Playful Dog Breeds
Playful Dog Breeds

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The American Bulldog is a powerful and loyal breed. They have a short coat that sheds moderately throughout the year.

The American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed born and bred in the USA during the 19th century. This breed boasts a strong and muscular build.
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The Basset Fauve De Bretagne is a small to medium-sized hunting dog breed. They are friendly and affectionate with their families, but can be stubborn and independent.

This is one of the oldest breeds in Britain and was traditionally used as a herding sheep dog. Long and lean, the Bearded Collie has a shaggy waterproof coat that hangs over the entire body.

The Boston Terrier is a pint-sized powerhouse of muscle and mischief! Their loyalty and affection towards their families often leads to strong bonds with their owners.

A Boxer is good for competitive obedience competitions, great with children and friendly to everyone.

Brittanys are energetic hunting dogs known for athleticism, endurance and intelligence. They excel in canine sports like agility, obedience and field trials.

Bull Terriers were originally bred for bull-baiting, but now make great companion dogs.

The Miniature Bull Terrier is fun-loving, active, clownish, loyal and obedient becomes very attached to his owner.
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The English Cocker Spaniel is energetic, smart, outgoing, gentle, playful, affectionate, obedient, excellent with children, likes strangers, and an overall great companion.
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The Dalmatian is a medium dog breed known for its distinctive black or liver spotted coat. They are energetic, intelligent, and playful dogs that have a long history of being used as firehouse mascots.
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The Finnish Spitz has been used for hunting in Finland for centuries.

The Flat-Coated Retriever, a sleek and striking medium to large-sized breed of dog, boasts a lustrous black or liver-colored coat, expressive eyes, and a long tapering tail.

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a pint-sized pooch with boundless energy and vivacious vitality, typically showcasing a white base peppered with black or tan markings.
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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.
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Traditionally the Norwich Terrier was used to flush foxes from the dens during fox hunts. Their small size enabled them to enter and exit dens very easily.
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With ears that look a lot like butterfly wings, the Papillon, is recognised for its intelligence and lively nature.

Originally bred for hunting small game, these dogs are incredibly devoted and trainable. The Parson Russell Terrier is a breed renowned for its intelligence and lively disposition.

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

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

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.
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The Vizsla is a recognized breed known for its intelligence and athletic nature.
Playful Dog Breeds