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Airedale Terrier

The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier breed and has a dense wiry outer coat and soft undercoat, and comes in combinations of black and tan.

Kid Friendly

Hypoallergenic

Low Shedding

Protective

Sociable

Intelligent

Akita (Japanese)

The Japanese Akita are known for their loyalty, courage but can also be stubborn and independent-minded.

Suited For Cold Weather

Independent

Not Kid Friendly

Protective

For Experienced Owners

Single Dog Home

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute, a hulking and robust breed of dog and was initially bred for grueling work in frigid Arctic regions.

Protective

Independent

Not Kid Friendly

Suited For Cold Weather

Working Dog

American Bulldog

The American Bulldog is a powerful and loyal breed. They have a short coat that sheds moderately throughout the year.

Kid Friendly

Affectionate

Protective

Sociable

Playful

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed born and bred in the USA during the 19th century. This breed boasts a strong and muscular build.

Affectionate

Protective

Apartment Friendly

Playful

High Energy

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a large and powerful breed that is known for its protective nature and strong work ethic.

Affectionate

Intelligent

Protective

Independent

Working Dog

For Experienced Owners

Australian Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is actually not Australian. It was developed in the Pyrenees Mountains and has traditionally been used as a working herding dog.

Affectionate

High Energy

Easy to Train

Protective

Working Dog

For Experienced Owners

Australian Terrier

Australian Terriers are known for their alertness and playfulness. They're known as the "Aussie" and were originally called the "Broken-Coated Terrier."

Protective

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Alert

High Energy

Hypoallergenic

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Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois originated in Belgium in the late 1800s, initially bred for herding and guarding livestock. Today, they are one of the most sought-after breeds globally, thanks to their exceptional traits and work ethics.

High Energy

Easy to Train

Protective

Working Dog

For Experienced Owners

Black Russian Terrier

Originally bred for military purposes, The Black Russian Terrier is a breed known for its intelligence and energetic nature.

Intelligent

High Energy

Easy to Train

Protective

Sociable

Working Dog

Blue Heeler

The Blue Heeler, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, has gained global recognition due to the popularity of the children's cartoon, Bluey, in which the main character is a playful Blue Heeler puppy.

Easy to Train

Protective

Working Dog

Intelligent

High Energy

Suited For Hot Weather

Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful breed originally bred for herding cattle.

Kid Friendly

Protective

Sociable

Intelligent

Boxer

A Boxer is good for competitive obedience competitions, great with children and friendly to everyone.

Kid Friendly

Affectionate

High Energy

Cat Friendly

Protective

Playful

Briard

The Briard is a faithful and protective breed that has a natural herding instinct.

Intelligent

Protective

Sociable

Working Dog

Bull Terrier

Bull Terriers were originally bred for bull-baiting, but now make great companion dogs.

Affectionate

Protective

Playful

Not Kid Friendly

High Energy

Bullmastiff

The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog with short, dense coat in fawn, brindle, or red. Their wrinkled heads add an intimidating aura to their imposing presence.

Protective

Independent

Suited For Cold Weather

Single Dog Home

For Experienced Owners

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