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Irish Terrier

Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Moderate Energy, No Shedding, Rough, Terriers, Wiry /

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.

Double Gundogs Large Moderate Seasonal Shedding Short Very High Energy

Labrador Retriever

Double, Gundogs, Large, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Very High Energy /

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.

Double Light Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

Mastiff

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

The Mastiff was originally bred to perform demanding jobs that required strength, courage, and loyalty.

Constant Shedding Double Long Moderate Energy Quiet Working Dogs XLarge

Newfoundland

Constant Shedding, Double, Long, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Working Dogs, XLarge /

Newfoundlands were originally bred as hardworking companions for fishermen in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.

Double Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Moderate Moderate Energy

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.

Double Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Quiet Small Toy Dogs

Pekingese

Double, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Small, Toy Dogs /

For centuries, Pekingese were companions of Chinese emperors and were rarely seen outside the royal court.

Double Frequent Herding Dogs High Energy Medium Medium Seasonal Shedding

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Double, Frequent, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Medium, Medium, Seasonal Shedding /

Pembroke Welsh Corgis were originally bred in Wales as hardworking farm and herding dogs.

Double Frequent Light Shedding Long Moderate Energy Toy Dogs XSmall

Pomeranian

Double, Frequent, Light Shedding, Long, Moderate Energy, Toy Dogs, XSmall /

Pomeranians were much larger, and by the early 1900s, they had become firmly established as a beloved companion dog.

A fawn-colored Pug standing on a grassy lawn in a sunlit garden. The dog has a curled tail, a wrinkled face with a black muzzle, and is looking directly at the camera, with flowers and foliage softly blurred in the background.

Double Low-Moderate Energy Quiet Seasonal Shedding Short Small Smooth Toy Dogs

Pug

Double, Low-Moderate Energy, Quiet, Seasonal Shedding, Short, Small, Smooth, Toy Dogs /

Pugs were originally bred in ancient China to be companion dogs for emperors and wealthy families as far back as 400 B.C.

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.

Double Large Light Shedding Moderate Energy Quiet Short Working Dogs

Rottweiler

Double, Large, Light Shedding, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Short, Working Dogs /

Originally bred by the Romans, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled carts, guard camps, and protect travelling merchants.

Double Herding Dogs Large Long Moderate Energy Seasonal Shedding Very Vocal

Rough Collie

Double, Herding Dogs, Large, Long, Moderate Energy, Seasonal Shedding, Very Vocal /

Rough Collies were originally bred to herd and protect sheep across the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.