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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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Poodle (Standard)
Whether Standard, Miniature, or Toy, and either black, white, or apricot, the Poodle stands proudly…
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Porcelaine
The Porcelaine is elegant, energetic, and a fierce hunter; he is used for small game, driving it to…
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Portuguese Podengo
Portuguese Podengos are lively, agile, playful, alert, highly intelligent but not always easy to…
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Portuguese Pointer
The Portuguese Pointer is a very old hunting breed bred to work closely with its handler. They are…
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Portuguese Sheepdog
The Portuguese Sheepdog is exceptionally intelligent and lively. Very devoted to the shepherd and…
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Pudelpointer
The Pudelpointer is a calm, self-controlled, versatile gun dog with a distinct hunting instinct and…
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Pyrenean Shepherd
Enthusiastic, mischievous, and whip-smart, the Pyrenean Shepherd is an indefatigable herde…
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Schapendoes
This shaggy sheepdog of Holland is also known as the Dutch Sheep Dog. Schapendoes are cheerful…
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Segugio Italiano
The Segugio Italiano is a loyal and personable breed of great stamina, great heart, and impeccable…
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Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer
Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer is a dog of moderate strength, working type, but with nobleness in hi…
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