The Official List of All Breeds in

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Affenpinscher
Loyal, curious, famously funny; fearless out of all proportion to their size.
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Afghan Hound
A breed of charming contradictions: independent and aloof, but sweet and
profoundly loyal.
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Airedale Terrier
Clever, confident, proud; friendly but courageous.
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Akita
Dignified, courageous, and profoundly loyal.
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Alaskan Malamute
Affectionate, loyal, playful but dignified.
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American English Coonhound

Sweet, Melow, Sociable
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American Eskimo Dog

Playful, perky, very smart; an excellent trick dog.
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American Foxhound
Sweet-tempered and easygoing, but also stubborn and independent
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American Hairless Terrier

Friendly, lovable, inquisitive; fearlessly game for just about anything.
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American Leopard Hound

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American Staffordshire Terrier

Smart, confident, good-natured companions.
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American Water Spaniel

Happy, eager, and charming; aloof with strangers, and a little stubborn.
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Calm, watchful, loyal, and smart; protective and territorial.
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Appenzeller Sennenhunde
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Australian Cattle Dog

Alert, curious, and pleasant.
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Australian Shepherd
Smart, work-oriented, exuberantdid we mention smart?
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Australian Terrier
Plucky, spirited, and smart.
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Azawakh

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Basenji
An intelligent, independent, but affectionate and alert breed. Can be aloof with
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne

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Basset Hound
Easygoing, laid-back, and even a bit lazy, Bassets are great family pets.
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Beagle
Beagles are loving and lovable, happy, easygoing, and companionable.
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Bearded Collie
Bouncy, charismatic, friendly; smart, but also stubborn and independent.
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Beauceron
Smart, obedient, gentle; reserved with strangers, loving and eager to please with
preferred humans.
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Bedlington Terrier
Frollicking, charming, and full of fun; a loyal member of the family.
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Belgian Laekenois
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Belgian Malinois
Smart, confident, hardworking, and steadfastly loyal.
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Belgian Sheepdog
Serious-minded, watchful, and very bright and trainable
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Belgian Tervuren
Smart, self-assured, very trainable; affectionate and possessive with loved ones.
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Bergamasco
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Berger Picard
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Bernese Mountain Dog

Good-natured and calm.
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Bichon Frise
Playful, curious, and peppy.
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Biewer Terrier
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Black and Tan Coonhound

Easygoing, friendly, bright; mellow by the fireside, rugged and brave on the trail.
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Black Russian Terrier

Smart, confident, courageous; protective of loved ones, aloof with strangers.
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Bloodhound
Inquisitive, independent, friendly, affectionate with family, can be reserved with
strangers
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Bluetick Coonhound
A smart and devoted charmer at home; a fearless, tenacious pursuer on the trail.
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Boerboel
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Bolognese
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Border Collie
Remarkably smart workaholics; not adverse to a good cuddle.
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Border Terrier
Plucky, happy, affectionate.
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Borzoi
Loyal, affectionate, regally dignified; charming but independent-minded.
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Boston Terrier
Friendly, bright, amusing, and adaptable.
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Bouvier des Flandres

Strong-willed, even-tempered, courageous; affectionate with family, intimidating to
intruders.
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Boxer
Fun-loving, bright, active and loyal.
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Boykin Spaniel
A classic spaniel: friendly, eager, trainable, and lovable.
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Bracco Italiano
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Braque du Bourbonnais
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Briard
A whole lot of dog: smart, confident, faithful, with plenty of joie de vivre.
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Brittany
Bright, upbeat, fun-loving at home; a tireless, enthusiastic worker afield.
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Broholmer
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Brussels Griffon
Alert, curious, and loyal.
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Bull Terrier
Playful and charming; sometimes mischievous, always loyal.
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Bulldog
Calm, courageous, and friendly; dignified but amusing.
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Bullmastiff
Brave, affectionate, and loyal, the Bullmastiff will always have your back.
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Cairn Terrier
Cheerful, alert, busy and independent-minded.
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Canaan Dog
Alert, vigilant, territorial; docile with family, aloof with strangers.
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Cane Corso
Smart, trainable, and noble of bearing; assertive and confident, Corsi are peerless
protectors.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Loyal, affectionate, and smart; even-tempered, never shy.
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Catahoula Leopard Dog

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Caucasian Ovcharka
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Affectionate, graceful, and gentle.
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Central Asian Shepherd Dog

