Dog Breeds

Afghan Hound: Talk about a high-end (and high-maintenance) fur coat! This glamorous and leggy starlet of the sighthounds has speed, endurance and a single-minded drive to chase small things that run away. The whippy tail, long face and far-seeing eyes give the Afghan Hound the look of an ancient hunter, but in the house, the Afghan can lounge luxuriously for hours on end. Good thing, too, because that’s how long it takes to comb out that coat.
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Airedale Terrier:  Terriers to-the-max, Airedale Terrier dogs take a terrier’s scruffy lovable energy and feisty scrappiness times two. A chore to groom but with rough-and-tumble charm and brimming self-confidence, this largest of the terrier dogs makes a great family dogand playmate to active kids. They may chase cats and try to one-up other dogs, but Airedale Terriers shower their people with spirited adoration.. More >>

Akita:   Living with an Akita dog is like having your very own samurai warrior at your service. Strong, powerful, exceptionally intelligent, vigilant and protective -- but prone to dog aggression and a high prey drive -- Akita dogs need smart management and assertive leadership. Even so, an Akita will never be your servant. He will be your associate, however -- the one that sometimes seems to have better judgment than you do.  More >>

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog: This Georgia-born bulldog takes its name from the Alapaha River region, where it was developed to work livestock and guard property. Alapaha Blue Bloods are possessive and attentive.  More >>

Alaskan Malamute: Giant holes in the backyard, anyone? How about decimated drywall? Daily marathon runs? Lots of vacuuming? Alaskan Malamute dogs dig, chew and shed like mad, but this large, frisky high-energy sled dog loves people so dearly that you might get hooked despite yourself.  More >>

American Bulldog: "Working dog" is an apt description of the American Bulldog. Originally brought to the American South by English working-class immigrants, this breed helped farmers and ranchers with many everyday tasks. More >>

American Foxhound: This breed descended from English hounds imported to America in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over the years, an American type of hound evolved, with varying characteristics depending on whether it was used in competitive field trials, fox hunting, on trails or in packs. More >>

American Staffordshire Terrier:   Stocky and courageous with super strength for his size, this pit-bull look-alike (some say they are pit bulls) makes a loyal, friendly, easygoing but high-energy companion to adults and especially children. Once a fighter, today’s well-bred and well-socialized American Staffordshire dogs prefer to make peace, not war, although some get belligerent with other dogs.  More >>

Anatolian Shepherd Dog: IA breed of ancient lineage, this fiercely loyal guard dog is used to protect sheep in its country of origin, Turkey.   More >>

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