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needs; grooming needs; guard dog capability; liveliness; playfulness; sociability with
dogs, other pets, and strangers; suitability to cold and heat; trainability and watchdog
capability.
Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is a small, terrier-like dog famous for its
monkey-like expression. The skull is domed with a short muzzle
and an undershot or level bite. The small ears are small and stand
erect when cropped - erect, semi-erect or... Read more
The Affenpinscher is a small, terrier-like dog famous for its
monkey-like expression. The skull is domed with a short muzzle
and an undershot or level bite. The small ears are small and stand
erect when cropped - erect, semi-erect or... Read more
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is one of the most regal and aristocratic of all
the canine breeds. The head is rather lengthy, with a balanced
foreface and skull. The muzzle is normally long and very slender;
this feature is sometimes referred... Read more
The Afghan Hound is one of the most regal and aristocratic of all
the canine breeds. The head is rather lengthy, with a balanced
foreface and skull. The muzzle is normally long and very slender;
this feature is sometimes referred... Read more
Airedale Terrier
Among the largest of the terriers, the Airedale has a long flat head
and a very wiry and hard coat. The head gives the animal the
terrier look, with sharp keen eyes and a beard reminiscent of a
Scotty. The... Read more
Among the largest of the terriers, the Airedale has a long flat head
and a very wiry and hard coat. The head gives the animal the
terrier look, with sharp keen eyes and a beard reminiscent of a
Scotty. The... Read more
Akita
Large, powerful and heavy of bone, the Akita is a classic working
spitz. The head is large and smooth with powerful jaws and muzzle,
and a distinct stop. Ears and eyes are small and triangular; ears
stand erect, and eyes... Read more
Large, powerful and heavy of bone, the Akita is a classic working
spitz. The head is large and smooth with powerful jaws and muzzle,
and a distinct stop. Ears and eyes are small and triangular; ears
stand erect, and eyes... Read more
Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute excels at hauling heavy loads over great
distances in brutal conditions, and its construction is consistent
with such use. The long body is powerful and well muscled
throughout, heavy boned with a straight back... Read more
The Alaskan Malamute excels at hauling heavy loads over great
distances in brutal conditions, and its construction is consistent
with such use. The long body is powerful and well muscled
throughout, heavy boned with a straight back... Read more
American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is a member of the Spitz family. Like
most Spitz breeds, the American Eskimo Dog has pointed, erect
ears and an impressive coat. The head is fairly small and carries an
intelligent expression. The eyes have... Read more
The American Eskimo Dog is a member of the Spitz family. Like
most Spitz breeds, the American Eskimo Dog has pointed, erect
ears and an impressive coat. The head is fairly small and carries an
intelligent expression. The eyes have... Read more
American Foxhound
Quick and agile, the American Foxhound is the product of a
centuries long effort to produce the perfect fox hunting breed. The
dog has a lean, strong build and is covered by a solid, tight coat that
may be of... Read more
Quick and agile, the American Foxhound is the product of a
centuries long effort to produce the perfect fox hunting breed. The
dog has a lean, strong build and is covered by a solid, tight coat that
may be of... Read more
American Staffordshire Terrier
Note: the breed recognized by the AKC as the American
Staffordshire Terrier is very similar in appearance to the breed
recognized by the UKC as the American Pit Bull Terrier, though
the Am Staff is generally slightly larger. Stocky and... Read more
Note: the breed recognized by the AKC as the American
Staffordshire Terrier is very similar in appearance to the breed
recognized by the UKC as the American Pit Bull Terrier, though
the Am Staff is generally slightly larger. Stocky and... Read more
American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is a dog bred to hunt in any
environment. Its medium size, muscular body and curly
water-proof coat contribute to its abilities as an all-around hunting
dog. The breed is dense in both muscle and bone,... Read more
The American Water Spaniel is a dog bred to hunt in any
environment. Its medium size, muscular body and curly
water-proof coat contribute to its abilities as an all-around hunting
dog. The breed is dense in both muscle and bone,... Read more
Anatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian Shepherd's appearance clearly reflects its vocation
