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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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Akita, American
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Akita Inu; Akita; Odate Dog
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Large-Giant
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USA, via 12C Japan. Tosa blood was introduced in the 1800s.
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Companion; guarding; (traditionally) fighting; hunting; police work
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Severe
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Average
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Minimal
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Yes
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Yes
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Sometimes aggressive
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Often aggressive
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Generally safe
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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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Forthright; aloof; dominant; hair-trigger reactive if threatened; loving with family;
needs company; dislikes change; dignified; clean; protective
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Not suitable for inexperienced dog owners. Requires very careful breeding
and socialisation. Has webbed feet.
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Common
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Akita, Japanese
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Akita Inu; Akita; Odate Dog
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Large-Giant
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Japan 12thC. Tosa blood was introduced in the 1800s.
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Companion; guarding; (traditionally) fighting; hunting; police work
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Severe
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Average
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Minimal
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Yes
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Yes
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Sometimes aggressive
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Often aggressive
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Generally safe
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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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Forthright; aloof; dominant; hair-trigger reactive if threatened; loving with family;
needs company; dislikes change; dignified; clean; protective
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Not suitable for inexperienced dog owners. Requires very careful breeding
and socialisation. Has webbed feet.
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Common
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Alaskan Malamute
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…
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Large-Giant
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Alaska. Ancient.
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Draught; sledding; companion
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Medium coat
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Seasonal/Constant/Severe
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Minimal
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Minimal
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No
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No
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Rarely aggressive
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Sometimes aggressive
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Likely to chase or attack
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Average
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Daily vigorous exercise
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Every few days
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Average
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Dignified; forceful; dominant; companionable; thoughtful; steely
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Not for inexperienced (or petite) owners. Bred to pull great weights so require
highly skilled lead training. Efficient metabolism - require little food for
their size.
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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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Bulldog, Aussie
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Australian Bulldog
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Small-Medium
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Australia 1990s. Essentially an English Bulldog (80%), crossed with Staffordshire
Bull Terriers, Boxers and Bull Mastiffs.
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Companion
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Shorthaired
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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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Rarely aggressive
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Assertive
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?
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Sedate
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Short walks most days
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Weekly
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Average
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Tenacious; biddable; affectionate.
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Prone to overheating, snoring and drooling.
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Moderately common
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Bulldog, English
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British Bulldog; Old Sourmug; (historically) Mastiff
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Small
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UK 1700s. Bred down from mastiffs, with the introduction of Pug and terrier blood.
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(Traditionally) bull baiting by butchers; companion
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Shorthaired
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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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Yes
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Rarely aggressive
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Assertive
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Likely to chase or attack
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Sedate
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Short walks most days
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Most days
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Average
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Tenacious; biddable; affectionate; friendly; stubborn; tolerant; gentle with family;
dependable
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Looks like Sir Winston Churchill, who famously asked of a Nazi, "Do you know
why the British Bulldog has a jutting chin and sloping face? It is so that he can
breathe without letting go." Prone to overheating, snoring, drooling
and flatulence.
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Common
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Bull Terrier
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English Bull Terrier; Gladiator of Terriers
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Medium-Large
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UK 1800s. Hybrid of Bulldog and English White Terrier.
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(Traditionally) pit fighting; companion
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Shorthaired
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Minimal
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Minimal
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Somewhat
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Somewhat
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Rarely aggressive
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Sometimes aggressive
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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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Very affectionate; bold; steady; stubborn; needs company;
very tolerant with family
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Moderately rare
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Bull Terrier, Miniature
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Mini BT; Mini Bull
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Small
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UK 1800s. Bred down from standard BTs, so also a hybrid
of Bulldogs and English White Terriers.
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(Traditionally) pit fighting; companion
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Shorthaired
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Seasonal/Moderate
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Minimal
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Minimal
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Somewhat
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No
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Rarely aggressive
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Sometimes aggressive
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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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Very affectionate; bold; eager to please; needs company
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Moderately rare
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Other names
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