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Papillons
A petite French beauty with the fringed butterfly ears, the Papillon has true joie de vivre (joy of living) and excels in dog sports.
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Pomeranians
Although the Pom has blossomed into one of the world’s premier companion dogs, in his mind, he is not a toy at all. A lion, or perhaps a tiger, is more like it. |
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Poodles
The Poodle breed standard states that the Poodle has an “air of distinction,” but it also has a well-developed sense of humor. |
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Pugs
Pugs possess an easygoing disposition and gentleness that makes them trustworthy around people of any age. |
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Rat Terriers
This intelligent, sensitive former farm favorite makes a wonderful pet no matter where you live. |
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Rottweilers
Rotties have been described by those who have built strong ties with the breed as loving, comical, bright and loyal. |
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Saint Bernards
Big doesn’t begin to describe this giant, and we aren’t just talking about his size but also his family devotion, loyalty, heart and drooling tendencies. |
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Schnauzers
This intelligent, fiercely loyal working breed thrives on having a job to do, whether it’s search and rescue, therapy work or just being your best friend. |
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Shetland Sheepdogs
A sweet and charming dog, the Sheltie has acquired fans the world over because of his zest and energy for life. Some Sheltie enthusiasts say that this dog is a near-perfect canine companion. |
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Shih Tzu
This Asian import sports a luxurious long coat and was originally breed to be a companion to people. |
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Siberian Huskies
Be prepared to offer these sled-pulling dogs lots of exercise and opportunities to work. They are high-energy and need lots of attention. |
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Weimaraners
These guys love to chase anything small – including your house cat – and go anywhere, be it a mud puddle, a lake, a pile of leaves. Best for high-energy families with older children, Weimaraners need confident owners capable of managing a large, strong dog. |
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Welsh Corgis
Discover the origins of these friendly, low-slung herders. |
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West Highland White Terriers
Westies need lots of stimulation to keep their quick-thinking, sharp minds occupied, which make them terrific for active but gentle children and outgoing families. |
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Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkies are the darling divas of the dog world, preferring to be pampered by owners without children (they don’t want the extra competition!). |