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Irish Terrier

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Irish Terriers were originally bred in Ireland as all-purpose farm dogs, valued for their courage, energy and versatility

Double Hounds Low Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Rough XLarge

Irish Wolfhound

Double, Hounds, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Rough, XLarge /

Irish Wolfhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs, especially for chasing and bringing down large animals.

Double Light Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Short Working Dogs XLarge

Italian Cane Corso

Double, Light Shedding, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Short, Working Dogs, XLarge /

The Italian Cane Corso was originally developed in Italy as a hardworking farm dog that could handle a variety of tasks.

Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Short Single Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Italian Greyhound

Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Short, Single, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Italian Greyhounds have a history that stretches back 2,000 years and were bred as a companion and skilled hunter.

Double Gundogs Large Moderate Seasonal Shedding Short Very High Energy

Labrador Retriever

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The Labrador Retriever, often called a Labrador or simply a Lab, was first bred in Newfoundland to help fishermen and hunters.

Double Long Low Shedding Moderate Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs

Lhasa Apso

Double, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs /

The Lhasa Apso originated in the palaces of Tibet, where it served as both a cherished companion and an indoor watchdog.

Long Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Silky Single Smooth Toy Dogs XSmall

Maltese

Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Silky, Single, Smooth, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

The Maltese was originally bred as a companion dog and a symbol of luxury for royalty and noblewomen.

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Old English Sheepdog

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate, Moderate Energy /

Old English Sheepdogs were originally bred in England during the 1800s to help farmers manage and move livestock.

Constant Shedding Double Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Working Dogs XLarge

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Constant Shedding, Double, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Working Dogs, XLarge /

Pyrenean Mountain Dogs, also known as Great Pyrenees, were originally bred to guard livestock in France and Spain.

High Energy Hounds Medium Medium Moderate No Shedding Short Single Smooth

Saluki

High Energy, Hounds, Medium, Medium, Moderate, No Shedding, Short, Single, Smooth /

Salukis were originally bred by nomadic tribes and Middle Eastern royalty to hunt fast-moving prey using their eyesight.

Black Giant Schnauzer with a long beard and eyebrows sitting outdoors, looking to the left, with a softly blurred background.

Double High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Utility Dogs Wiry XLarge

Schnauzer (Giant)

Double, High Energy, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Utility Dogs, Wiry, XLarge /

Giant Schnauzers were developed in the mid-19th century in the Bavarian Alps of Germany as strong, versatile farm dogs.

Light Shedding Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Short Single Utility Dogs

Shar Pei

Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Short, Single, Utility Dogs /

Shar Peis were originally bred in ancient China as hardworking farm dogs that helped with a variety of tasks.

Double Medium Medium Moderate Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Utility Dogs

Shiba Inu

Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Utility Dogs /

Shiba Inus were originally bred in the mountainous regions of central Japan to hunt small animals like birds and rabbits.

Double Long Low-Moderate Energy Moderate No Shedding Small Utility Dogs

Shih Tzu

Double, Long, Low-Moderate Energy, Moderate, No Shedding, Small, Utility Dogs /

Shih Tzus were originally bred to be loving companions and bring good fortune for royalty and monks in ancient China.

High Energy Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Terriers

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

High Energy, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Terriers /

The Staffy was developed by crossing bulldogs with different terriers, creating a strong and energetic dog.