Dog Breeds
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Affenpinschers originated from 17th century Germany, where they were employed as vermin catchers in households.
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The Basset Hound is a dog breed known for its affectionate nature, loyalty, and gentle disposition.

The Bernese Mountain Dog is a loyal, loving, and gentle breed that makes an ideal companion for any family.

The Borzoi has gained widespread recognition thanks to its appearance in a popular internet meme, wherein the Borzoi extends its elongated snout and proclaims, 'let me do it for you'.

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful breed originally bred for herding cattle.

The Briard is a faithful and protective breed that has a natural herding instinct.

The Miniature Bull Terrier is fun-loving, active, clownish, loyal and obedient becomes very attached to his owner.
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The Italian Cane Corso Dog is powerful and distinguished, has thick skin but no wrinkles, has short hair and comes in a wide range of colours.

The Cesky Fousek is a breed of hunting dog that originated in the Czech Republic. The Cesky Fousek is a versatile hunting dog that is particularly skilled in pointing and retrieving game.

The Chinese Crested dog has large ears and comes in two varieties: the 'hairless' and the 'powder puff'.

The Curly Coated Retriever is one of the oldest retrieving breeds and has been used as a hunting companion and gun dog.
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Originally bred for herding and guarding, The Great Pyrenees is a renowned breed known for its intelligence and lively nature.
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Originally bred as a companion dog, these dogs are highly devoted and make excellent family pets.

The Hungarian Puli adapts to most surroundings an is never aggressive towards strangers.
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The largest of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel has long low-set ears that are covered in curls.

Originally bred for hunting wolves, the Irish Wolfhound is a legendary breed steeped in history.

The Italian Greyhound, often referred to as the "I.G.," is an ancient breed that dates back to the Roman Empire.

The Spinone has great strength and stamina, and is very smart, happy, enthusiastic and easy-going.
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The Japanese Chin is a small and charming toy breed of dog that originated in Japan. They are generally low-maintenance dogs, but they do require regular grooming to keep their coat in good condition.

The Japanese Spitz is an energetic pup sporting a snow-white, plushy coat and alert, pointy ears, this small to medium-sized breed is a sight to behold.
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The Keeshond is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in the Netherlands. They are often kept as companion dogs but also excel in activities such as obedience, agility, and therapy work.

Kerry Blue Terriers are versatile dogs that can excel in various activities such as agility, obedience, and even therapy work. They are often described as "big dogs in a small package.

The Komondor has a long hanging tail, ears that blend in with the coat, and a thick white corded coat that makes it look a lot like a sheep.
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The Labrador Retriever is a friendly, outgoing, and versatile breed known for their excellence as family dogs and service work. They require regular exercise and grooming to stay healthy and happy.

The Lagotto Romagnolo was originally bred for truffle hunting. These dogs are highly devoted and easy to train.

The Lakeland Terrier is a loving and happy breed that is great with kids, but it likes to dig, may bark excessively and can be difficult to house-train.

An athletic and versatile breed, the Large Munsterlander is well known for its luscious black and white coat with long, wavy hair cascading down its ears, chest, legs, and tail.

The Leonberger, a colossal canine of German origin! These beasts are renowned for their immense size and brawn, tipping the scales at a whopping 54-77kgs

The Lhasa Apso is very small, has a body that's longer than it is high, has feathered pendant ears, tails that sometimes have a kink at the end.
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Manchester Terriers originally bred in England as a small hunting dog, they are now popular companion pets.
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The Pekingese is a sensitive, independent, loving, and adorable dog that makes an excellent companion, watchdog, and family dog.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is a cheerful, smart, and comical pack dog that loves to explore, dig, and escape, and while it enjoys the company of other dogs.

Renowned for their intelligence, bravery, and devotion, Pitbull Terriers are a dynamic breed that necessitates copious amounts of physical exertion and cognitive stimulation.

The Pomeranian is small and active dog with a fluffy coat. This breed is known to be loyal, intelligent, and outgoing, making them great companions for apartment living.

Miniature Poodles are intelligent, playful, and loyal, they are also highly trainable and excel in obedience and agility competitions.

The Standard Poodle is very smart, proud, graceful and cheerful, one of the easiest dogs to train.

This breed boasts long, flat ears and a high-set tail, with a curly or corded coat.

Initially bred for herding and assisting fishermen. The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-known breed recognized for its intelligence and lively nature.

