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~Intelligent, Independent, Compact~ The Pekingese is a small, unique breed of intelligent and sturdy dogs. Owners find qualities similar to a proud lion, for which the breed is named. These dogs are confident and independent, but once they have a good, authoritative owner, they become loyal and protective companions. The Pekingese is altogether an adult

The Butterfly Dog ~ Intelligent, Compact, Affectionate The Papillon is one of the Toy breeds, well known for its known for its affectionate and energetic personality. These small dogs are always looking for something to do, so they make for playful company, an ideal companion dog. They are very social and are excited when they

Olde English Bulldogge – an affectionate, loving companion who is very trainable The Olde English Bulldogge is a loyal and courageous dog breed with a stable temperament. They get on very well with children and are naturally very protective of them. The modern-day breed is actually a relatively recent re-creation of the old dogs used for bull-baiting, but with

Old English Sheep Dog – Intelligent, Kind and Brave Originally bred to drive sheep and cattle to market, the Old English Sheep Dog is intelligent and kind, with a sense of humor. Widely known in the U.K. as ‘the Dulux Dog’ owing to an Old English Sheepdog featuring in the Dulux paint company’s television advertisements.

~Loyal, Docile, Affectionate~ The Newfoundland dog breed is perfect for someone who wants a large, easygoing dog that can also double as a lifeguard. These sweet dogs are known to be great for families as well as sole owners. Their social personalities make them suitable for houses with a lot of people going in and

Discover the amiable, friendly and agile Nederlandse Kooikerhondje The Kooikerhundje is a small dog to medium size working dog breed originating in the Netherlands. They are very friendly and good-natured, while being athletic and agile. They were originally used to lure ducks. This is a relatively rare breed in the United States, but is increasing

The Neapolitan Mastiff:  A formidable, devoted protector for the experienced owner The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very impressive dog! Massive, heavy set and a little bizarre looking, these huge protective dogs are not to be messed with! They need a huge amount of space indoors due to their sizable bodies and, puppies particularly, are very clumsy. Personality And Temperament They

This is the Mountain Cur dog breed – brave, strong and intelligent. The Mountain Cur is an American dog breed used in hunting and treeing. This is an intelligent breed, a strong fighter when dealing with prey, yet a great companion dog when socialized correctly. They tend to be wary of strangers unless they have

Smart, Spunky, Playful Have you ever wondered how the Miniature Schnauzer got to be so much smaller than his standard and giant cousins? This is a prime example of how breeders can breed-down or miniaturize a larger breed.  In fact, the mini version is less than 1/5 the size of the Giant and 1/3 the size