Dog Breeds

 

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Cairn Terrier

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The Cairn Terrier is an alert, intelligent, active and long-lived. They are small enough to be carried anywhere and sturdy enough for rough-housing with children. They are best suited to a home where they will be reared with a firm, consistent discipline.

 

Average Height: 10 Inches

Average Weight: 14 Pounds
Health Issues: Flea allergies, weight gain.
Training: Quick to learn if given in small doses.
Living Conditions: Apartment living is more than adequate.
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
 
Aggression - Average Children - Poor To Fair Temperament - Fair
                   
                   
                   
 
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This sturdy little dog is everything a terrier was designed to be: game and hardy, up on his toes, confident, plucky, spirited.
 
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Canaan Dog

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The Canaan is alert, vigilant, devoted and docile with his family. They are reserved and at times unfriendly towards strangers. They are highly territorial, serving as a responsive companion and natural guardian that are easy to train. 

 

Average Height: 22 Inches

Average Weight: 50 Pounds
Health Issues: Extremely healthy dog.
Training: Easily trained.
Living Conditions: Average size yard would be best.
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
 
Aggression - Insufficient data Children - Insufficient Data Temperament - Insufficient Data
                   
                   
                   
 
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The Canaan Dog is light-footed and can turn on a dime. He will take as much exercise as you can offer, yet adults are calm enough to curl up on the sofa when the day's work or fun is over.
 
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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The Cardigan is even-tempered, loyal, affectionate, and adaptable, never shy or vicious. Cardigans have a special affinity for children and will adapt their playing to fit a child, senior citizen or even the handicapped. He is a handsome and powerful dog, capable of both speed and endurance.

 

Average Height: 12 Inches

Average Weight: 34 Pounds
Health Issues: Relatively healthy breed, some may develop eye problems.
Training: Not easily trained, much reinforcement is required.
Living Conditions: Adapts to apartment living quite well.
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
 
Aggression - Mild To Average Children - Good Temperament - Fair To Average
                   
                   
                   
 
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Spirited and athletic, steady and dependable, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a big dog on short legs.
 
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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An absolutely sweet and loveable animal that is great around children and other pets. They have reasonable intelligence and are quite shy and nervous around strangers. Apartment living is suitable for this dog, a wonderful companion or family dog.

 

Average Height: 12 Inches

Average Weight: 15 Pounds
Health Issues: Very prone to a number of extremely serious health problems. Previous generations must be checked and thorough examination of the puppy although some symptoms may not show for up to 3 years. Do your research before even considering this breed.
Training: Very easy to train in comparison to most other breeds.
Living Conditions: Adapts to apartment living quite well. Does not like warm temperatures.
Life Expectancy: 9 - 14 Years
 
Aggression - Mild Children - Good Temperament - Fair
                   
                   
                   
 
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This comfort-loving breed adores cuddling in laps and snuggling on soft pillows, but he has more field instincts than you might think.
 
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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Highly intelligent but extremely stubborn which can make training somewhat difficult. Not a good dog around small children, other pets or strangers. An affectionate, athletic and courageous dog which will be quite loyal to one master.
 

Average Height: 25 Inches

Average Weight: 75 Pounds
Health Issues: Prone to joint and eye problems.
Training: An experienced trainer is required for this dog.
Living Conditions: Require at least an average size yard.
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Average Children - Average Temperament - Good
                   
                   
                   
 
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The Chesapeake Bay is the most powerful of the retrievers, with the strongest personality, yet possessed of quiet good sense.
 
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Chihuahua

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A highly intelligent dog that is completely anti-social. Does not seem to like anyone but the immediate family as long as it does not contain any children. Yappy and hard to train this dog is best suited for elderly people living in apartments that are totally sound-proof.

 

Average Height: 7 Inches

Average Weight: 5 Pounds
Health Issues: Extremely fragile and prone to injury. Difficulties with breathing and potential eye problems.
Training: Difficult to train.
Living Conditions: Apartment dog, cannot tolerate cold conditions.
Life Expectancy: 15+ Years
 
Aggression - Average Children - Poor Temperament - Poor
                   
                   
                   
 
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Some Chihuahuas are friendly with all the world, while others loathe every person on the planet other than their owner.
 
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Chinese Crested

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The Chinese Crested is usually happy and alert. They are loyal and affectionate dogs who make wonderful, playful, and entertaining companions. These dogs are sweet, lively, playful and cuddly. There are two types of Chinese Crested, hairless and Powder Puff (long haired).

 

Average Height: 12 Inches

Average Weight: 10 Pounds
Health Issues: Hairless variety will have teeth and skin problems.
Training: Difficult to train, very hard to housebreak.
Living Conditions: Apartment dog, difficulty with cold conditions.
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Mild Children - Average Temperament - Fair
                   
                   
                   
 
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This people-oriented "Velcro" dog depends emotionally on his owner and demands a lot of personal interaction, stroking, and rubbing. He doesn't like being left for long without companionship.
 