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Cesky Terrier
Feisty and tenacious at work, but a bit more laid back and trainable than the usual
terrier.
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Bright, sensitive, perceptive; affectionate and family-oriented.
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Chihuahua
Graceful, charming, and sassy.
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Chinese Crested
Lively, alert, and affectionate.
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Chinese Shar-Pei
Steadfastly devoted to loved ones, but standoffish and lordly toward strangers.
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Chinook
Patient, smart, willing to please; a devoted family dog.
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Chow Chow
Serious-minded, dignified, bright, and aloof.
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Cirneco dellEtna
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Clumber Spaniel
Mellow, gentlemanly, amiable; dignified but always amusing.
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Cocker Spaniel
Happy, smart, gentle.
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Collie
Graceful, devoted, and proud.
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Coton de Tulear
Bright, happy-go-lucky, endlessly charming; born to love and to be loved.
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Curly-Coated Retriever
Confident, proud, wickedly smart; a thinking persons retriever.
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Czechoslovakian Vlcak
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Dachshund
Go look up the word spunky. Well wait. Did you see a photo of a Dachsie? We
thought so.
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Dalmatian
A well-bred Dal is stable and outgoing; dignified but never shy.
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Independent, proud, smart; affectionate at home, bold and tenacious in the field.
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Danish-Swedish Farmdog
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Deutscher Wachtelhund
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Doberman Pinscher
Alert, fearless, loyal, and highly trainable.
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Dogo Argentino
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Loyal, affectionate, and protective; courageous but not aggressive.
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Drentsche Patrijshond
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Drever
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Dutch Shepherd
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English Cocker Spaniel

Merry and responsive, alive with energy.
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English Foxhound
The prototypical pack hound: gentle, affectionate, and sociable.
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English Setter
Friendly, merry, and mellow; called the gentleman of the dog world.
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English Springer Spaniel

Friendly, playful, obedient at home; hardworking and steady in the field.
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English Toy Spaniel

A true spanielaffectionate, alert, and merry.
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Enthusiastic, loyal, smart; confident but not aggressive.
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Estrela Mountain Dog

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Eurasier
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Field Spaniel
Sweet, sensitive, fun-loving, and smart; a real people-pleaser.
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Finnish Lapphund
Reserved with strangers, but usually calm and friendly; submissive at home,
courageous at work.
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Finnish Spitz
Eager, courageous, friendly, and faithful.
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Flat-Coated Retriever
Happy, confident, intelligent, and forever young.
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French Bulldog
Playful, smart, adaptable, and completely irresistible.
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French Spaniel
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German Longhaired Pointer

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German Pinscher
Intelligent, determined, assertive; playful and vivacious into old age.
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German Shepherd Dog

Smart, confident, courageous, and steady; a true dog lover's dog.
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German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly, smart, willing to please.
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German Spitz
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German Wirehaired Pointer

Affectionate, eager, enthusiastic; aloof but not unfriendly with strangers.
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Giant Schnauzer
Loyal, alert, trainable, with the stable temperament required in big dogs of great
strength.
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Glen of Imaal Terrier

Gentler, less excitable than most terriers, but still bold and spirited.
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Golden Retriever
Intelligent, friendly, and devoted.
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Gordon Setter
Bold, confident, and resolute afield; sweetly affectionate by the fireside.
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

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Great Dane
Friendly, patient, & dependable.
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Great Pyrenees
Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate.
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Faithful, dependable, family oriented; Swissies are famously even-tempered.
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Greyhound
Independent, gentle, noble, and oh so sweet, but intense when on the run.
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Hamiltonstovare
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Harrier
Outgoing and friendly; true pack hounds, they generally get on well with other dogs.
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Havanese
Outgoing, funny, & intelligent.
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Hovawart
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Jagdterrier
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Japanese Chin
A true aristocrat: charming and loving with those they favor, nobly reserved with
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Jindo
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Kai Ken
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Karelian Bear Dog

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Keeshond
Outgoing, lively, friendly to all; a lover, not a fighter
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Kerry Blue Terrier

Smart and alert; people oriented, with a dash of Irish humor in his heart
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Kishu Ken
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Komondor
Dignified, brave, protective, steadfastly loyal
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Kromfohrlander
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Kuvasz
Intensely loyal, protective, utterly fearless; sweet and patient with family