as a guardian; the breed is large (categorized as giant), strong and
fast. The Anatolian Shepherd has an intelligent expression and
wide-set, dark brown, almond-shaped eyes... Read more
The Anatolian Shepherd's appearance clearly reflects its vocation
as a guardian; the breed is large (categorized as giant), strong and
fast. The Anatolian Shepherd has an intelligent expression and
wide-set, dark brown, almond-shaped eyes... Read more
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-sized dog with a smooth,
flat coat texture. Coloring is either blue or red speckle. If blue, the
acceptable colors and markings are blue, black, white and tan that
is distributed evenly. For red... Read more
The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-sized dog with a smooth,
flat coat texture. Coloring is either blue or red speckle. If blue, the
acceptable colors and markings are blue, black, white and tan that
is distributed evenly. For red... Read more
Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd, also known as the Aussie, is a
well-proportioned dog that can come in a variety of colors including
black, blue-merle, red and red-merle. The breed is slightly longer
than it is tall, has a strong but not... Read more
The Australian Shepherd, also known as the Aussie, is a
well-proportioned dog that can come in a variety of colors including
black, blue-merle, red and red-merle. The breed is slightly longer
than it is tall, has a strong but not... Read more
Australian Terrier
The Australian Terrier is a small, medium-boned dog that is
significantly longer than it is tall. The breed's coat is tan, sandy,
blue or red and has a very rough texture. The Australian Terrier
has a long head with a... Read more
The Australian Terrier is a small, medium-boned dog that is
significantly longer than it is tall. The breed's coat is tan, sandy,
blue or red and has a very rough texture. The Australian Terrier
has a long head with a... Read more
Basenji
The Basenji is a relatively small, short-haired hunting dog native to
Africa. This dog sports a light build, short back and long legs. The
head is finely wrinkled, especially when the ears are erect. The
eyes are almond in shape... Read more
The Basenji is a relatively small, short-haired hunting dog native to
Africa. This dog sports a light build, short back and long legs. The
head is finely wrinkled, especially when the ears are erect. The
eyes are almond in shape... Read more
Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a short-legged, strong boned dog bred to track
and hunt. The head is of medium width with the length being
longer than the width. The skin on the head is loose and floppy.
The muzzle is... Read more
The Basset Hound is a short-legged, strong boned dog bred to track
and hunt. The head is of medium width with the length being
longer than the width. The skin on the head is loose and floppy.
The muzzle is... Read more
Beagle
The Beagle is a small hound bred for hunting rabbit and hare. The
head is somewhat lengthy and is domed at the occiput. Eyes are
hazel or deep brown in color, large and set apart with a soft,
"pleading" expression... Read more
The Beagle is a small hound bred for hunting rabbit and hare. The
head is somewhat lengthy and is domed at the occiput. Eyes are
hazel or deep brown in color, large and set apart with a soft,
"pleading" expression... Read more
Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized working dog with an air of
strength and hardiness. The head is proportional to the body with a
moderate stop and a flat, broad skull. The foreface is the same
length as the distance... Read more
The Bearded Collie is a medium-sized working dog with an air of
strength and hardiness. The head is proportional to the body with a
moderate stop and a flat, broad skull. The foreface is the same
length as the distance... Read more
Beauceron
The Beauceron is a large French herding dog that is strong, tall and
noble. The long, well-chiseled head is proportionate, with the
muzzle and skull being equal in length. The eyes are oval shaped
and horizontal, dark brown, with an... Read more
The Beauceron is a large French herding dog that is strong, tall and
noble. The long, well-chiseled head is proportionate, with the
muzzle and skull being equal in length. The eyes are oval shaped
and horizontal, dark brown, with an... Read more
Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is a graceful medium-sized dog of good
proportion. The head is well-rounded yet narrow, with a short skull
and long jaw. On top of the head is a thick topknot which is lighter
in shade than the... Read more
The Bedlington Terrier is a graceful medium-sized dog of good
proportion. The head is well-rounded yet narrow, with a short skull
and long jaw. On top of the head is a thick topknot which is lighter
in shade than the... Read more
Belgian Malinois
The Belgian Malinois is a dog of medium size that is fawn to
