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German Wirehaired Pointer

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German Wirehaired Pointers were developed in the late 19th century, after the German Shorthaired Pointer.

Double Gundogs High Energy Large Medium Quiet Seasonal Shedding

Golden Retriever

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

High Energy Hounds Large Low Shedding Moderate Short Single Smooth

Greyhound

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Greyhounds’ hunting ability dates back thousands of years, and they were highly valued by ancient pharaohs and nobility.

Double Gundogs Large Low Shedding Moderate Short Single Smooth Very High Energy Wiry

Hungarian Vizsla

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Hungarian Vizslas were originally bred by Magyar noblemen and warriors to be versatile hunting companions.

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 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 Herding Dogs Large Light Shedding Long Moderate Moderate Energy

Old English Sheepdog

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

Brown Standard Poodle with a curly coat standing alert on a forest path, facing the camera with a stick lying in front of its paws.

Curly Frequent High Energy Large Long No Shedding Single Utility Dogs

Poodle (Standard)

Curly, Frequent, High Energy, Large, Long, No Shedding, Single, Utility Dogs /

Standard Poodles retrieved waterfowl, and their distinctive “poodle clip” helped them swim while keeping them warm.

High Energy Hounds Large Light Shedding Occasional Short Single Smooth

Rhodesian Ridgeback

High Energy, Hounds, Large, Light Shedding, Occasional, Short, Single, Smooth /

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred in Southern Africa in the late 1800s to track large game, including lions.

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

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

Gundogs High Energy Large Light Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth

Weimaraner

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Weimaraners were bred in Germany as skilled hunting dogs known for their speed, courage, and strong sense of smell.

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White Swiss Shepherd

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White Swiss Shepherds were developed in Switzerland during the 1970s using white-coated purebred German Shepherds.