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Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. Some are calmer by nature, like the Bulldog or the Whippet;…
Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. Some are calmer by nature, like the Bulldog or the Whippet; others are more energetic like the Brittany or the Shetland Sheepdog. No matter what, they’re friendly and obedient, and love to please.
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Barbado da Terceira
The Barbado da Terceira is a medium-sized herder that is a great companion and family dog. The…
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne
Smart, courageous and determined, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a serious hunter, easily…
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Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound…
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Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
The Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is calm and balanced, devoted to its owner, and reserved with…
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Bearded Collie
A boisterous and charismatic droving dog from Scotland, the shaggy-coated Bearded Collie ('Beardie'…
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Bergamasco Sheepdog
Generally happy with kids and other animals, the low-maintenance and robustly healthy Bergamasco i…
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Bluetick Coonhound
The sleekly beautiful Bluetick Coonhound is a sweet and affectionate charmer who might enjoy…
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Bohemian Shepherd
The Bohemian Shepherd is an intelligent, lively, quick, athletic breed which enthusiastically…
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Boykin Spaniel
A medium-sized flushing and retrieving dog known for its rich brown coat, the Boykin Spaniel i…
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Braque du Bourbonnais
Pronounced brock-do-bor-bon-NAY, this pointer has a calm, gentle demeanor that is ideally suited…
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Braque Francais Pyrenean
The Braque Francais Pyrenean is a rustic breed and hails from France. In English, he is the French…
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