Search through profiles of over 200 dog breeds, learn all about dog adoption, and find out if you’re ready for a dog and what dog breed may suit you best.
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Carolina Dog: Several types of feral dogs with long, immense ears lived some 8,000 years ago in what is today the United States. The Basketmaker Dog, now extinct, was nearly a clone of the Dingo and was used by primitive Indians in the Southeast. More >>
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Chinese Foo Dog: Once believed to be a good-luck charm, the Chinese Foo Dog has also been called the Sacred Dog of Sinkiang, Chinese Temple Forest Dog and Chinese Celestial Dog. More >>
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Chinese Shar-Pei: Don’t get out the iron, the Chinese Shar-Pei dog is supposed to have those deep saggy folds and wrinkles. Strong-willed and strong-bodied, Shar-Pei dogs must be well trained and socialized at an early age by a conscientious and responsible adult to control their naturally protective and suspicious nature. Even well-trained Shar-Pei dogs tend to be aggressive and impatient with teasing or manhandling. You may find Shar-Pei dogs exotically beautiful, but this is not a beginner’s breed. More >>
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Chow Chow: Looking more like a bear than a dog, the fluffy, huggable, blue-tongued Chow Chow dog might be cuddly with those he knows best, but strangers beware of this territorial and stealthy guardian. Chow Chow puppies need consistent training and lots of opportunities to meet people and dogs under friendly circumstances to develop their people skills. More >>
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Cocker Spaniel: Gaze into the limpid brown pools that are the Cocker Spaniel’s eyes, and you just might lose your heart forever to this merry, loving little dog breed with the flowing, silky coat and joyful spirit. The smallest of the sporting breeds and devoted, active family members, Cocker Spaniel dogs will cavort after birds or romp with children, their long ears a-flutter, their bobbed tails a-wag. More >>
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Dachshund (Standard): Long and low-slung with a hound sensibility and a terrier attitude, the Dachshund dog may be Germany’s most unique contribution to the dog world. It takes a special kind of human to live under the iron paw of this fearless and feisty dog breed with the unmistakable silhouette of a ballpark frank. Longhaired, shorthaired or wirehaired; standard or miniature, Dachshund dogs won’t be ignored. Assertive owners only need apply. More >> |
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English Cocker Spaniel: The Cocker Spaniel’s taller cousin from across the pond has a happy attitude, a protective nature, a loyal affection for his family and a keen nose for the bird in the bush. Novice hunters take heart -- the English Cocker Spaniel can teach you a thing or two about hunting and needs very little training to flush the bird or retrieve the duck. More >> |
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English Springer Spaniel: What are you waiting for? Let’s get out in the field! The English Springer Spaniel dog breed, a consummate hunter, loves to go for the bird and few breeds make more enthusiastic hunting partners, jogging partners and field trial competitors. While Springer Spaniel dogs from show breeders may have slightly less drive and intensity than Springer Spaniel dogs from field breeders, this is one active, exuberant and high-energy dog. Sedentary owners need not apply.. More >> |
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Entlebucher Sennenhund: The smallest of the four Swiss Mountain dogs, the Entlebucher is smooth-coated and bobtailed. Its good herding instincts make the Entlebucher is a trustworthy watchdog and companion with a lively and attentive character. More >> |
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Field Spaniel: Psst! The Field Spaniel is one of the sporting world's best-kept secrets. Hidden under a noble and beautiful exterior is a loving, funny companion and a skilled, intelligent hunter. More >> |
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