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Jack Russell Terrier
A note to the reader: We are aware of the ongoing conflict between
those who would like to see the Parson and Jack Russell Terrier
recognized as separate breeds and those who would not. The AKC
changed the recognized name... Read more
A note to the reader: We are aware of the ongoing conflict between
those who would like to see the Parson and Jack Russell Terrier
recognized as separate breeds and those who would not. The AKC
changed the recognized name... Read more
Japanese Chin
A member of the Toy Group, the Japanese Chin was once the
favored companion of Chinese and Japanese royalty. This dainty
dog has a square build that is compact yet refined. The Japanese
Chin should never appear coarse nor should... Read more
A member of the Toy Group, the Japanese Chin was once the
favored companion of Chinese and Japanese royalty. This dainty
dog has a square build that is compact yet refined. The Japanese
Chin should never appear coarse nor should... Read more
Keeshond
The Keeshond is a square proportioned dog with distinct Spitz
characteristics. The head is wedge shaped and well proportioned
with a clear stop. Black markings around the eyes, called
'spectacles,' add to the dog's alert, fox-like... Read more
The Keeshond is a square proportioned dog with distinct Spitz
characteristics. The head is wedge shaped and well proportioned
with a clear stop. Black markings around the eyes, called
'spectacles,' add to the dog's alert, fox-like... Read more
Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a balanced and muscled breed with a
strong bone structure. The head is long with small dark eyes; ears
are carried high on the head with a v-shape and folded towards the
front of the... Read more
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a balanced and muscled breed with a
strong bone structure. The head is long with small dark eyes; ears
are carried high on the head with a v-shape and folded towards the
front of the... Read more
Komondor
The Komondor is a mature and imposing dog, easily recognizable
for its unusual white cord coat. The head is large, with elongated
triangle ears. Eyes are almond shaped, medium sized and dark
brown in color. The muzzle is wide and... Read more
The Komondor is a mature and imposing dog, easily recognizable
for its unusual white cord coat. The head is large, with elongated
triangle ears. Eyes are almond shaped, medium sized and dark
brown in color. The muzzle is wide and... Read more
Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a large dog of medium bone, slightly longer than it is
tall. The head is clean and well proportioned, with an elongated
skull and v-shaped ears that are slightly rounded at the tip. Eyes
are dark brown,... Read more
The Kuvasz is a large dog of medium bone, slightly longer than it is
tall. The head is clean and well proportioned, with an elongated
skull and v-shaped ears that are slightly rounded at the tip. Eyes
are dark brown,... Read more
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is medium sized, short-coupled and
athletically built. The coat is straight, short, dense and, most
notably, water resistant. The three coat colors for a Labrador
Retriever are black, yellow and chocolate... Read more
The Labrador Retriever is medium sized, short-coupled and
athletically built. The coat is straight, short, dense and, most
notably, water resistant. The three coat colors for a Labrador
Retriever are black, yellow and chocolate... Read more
Lakeland Terrier
The Lakeland Terrier is a medium sized breed of square build. Its
skull is flat and moderately broad, and its muzzle is strong and
straight, making the head rectangular. The ears are small, folded
triangles. It has relatively small, oval... Read more
The Lakeland Terrier is a medium sized breed of square build. Its
skull is flat and moderately broad, and its muzzle is strong and
straight, making the head rectangular. The ears are small, folded
triangles. It has relatively small, oval... Read more
Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a small, long haired dog. It has a narrow,
apple-shaped skull that drops off markedly behind the eyes, a
straight foreface and heavily feathered pendant ears. Its dark
brown eyes are large, but not overwhelmingly so,... Read more
The Lhasa Apso is a small, long haired dog. It has a narrow,
apple-shaped skull that drops off markedly behind the eyes, a
straight foreface and heavily feathered pendant ears. Its dark
brown eyes are large, but not overwhelmingly so,... Read more
Lowchen
The name Löwchen means Little Lion Dog, and this dog has
historically been groomed to look as such. The head features a
broad, blunt muzzle and topskull, and is flanked by pendant ears.
Large, round eyes are set deep in... Read more
The name Löwchen means Little Lion Dog, and this dog has
historically been groomed to look as such. The head features a
broad, blunt muzzle and topskull, and is flanked by pendant ears.
