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Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is a gutsy, lively little terrier that has retained
its rather shaggy and unkempt look. The harsh, weather-resistant
outer coat that can be anything from cream, through red or grey to
almost black or brindled protects a... Read more
The Cairn Terrier is a gutsy, lively little terrier that has retained
its rather shaggy and unkempt look. The harsh, weather-resistant
outer coat that can be anything from cream, through red or grey to
almost black or brindled protects a... Read more
Canaan Dog
A sturdy dog of medium-size built along the lines of a racing
hunter rather than a heavy plodder, the Canaan Dog is the only
breed originating in Israel and is a member of the Herding Group.
Squarely proportioned without extremes,... Read more
A sturdy dog of medium-size built along the lines of a racing
hunter rather than a heavy plodder, the Canaan Dog is the only
breed originating in Israel and is a member of the Herding Group.
Squarely proportioned without extremes,... Read more
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Long and low with a fox-like appearance and large erect ears, the
Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the Corgi with a tail. The Cardigan has a
low-set, long, brushy tail and an elongated body supported by very
short legs. The intelligent... Read more
Long and low with a fox-like appearance and large erect ears, the
Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the Corgi with a tail. The Cardigan has a
low-set, long, brushy tail and an elongated body supported by very
short legs. The intelligent... Read more
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Built along the lines of a small gundog, the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel has expressive, large, dark round eyes set in a slightly
rounded skull. This member of the Toy Group is the smallest
spaniel. The Cavalier has a tapered... Read more
Built along the lines of a small gundog, the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel has expressive, large, dark round eyes set in a slightly
rounded skull. This member of the Toy Group is the smallest
spaniel. The Cavalier has a tapered... Read more
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a hardy and resilient breed
designed to retrieve waterfowl from cold waters, sometimes even
breaking ice to do so, and the features of the dog reflect this
purpose. The skull is round and broad with... Read more
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a hardy and resilient breed
designed to retrieve waterfowl from cold waters, sometimes even
breaking ice to do so, and the features of the dog reflect this
purpose. The skull is round and broad with... Read more
Chihuahua
The very smallest dog breed, the Chihuahua is ever vigilant and
fleet of foot, with a spunky attitude. Compact with a terrier-like
temperament, the Chihuahua has the appearance of a fine-boned
but muscular dog that carries his sickle-shaped tail ... Read more
The very smallest dog breed, the Chihuahua is ever vigilant and
fleet of foot, with a spunky attitude. Compact with a terrier-like
temperament, the Chihuahua has the appearance of a fine-boned
but muscular dog that carries his sickle-shaped tail ... Read more
Chinese Crested Dog
The Chinese Crested Dog is a delicate, chic and nimble breed that
comes in two distinct varieties (often dogs of each variety are part
of one litter): the Hairless, which has hair only on its head, feet,
and tail and... Read more
The Chinese Crested Dog is a delicate, chic and nimble breed that
comes in two distinct varieties (often dogs of each variety are part
of one litter): the Hairless, which has hair only on its head, feet,
and tail and... Read more
Chinese Shar-Pei
A unique and intelligent dog that most often is recognized for its
wrinkles, the Chinese Shar-Pei initially was developed as an
all-purpose Chinese farm dog: a medium sized, square and compact
dog, close coupled with a large yet handsome head.... Read more
A unique and intelligent dog that most often is recognized for its
wrinkles, the Chinese Shar-Pei initially was developed as an
all-purpose Chinese farm dog: a medium sized, square and compact
dog, close coupled with a large yet handsome head.... Read more
Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is a firm, powerful, squarely-built dog of medium
size. Heavy bones and solid muscles endow the breed with its
characteristic working appearance. The Chow Chow can have black,
cinnamon, red, blue and cream coloring, and... Read more
The Chow Chow is a firm, powerful, squarely-built dog of medium
size. Heavy bones and solid muscles endow the breed with its
characteristic working appearance. The Chow Chow can have black,
cinnamon, red, blue and cream coloring, and... Read more
Clumber Spaniel
A long, low, substantial dog, the Clumber Spaniel's heavy brow,
deep chest, straight forequarters, powerful hindquarters, massive
bone, and large feet combine to give it the power and endurance to
move through dense underbrush in pursuit of ... Read more
A long, low, substantial dog, the Clumber Spaniel's heavy brow,
deep chest, straight forequarters, powerful hindquarters, massive
bone, and large feet combine to give it the power and endurance to
move through dense underbrush in pursuit of ... Read more
Cocker Spaniel
The smallest dog in the Sporting Group, the Cocker Spaniel (or
American Cocker Spaniel as it is sometimes called) has an efficient
and serviceable-looking body, with straight forequarters and a
spine that slopes gently to powerful, moderately bent... Read more
The smallest dog in the Sporting Group, the Cocker Spaniel (or
American Cocker Spaniel as it is sometimes called) has an efficient
