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Chow Chow

Constant Shedding, Double, Medium, Medium, Moderate Energy, Quiet, Rough, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

Originating from Northern China, the Chow Chow is one of the oldest dog breeds, with a history dating back thousands of years.

Low Shedding Medium Moderate Short Single Smooth Very High Energy Working Dogs

Dobermann

Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Short, Single, Smooth, Very High Energy, Working Dogs /

Dobermans were originally bred in Germany in the late 1800s as intelligent, fast, and fearless protection dogs.

Light Shedding Low-Moderate Energy Medium Occasional Short Single Smooth Utility Dogs

English Bulldog

Light Shedding, Low-Moderate Energy, Medium, Occasional, Short, Single, Smooth, Utility Dogs /

When bull baiting was banned in England in 1835, breeders began transforming the breed into a gentle companion dog.

Double Gundogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Medium Moderate Wavy

English Cocker Spaniel

Double, Gundogs, High Energy, Light Shedding, Long, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Wavy /

English Cocker Spaniels were originally bred as gun dogs, trained to hunt, flush out, and retrieve upland game birds.

Double Gundogs High Energy Light Shedding Medium Medium Moderate Smooth Wavy

English Springer Spaniel

Double, Gundogs, High Energy, Light Shedding, Medium, Medium, Moderate, Smooth, Wavy /

English Springer Spaniels were originally bred as versatile hunting companions whose main job was to flush game birds.

Hounds Low Shedding Medium Moderate Rough Short Smooth Very High Energy

Ibizan Hound

Hounds, Low Shedding, Medium, Moderate, Rough, Short, Smooth, Very High Energy /

Ibizan Hounds were originally bred on Ibiza and the Balearic Islands to hunt rabbits and other small game in packs.

Double Medium Medium Moderate Moderate Energy No Shedding Rough Terriers Wiry

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

Frequent High Energy Medium Medium No Shedding Single Terriers Wavy

Kerry Blue Terrier

Frequent, High Energy, Medium, Medium, No Shedding, Single, Terriers, Wavy /

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

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

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

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 Herding Dogs High Energy Light Shedding Long Medium Very Vocal

Samoyed

Double, Herding Dogs, High Energy, Light Shedding, Long, Medium, Very Vocal /

Samoyeds were bred for herding reindeer, pulling sledges, hunting, and helping their owners survive the harsh Arctic climate.

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.

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.

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.

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.