
SmallBedlington Terrier
A distinctive lamb-like terrier with a curly lint coat — athletic, bold and energetic, with high prey drive, surprising speed and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallAustralian Terrier
A small, sturdy Australian terrier with a harsh rough coat and topknot — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Toy-Sized Terrier
SmallSilky Terrier
A small, fine-boned Australian terrier with a fine silky blue-and-tan coat — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature in a toy-sized frame that suits active homes prepared for daily coat care.
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Toy-Sized Terrier
SmallYorkshire Terrier
A tiny, fine-boned English terrier with a long flowing blue-and-tan coat — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive and a strong-willed terrier nature in a toy-sized frame that suits active homes prepared for daily coat care.
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Short-Legged Terrier
MediumGlen of Imaal Terrier
A low, strong Irish farm terrier with bowed front legs — bold, steady and strong-willed, with high prey drive and a calm-for-a-terrier nature that suits experienced, active homes prepared for coat care and management.
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Short-Legged Terrier
SmallCesky Terrier
A low, long-bodied Czech terrier with a long soft grey coat — calm, intelligent and bold, with high prey drive and a steadier-than-most-terriers nature that suits active homes prepared for coat care.
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Farm Terrier
MediumRat Terrier
A compact, athletic American farm terrier — bold, energetic and intelligent, with high prey drive, an unusually sociable-for-a-terrier temperament and a strong-willed nature that suits active homes.
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Companion Spaniel
SmallCavalier King Charles Spaniel
A gentle, elegant toy spaniel bred for companionship — affectionate, sociable and soft-tempered, with moderate exercise needs, a long silky coat and a significant breed-specific heart-health consideration that demands honest breeder research.
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Companion
SmallChihuahua
A tiny, alert Mexican companion — bold, loyal and characterful, with moderate exercise needs, a strong bond and significant fragility that demands careful handling, socialization and protection from large dogs and young children.
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Companion
SmallPug
A compact, charming companion with a wrinkled face and curled tail — sociable, playful and affectionate, with moderate exercise needs and significant brachycephalic breathing, eye and heat-sensitivity considerations that demand honest awareness.
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Companion Spitz
SmallPomeranian
A compact, fluffy spitz-type companion with a fox-like face — bold, alert and energetic, with moderate exercise needs, a double coat and significant vocalizing that suits active companion homes prepared for grooming.
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Companion
SmallShih Tzu
A compact, sturdy companion with a long flowing coat — affectionate, sociable and cheerful, with moderate exercise needs, a long double coat and mild brachycephalic considerations that suit family homes prepared for daily grooming.
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Companion
SmallMaltese
A tiny, elegant companion with a long flowing white coat — gentle, affectionate and sociable, with moderate exercise needs, significant coat care and fragility that suit companion homes prepared for daily grooming.
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Companion
SmallHavanese
A sturdy, cheerful Cuban companion with a long silky coat — sociable, intelligent and affectionate, with moderate-high exercise needs, significant coat care and a strong social bond that suit family homes prepared for daily grooming.
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Companion
SmallPekingese
A compact, heavy-fronted Chinese companion with a long coarse coat — regal, loyal and dignified, with low-moderate exercise needs, a long coat and brachycephalic considerations that suit calm homes prepared for daily grooming and heat awareness.
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Companion Spaniel
SmallPapillon
A small, fine-boned companion spaniel with distinctive butterfly ears — intelligent, alert and energetic, with moderate-high exercise needs, high trainability and a bold character that suit active companion homes.
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Companion
SmallMiniature Pinscher
A sleek, athletic German companion — bold, energetic and alert with a high-stepping gait, moderate-high exercise needs and a terrier-like temperament that suits active companion homes.
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Companion
SmallToy Poodle
A small, elegant companion with a curly coat — intelligent, alert and sociable, with moderate-high exercise needs, high trainability and low shedding that suit active companion homes prepared for professional grooming.
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Companion
SmallChinese Crested
A slender, elegant companion that comes in hairless and powderpuff varieties — affectionate, playful and sociable, with moderate exercise needs and significant skin care (hairless) or coat care (powderpuff) that suit companion homes.
