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Airedale Terrier

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.

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American Bulldog

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

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Australian Kelpie

The Kelpie is an intelligent and energetic herding breed known for their loyalty. They were once thought to be ancestors of the dingo

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Australian Koolie

The Australian Koolie, a strikingly robust and agile medium-sized breed, boasts a short and dense coat that flaunts a stunning array of colors.

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Australian Silky Terrier

The Australian Silky Terrier has a long, fine and silky coat and is a family-friendly breed that loves being around people.

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Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a dog breed known for its affectionate nature, loyalty, and gentle disposition.

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Beagle

The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized hound dogs. They are often used today as companion dogs, as well as in various working roles such as detection, therapy, and search and rescue.

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Bearded Collie

This is one of the oldest breeds in Britain and was traditionally used as a herding sheep dog. Long and lean, the Bearded Collie has a shaggy waterproof coat that hangs over the entire body.

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Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise - a breed with a hypoallergenic coat and the most charming facial features - is the ultimate "powder puff" pooch.

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Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is a large, powerful scent hound known for its exceptional sense of smell and ability to track scents over long distances. They are friendly, affectionate dogs that make excellent family pets.

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Border Collie

The Border Collie is a loyal, intelligent, and energetic breed that is perfect for active families. With its quick learning abilities, it is easy to train and will quickly become a beloved family member.

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Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a small but resilient breed with a history of hunting and killing vermin.

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Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a large, powerful breed originally bred for herding cattle.

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Boxer

A Boxer is good for competitive obedience competitions, great with children and friendly to everyone.

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Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers are known for their feisty and independent personalities. They are loyal and affectionate to their owners but can be wary of strangers.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, also known as the English Toy Spaniel or Cavalier, has a regal history dating back to the 17th century.

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Chihuahua

The Chihuahua has origins in Mexico and is believed to have descended from a breed called the Techichi.

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Cocker Spaniel (American)

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

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Collie (Smooth)

Smooth Collies are very smart, sweet, easy to train, loyal and good with other pets and kids.

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Dachshund (Long Haired)

The Dachshund is curious, lively, affectionate, funny and devoted. It can be hard to train and house-train but it travels well.

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Dachshund (Smooth Haired)

The Smooth Haired Dachshund is a small breed of dog with a long, low body and short, sleek hair. They were originally bred in Germany for hunting purposes and have a friendly and outgoing personality.

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English Bulldog

The Bulldog is very affectionate, gentle with children and seek out human attention.

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English Springer Spaniel

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

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English Toy Terrier

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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Finnish Lapphund

The Finnish Lapphund is smart, responsive and loyal, likes family life and makes a good watchdog.

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Flat-Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever, a sleek and striking medium to large-sized breed of dog, boasts a lustrous black or liver-colored coat, expressive eyes, and a long tapering tail.

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German Spitz (Mittel)

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

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Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are loyal, loving, family companions. Their intelligence, playfulness, and gentle nature make them ideal for families with children.

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Great Dane

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

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Havanese

Originally bred as a companion dog, these dogs are highly devoted and make excellent family pets.

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Irish Wolfhound

Originally bred for hunting wolves, the Irish Wolfhound is a legendary breed steeped in history.

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Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound, often referred to as the "I.G.," is an ancient breed that dates back to the Roman Empire.

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Japanese Spitz

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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Keeshond

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.

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Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is a friendly, outgoing, and versatile breed known for their excellence as family dogs and service work. They require regular exercise and grooming to stay healthy and happy.

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Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo was originally bred for truffle hunting. These dogs are highly devoted and easy to train.

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Leonberger

The Leonberger, a colossal canine of German origin! These beasts are renowned for their immense size and brawn, tipping the scales at a whopping 54-77kgs

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Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is very small, has a body that's longer than it is high, has feathered pendant ears, tails that sometimes have a kink at the end.

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Lowchen

Also known as the Little Lion, the Lowchen has pendant-shaped feathered ears and a long wavy coat that usually comes in white, black and lemon.

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Norfolk Terrier

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

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Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound originated in Scandinavia and is one of the most ancient breeds. Puppies are born black and get lighter as their coat develops.

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Norwich Terrier

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.

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

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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Old English Sheepdog

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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Papillon

With ears that look a lot like butterfly wings, the Papillon, is recognised for its intelligence and lively nature.

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Pekingese

The Pekingese is a sensitive, independent, loving, and adorable dog that makes an excellent companion, watchdog, and family dog.

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Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is small and active dog with a fluffy coat. This breed is known to be loyal, intelligent, and outgoing, making them great companions for apartment living.

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Poodle (Standard)

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

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Poodle (Toy)

This breed boasts long, flat ears and a high-set tail, with a curly or corded coat.

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Portuguese Water Dog

Initially bred for herding and assisting fishermen. The Portuguese Water Dog is a well-known breed recognized for its intelligence and lively nature.

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Pug

The Pug is a pint-sized pup with a distinctively crinkled face, short snout, and curly tail.

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Samoyed

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.

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Schnauzer (Miniature)

The Miniature Schnauzer is a small, sturdy breed of dog that originated in Germany. They have a distinctive look with their wiry, salt-and-pepper coat, bushy eyebrows, and beard.

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Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu is a small breed of dog originating from China, known for its long, silky fur and cute, round face.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a muscular and agile breed known for its loyalty and affectionate nature towards its family. With a short, smooth coat, they are easy to groom and maintain.

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Swedish Vallhund

Swedish Vallhund can trace its roots all the way back to the Viking era, where they were bred as herding dogs to wrangle cattle and other livestock.

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Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier is a highly intelligent and energetic breed that was originally bred for herding livestock in Tibet.

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Vizsla

The Vizsla is a recognized breed known for its intelligence and athletic nature.

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Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Long and low to the ground, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has erect ears, very short legs and a water-resistant double coat.

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Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

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.

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Welsh Springer Spaniel

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.

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Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier is active, happy, smart, affectionate, patient with children and best suited for an active family.

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West Highland White Terrier

Often called the Westie, the West Highland White Terrier has a straight hard outer coat that's about 5cm long and a soft thick undercoat.

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Whippet

Whippets are a breed of dog known for their sleek and graceful appearance. They are affectionate, intelligent, and adaptable, making them great family pets.

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Yorkshire Terrier

This breed was traditionally used for hunting badgers and foxes - a Yorkshire Terrier is small enough to get into their dens and burrows.

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