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Toy Group History

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Variety of genetic backgrounds
some for hunting
some for companionship

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What are puppies of this group prone to?

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Hypothermia

Hypoglycemia

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Affenpinscher

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Sometimes call the Monkey Terrier
Is busy, bold, inquisitive, and stubborn, but it also loves to monkey around
No major health concerns

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Brussels Griffon

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Make a good pet for a family wanting an entertaining pet
Sensitivity and size make them a poor choice for families with small children
They can be difficult to housetrain and may suffer separation anxiety

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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They love to explore, sniff and chase

Mitral Valve insufficiency, CHD and Syringomelia

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Syringolmelia

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Cysts on spinal cord causes lameness, pain, and stiffness

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Chihuahua

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Ancestor breed as food sources

Some bark and they are often temperamental

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Chinese Crested Dog

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These dogs are a combination of playful pixie, gentle lapdog, and sensitive companion
Hairless varieties will need a sweater for outdoor activities
The hairless will also need moisturizer, sunblock, regular baths for oils (blackheads and pimples)

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English Toy Spaniel

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They can be somewhat stubborn

They do not do well in heat

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Havanese

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This is a busy, curious dog; happiest when center of attention
They are willing to please and learn easily, but tend to be vocal.
They cannot live outside
They are non-shedding

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Italian Greyhound

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These dog share it’s larger relatives characteristics as they love to run and chase
They are devoted to their family and are good with children, other dogs, and pets. However boisterous children or larger animals can easily injure them
They like a daily romp outdoors, but hate the cold

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Japanese Chin

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They are sensitive and willing to please, tending to shadow the owner
Described as almost “cat-like”
Patellar luxation, KCS (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca), entropion, cataract, and heart murmur

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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca

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Dry eye

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Maltese

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The Maltese has long been favorite lap dog, but they also have a wild streak
They love to run and play, and despite the innocent look they are bold and feisty and may challenge larger dogs

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Toy Manchester Terrier

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Although true to its terrier heritage when it comes to scrappiness and hunting instinct, the Toy Manchester is among the most gentle and sensitive

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Miniature Pinscher

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Among the most energetic of all breeds, the Min Pin is perpetual motion
They need a lot of exercise, but because of its size, needs to be kept indoors
No major health concerns

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Papillon

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One of the most obedient of the toy breeds, the Papillon is also gentle, amiable, and playful
They are good with children, but can be injured by rough play
Butterfly

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Pekingese

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They enjoy daily walks
Because they can easily die of heat prostration, they must be kept in air conditioning in warm weather.
They are ideal apartment dogs

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Pomeranian

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These dogs are playful, curious and cocky

Although they have warm coats, too small and too family orientated

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Toy Poodle

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The Toy Poodle is one of the brightest and easiest to train

Epilepsy, PRA, Patellar Luxation, Legg-Perthes

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Legg Perthes

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bone starts to break down

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Pug

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The pug is playful, confident, amiable
They do not do well in heat and humidity and should not be kept outdoors
Their wrinkles need regular cleaning to avoid skin fold dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis, CHD, elongated palate, stenotic nares, patellar luxation

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Shih Tzu

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The Shih Tzu is spunky, vivacious, and has an upbeat attitude

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Silky Terrier

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The Silky Terrier is bold, inquisitive, playful
They can be aggressive toward other dogs or pets
Coat should follow the line of the body, and not touch the floor