mahogany in color with a black mask and black tipped fur. The
Malinois is a short-haired dog and looks similar to the German
Shepherd, but there are... Read more
The Belgian Malinois is a dog of medium size that is fawn to
mahogany in color with a black mask and black tipped fur. The
Malinois is a short-haired dog and looks similar to the German
Shepherd, but there are... Read more
Belgian Sheepdog
The Belgian Sheepdog is a muscular and sturdy medium-sized dog
with a well-proportioned body. This dog sports long, straight guard
hairs that are neither wiry nor silky, with a moderately harsh
texture. The undercoat is thick and dense, although its... Read more
The Belgian Sheepdog is a muscular and sturdy medium-sized dog
with a well-proportioned body. This dog sports long, straight guard
hairs that are neither wiry nor silky, with a moderately harsh
texture. The undercoat is thick and dense, although its... Read more
Belgian Tervuren
The Belgian Tervuren is a medium-sized dog that is strong, square
and well-proportioned. The head is long without being overly so and
features dark brown eyes that are slightly almond shaped. The
expression is one of alertness, curiosity and... Read more
The Belgian Tervuren is a medium-sized dog that is strong, square
and well-proportioned. The head is long without being overly so and
features dark brown eyes that are slightly almond shaped. The
expression is one of alertness, curiosity and... Read more
Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, beautifully colored working
dog. Its head is broad and flat, with a gentle furrow and distinct
stop, and a muzzle that is straight and long. Gently oval shaped
eyes are brown in color.... Read more
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, beautifully colored working
dog. Its head is broad and flat, with a gentle furrow and distinct
stop, and a muzzle that is straight and long. Gently oval shaped
eyes are brown in color.... Read more
Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small, stocky dog of balanced proportions.
The gently rounded skull features a lightly accentuated stop and
well-balanced muzzle. The round eyes are dark brown or even black
in color, with a curious yet soft expression.... Read more
The Bichon Frise is a small, stocky dog of balanced proportions.
The gently rounded skull features a lightly accentuated stop and
well-balanced muzzle. The round eyes are dark brown or even black
in color, with a curious yet soft expression.... Read more
Black and Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a medium sized, powerful hunting
dog. It has a large oval head with low set ears, smooth skin over its
face and round hazel to dark brown eyes. Its expression is eager,
friendly and... Read more
The Black and Tan Coonhound is a medium sized, powerful hunting
dog. It has a large oval head with low set ears, smooth skin over its
face and round hazel to dark brown eyes. Its expression is eager,
friendly and... Read more
Black Russian Terrier
Large and powerful, the Black Russian Terrier is known for its
courage and strength. Its blocky head is basically two parallel
planes made of the skull and the muzzle, giving an impression of
strength. The small, triangular ears and set... Read more
Large and powerful, the Black Russian Terrier is known for its
courage and strength. Its blocky head is basically two parallel
planes made of the skull and the muzzle, giving an impression of
strength. The small, triangular ears and set... Read more
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a member of the Sagaces canine group, which
means it hunts via scent in groups. The narrow yet long head
tapers gently from the temples to the end of the muzzle. The
diamond shaped eyes are very... Read more
The Bloodhound is a member of the Sagaces canine group, which
means it hunts via scent in groups. The narrow yet long head
tapers gently from the temples to the end of the muzzle. The
diamond shaped eyes are very... Read more
Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium size dog renowned for its unique
herding techniques. The head is well proportioned, with a muzzle
that tapers slightly toward the nose. Eyes are wide set, medium in
size and oval shaped - color... Read more
The Border Collie is a medium size dog renowned for its unique
herding techniques. The head is well proportioned, with a muzzle
that tapers slightly toward the nose. Eyes are wide set, medium in
size and oval shaped - color... Read more
Border Terrier
The Border Terrier is an active dog of long leg and narrow
shoulders and body. Its head is often described as otter-like, with a
flat and broad skull and small, v-shaped ears that are set well
apart. Dark hazel eyes... Read more
The Border Terrier is an active dog of long leg and narrow
shoulders and body. Its head is often described as otter-like, with a
flat and broad skull and small, v-shaped ears that are set well