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Companion
SmallBrussels Griffon
A small, characterful Belgian companion with a bearded pushed-in face — intelligent, alert and devoted, with moderate exercise needs and either a wiry (hand-stripped) or smooth coat that suit companion homes prepared for grooming and attention.
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Companion
SmallAffenpinscher
A small, compact German companion with a monkey-like wiry face — bold, curious and playful, with moderate-high exercise needs, terrier-like drive and a wiry coat that suits active companion homes prepared for hand-stripping.
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Companion
SmallJapanese Chin
A small, elegant Asian companion with a long silky coat — gentle, dignified and cat-like, with low-moderate exercise needs, a long coat and mild brachycephalic considerations that suit calm companion homes prepared for grooming.
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Companion
MediumBulldog
A stocky, calm British companion with a wrinkled face — affectionate, courageous and dignified, with low-moderate exercise needs and significant brachycephalic breathing, joint and skin-fold considerations that demand honest awareness.
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Coach & Companion
LargeDalmatian
An athletic, distinctive spotted companion — energetic, intelligent and enduring, with high exercise needs and breed-specific hearing and urinary-stone considerations that suit active homes prepared for outlets and breeder research.
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Companion
MediumBoston Terrier
A compact, tuxedoed American companion — friendly, intelligent and lively, with moderate exercise needs and brachycephalic considerations that suit family homes prepared for heat awareness and socialization.
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Companion
SmallBichon Frise
A small, fluffy white companion with a curly powder-puff coat — cheerful, affectionate and sociable, with moderate exercise needs and significant professional grooming that suit companion homes prepared for coat care.
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Companion
SmallLhasa Apso
A small, sturdy Tibetan companion with a long heavy coat — loyal, alert and independent, with low-moderate exercise needs, significant coat care and a reserved nature that suit calm homes prepared for grooming and respect for watchfulness.
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Companion
SmallSchipperke
A small, fox-like Belgian spitz companion — bold, energetic and alert, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and a harsh black double coat that suit active homes prepared for outlets and vocal management.
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Companion
MediumKeeshond
A medium, plush Dutch spitz companion with spectacles — friendly, alert and intelligent, with moderate exercise needs, a plush double coat and sociable watchfulness that suit family homes prepared for grooming.
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Companion
LargeChow Chow
A medium-large, lion-like Chinese companion — dignified, loyal and independent, with low-moderate exercise needs, a dense coat and guarding tendencies that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization and management.
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Companion
MediumShar-Pei
A medium, wrinkled Chinese companion — calm, loyal and independent, with low-moderate exercise needs, a short harsh coat and guarding tendencies plus skin-fold care that suit experienced homes prepared for management.
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Companion
MediumShiba Inu
A small, fox-like Japanese companion — alert, independent and bold, with moderate-high exercise needs, high prey drive and a dense double coat that suit active homes prepared for outlets and management of primitive independence.
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Companion
SmallTibetan Spaniel
A small, lion-like Tibetan companion — intelligent, alert and cat-like, with low-moderate exercise needs, a medium silky coat and mild brachycephalic considerations that suit calm companion homes prepared for grooming.
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Companion
MediumTibetan Terrier
A medium, long-coated Tibetan companion — affectionate, intelligent and sensitive, with moderate exercise needs, a long double coat and a non-shedding quality that suit active companion homes prepared for grooming.
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Companion
MediumFinnish Spitz
A medium, fox-like Finnish spitz — energetic, intelligent and vocal, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and the distinctive 'barking bird dog' heritage that suit active homes prepared for outlets and vocal management.
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Companion
MediumAmerican Eskimo Dog
A small-to-medium, white fluffy companion — intelligent, alert and sociable, with moderate-high exercise needs, high trainability and a dense double coat that suit active companion homes prepared for grooming and training.
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Companion
SmallLowchen
A small, elegant companion with a distinctive lion clip — affectionate, intelligent and cheerful, with moderate exercise needs and a long wavy coat that suit companion homes prepared for grooming.
