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Breed Other names Size Breed origin Purpose(s) Coat(s) Shedding Doggy odour Barking

(Individual variation)

Watchdog / Sentinel? Guard dog? Risk of aggression toward people Risk of aggression toward dogs Risk of aggression toward pets Energy level at home Exercise requirements Grooming requirements Trainability Character

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Airedale Terrier Waterside Terrier; King of Terriers Large UK 1800s. Created by hybridising Otterhounds with Old English Broken-haired or Black and Tan Terriers. Vermin control; guarding; sentry; police work; companion Wirehaired Non-shedding Average Notable (loud) Yes Yes Rarely aggressive Sometimes aggressive Likely to chase or attack unfamiliar pets/Generally safe with known pets Average A good walk every day Weekly Average Feisty; stubborn; adaptable; bold; friendly; needs company; playful; bouncy   Moderately common
Australian Silky Terrier Silky; Sydney Silky; Silkie; Rough Terrier; Broken-coated Terrier Very small Australia. Hybrid of Australian Terriers (or Dandie Dinmont and Skye Terriers) with Yorkshire Terriers. Vermin control; companion Longhaired Minimal Little/none Average/Notable Yes Almost Occasionally aggressive Occasionally aggressive May chase or attack Energetic Short walks most days Most days Average Feisty; territorial; alert; agile; curious; independent but eager to please; likes to dig Susceptible to cold. Moderately common
Basenji African Barkless Dog Medium Middle East/Africa Hunting Shorthaired Minimal Little/none Minimal (but makes other sounds) Somewhat No Placid Friendly Generally safe Average Short walks most days Weekly Challenging Undemanding; friendly; curious; alert; restless; affectionate; blinkered when following a scent; independent; needs canine company Doesn't bark, but rather 'yodels'. Grooms itself rather like a cat. Wears a quizzical expression. Moderately rare
Bedlington Terrier Rothbury Terrier Medium England 1800s.  Hunting rabbits. Medium coat (curly) Non-shedding Average Average Yes No Placid Assertive Likely to chase or attack Energetic A good walk every day Every few days Average Peaceable; steady; spirited; playful; loving; loyal; clownish; brave; loves to chase; clean; needs attention; dominant Looks like a lamb. Long life-expectancy - 14 years. Moderately rare
Bichon Frise Tenerife Dog Small 14thC Mediterranean Companion Longhaired (curly) Non-shedding Little/none Average Somewhat No Placid Assertive May chase Average Short walks most days-A good walk every day Every few days Average Amenable; sprightly; friendly; extroverted; self-assured; alert; patience required with toilet training Good for allergy sufferers - few people have allergic reactions to Bichons.  Often have 'tear staining'. Moderately common
Bolognese Bichon Bolognese; Bichon Bolognais Small 13thC Italy Companion Longhaired (curly) Non-shedding Little/none Average Somewhat No Placid Friendly ? Average Short walks most days-A good walk every day Most days Average Loyal; civil; cheerful; bright   Rare
Cavoodle Cavalier King Charles x Poodle Small Not currently a recognised breed, but a cross between a Cavalier and a Poodle. Companion Longhaired (curly) Non-shedding/Moderate Little/none Average ? No Placid Friendly ? Energetic A short walk most days Every few days Average Any combination of Cavalier and Poodle traits.   Common
Cesky Terrier Czech Terrier; Bohemian Terrier Small 1940s Czechoslovakia. A cross-breed of Sealyham and Scottish Terriers. Burrowing Medium coat Non-shedding Average Notable Yes Somewhat Rarely aggressive Assertive Likely to chase or attack Average A good walk every day Most days Challenging Stubborn; feisty; snappy; quietly sociable; happy  Pronounced: "chesky" Rare
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