The Saint Bernard is a hard worker known for his loyalty and dedication. They are extremely gentle and friendly and love children, but be careful the dogs great size could lead to an unintentional accident when playing. The Saint Bernard is slow moving, patient, and obedient.  Saint Bernard's need lots of room and exercise. They make excellent house dogs and companions.

The graceful and beautiful Saluki is usually quiet indoors, but is active outdoors and needs serious exercise. This dog is fast. Because of his independent nature, training him takes patience and humor. He is devoted to his owner and does not usually warm up to strangers.

Samoyeds are perky, dependable playmates, often wearing "smiles" on their faces. They are full of fun, and love nothing more than an afternoon of frisky activity in the snow. They are active and alert, indoors and out.

Schipperkes are curious and interested in everything around them. They are reserved with strangers and ready to protect their family and property if necessary. They are ideal watchdogs and companions. They are fearless and independent, smart and willful. They are a high-energy dog with an intense curiosity about everything and therefore require a great deal of attention and stimulation.

The Scottish Deerhound is a quiet dog who trusts and loves people, including children. He needs human friendship and will be a devoted companion to his caring owner. He is quiet and dignified in the house.

The Sealyham Terrier loves people. They enjoy being house dogs and companions. They may have independent tendencies, but will always be devoted and loyal to their family. They are intelligent and charming dogs, although it can be stubborn and very terrier-like at times.

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.

Because of his small size, the beautiful Sheltie can be happy in the city or the country. These intelligent, loving, and sensitive dogs become deeply attached to their families. Besides being smart, they want to please. They usually get along well with gentle and thoughtful children if raised with them. Exercise caution when considering an adult Sheltie for a family with young children, they may not be compatible. Shelties have a deserved reputation as vocal herding dogs. They often display a terrier-like personality, which tends to be hyper, vocal and always on the go. Other Shelties can just as easily be overly timid. The average Sheltie can be trained to be an excellent watch dog.

A spirited boldness, a good nature, and an unaffected forthrightness. They have an independent nature and can be reserved toward strangers but are loyal and affectionate to those who earn their respect. At times they can be aggressive toward other dogs. Due to their strong prey instinct most Shibas must remain on leash when outdoors as they will chase other animals ignoring any attempts to control them.

The Shih Tzu is a true companion. Their happy, out-going and affectionate temperament coupled with a friendly and trusting nature make them great house pets. They also have plenty of spunk. They are not afraid to stand up for themselves, though they usually gets along nicely with strangers and other animals.

The Silky is a spunky sprite of a dog. He has a strong sense of himself and is eager to protect his territory. He is a smart dog, quick moving and quick thinking. He has an inquisitive nature and a zest for living. They are bred as house dogs, so tend to have a strong attachment to their owner and owner's family, coupled with a slight suspicion of strangers and strange dogs. They are very good watch dogs.

 The Skye is very good-natured, polite and affectionate. Courageous, spunky and bold. Loving and playful, yet more serious than many terriers. They need a lot of attention to be happy. Loyal, protective, and a bit willful. This breed requires extensive early socialization with people or he may grow up to be overly suspicious of strangers. He often does not like to be touched by strangers and may bite. Be careful around other small animals, as the Skye likes to chase, and they can be a bit dog-aggressive. These little dogs like to bark.

The Smooth Fox Terrier is a lively, active, and sleek dog. He is easily housebroken. They have a keen nose, remarkable eyesight, and staying powers in accomplishing their work. Smooth Fox Terriers make excellent family pets. Because this is an intelligent and active breed, they must be kept exercised, and interested, and a part of the family. They are affectionate and playful. Left to their own devices and deprived of human companionship, undesirable behavior may be exhibited, including chasing of small animals, constant barking, becoming bored or destructive.