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Sled & Companion
LargeAlaskan Malamute
A large, powerful Arctic sled dog built for heavy freighting — strong, loyal and independent, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and a primitive temperament that suit experienced, active homes prepared for outlets, containment and management.
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Sled, Herd & Companion
LargeSamoyed
A medium, fluffy white Arctic spitz with a signature smile — friendly, intelligent and sociable, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and a dense coat plus vocalizing that suit active homes prepared for grooming and outlets.
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Guardian & Companion
GiantAkita
A large, powerful Japanese spitz guardian — dignified, loyal and independent, with moderate exercise needs, high prey drive and guarding tendencies that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization and lifelong management.
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Companion Spitz
SmallAlaskan Klee Kai
A small, husky-like companion bred down from Arctic spitz — intelligent, alert and energetic, with moderate-high exercise needs, high prey drive and a dense coat that suit active homes prepared for outlets and containment.
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Sled & Hunting
LargeCanadian Eskimo Dog
A large, powerful Arctic sled and hunting dog — strong, loyal and primitive, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and an ancient heritage that suit experienced, active homes prepared for outlets, containment and cold-climate management.
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Sled & Hunting
LargeGreenland Dog
A large, powerful Arctic sled and hunting dog — strong, loyal and primitive, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and an ancient heritage that suit experienced, active homes in cold climates prepared for outlets and containment.
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Hunting & Companion
MediumNorwegian Elkhound
A medium, grey Nordic spitz hunter — bold, energetic and loyal, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and a dense double coat that suit active homes prepared for outlets, vocal management and containment.
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Hunting & Companion
LargeJämthund
A large, grey Nordic spitz hunter — bold, energetic and loyal, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and a dense double coat that suit active homes prepared for outlets, vocal management and containment.
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Hunting & Guardian
MediumKarelian Bear Dog
A medium, black-and-white Nordic hunting spitz — bold, aggressive on game and loyal, with high exercise needs, high prey drive and guarding tendencies that suit experienced, active homes prepared for management and outlets.
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Hunting & Companion
SmallNorwegian Lundehund
A small, unique Arctic spitz with six toes and extraordinary flexibility — intelligent, alert and energetic, with moderate-high exercise needs, high prey drive and a rare digestive condition that suit active homes prepared for outlets and specialized care.
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Hunting & Guardian
LargeThai Ridgeback
A medium, muscular primitive hunter-guardian with a distinctive back ridge — loyal, independent and alert, with moderate-high exercise needs, high prey drive and guarding tendencies that suit experienced homes prepared for management and outlets.
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Primitive Companion
MediumCarolina Dog
A medium, lean primitive dog of wild American origin — alert, intelligent and independent, with moderate-high exercise needs, high prey drive and a primitive temperament that suit active homes prepared for outlets, containment and management.
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Guardian & Companion
English Mastiff
A massive, powerful English guardian — dignified, loyal and gentle with family, with low-moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a giant frame that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and the demands of giant-breed care.
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Guardian & Companion
GiantNeapolitan Mastiff
A massive, wrinkled Italian guardian — loyal, calm and watchful, with low-moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a giant frame that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and the demands of giant-breed care.
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Guardian & Primitive
GiantTibetan Mastiff
A large, thick-coated primitive Himalayan guardian — loyal, independent and watchful, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and nocturnal barking that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and primitive-temperament handling.
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Guardian & Farm Dog
GiantBoerboel
A large, powerful South African farm guardian — loyal, confident and athletic, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a powerful frame that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and dedicated training.
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Guardian & Companion
GiantDogue de Bordeaux
A massive, wrinkled French guardian — loyal, calm and powerful, with low-moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a giant frame that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and giant-breed care.
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Guardian & Farm Dog
GiantPresa Canario
A large, powerful Canary Islands guardian — loyal, confident and athletic, with moderate-high exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a powerful frame that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and dedicated training.
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Livestock Guardian
GiantKangal
A large, powerful Turkish livestock guardian — loyal, calm and watchful, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and nocturnal barking that suit experienced rural homes prepared for socialization, management and livestock-guardian handling.
