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toy group Affenpinscher
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Afghan Hound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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terrier group Airedale Terrier
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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working group Akita
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY 3.0 photo credit working group Alaskan Malamute- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit hound group American English Coonhound- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 2.0 photo credit non sporting group American Eskimo Dog- adult size
- small / medium / large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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hound group American Foxhound
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group American Hairless Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- very active
- training
- routine
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit terrier group American Staffordshire Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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sporting group American Water Spaniel
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Anatolian Shepherd Dog- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY 3.0 photo credit herding group Australian Cattle Dog- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Australian Shepherd- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Australian Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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hound group Azawakh
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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sporting group Barbet
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC0 photo credit hound group Basenji- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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hound group Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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hound group Basset Hound
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Beagle- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit herding group Bearded Collie- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Beauceron
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit terrier group Bedlington Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Belgian Laekenois
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit herding group Belgian Malinois- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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herding group Belgian Sheepdog
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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herding group Belgian Tervuren
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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herding group Bergamasco Sheepdog
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Berger Picard- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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working group Bernese Mountain Dog
- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit non sporting group Bichon Frise- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group Biewer Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 2.5 photo credit hound group Black and Tan Coonhound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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working group Black Russian Terrier
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit hound group Bloodhound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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hound group Bluetick Coonhound
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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working group Boerboel
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit herding group Border Collie- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Border Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Borzoi- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit non sporting group Boston Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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herding group Bouvier des Flandres
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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working group Boxer
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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sporting group Boykin Spaniel
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit sporting group Bracco Italiano- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Briard- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Brittany- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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toy group Brussels Griffon
- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 2.5 photo credit terrier group Bull Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Bulldog- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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working group Bullmastiff
- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Cairn Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Canaan Dog- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 2.1 es photo credit working group Cane Corso- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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herding group Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY 3.0 photo credit toy group Cavalier King Charles Spaniel- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Cesky Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Chesapeake Bay Retriever- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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toy group Chihuahua
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Voice can be part of the package, so housing, neighbors, and a realistic management plan matter.
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CC BY 3.0 photo credit toy group Chinese Crested- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Chinese Shar-Pei- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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working group Chinook
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit non sporting group Chow Chow- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Cirneco dell’Etna- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit sporting group Clumber Spaniel- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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sporting group Cocker Spaniel
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Collie
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- high
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Coton de Tulear- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 2.0 photo credit sporting group Curly-Coated Retriever- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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hound group Dachshund
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Dalmatian- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Dandie Dinmont Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Danish-Swedish Farmdog- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.5 photo credit working group Doberman Pinscher- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC0 photo credit working group Dogo Argentino- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 2.5 photo credit working group Dogue de Bordeaux- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY 4.0 photo credit sporting group English Cocker Spaniel- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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hound group English Foxhound
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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sporting group English Setter
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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sporting group English Springer Spaniel
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group English Toy Spaniel- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Entlebucher Mountain Dog- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Field Spaniel- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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herding group Finnish Lapphund
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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non sporting group Finnish Spitz
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit sporting group Flat-Coated Retriever- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group French Bulldog- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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working group German Pinscher
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit herding group German Shepherd Dog- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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sporting group German Shorthaired Pointer
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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sporting group German Wirehaired Pointer
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Giant Schnauzer- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 2.5 photo credit terrier group Glen of Imaal Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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sporting group Golden Retriever
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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sporting group Gordon Setter
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Voice can be part of the package, so housing, neighbors, and a realistic management plan matter.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 rs photo credit working group Great Dane- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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working group Great Pyrenees
- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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working group Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Greyhound- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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hound group Harrier
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 2.0 photo credit toy group Havanese- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Ibizan Hound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Icelandic Sheepdog- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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sporting group Irish Red and White Setter
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Irish Setter- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit terrier group Irish Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Irish Water Spaniel- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Irish Wolfhound- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit toy group Italian Greyhound- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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toy group Japanese Chin
- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit non sporting group Keeshond- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 de photo credit terrier group Kerry Blue Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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working group Komondor
- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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working group Kuvasz
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Labrador Retriever- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- high
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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sporting group Lagotto Romagnolo
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Lakeland Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit herding group Lancashire Heeler- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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working group Leonberger
- adult size
- giant
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit non sporting group Lhasa Apso- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Lowchen- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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toy group Maltese
- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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terrier group Manchester Terrier
- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Mastiff- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit herding group Miniature American Shepherd- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Miniature Bull Terrier- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit toy group Miniature Pinscher- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Miniature Schnauzer- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Mudi
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Neapolitan Mastiff- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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sporting group Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit working group Newfoundland- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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terrier group Norfolk Terrier
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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herding group Norwegian Buhund
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Norwegian Elkhound- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit non sporting group Norwegian Lundehund- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Norwich Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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sporting group Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Old English Sheepdog- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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hound group Otterhound
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group Papillon- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY 3.0 photo credit terrier group Parson Russell Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit toy group Pekingese- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit herding group Pembroke Welsh Corgi- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Voice can be part of the package, so housing, neighbors, and a realistic management plan matter.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Pharaoh Hound- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit hound group Plott Hound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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sporting group Pointer
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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herding group Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC0 photo credit toy group Pomeranian- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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CC0 photo credit non sporting group Poodle- adult size
- small / medium / large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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hound group Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Portuguese Water Dog- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group Pug- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- high
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Puli- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit herding group Pumi- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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herding group Pyrenean Shepherd
- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Rat Terrier- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Redbone Coonhound- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit hound group Rhodesian Ridgeback- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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working group Rottweiler
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- high
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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terrier group Russell Terrier
- adult size
- small
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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toy group Russian Toy
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Voice can be part of the package, so housing, neighbors, and a realistic management plan matter.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Saluki- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit working group Samoyed- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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non sporting group Schipperke
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Scottish Deerhound- adult size
- giant
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Giant-dog food, transport, handling, housing, and veterinary costs need a real plan before the dog comes home.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Scottish Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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terrier group Sealyham Terrier
- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Shetland Sheepdog
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- high
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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non sporting group Shiba Inu
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit toy group Shih Tzu- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit working group Siberian Husky- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit toy group Silky Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Skye Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Sloughi- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Smooth Fox Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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herding group Spanish Water Dog
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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sporting group Spinone Italiano
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit working group St. Bernard- adult size
- giant
- activity
- steady
- training
- routine
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- high
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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terrier group Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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working group Standard Schnauzer
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- moderate
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Sussex Spaniel- adult size
- medium
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Expect meaningful shedding or coat work, including seasonal peaks and extra cleanup.
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herding group Swedish Vallhund
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Body shape makes health history, movement, weight, and suitable activity questions part of the decision.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit terrier group Teddy Roosevelt Terrier- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit working group Tibetan Mastiff- adult size
- large
- activity
- steady
- training
- skilled
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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non sporting group Tibetan Spaniel
- adult size
- small
- activity
- steady
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
Guardian heritage makes visitor plans, secure management, and evidence about the individual dog especially important.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit non sporting group Tibetan Terrier- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit toy group Toy Fox Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- skilled
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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hound group Treeing Walker Coonhound
- adult size
- large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Vizsla- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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sporting group Weimaraner
- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- moderate
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC0 photo credit sporting group Welsh Springer Spaniel- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- moderate
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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terrier group Welsh Terrier
- adult size
- small / medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY 2.0 photo credit terrier group West Highland White Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit hound group Whippet- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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terrier group Wire Fox Terrier
- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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sporting group Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- adult size
- medium
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
This is an engaged-routine choice: regular physical work, brain work, and training cannot be saved for weekends.
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CC BY-SA 3.0 photo credit sporting group Wirehaired Vizsla- adult size
- large
- activity
- very active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- regular
- shedding
- low
Pursuit heritage makes secure handling, recall expectations, and small-animal introductions real management questions.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit non sporting group Xoloitzcuintli- adult size
- small / medium / large
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- simple
- shedding
- low
Short-muzzled body shape can add breathing, heat-management, and ongoing-care questions; put health before convenience.
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CC BY-SA 4.0 photo credit toy group Yorkshire Terrier- adult size
- small
- activity
- active
- training
- ongoing
- coat
- professional
- shedding
- low
The coat needs recurring skilled care; low shedding never means low maintenance.
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Activity describes a sustainable routine. Training describes ongoing household involvement. Coat and shedding are separate jobs; shedding level is not an allergy guarantee.
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