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German Shepherd

Double, High Energy, Large, Long, Medium, Moderate, Seasonal Shedding, Working Dogs /

German Shepherds are often used as police and military dogs because they are loyal, brave, and have a strong sense of smell.

Double Gundogs High Energy Large Medium Quiet Seasonal Shedding

Golden Retriever

Double, Gundogs, High Energy, Large, Medium, Quiet, Seasonal Shedding /

Golden Retrievers were developed with the goal of creating the ideal hunting dog for the wet, rocky terrain of Scotland.

Double Gundogs Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Silky Very High Energy

Irish Setter

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Irish Setters were originally bred in 18th-century Ireland as skilled hunting dogs with an excellent sense of smell.

Double Medium Medium Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Rough Terriers Wiry

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

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

Frequent High Energy Medium Medium No Shedding Single Terriers Wavy

Kerry Blue Terrier

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Originally bred as versatile farm dogs in Ireland, Kerry Blue Terriers were valued for their ability to perform a range of jobs.

Double Frequent Herding Dogs High Energy Medium Medium Seasonal Shedding

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

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.

Double Light Shedding Medium Moderate Energy Small Utility Dogs Very Vocal

Schipperke

Double, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Utility Dogs, Very Vocal /

The Schipperke was originally bred in Belgium as a versatile working dog, particularly on canal barges and farms.

Double Frequent Low Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Energy Small Wiry Working Dogs

Schnauzer

Double, Frequent, Low Shedding, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Small, Wiry, Working Dogs /

Schnauzers were originally bred in Germany as versatile farm dogs that helped hunt small animals and keep farms rat-free.

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)

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

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.

Constant Shedding Double High Energy Medium Medium Very Vocal Working Dogs

Siberian Husky

Constant Shedding, Double, High Energy, Medium, Medium, Very Vocal, Working Dogs /

Originally bred in northeastern Asia, Siberian Huskies were developed as sledge dogs built for long journeys.

A large Saint Bernard with a thick brown-and-white coat rests its front paws on a white railing, gazing off to the side. The background features softly blurred trees, highlighting the dog's gentle expression and impressive size.

Double Long Medium Moderate Energy Quiet Rough Seasonal Shedding Short Smooth Working Dogs XLarge

St. Bernard

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St. Bernards were originally bred in the Western Alps, where they helped guard the property and guide travellers.