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Livestock & Property Guardian
GiantCaucasian Shepherd
A large, thick-coated Caucasus livestock and property guardian — loyal, independent and watchful, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and nocturnal barking that suit experienced rural homes prepared for socialization, management and primitive-temperament handling.
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Livestock & Property Guardian
GiantCentral Asian Shepherd
A large, powerful Central Asian livestock and property guardian — loyal, independent and ancient, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a primitive temperament that suit experienced rural homes prepared for socialization, management and dedicated handling.
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Livestock Guardian
GiantSpanish Mastiff
A large, thick-coated Spanish livestock guardian — loyal, calm and watchful, with low-moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a giant frame that suit experienced rural homes prepared for socialization, management and livestock-guardian handling.
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Guardian & Companion
GiantTosa
A large, powerful Japanese mastiff — dignified, loyal and calm, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and a quiet nature that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and awareness of breed-specific legislation in some jurisdictions.
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Guardian & Hunting Dog
GiantFila Brasileiro
A large, powerful Brazilian guardian — loyal, independent and deeply bonded, with moderate exercise needs, high guarding tendencies and 'ojeriza' (natural aversion to strangers) that suit experienced homes prepared for socialization, management and awareness of breed-specific legislation in some jurisdictions.
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Livestock Guardian
Great Pyrenees
A large, powerful, thick-coated livestock guardian bred for independent judgment, territorial awareness and protection of flocks.
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Livestock Guardian
Komondor
A large Hungarian livestock guardian with a distinctive corded white coat and a serious, independent working temperament.
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Livestock Guardian
Maremma Sheepdog
A large white Italian livestock guardian bred to live with and protect flocks, making independent decisions without constant handler direction.
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Livestock Guardian
GiantKuvasz
A large, white Hungarian livestock guardian known for independence, courage and deep loyalty to its household.
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Livestock Guardian
Akbash
A large white Turkish livestock guardian developed for independent flock protection, with a serious, observant and territorial working style.
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Individual Assessment
Mixed-Breed Dogs
A mixed-breed dog may combine physical and behavioural tendencies in ways that cannot be predicted from appearance alone. Evaluate the individual dog — appearance may offer clues, but history, development, health, environment and observed behaviour matter more than visual guesses or designer-cross labels.
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Decoy & Sporting Work
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
A small Dutch sporting breed developed for duck-decoy work, combining agility, close handler cooperation and a sensitive, alert temperament.
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Water Work
Portuguese Water Dog
An athletic Portuguese water-working breed developed to assist fishermen, retrieve equipment and carry messages between boats and shore.
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Companion / Sporting Heritage
Miniature Poodle
A highly trainable, athletic small-to-medium Poodle variety with significant grooming needs, strong engagement with people and more drive than its polished appearance may suggest.
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Primitive Companion & Hunting Type
Peruvian Inca Orchid
An ancient Peruvian breed occurring in hairless and coated varieties, known for sensitivity, athleticism and close attachment to its family.
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Companion Dog
SmallCoton de Tulear
A small companion breed from Madagascar known for its cotton-like coat, cheerful temperament and close attachment to people.
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Livestock Guardian
Pyrenean Mastiff
A giant Spanish livestock guardian bred to protect flocks from predators while remaining steady and composed around family and stock.
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Companion Spitz
MediumJapanese Spitz
A small-to-medium white companion spitz known for loyalty, playfulness, intelligence and a strong desire to be with its family.
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Companion Spitz
Eurasier
A medium-sized companion spitz known for a calm, balanced temperament, strong family attachment and reserve with strangers.
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Primitive Hunting Dog
Jindo
A Korean primitive hunting breed known for loyalty, independence, athleticism and strong environmental awareness.
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Northern Hunting Spitz
Norrbottenspets
A small Scandinavian hunting spitz developed for alert, independent work in demanding northern terrain.
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Primitive Hunting Breed
Kai Ken
A rare Japanese hunting breed known for brindle colouring, athleticism, strong environmental awareness and a reserved, independent temperament.
