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Breed
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Other names
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Size
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Breed origin
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Purpose(s)
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Coat(s)
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Shedding
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Doggy odour
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Barking
(Individual
variation)
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Watchdog / Sentinel?
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Guard dog?
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Risk of aggression toward
people
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Risk of aggression toward
dogs
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Risk
of aggression toward pets
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Energy level at home
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Exercise requirements
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Grooming requirements
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Trainability
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Character
(Much individual variation)
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Quirks
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Availability
(Worldwide average)
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Labradoodle
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Labrador x Poodle
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Medium-Large
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Not as yet considered a 'breed', except the Australian Labradoodle. A Labrador Retriever/Poodle
cross.
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Service and assistance; companion
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Medium coat (wavy/curly)
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Non-shedding or Seasonal/Moderate
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Little/none or Average
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Average
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Somewhat
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No
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Placid
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Friendly
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May chase
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Energetic
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Every few days
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Good
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Any combination of Labrador and Poodle traits.
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Moderately common
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Labrador Retriever
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Lesser St John's Dog
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Large
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Canada/Greenland c1700.
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Hunting; retrieving; companion
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Shorthaired
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Constant
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Average-Notable
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Average
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Somewhat
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No
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Rarely aggressive
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Assertive
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May chase
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Energetic
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Weekly
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Good
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Playful; spirited; loving; slow to mature
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Among the top 10 most intelligent dog breeds. Immensely popular family pet. Water
resistant coat.
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Common
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Lagotto Romagnolo
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…
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Medium
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Romagna
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Water retrieving; truffle hunting; companion
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Longhaired (curly)
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Non-shedding
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Notable
|
Notable (piercing)
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Yes
|
?
|
?
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?
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?
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Energetic
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Most days
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Challenging
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Loves water; enthusiastic
|
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Moderately rare
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Laika, East Siberian
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…
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Large
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Siberia. Indigenous.
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Sledding; hunting large game; companion
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
|
?
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?
|
?
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?
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?
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?
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Average
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A good walk every day
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Every few days
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Challenging
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Civilised
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Rare
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Laika, Russo-European
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Karelian Bear Laika; Russko-Europiskaia Laika
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Large
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Russia (Finnish annex)
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Sledding; hunting; guarding
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
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Notable
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Yes
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Yes
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Often aggressive
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Often aggressive
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Likely to chase or attack
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Energetic
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Weekly
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Challenging
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Fierce hunter; not a companion dog.
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Rare
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Laika, West Siberian
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…
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Large
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Russia. Indigenous.
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Sledding; hunting large and small game
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Shorthaired
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
|
?
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Yes
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Yes
|
?
|
?
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?
|
?
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Weekly
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Challenging
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More of a worker than a companion.
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Rare
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Lakeland Terrier
|
…
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Small
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England
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Livestock guarding
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Wirehaired
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
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Average
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Somewhat
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Yes
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Rarely aggressive
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Often aggressive
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?
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Average
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Every few days
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Challenging
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Bold; feisty; focused; friendly
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Moderately common
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Lancashire Heeler
|
…
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Small
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1960s England. Mostly a hybrid of Manchester Terriers and Welsh Corgis.
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Vermin control - rats
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Shorthaired
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
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Average (loud)
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Yes
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No
|
?
|
?
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Likely to chase or attack
|
Average
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Short walks most days
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Weekly
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Average
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Bright; friendly; happy
|
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Rare
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Leonberger
|
…
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Large-Giant
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Designed in Germany to look like a lion. From crossbreeding St Bernards, Pyrenean
Mountain Dogs and Newfoundlands.
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Symbol of the town of Leonberg.
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Average
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Minimal
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Somewhat
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Somewhat
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Placid
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Friendly
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?
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