Labrador Retriever
Friendly and outgoing, Labs play well with others
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Lagotto Romagnolo
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Lakeland Terrier
Brave, bright, confident; affectionate with family, especially kids
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Lancashire Heeler
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Leonberger
Bright, patient, loving, and family oriented
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Lhasa Apso
Smart, confident, complex; a family comedian, but regally aloof with strangers

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Lowchen
Affectionate, outgoing, strong willed, and brave as a lion.
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Maltese
Gentle, playful, affectionate; fearless in a charming toy-dog way.
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Manchester Terrier
Spirited, bright, keenly observant; dead loyal, in an independent terrier way.
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Mastiff
Courageous and dignified, but good-natured and docile.
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Miniature American Shepherd

Good-natured, Devoted, Intelligent

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Miniature Bull Terrier

Upbeat, mischievous, comical, with terrier fire and fearlessness.
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Miniature Pinscher
Proud, fearless, and fun-loving, Min Pins are a true personality breed."
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Miniature Schnauzer
Friendly, smart, obedient.
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Mudi
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Watchful and dignified; sweet, steady, and loyal with loved ones, calm but wary with
strangers.
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Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
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Newfoundland
Sweet, patient, devoted; Newfs are famously good companions
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Norfolk Terrier
Alert, fearless, fun-loving, and more sociable than the usual terrier.
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Norrbottenspets
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Norwegian Buhund
Smart, perceptive, confident, and a total sweetheart.
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Norwegian Elkhound
Confident, dependable; dignified but friendly.
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Norwegian Lundehund
Loving and loyal, also brave, tenacious, and a bit stubborn.
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Norwich Terrier
Alert, curious, affectionate, gregarious, loyal
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Smart, outgoing, busy; as affectionate and eager to please as any good retriever.
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Old English Sheepdog

Adaptable, smart, gentle; Old English Sheepdogs are famous for their sweet,
agreeable nature.
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Otterhound
A big-personality dog: boisterous, affectionate, cheerful.

Papillon
Happy, alert, friendly.
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Parson Russell Terrier

Bold, friendly, athletic, and clever.
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Pekingese
Affectionate, loyal, regal in manner.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Smart and alert, affectionate but not pushy, bold but kindly.
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Perro de Presa Canario

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Peruvian Inca Orchid

Lively, alert, playful; charming and well mannered around the house.
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Alert, vivacious, and happy-happy-happy!
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Pharaoh Hound
Smart and alert; noble, but friendly and affectionate.
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Plott
Sweetly gentle with people, but fearless, implacable, and bold at work.
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Pointer
Even-tempered, alert, hardworking, and loyal; a peerless hunting partner.
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Lively, clever, confident; very loyal, but an independent worker.
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Pomeranian
Lively, bold, and inquisitivea prototypical "personality breed".
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Poodle
Proud, active and very smart..
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Portuguese Podengo
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

Lively, alert, playful; charming and well mannered around the house.
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Portuguese Pointer
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Portuguese Sheepdog
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Portuguese Water Dog

The PWD is an A student: Affectionate, athletic, and adventurous.
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Pug
Even-tempered, charming, mischievous and loving.
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Puli
Loyal, smart, home-loving; strong-willed but trainable.
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Pumi
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Pyrenean Mastiff
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Pyrenean Shepherd
Enthusiastic, mischievous, and whip-smart; playful with family, wary of strangers.
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Rafeiro do Alentejo
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Rat Terrier
Friendly, lovable, inquisitive; fearlessly game for just about anything.
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Redbone Coonhound
Even-tempered, amiable, and kindly at home, but a tiger on the trail.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
Dignified, even tempered; affectionate toward loved ones, reserved with strangers.
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Rottweiler
Reserved with strangers and affectionate and loyal with his family.
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Russell Terrier
Alert, lively, inquisitive, and friendly.
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Russian Toy
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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

