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| Primarily used to assist a hunter in the pursuit of game, primarily game birds and waterfowl. |
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| Named for the stance it takes in the presence of game |
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| German Shorthaired Pointer |
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| Versatile Hunting Dog, Good Temperament, and Traditional Docked Tail |
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| Water dogs, good guide dog and search & rescue, and good natured, good with kids. |
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| Used for hunting, slower to learn, and show breeds may not have ability to hunt. |
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| Primarily a shooting dog, smaller in size, very active, and a good companion. |
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| Smallest sporting dog, very sensitive and good with a family |
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| Excellent hunting dog, hardy, brave, long legged, faster, and may be prone to hip dysplasia, obesity, and behavioral problems |
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| Intelligence and easy to train, eager to please, great family dog, and able to hunt, assistance, search and rescue |
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One that hunts by sight - Fast
One that hunts by scent - Stamina |
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Hunt by sight
A very old breed
Show dogs today
Good pet
Sensitive
Grooming problems |
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Good sense of smell
Good pet
Sometimes stubborn
Great endurance and determination
Will sleep and eat at every chance |
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| Some people like that they do not have a doggy odor, have minimal shedding, and do not drool. |
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Developed in the US
Hunting raccoons
A determined scent hound
Aggressive, responds to owner |
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Old breed
Very docile
Good with children
Great sense of smell
Used to track people |
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Used to hunt badger
“Dachs” means badger
Good with children
Barks & makes a good watchdog |
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An old breed
Fastest dog in the world
Hunts by sight
Favor of royalty
Great speed, attack pet
More difficult to have as a pet than other breeds |
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Traditionally hunt and dig for vermin
Feisty
Minimally tolerate other animals
High energy level |
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Protective of flocks
Fox hunting dog
Makes a good pet |
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A dogfighter
Easily provoked, very protective
Used as a guard dog, watchdog |
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Smooth & wire varieties
One of the most widely distributed purebreds
Good hunters, trainable
Good companion animals |
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Stocky, wiry coat, good hunter
Good apartment dog
Good family pet
Standard and giant Schnauzer in working group |
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Diggers and vermin hunters
Hardy and strong
Fearless!!
Rough coat |
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Scotty
Natural diggers
Bred to hunt and kill vermin
Great house dogs
Requires solid training and grooming |
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Hunting dog
Watchdog
Apartment dog
Good pet |
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| American Staffordshire Terrier |
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Athletic build
Powerful Head
Loyal to family
Needs training and socialization |
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Developed as labor for humans
Pull sleds, draft supplies, and work in water rescues |
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A native Alaskan arctic breed
Oldest artic sled dogs
Dog fighter
Hard to have as a pet |
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Called a boxer because it strikes out with its front paws when it fights
Originally a fight dog
A watchdog, bodyguard, guide dog
Shorter lives typically less than 10 years |
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Watch dog, guard dog
Good sense of smell
Females are calm, but wary of strangers
Males are aggressive
Long lives
Not a good family pet |
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Very old breed.
Thought to be first described in 1200 BC
Watch dog & guard dog because of size
Good pet
Short lived |
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Very old breed.
A Shepard dog.
Very docile.
Very large and requires grooming. |
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From Rottweil, Germany
Cattle Driver
Very protective of owners
Police dogs, bodyguards
Good companion animals for adults |
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From Switzerland via Roman armies
Excellent pathfinders in drifting snow
Used to locate victims in snow
Longhaired varieties did poorly in snow |
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Sled dogs
Friendly and gentle
Not good with children
Independent, one owner |
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Unique coat
Excellent guard dog
Very large
Not a great pet |
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the newest class
Ability to control the movement of other animals
Many will chase objects like cars |
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Smart, easily trained, agile
Lives for his job
Requires lots of activity/work
Come in 4 coat colors |
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Red/blue heeler
Strong and agile
Can be stubborn and harder to train
Live to work |
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The original sheep herding dog
Very protective of family |
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Very smart
Lives to work
Intense gaze
Requires good training and lots of work/activity |
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Courageous and obedient
Sheep herding
Rescue, police, guard & guide dogs
Affectionate with family but wary of strangers |
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Good herd dog
Good family pet
Has grooming requirements
Show dog
SHEDS!! |
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Same family as dachshunds
An old breed
Once used to herd cattle
Fast, agile, high endurance
Friendly, easy to train |
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As small as 1.5 pounds
Very popular house pets
Require less exercise |
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Smallest breed in the world
Oldest breed of dog on the American Continent
Energetic, lively, barks a lot
Does not exactly get along with other dogs
Great pet |
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An old breed
Chinese origin
Held only by the imperial family
Ownership was punishable by death
Non-aggressive, quiet |
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Old breed from orient
Affectionate
Good with children
This is a lot of dog in a small space… |
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Vermin Hunter
Affectionate with owner but wary of strangers
Good lapdog
Needs lots of care due to coat |
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Means “lion”
Primarily a lap dog
Not a great pet
High maintenance
Just 8-11 inches in height at the withers |
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Includes about everything else
Diverse: Various sizes and types
Sturdy |
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American breed from Boston area
Gentle disposition
Good house dog
Good pet |
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Used for bull baiting and dog fighting in England
Fighting dog
Vicious and pain tolerant
Today’s dog can be a good pet
May have whelping problem due to head size |
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Seen in ancient engravings
Origin is unknown
A sporting dog
Calm, quiet, thrive on attention
Great with children |
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Also in the TOY GROUP
Originally a retriever
A water dog
Trainable, circus act
High maintenance
Primarily show dogs and companions
Actually, this dog is an excellent hunter |
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All called pocket sized, miniatures, tiny toy, lapdogs, and sleeve dogs
Around 2-4 pounds |
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Best of both breeds or....
Worst of both breeds |
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