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A Miniature Schnauzer lying on green grass, facing the camera with its tongue hanging out. The dog has a salt-and-pepper coat, bushy eyebrows, and a distinctive beard, with a bright, softly blurred grassy background.

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.

A black Scottish Terrier lying in a grassy field dotted with yellow dandelions. The dog has a wiry coat, pointed ears, and a long beard, and is looking to the side in a sunny outdoor setting.

Double Frequent Long Low Shedding Medium Moderate Energy Terriers Wiry

Scottish Terrier

Double, Frequent, Long, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate Energy, Terriers, Wiry /

Scottish Terriers are brave, skilled hunters and were originally bred to hunt and control vermin such as badgers and foxes.

A fawn-coloured Chinese Shar Pei stands on a rocky riverbank, facing the camera in a confident stance. The dog’s distinctive loose skin forms deep wrinkles around its head, neck, and shoulders, while its small ears and tightly curled tail are clearly visible. Calm water and a blurred backdrop of trees create a natural outdoor setting.

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.

A red Shiba Inu lies on green grass scattered with autumn leaves, looking directly at the camera. The dog has a fox-like face, upright ears, a red and cream coat, and a curled tail. A softly blurred background with warm autumn colours highlights the Shiba Inu's calm, confident expression.

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.

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

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

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

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