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Dog Breeds

Honest, research-backed profiles of every dog breed we cover. Sourced from the AKC, FCI, and breed parent clubs.

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Maltese

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Maltese Breed Profile

A gentle, playful, genuinely sweet-natured lap dog that suits quiet homes and attentive owners — provided you accept a daily coat commitment…

Chihuahua

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Chihuahua Breed Profile

A bold, devoted, genuinely long-lived companion that is far more dog than its size suggests — and far more often ruined by…

Belgian Malinois

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Belgian Malinois Breed Profile

A world-class working dog and one of the worst possible impulse purchases. Exceptional for handlers who will train daily and give it…

Cocker Spaniel

Dog breed

Cocker Spaniel Breed Profile

A gentle, merry, people-focused small sporting dog that suits families well — provided you take on the coat and the ears honestly.…

Border Collie

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Border Collie Breed Profile

The most capable working dog most people will ever meet, and the one most often bought by the wrong household. Extraordinary for…

Vizsla

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Vizsla Breed Profile

An elegant, affectionate, exceptionally athletic gundog that attaches itself to its people completely — the original velcro dog. Superb for an active…

Brittany dog

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Brittany Breed Profile

A compact, tireless pointing gundog with a famously keen nose and a biddable nature — outstanding for genuinely active owners. The energy…

Shetland Sheepdog

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Shetland Sheepdog Breed Profile

Among the most trainable dogs alive and a devoted family companion — but Shelties bark seriously and persistently, they are sensitive to…

English Springer Spaniel

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English Springer Spaniel Breed Profile

A friendly, highly trainable gundog that makes an excellent active family dog — provided you can meet serious exercise needs and understand…

Havanese dog

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Havanese Breed Profile

One of the best small companion dogs available — affectionate, trainable, sturdy for its size, and genuinely good with children. The long…