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