apart. Dark hazel eyes... Read more
Borzoi
The Borzoi is a sleek, beautiful breed, whose appearance resembles
that of a Greyhound. The head is curved into a slight dome shape,
with a long jaw line. The ears are small, and fall back onto the neck
when at... Read more
The Borzoi is a sleek, beautiful breed, whose appearance resembles
that of a Greyhound. The head is curved into a slight dome shape,
with a long jaw line. The ears are small, and fall back onto the neck
when at... Read more
Boston Terrier
Small and stately, the Boston Terrier has a number of features that
add to its rather unique appearance. The skull is square with a
pronounced stop, and is topped by erect, bat-like ears. The eyes are
large, dark and round,... Read more
Small and stately, the Boston Terrier has a number of features that
add to its rather unique appearance. The skull is square with a
pronounced stop, and is topped by erect, bat-like ears. The eyes are
large, dark and round,... Read more
Bouvier des Flandres
Also known as the Belgian Cattle Dog, the Bouvier des Flandres is
a compact yet muscular herding dog. The large head features both
a moustache and beard. The oval eyes are dark brown with black
rims, and give the dog... Read more
Also known as the Belgian Cattle Dog, the Bouvier des Flandres is
a compact yet muscular herding dog. The large head features both
a moustache and beard. The oval eyes are dark brown with black
rims, and give the dog... Read more
Boxer
The Boxer is a powerful, squarely built dog of medium size, easily
recognized by its distinct muzzle and face. The head is clean, with a
noticeable stop and wrinkles on the forehead and the sides of the
muzzle. Ears are... Read more
The Boxer is a powerful, squarely built dog of medium size, easily
recognized by its distinct muzzle and face. The head is clean, with a
noticeable stop and wrinkles on the forehead and the sides of the
muzzle. Ears are... Read more
Briard
The Briard is a strong, powerful dog bred for herding. The head is
fairly long with moderate width, and the skull and muzzle are both
rectangular in shape. Eyes are large, level, and set far apart. They
are either dark... Read more
The Briard is a strong, powerful dog bred for herding. The head is
fairly long with moderate width, and the skull and muzzle are both
rectangular in shape. Eyes are large, level, and set far apart. They
are either dark... Read more
Brittany (Spaniel)
The Brittany is an athletic and sturdily built dog of medium size.
The ears are short and triangular, lying flat against the skull,
which is rounded and medium length. The face is intelligent and
expressive, with eyes of various shades... Read more
The Brittany is an athletic and sturdily built dog of medium size.
The ears are short and triangular, lying flat against the skull,
which is rounded and medium length. The face is intelligent and
expressive, with eyes of various shades... Read more
Brussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon is a short, thick Toy breed. Prominent black
eyes are set far apart, large and wide, with what has been described
as almost a humanlike expression of intelligence and energy. The
high-set ears are small and high... Read more
The Brussels Griffon is a short, thick Toy breed. Prominent black
eyes are set far apart, large and wide, with what has been described
as almost a humanlike expression of intelligence and energy. The
high-set ears are small and high... Read more
Bull Terrier
Strong and handsome, the Bull Terrier is a dog of muscular
symmetry and sweet disposition. The head is long and deep, curving
from nose to the top of the skull; when viewed from the front, the
head should resemble an... Read more
Strong and handsome, the Bull Terrier is a dog of muscular
symmetry and sweet disposition. The head is long and deep, curving
from nose to the top of the skull; when viewed from the front, the
head should resemble an... Read more
Bulldog
The Bulldog is a medium sized dog whose build suggests strength
and vitality. It is a stocky dog with broad shoulders and a large,
short head. The eyes are moderately sized, round and dark, and set
wide apart and low... Read more
The Bulldog is a medium sized dog whose build suggests strength
and vitality. It is a stocky dog with broad shoulders and a large,
short head. The eyes are moderately sized, round and dark, and set
wide apart and low... Read more
Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a large, powerful breed with an alert and
intelligent appearance. The dog has a muscular body covered by
short hair. The tight coat is red, brindle, or fawn in color and the
chest may have a small... Read more
The Bullmastiff is a large, powerful breed with an alert and
intelligent appearance. The dog has a muscular body covered by
short hair. The tight coat is red, brindle, or fawn in color and the
chest may have a small... Read more
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