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Chinese Shar-Pei

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Bred for fighting this dog and can be very aggressive, even to its master. A very good guard/protection dog. Not a good choice around children, strangers or other pets. They have some medical issues relating to their breeding.

 

Average Height: 19 Inches

Average Weight: 55 Pounds
Health Issues: Possible kidney failure, potential skin problems if not obtained from a top breeder.
Training: Difficult to train.
Living Conditions: Will do okay in an apartment, sensitive to heat.
Life Expectancy: 8 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Moderate To High Children - Poor Temperament - Poor
                   
                   
                   
 
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Many Chinese Sharpeis snort, grunt, and snore loudly. The sounds are endearing to some people; nerve-wracking to others.
 
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Chow Chow

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A one person dog that is not good with children, strangers or other pets. A good guard dog as it is very sensitive to strange sounds. Very cute and cuddly when young but as they age they can become a nightmare.

 

Average Height: 18 Inches

Average Weight: 60 Pounds
Health Issues: Hip, eye and skin problems.
Training: Difficult to train.
Living Conditions: Needs a small yard.
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
 
Aggression - High Children - Poor Temperament - Fair
                   
                   
                   
 
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Chow Chows shed a LOT. You'll find hair and fur all over your clothing, upholstery, carpeting, under your furniture, on your countertops -- even in your food. Frequent vacuuming will become a way of life. Make sure you're REALLY up for this.
 
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Clumber Spaniel

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The Clumber Spaniel is a gentle, loyal and affectionate dog. He possesses a natural desire to please. A dog of dignity, the Clumber Spaniel may sometimes seem aloof with people unknown to him, but in time he will display his playful and loving nature.

 

Average Height: 19 Inches

Average Weight: 80 Pounds
Health Issues: Hip (serious), eye and skin problems.
Training: Relatively easy to train.
Living Conditions: Needs at least a small yard. Enjoys cold weather but not hot.
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Average Children - Excellent Temperament - Good
                   
                   
                   
 
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The mild-mannered, almost imperturbable Clumber Spaniel sometimes puts on aristocratic airs, yet he also plays the clown, greeting people with two tennis balls stuffed into his mouth and his entire rear end wagging.
 
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Cocker Spaniel (American)

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Highly intelligent but somewhat difficult to train. Reasonably good with children if raised with them, not bad with strangers or other pets. Many Cockers have been improperly bred and as a result have behavioral disorders. Recommended only if purchased from reputable breeder.

 

Average Height: 15 Inches

Average Weight: 25 Pounds
Health Issues: A myriad of health problems (eye, hip, skin, allergies, IMHA to name a few), research prior to considering as this is an extremely risky breed.
Training: Quite easy to train.
Living Conditions: Will do okay in an apartment but they are fairly active, a small yard would be preferable.
Life Expectancy: 10 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Mild Children - Excellent Temperament - Average
                   
                   
                   
 
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From hip problems to eye problems to skin problems, American Cocker Spaniels are one of the riskiest of all breeds in the health department.
 
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Collie

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A highly intelligent dog that is quite easy to train. Good around children. Will tolerate strangers and other pets but has a tendency to chase as they were bred for herding. The Collie is an excellent guardian and family dog that seems to be particularly fond of small children.

 

Average Height: 25 Inches

Average Weight: 65 Pounds
Health Issues: Eye (serious), PRA, hip, lameness and arthritis.
Training: Easy to train.
Living Conditions: Require an average size yard.
Life Expectancy: 12 - 16 Years
 
Aggression - Mild Children - Good Temperament - Average
                   
                   
                   
 
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Proud and animated, sensitive and gentle, the Collie needs moderate exercise and a great deal more personal attention.
 
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Curly-Coated Retriever

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Self-confident, steadfast and proud, this active, intelligent dog is a charming and gentle family companion and a determined, durable hunter. The Curly is alert, biddable and responsive to family and friends, whether at home or in the field.

 

Average Height: 26 Inches

Average Weight: 75 Pounds
Health Issues: Hip, bone and eye problems, epilepsy.
Training: Easy to train (must be done in a calm manner).
Living Conditions: A large yard is preferable, needs to be close to people and not left alone for too long, will want to sleep inside.
Life Expectancy: 8 - 12 Years
 
Aggression - Mild Children - Good Temperament - Excellent
                   
                   
                   
 
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This strong and robust dog is also elegant and graceful, quick and agile. His daily exercise requirement is such that he belongs with an athletic owner who will take him jogging, biking, hiking, and swimming.
 
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