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Saluki
Gentle, dignified, loyal but independent-minded.
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Samoyed
Gentle, adaptable, eager, friendly; conservative but never shy
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Schapendoes
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Schipperke
Alert, curious, confident; intense, but with a dash of mischief and impudence
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Scottish Deerhound
Dignified, gentle, polite; quietly intelligent and perceptive.
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Scottish Terrier
Independent, confident, and never shy; spirited but dignified
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Sealyham Terrier
Alert and outgoing; stubbornness is tempered by a sly sense of humor
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Shetland Sheepdog
Bright, playful, and energetic
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Shiba Inu
Alert, active, and attentive
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Shih Tzu
Outgoing, affectionate, playful and charming
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Shikoku
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Siberian Husky
Friendly, gentle, dignified; alert, but not aggressive.
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Silky Terrier
Friendly, vivacious, cheeky; in all ways a true terrier.
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Skye Terrier
Plucky but dignified, calm but sometimes stubborn; famously loyal and devoted.
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Sloughi
Noble and somewhat aloof, however are faithful to owners
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Slovensky Cuvac
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Slovensky Kopov
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Small Munsterlander Pointer

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Smooth Fox Terrier

Friendly and family oriented; bright enough to have a mind of their own
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you theyre
terriers.
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Spanish Mastiff
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Spanish Water Dog

Faithful, hardworking, lively; affectionate with family, and a vigilant watchdog
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Spinone Italiano
Sociable, docile, patient; occasionally stubborn but always a character.
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St. Bernard
Friendly, patient, outgoing; known as a great nanny dog for kids.
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Stabyhoun
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Brave, tenacious, a bit stubborn; but also gentle, playful, and clever.
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Standard Schnauzer
Smart, fearless, sometimes willful; spirited, but ever reliable.
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Sussex Spaniel
Merry and friendly, in the classic spaniel manner.
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Swedish Lapphund
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Swedish Vallhund
Sociable, cheerful, alert, and blessed with classic herding-dog intelligence.
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Saluki
Gentle, dignified, loyal but independent-minded.
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Samoyed
Gentle, adaptable, eager, friendly; conservative but never shy
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Schapendoes
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Schipperke
Alert, curious, confident; intense, but with a dash of mischief and impudence
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Scottish Deerhound
Dignified, gentle, polite; quietly intelligent and perceptive.
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Scottish Terrier
Independent, confident, and never shy; spirited but dignified
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Sealyham Terrier
Alert and outgoing; stubbornness is tempered by a sly sense of humor
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Shetland Sheepdog
Bright, playful, and energetic
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Shiba Inu
Alert, active, and attentive
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Shih Tzu
Outgoing, affectionate, playful and charming
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Shikoku
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Siberian Husky
Friendly, gentle, dignified; alert, but not aggressive.
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Silky Terrier
Friendly, vivacious, cheeky; in all ways a true terrier.
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Skye Terrier
Plucky but dignified, calm but sometimes stubborn; famously loyal and devoted.
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Sloughi
Noble and somewhat aloof, however are faithful to owners
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Slovensky Cuvac
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Slovensky Kopov
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Small Munsterlander Pointer

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Smooth Fox Terrier

Friendly and family oriented; bright enough to have a mind of their own
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you theyre
terriers.
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Spanish Mastiff
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Spanish Water Dog

Faithful, hardworking, lively; affectionate with family, and a vigilant watchdog
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Spinone Italiano
Sociable, docile, patient; occasionally stubborn but always a character.
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St. Bernard
Friendly, patient, outgoing; known as a great nanny dog for kids.
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Stabyhoun
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Brave, tenacious, a bit stubborn; but also gentle, playful, and clever.
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Standard Schnauzer
Smart, fearless, sometimes willful; spirited, but ever reliable.
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Sussex Spaniel
Merry and friendly, in the classic spaniel manner.
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Swedish Lapphund
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Swedish Vallhund
Sociable, cheerful, alert, and blessed with classic herding-dog intelligence.
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Vizsla
Gentle, affectionate, energetic and eager.

Weimaraner
Friendly, fearless, alert, obedient.
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Welsh Springer Spaniel

Happy, upbeat, family oriented; reserved but not shy with strangers.
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Welsh Terrier
As alert and spirited as any self-respecting terrier, but a bit calmer than most.
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West Highland White Terrier

Happy, smart, loyal, entertaining.
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Whippet
Calm, affectionate, and playful.
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Wire Fox Terrier

Gregarious, alert, and confident, Wires crave attention from their loved ones.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Outgoing, eager, quick-minded; trustworthy in the field and around the house.
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Wirehaired Vizsla
Calm and gentle around the house; an exuberant hunter on land or lake.
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Working Kelpie
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Xoloitzcuintli
Loyal, alert, calm, trainable; like any good watchdog, they're wary of strangers.
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Yorkshire Terrier
Sprightly, tomboyish, and affectionate
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