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Toy Terrier
SmallToy Fox Terrier
A tiny American terrier combining lapdog portability with true terrier alertness, intelligence and tenacity.
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Terrier & Companion
MediumAmerican Hairless Terrier
A small American terrier developed from Rat Terrier stock, available in hairless and coated varieties. Smart, inquisitive and playful, with true terrier curiosity in a compact body.
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Toy & Companion
SmallBiewer Terrier
A small long-coated companion breed developed from Yorkshire Terrier lines, known for its tricolour coat, lively personality and close bond with people.
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Companion Dog
SmallRussian Toy
A tiny, elegant Russian companion breed with smooth and long-coated varieties, lively energy and a strong desire for human company.
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Companion Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
A small companion spaniel with a gentle, affectionate temperament and deep historical ties to European court life.
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Herding & Guardian
LargeBeauceron
A large, athletic French herding and guarding breed with intelligence, drive and natural watchfulness. The Beauceron's size and guardian instincts mean it needs experienced handling, structured socialization and clear outlets — it is not simply a large family pet.
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Herding & Guardian
LargeBriard
A large, long-coated French herding breed known for loyalty, intelligence and a protective nature. The Briard's guardian instincts and substantial grooming needs mean it requires experienced handling, structured socialization and consistent coat care — it is not simply a large shaggy companion.
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Herding & Farm Utility
GiantBouvier des Flandres
A large, powerful, rough-coated herding breed from Flanders, developed to drive cattle and work the farm. The Bouvier's strength, guardian instinct and grooming needs require experienced handling, structured socialization and consistent coat care.
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Herding & Companion
LargeWhite Swiss Shepherd Dog
A medium-large white-coated herding breed developed from white German Shepherd lines and recognized separately in Switzerland. The White Swiss Shepherd shares the working heritage of the shepherd type with a generally somewhat softer temperament, but still needs experienced handling, socialization and engagement.
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Herding & Farm Utility
LargeOld English Sheepdog
A large, shaggy-coated British herding breed known for its amiable temperament and distinctive appearance. The OES needs significant grooming, daily exercise and training — the famous 'shaggy dog' image does not convey the commitment required.
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Herding & Companion
MediumShetland Sheepdog
A small, intelligent herding breed from the Shetland Islands, closely resembling a miniature rough collie. The Sheltie is highly trainable and biddable, but its herding heritage shows in vocal tendencies, movement sensitivity and a need for daily mental engagement.
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Herding & Companion
LargeRough Collie
A medium-large, long-coated British herding breed made famous by 'Lassie.' The Rough Collie is generally gentle, biddable and family-oriented, with a sensitive temperament. Its herding heritage shows in movement sensitivity and a need for daily engagement and coat care.
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Herding & Companion
LargeSmooth Collie
The short-coated variety of the Collie, sharing the Rough Collie's gentle, biddable temperament and herding heritage with significantly lower grooming needs. The Smooth Collie is family-oriented, sensitive and responsive, with the same movement sensitivity and engagement needs.
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Herding & Companion
LargeBearded Collie
A medium, lean, long-coated British herding breed known for an exuberant, bouncy temperament. The Beardie is intelligent and energetic, with significant grooming needs and a strong herding instinct that needs daily outlets.
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Herding & Companion
MediumPembroke Welsh Corgi
A low-set, short-legged herding breed from Wales, known for intelligence and a big-dog personality in a small frame. The Pembroke is bold, energetic and vocal, with strong herding instinct. Its small size does not mean low needs.
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Herding & Companion
MediumCardigan Welsh Corgi
The older of the two corgi breeds, larger and longer-tailed than the Pembroke. The Cardigan is intelligent, steady and loyal, with strong herding instinct and a longer back that needs care. Its small size does not mean low needs.
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Herding & Companion
MediumSwedish Vallhund
A small, short-legged spitz-type herding breed from Sweden, with a big-dog personality and cattle-herding heritage. The Vallhund is energetic, intelligent and vocal, with strong herding instinct. Its small size does not mean low needs.
