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Affenpinscher

Affenpinschers originated from 17th century Germany, where they were employed as vermin catchers in households.

Cat Friendly

Low Shedding

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Good for First Time Owners

Low Energy

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

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

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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Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a dog breed known for its affectionate nature, loyalty, and gentle disposition.

Affectionate

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Kid Friendly

Bedlington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a small dog from England, with unique curly woolly coat (often gray/blue).

Affectionate

Sociable

Intelligent

Apartment Friendly

Hypoallergenic

Bernese Mountain Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a loyal, loving, and gentle breed that makes an ideal companion for any family.

Suited For Cold Weather

Affectionate

Sociable

Low Barking

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

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a large, powerful scent hound known for its exceptional sense of smell and ability to track scents over long distances. They are friendly, affectionate dogs that make excellent family pets.

Kid Friendly

Suited For Cold Weather

Easy to Train

Sociable

Low Maintenance

Low Energy

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is a pint-sized powerhouse of muscle and mischief! Their loyalty and affection towards their families often leads to strong bonds with their owners.

High Energy

Low Maintenance

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Playful

Bouvier des Flandres

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

Kid Friendly

Protective

Sociable

Intelligent

Briard

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

Intelligent

Protective

Sociable

Working Dog

Brittany

Brittanys are energetic hunting dogs known for athleticism, endurance and intelligence. They excel in canine sports like agility, obedience and field trials.

Affectionate

High Energy

Sociable

Playful

Easy to Train

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Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are known for their feisty and independent personalities. They are loyal and affectionate to their owners but can be wary of strangers.

Kid Friendly

Affectionate

Low Shedding

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Low Barking

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, also known as the English Toy Spaniel or Cavalier, has a regal history dating back to the 17th century.

Kid Friendly

Affectionate

Cat Friendly

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Good for First Time Owners

Cesky Fousek

The Cesky Fousek is a breed of hunting dog that originated in the Czech Republic. The Cesky Fousek is a versatile hunting dog that is particularly skilled in pointing and retrieving game.

Suited For Cold Weather

High Energy

Easy to Train

Sociable

Chinese Crested Dog

The Chinese Crested dog has large ears and comes in two varieties: the 'hairless' and the 'powder puff'.

Low Shedding

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel are a large, heavy-boned dog with a distinctive appearance, with a broad head, short muzzle, and long, floppy ears.

Kid Friendly

Suited For Cold Weather

Affectionate

Sociable

Low Barking

Cocker Spaniel (American)

The Cocker is traditionally a gun dog and dates back to the 14th century. They are a loyal, affectionate and playful breed.

Affectionate

Cat Friendly

Easy to Train

Sociable

Kid Friendly

Apartment Friendly

Collie (Rough)

The Rough Collie has a wedge-shaped head, a soft tight undercoat and a straight harsh outer coat.

Affectionate

Intelligent

Sociable

Easy to Train

Working Dog

Collie (Smooth)

Smooth Collies are very smart, sweet, easy to train, loyal and good with other pets and kids.

Kid Friendly

Affectionate

Intelligent

Sociable

Easy to Train

Working Dog

Curly Coated Retriever

The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the oldest retrieving breeds and has been used as a hunting companion and gun dog.

Affectionate

Sociable

Low Barking

Apartment Friendly

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Samoyed

The Samoyed thrive on human interaction and mingling with fellow furry companions. Their intelligence and trainable nature make them a perfect addition to any family.

Kid Friendly

Suited For Cold Weather

Intelligent

Sociable

Playful

High Maintenance

Schnauzer

The Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.

Intelligent

Hypoallergenic

Low Shedding

Sociable

Apartment Friendly

Schnauzer (Giant)

The Giant Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.

Intelligent

Easy to Train

Protective

Sociable

Scottish Deerhound

The Scottish Deerhound's physical attributes are marked by an impressive size and an athletic build.

Affectionate

Intelligent

Low Shedding

Sociable

Low Barking

Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terriers are a small breed of terrier that were originally developed in Wales in the 19th century for hunting small game.

Affectionate

Low Shedding

Sociable

Low Barking

Apartment Friendly

Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdogs, also known as Shelties, are a small herding breed of dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland.

Easy to Train

Sociable

Intelligent

Working Dog

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky boasts a stunning appearance and a dynamic personality. They quickly gained popularity as sled dogs and loyal companions.

Suited For Cold Weather

High Energy

Sociable

Not Kid Friendly

For Experienced Owners

Single Dog Home

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Originally bred for herding and guarding, The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed that is well-known for its intelligence and lively nature.

Affectionate

Intelligent

Sociable

Playful

St Bernard

St Bernard's were initially bred by monks to assist in their search and rescue operations. They were christened after the St Bernard Pass, a treacherous mountain passage that the monks and their dogs bravely crossed.

Suited For Cold Weather

Sociable

Protective

For Experienced Owners

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