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Silky

Cream-colored Afghan Hound standing on a paved city street, with its long silky coat, feathered ears, and curled tail prominently displayed. The dog looks alert and happy, while trees with golden autumn foliage and softly blurred buildings create a warm background.

High Energy Hounds Large Long Low Shedding Moderate Silky Single Smooth

Afghan Hound

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Long, Low Shedding, Moderate, Silky, Single, Smooth /

Afghan Hounds were originally bred by nomadic tribes in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a chestnut and white coat lying in green grass, looking at the camera with its tongue out and long silky ears framing its face.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Moderate Silky Single Small Toy Dogs

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Moderate, Silky, Single, Small, Toy Dogs /

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was originally bred as a companion dog for European royalty and aristocrats.

An Irish Setter standing in a grassy field, facing to the side with its mouth open and tongue out. The dog has a rich mahogany-red coat with long feathering on its ears, chest, legs, and tail, set against a backdrop of vibrant golden autumn foliage.

Double Gundogs Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Silky Very High Energy

Irish Setter

Double, Gundogs, Large, Light Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Silky, Very High Energy /

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

A small white Maltese dog runs toward the camera along a grassy garden path. Its silky coat and fluffy ears bounce as it moves, while warm sunlight and softly blurred flowers and greenery create a bright, cheerful outdoor setting.

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.

A small tricolour Papillon dog with a long, silky white coat and large black feathered ears sits on a paved path. The dog faces the camera with an alert expression, while a softly blurred background of autumn foliage in warm brown and gold tones creates a natural outdoor setting.

High Energy Long Low Shedding Silky Single Toy Dogs Very Vocal XSmall

Papillon

High Energy, Long, Low Shedding, Silky, Single, Toy Dogs, Very Vocal, XSmall /

Papillons were originally bred as companion dogs for European nobility and royalty during the Renaissance.

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