Sociable Dog Breeds
Sociable Dog Breeds

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Affenpinschers originated from 17th century Germany, where they were employed as vermin catchers in households.

The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier breed and has a dense wiry outer coat and soft undercoat, and comes in combinations of black and tan.

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

Australian Terriers are known for their alertness and playfulness. They're known as the "Aussie" and were originally called the "Broken-Coated Terrier."
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The Basset Hound is a dog breed known for its affectionate nature, loyalty, and gentle disposition.

The Bedlington Terrier is a small dog from England, with unique curly woolly coat (often gray/blue).

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

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.

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.

Brittanys are energetic hunting dogs known for athleticism, endurance and intelligence. They excel in canine sports like agility, obedience and field trials.
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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 Clumber Spaniel are a large, heavy-boned dog with a distinctive appearance, with a broad head, short muzzle, and long, floppy ears.

The Cocker is traditionally a gun dog and dates back to the 14th century. They are a loyal, affectionate and playful breed.

The Rough Collie has a wedge-shaped head, a soft tight undercoat and a straight harsh outer coat.

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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The Miniature Wirehaired Dachshund is a unique and charming breed with a rich history. Bred in Germany to hunt badgers, they now make loving and loyal companions
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The English Pointer is a highly intelligent and athletic breed of dog, renowned for its hunting skills. With a rich history dating back to the 17th century

The English Springer Spaniel is friendly, energetic, and intelligent, these dogs possess remarkable hunting and retrieving prowess.

Boasting a smooth short dense coat that comes in black and tan, the English Toy Terrier is also known as the Manchester Terrier. This breed was initially developed as a rat hunter in the nineteenth century.
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The Finnish Lapphund is smart, responsive and loyal, likes family life and makes a good watchdog.

The Finnish Spitz has been used for hunting in Finland for centuries.

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.

The French Bulldog, also known as "Frenchie," originated in France during the 1800s.
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The German Spitz klein has a lively, energetic temperament, making them excellent watchdogs. They are family- friendly and adaptable to living in small spaces.

Originally bred in Germany as a versatile farm dog. The German Spitz (Mittel) is a recognized breed known for its high energy

Great Danes are a giant breed of dog known for their gentle nature and loyalty to their families.

The origin of Griffons dates back to 16th century Belgium, where they were specifically bred to provide company to hunters and raze rodents in stables and farmhouses.
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The Huntaway, also known as the New Zealand Huntaway, is a unique breed that originated in - you guessed it - New Zealand.
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The largest of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel has long low-set ears that are covered in curls.

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.
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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.

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.
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The Maltese is a breed with a rich history dating back thousands of years. They hail from the Mediterranean, specifically the island of Malta.
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The Newfoundland is a remarkable extra-large breed originally from Canada, where they were bred as working dogs for fishing boats and water rescue.

The Norfolk Terrier is a small, alert and active breed of dog that originated in England.

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.

Very similar to a small Golden Retriever, the Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever features a dense straight water-repellent coat that comes in various shades of red and orange.
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Originally bred for herding, these dogs are highly devoted and easily trainable. Loving, friendly, adaptable and smart, the Old English Sheepdog makes a great family companion and is good with kids.
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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.

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.

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

The Pug is a pint-sized pup with a distinctively crinkled face, short snout, and curly tail.
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The Rottweiler is a large and muscular breed, known for their strength, loyalty, and protective nature.
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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.

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

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

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

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

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.
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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.
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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.

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.
Sociable Dog Breeds