The Pug is a pint-sized pup with a distinctively crinkled face, short snout, and curly tail.
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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is renowned for its impressive stature and distinctive ridge of hair running along its spine, standing proud in opposition to the rest of its coat.

The Rottweiler is a large and muscular breed, known for their strength, loyalty, and protective nature.
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The Saluki is gentle, friendly, devoted, good with children and may become quite attached to one person.

The Samoyed thrive on human interaction and mingling with fellow furry companions. Their intelligence and trainable nature make them a perfect addition to any family.

Quick, energetic, high-spirited and alert, the Schipperke is very devoted and becomes very attached to its master.

The Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.

The Giant Schnauzer has a wiry dense outercoat and a soft undercoat. It has courser longer whiskers, beard and eyebrows.

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, sturdy breed of dog that originated in Germany. They have a distinctive look with their wiry, salt-and-pepper coat, bushy eyebrows, and beard.

The Scottish Deerhound's physical attributes are marked by an impressive size and an athletic build.

This breed was originally called the Aberdeen Terrier, after the Scottish town of Aberdeen.

Sealyham Terriers are a small breed of terrier that were originally developed in Wales in the 19th century for hunting small game.

The Shar Pei is an ancient breed that originated in China, dating back to the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago.

Shetland Sheepdogs, also known as Shelties, are a small herding breed of dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland.

Dating back to ancient Japan, Shiba Inus have been hunting small game such as birds and rabbits for centuries. This breed has become more sought after in the form of dogecoin recently.

Shih Tzu is a small breed of dog originating from China, known for its long, silky fur and cute, round face.

The Siberian Husky boasts a stunning appearance and a dynamic personality. They quickly gained popularity as sled dogs and loyal companions.

The Skye Terrier is a Scottish breed that is known for their loyalty and intelligence.

Originally bred for herding and guarding, The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed that is well-known for its intelligence and lively nature.

St Bernard's were initially bred by monks to assist in their search and rescue operations. They were christened after the St Bernard Pass, a treacherous mountain passage that the monks and their dogs bravely crossed.

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a muscular and agile breed known for its loyalty and affectionate nature towards its family. With a short, smooth coat, they are easy to groom and maintain.

Swedish Vallhund can trace its roots all the way back to the Viking era, where they were bred as herding dogs to wrangle cattle and other livestock.
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Discover the unique and athletic Thai Ridgeback, a rare dog breed with a striking ridge along its spine

The Tibetan Mastiff is a loyal and protective breed. With its strong guard dog instincts, they are independent and require firm training, making them best suited for experienced owners.

The Tibetan Spaniel is a small, intelligent breed of dog that originated in Tibet. They have a friendly and affectionate personality, and are known for being great companion dogs.

The Tibetan Terrier is a highly intelligent and energetic breed that was originally bred for herding livestock in Tibet.
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The Vizsla is a recognized breed known for its intelligence and athletic nature.
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The Weimaraner is a breathtakingly formidable breed, boasting a striking silver-gray coat, a sleek and sinewy physique, and piercing blue or amber eyes that are sure to leave you in awe

Long and low to the ground, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has erect ears, very short legs and a water-resistant double coat.

The Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) is a recognized breed known for its high energy, and were traditionally used as cattle drivers, vermin hunters and farm guards.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized working dog with long ears fringed with hair. This dog is the cousin of the English Springer Spaniel and the Cocker Spaniel.

The Welsh Terrier is active, happy, smart, affectionate, patient with children and best suited for an active family.

Often called the Westie, the West Highland White Terrier has a straight hard outer coat that's about 5cm long and a soft thick undercoat.

Whippets are a breed of dog known for their sleek and graceful appearance. They are affectionate, intelligent, and adaptable, making them great family pets.

The White Swiss Shepherd is a breed of dog known for its intelligence, loyalty, and protective nature.
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Xoloitzcuintli, also known as the Mexican Hairless or Xolo for short, is an ancient and rare breed of hairless dog with a loyal and affectionate personality.
Introducing the four-legged heroes of our breed page: the loyal and courageous dogs who have captured our hearts with their unwavering devotion and selfless acts of bravery. From the energetic and playful Labrador Retriever to the regal and dignified German Shepherd, each breed has its own unique traits and qualities that make them true heroes in their own right. Whether serving as guide dogs for the blind, search and rescue dogs in disaster zones, or simply providing love and companionship to their owners, these dogs have earned their place as beloved members of our families and communities. Get to know these remarkable canines and discover why they are truly man's best friend.