Large, round eyes are set deep in... Read more
Maltese
The Maltese is a Toy breed whose distinguishing characteristic is a
coat of long, silky white hair. The medium length head is well
proportioned to the body, with a gently rounded topskull and a
moderately accentuated stop. Eyes are fairly... Read more
The Maltese is a Toy breed whose distinguishing characteristic is a
coat of long, silky white hair. The medium length head is well
proportioned to the body, with a gently rounded topskull and a
moderately accentuated stop. Eyes are fairly... Read more
Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier is a small dog that is black and tan in
color. The long, narrow head appears as a blunt wedge shape, and
the skull and muzzle are equal in length. The almond-shaped eyes
are very dark brown... Read more
The Manchester Terrier is a small dog that is black and tan in
color. The long, narrow head appears as a blunt wedge shape, and
the skull and muzzle are equal in length. The almond-shaped eyes
are very dark brown... Read more
Mastiff
Strong and powerful, the Mastiff's great bulk does not easily pass
by unrecognized. The head is massive and wide, with dark brown
eyes that reflect alert kindness. Ears are relatively small, v-shaped
and rounded, and set toward the back of... Read more
Strong and powerful, the Mastiff's great bulk does not easily pass
by unrecognized. The head is massive and wide, with dark brown
eyes that reflect alert kindness. Ears are relatively small, v-shaped
and rounded, and set toward the back of... Read more
Miniature Bull Terrier
Essentially a scaled down version of its cousin, the Bull Terrier, the
Miniature Bull Terrier is powerful, squarely proportioned, and big
of bone without being coarse. The long, deep head curves from nose
to topskull and forms an oval outline... Read more
Essentially a scaled down version of its cousin, the Bull Terrier, the
Miniature Bull Terrier is powerful, squarely proportioned, and big
of bone without being coarse. The long, deep head curves from nose
to topskull and forms an oval outline... Read more
Miniature Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as it is sometimes called, is a
compact, sturdy, muscular, sleek dog belonging to the Toy Group.
It has a smooth, hard straight coat that closely follows the body and
covers it from head... Read more
The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as it is sometimes called, is a
compact, sturdy, muscular, sleek dog belonging to the Toy Group.
It has a smooth, hard straight coat that closely follows the body and
covers it from head... Read more
Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust and sturdily built dog with an
undeniable terrier appearance. The head is strong, long and
rectangular, topped by small, v-shaped ears that can be cropped or
uncropped. Eyes are deep set, small and brown,... Read more
The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust and sturdily built dog with an
undeniable terrier appearance. The head is strong, long and
rectangular, topped by small, v-shaped ears that can be cropped or
uncropped. Eyes are deep set, small and brown,... Read more
Neapolitan Mastiff
With its massive size and alarming appearance, the Neapolitan
Mastiff has been making intruders think twice for ages. The most
imposing and recognizable aspect of the Neapolitan Mastiff is its
massive head. Broad and wrinkled, with pendulum lips... Read more
With its massive size and alarming appearance, the Neapolitan
Mastiff has been making intruders think twice for ages. The most
imposing and recognizable aspect of the Neapolitan Mastiff is its
massive head. Broad and wrinkled, with pendulum lips... Read more
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a large dog, well muscled and heavy of bone.
The skull is broad with an arched crown and pronounced occiput;
ears are set on the side of the head and are small and triangular.
Eyes are wide... Read more
The Newfoundland is a large dog, well muscled and heavy of bone.
The skull is broad with an arched crown and pronounced occiput;
ears are set on the side of the head and are small and triangular.
Eyes are wide... Read more
Norfolk Terrier
The hardy, compact Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest breeds of
working terrier. Its skull is slightly rounded and wide, allowing for
a good width between the small, dropped, v-shaped ears. Small,
wide-set dark oval eyes give an intelligent,... Read more
The hardy, compact Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest breeds of
working terrier. Its skull is slightly rounded and wide, allowing for
a good width between the small, dropped, v-shaped ears. Small,
wide-set dark oval eyes give an intelligent,... Read more
Norwegian Elkhound
A classic northern Spitz, the Norwegian Elkhound is square
proportioned and well balanced. The wedge shaped head is broad at
the ears and clean cut, ending in a tapering muzzle; stop is clearly
defined. Eyes are oval, medium sized and... Read more
A classic northern Spitz, the Norwegian Elkhound is square
proportioned and well balanced. The wedge shaped head is broad at
the ears and clean cut, ending in a tapering muzzle; stop is clearly
defined. Eyes are oval, medium sized and... Read more
Norwich Terrier
Small and stocky, the Norwich Terrier is most easily distinguished
from the Norfolk Terrier by its pricked, rather than dropped ears.
Its skull is broad and slightly domed, and adorned with erect, wide
set ears. A strong jaw set defines... Read more
Small and stocky, the Norwich Terrier is most easily distinguished
from the Norfolk Terrier by its pricked, rather than dropped ears.
Its skull is broad and slightly domed, and adorned with erect, wide
set ears. A strong jaw set defines... Read more
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retriever is strong, compact and agile. The head is clean and
wedged shaped, with high set triangular ears atop a slightly
rounded skull. The expression is intelligent... Read more
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
Retriever is strong, compact and agile. The head is clean and
wedged shaped, with high set triangular ears atop a slightly
rounded skull. The expression is intelligent... Read more
Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is built to assist in the demanding task
of shepherding. The body is compact, square, and heavy-set with a
thick coat. Flat, medium-sized ears are set on either side of a large,
square head. The Old... Read more
The Old English Sheepdog is built to assist in the demanding task
of shepherding. The body is compact, square, and heavy-set with a
thick coat. Flat, medium-sized ears are set on either side of a large,
square head. The Old... Read more
Otterhound
The Otterhound is a dog that was bred to work, and its body proves
it. It is a rough-coated hound whose body is thickly boned and filled
with dense muscle, making it strong and able to do a hard day's...
Read more
The Otterhound is a dog that was bred to work, and its body proves
it. It is a rough-coated hound whose body is thickly boned and filled
with dense muscle, making it strong and able to do a hard day's...
Read more
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