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Herding & Companion
MediumFinnish Lapphund
A medium spitz-type herding breed from Finland, developed to herd reindeer for the Sámi people. The Lapphund is intelligent, gentle and adaptable, with a thick coat and a generally calmer temperament than many spitz breeds, but still needs daily engagement and coat care.
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Herding & Companion
MediumIcelandic Sheepdog
A small-medium spitz-type herding breed from Iceland, the only native dog of Iceland. The Icelandic Sheepdog is cheerful, intelligent and vocal, with strong herding instinct and a thick coat. Its small size does not mean low needs.
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Herding & Farm Utility
MediumNorwegian Buhund
A medium spitz-type herding breed from Norway, developed to herd sheep and guard farms. The Buhund is energetic, intelligent and vocal, with strong herding instinct and a thick coat. Its cheerful temperament suits active homes willing to meet its needs.
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Herding & Companion
MediumPuli
A medium Hungarian herding breed famous for its distinctive corded (dreadlocked) coat. The Puli is energetic, intelligent and agile, with strong herding instinct. The corded coat is a major commitment and the defining feature of the breed.
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Herding & Companion
MediumPumi
A medium Hungarian herding breed with a distinctive curly coat and expressive semi-erect ears. The Pumi is energetic, intelligent and vocal, with strong herding instinct. Its lively temperament and alertness make it a rewarding but demanding partner.
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Herding & Companion
MediumMudi
A rare medium Hungarian herding breed with a wavy coat and erect ears. The Mudi is intelligent, energetic and versatile, with strong herding instinct. Its rarity means breeder research is especially important.
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Herding & Companion
MediumPolish Lowland Sheepdog
A medium, shaggy-coated herding breed from Poland, known for an intelligent, adaptable temperament. The PON's long coat requires significant care, and its herding heritage shows in movement sensitivity and daily engagement needs.
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Herding & Companion
MediumPyrenean Shepherd
A small-medium, lean herding breed from the French Pyrenees, developed to work sheep in mountain terrain. The Pyrenean Shepherd is energetic, intelligent and intense, with strong herding instinct. Its high drive and sensitivity make it a demanding but capable partner.
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Herding & Farm Utility
LargeEntlebucher Mountain Dog
The smallest of the four Swiss mountain dog breeds, developed to drive cattle. The Entlebucher is intelligent, energetic and loyal, with strong herding instinct and a tricolour coat. Its working heritage means it needs daily engagement and clear structure.
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Herding & Guardian
LargeBergamasco Sheepdog
A medium-large Italian herding breed famous for its distinctive flocked (matted) coat that forms long flat cords. The Bergamasco is intelligent, patient and independent, with herding and guarding heritage. The flocked coat is the breed's defining feature and commitment.
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Herding & Water Work
MediumSpanish Water Dog
A medium, curly-coated herding breed from Spain, developed for herding, water work and farm utility. The Spanish Water Dog is energetic, intelligent and versatile, with a curly coat that is traditionally kept untrimmed. Its working heritage means it needs daily engagement.
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Herding & Guardian
MediumCanaan Dog
An ancient pariah-type breed from the Middle East, developed through natural selection for survival and later domesticated for herding and guarding. The Canaan Dog is intelligent, independent and naturally cautious, with strong survival instincts. Its primitive heritage requires experienced handling and patient socialization.
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Herding & Stock Work
Australian Kelpie
A tireless Australian stock dog developed for sustained sheep work in harsh conditions. The Kelpie is highly intelligent, alert and work-driven, with substantial daily physical and mental needs.
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Herding & Companion Sport
MediumMiniature American Shepherd
A compact American herding breed with strong handler focus, athleticism and movement sensitivity. Smaller than an Australian Shepherd, but not simply a lower-drive version of one.
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Herding & Farm Work
LargeBerger Picard
A rare French herding breed with a rough coat, upright ears and an observant, independent working temperament.
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Cattle Herding & Farm Utility
SmallLancashire Heeler
A small, sturdy British farm dog developed for cattle work and vermin control, with a lively temperament that can be much bigger than its size suggests.
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