and serviceable-looking body, with straight forequarters and a
spine that slopes gently to powerful, moderately bent... Read more
Collie
Lithe and agile, the Collie is a dog of effortless grace. The head is
light and wedge shaped, with a slight stop and flat skull. Small ears
are carried semi-erect when alert, with the top portion tipping
forward. Eyes are... Read more
Lithe and agile, the Collie is a dog of effortless grace. The head is
light and wedge shaped, with a slight stop and flat skull. Small ears
are carried semi-erect when alert, with the top portion tipping
forward. Eyes are... Read more
Curly-Coated Retriever
The oldest of the retrieving breeds, the Curly-Coated Retriever is
also the most graceful and longest of leg. Its distinct head is clean
cut and wedge shaped with a shallow stop, topped with small, close
lying ears. Eyes are large... Read more
The oldest of the retrieving breeds, the Curly-Coated Retriever is
also the most graceful and longest of leg. Its distinct head is clean
cut and wedge shaped with a shallow stop, topped with small, close
lying ears. Eyes are large... Read more
Dachshund
Low and long, the Dachshund is powerfully muscled and has a
characteristic shape that rarely passes unnoticed. In the US, the
Dachshund comes in two sizes: standard and miniature. For each
size, there are three coat varieties: Smooth — the... Read more
Low and long, the Dachshund is powerfully muscled and has a
characteristic shape that rarely passes unnoticed. In the US, the
Dachshund comes in two sizes: standard and miniature. For each
size, there are three coat varieties: Smooth — the... Read more
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a strong, symmetrical, athletic dog with a
distinguished spotting pattern. The body is square, strong, and
sturdy, and the skin and coat are tight on the body. The head
carries an alert and intelligent look with moderately... Read more
The Dalmatian is a strong, symmetrical, athletic dog with a
distinguished spotting pattern. The body is square, strong, and
sturdy, and the skin and coat are tight on the body. The head
carries an alert and intelligent look with moderately... Read more
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Bred to kill small vermin, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier's body
reflects its occupation. The breed is small and long, with its height
being half the length of its body. Despite its small size, it is a
sturdy dog with plenty... Read more
Bred to kill small vermin, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier's body
reflects its occupation. The breed is small and long, with its height
being half the length of its body. Despite its small size, it is a
sturdy dog with plenty... Read more
Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a dog of medium large size, powerfully
built and capable of great endurance and speed. Its body is compact
and muscular, with the head, neck and legs in proportion to the
body. The tail is almost... Read more
The Doberman Pinscher is a dog of medium large size, powerfully
built and capable of great endurance and speed. Its body is compact
and muscular, with the head, neck and legs in proportion to the
body. The tail is almost... Read more
English Cocker Spaniel
Slightly larger and more rugged than his American cousin, the
English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built dog, uniquely well
suited to hunting. The skull is slightly flat with moderate stop, and
the muzzle is broad. Eyes are oval shaped,... Read more
Slightly larger and more rugged than his American cousin, the
English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built dog, uniquely well
suited to hunting. The skull is slightly flat with moderate stop, and
the muzzle is broad. Eyes are oval shaped,... Read more
English Foxhound
The English Foxhound is medium sized with a very muscular build.
The head is wide with low ears hanging next to the cheeks, along
with a well-defined brow. The muzzle is long with open nostrils and
the eyes provide an... Read more
The English Foxhound is medium sized with a very muscular build.
The head is wide with low ears hanging next to the cheeks, along
with a well-defined brow. The muzzle is long with open nostrils and
the eyes provide an... Read more
English Setter
Elegant and athletic, the English Setter is a dog whose appearance
is very much inline with his gun dog heritage. The head is long and
has a pronounced stop; the top of the skull, top of the muzzle and
bottom... Read more
Elegant and athletic, the English Setter is a dog whose appearance
is very much inline with his gun dog heritage. The head is long and
has a pronounced stop; the top of the skull, top of the muzzle and
bottom... Read more
English Springer Spaniel
So named because its job was to spring at birds forcing them into
flight, the English Springer Spaniel is both functional and pleasing
to the eye. The dog has a compact build, medium in height and
obviously athletic. When shown... Read more
So named because its job was to spring at birds forcing them into
flight, the English Springer Spaniel is both functional and pleasing
to the eye. The dog has a compact build, medium in height and
obviously athletic. When shown... Read more
English Toy Spaniel
The English Toy Spaniel is one of the most diminutive members of
the spaniel family. Classified by the AKC as one of the Toy Group,
this spaniel is small yet compact. The breed's rounded head is
somewhat large in proportion... Read more
The English Toy Spaniel is one of the most diminutive members of
the spaniel family. Classified by the AKC as one of the Toy Group,
this spaniel is small yet compact. The breed's rounded head is
somewhat large in proportion... Read more
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