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Toy Fox Terrier
They love to play with people and toys and make excellent companions for careful older children, however they do not tolerate inconsiderate handling They are a one family, or one person, breed. Don't take to strangers Sweaters and earmuffs in cold weather and is obviously not an outdoor dog
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Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkie seems oblivious of its size and they are even eager for adventure and trouble Yorkies tend to exercise themselves within the home, but also they eed to have interaction in the form of games This is definetely not a dog that can live outside
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American Curl
Originated in 1981 all colors and coat patterns 90-degree arc of curl
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Bengal
domestic and leopard hybrid spotted or marbled patterns only Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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Cornish Rex
Active and inquisitive, outgoing intelligent, alert, easy to handle Short coat, no guard hairs
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Devon Rex
``` Jumbo-sized ears, pixies, elves and space aliens people-oriented lacks guard hairs minimum shedding Both A and B blood type ```
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Himalayan
Himmies devoted and dependent perfect indoor cats
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Japanese Bobtail
fearless and dedicated no specific coloring pom pom tail
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LaPerm
been around since the 1980s 2 wks of age, kittens grow in curly hair affectionate, agile and active
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Maine Coon
native to America affectionate w/ owners, reserved around strangers largest cats
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Manx
spontaneous mutation | gene can cause deformities like spina bifida, fusions of the spine and defects in the colon
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Persian
Flatter face issues can include: upper respiratory issues, wheezing, constantly runny eyes, malocclusions, and birthing difficulties
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Russian Blue
slight upturn to the corners of their mouth to make them look like they are smiling bright blue coloring, slate grey nose, and vivid green eyes.
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Scottish Fold
ears are still expressive fold is less pronounced when in heat, upset, or ill increased production of wax build up born w/ straight ears, being to fold at 3 wks of age
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Siamese ( Traditional)
no longer recognized by CFA
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Siamese ( Modern)
very long legs, more triangular facial features
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Sphynx
Protection from elements is required requires regular bathing to avoid oil build-up kittens develop and mature more quickly, some are born with eyes open
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Hound group
scent hounds sighthounds can be sensitive to barbituates
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Afghan Hounds
``` hunters at heart not playful extensive grooming no spotted coloring cataracts ```
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American English Coonhound
rugged dog hunts foxes, raccoons, opossums, boar, cougars red and white ticked, blue and white ticked, tricolor w/ ticking, red and white, black and white
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Basenji
originated from African Congo yodels or shrieks doesn't get along with other Basenjis Fanconi Syndrome
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Fanconi Syndrome
kidneys fail to absorb glucose, sodium, and calcium
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Bassett Hound
Means dwarf or loafing slow and stubborn ears stir up scent trail tricolor
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Beagle
melodious bay | needs companionship
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Black and Tan Coonhound
too independent for active children monitor ears and drooling black and tan
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Bloodhound
bred for endurance | check skin folds
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Bluetick Coonhound
George Washington bred these dogs | Keep food out of reach
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Borzoi
Russian for fast flat, wavy, curly coat types Original name is Russian Wolfhound Roman nose
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Cirneco Dell'etna
Independent | tan to dark chestnut
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Dachshund
Name means badger dog | smooth, wire, long hair coat types
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American Foxhound
``` came from England 1600s not traditionally kept indoors thrives on companionship not overly affectionate focused on scent ```
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English Foxhound
Similar to American Foxhound
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Greyhound
built for speed, double suspension gallop | soft bedding to prevent pressure sores
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Harrier
pack animals thrive on companionship smaller version of English foxhound
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Ibizan hound
loves to sprint | barks while chasing
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Irish Wolfhound
tallest when on hind legs gentle giant needs soft bedding to avoid pressure sores
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Norwegian Elkhound
can become destructive and frustrated puller by nature on leash barks a lot
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
similar to basset hound shape | true hunter at heart
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Pharaoh Hound
"blushing dog" | very muscular dog
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Plott Hound
Can be a ferocious fighter if pushed | enjoys swimming
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
active and independent | pack hunting dog
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Redbone Coonhound
needs exercise
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
Cowlick that grows in opposite direction on back | Whorls should start in scapular region
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Saluki
proper weight is naturally thin
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Scottish Deerhound
sighthound bigger and wire-coat than greyhound easy going will chase small animals
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Treeing Walker Coonhound
will follow nose
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Whippet
Smaller version on greyhound
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Working group
bred for hard labor guarders pullers rescuers
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Akita
aggressive with other dogs double coat pinto coloring heinz body enemia
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Heinz Body
caused by onion/aceteminiophen toxicity
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Alaskan Malamute
neer has blue eyes loves cold weather double coated
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Anatolian Shepherd
laid back | ease fears in captivity with cheetahs
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Bernese Mountain Dog
3 years a young dog, 3 years a good dog, 3 years an old dog
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Black Russian Terrier
agility and obedience training fast learners may not be good with strange or dominant dogs
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Boerboel
loose skin for protection
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Boxer
Named for "boxing" with front feet recessed nose can be aggressive with unknown animals
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Bullmastiff
crossed from mastiff and bulldog stubborn not for novice or timid owners
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Cane Corso
not for dog parks | must socialize with kids and dogs
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Chinook
rarest dog | new hampshire state dog
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Doberman Pinscher
albinism | No such thing as warlock
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Dogue de Bordeaux
french mastiff | dog from turner and hooch
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German Pinscher
bred to hunt and kill vermin | used to created doberman
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Giant Schnauzer
needs active people and families
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Great Dane
cross of greyhound and molossus war dog | national dog of germany
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Great Pyrenese
wary of strangers | double dewclaws
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
thought to be shorthaired bernese mountain dog
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Komondor
independent protector no swimming takes up to 1 year to form cords and 5 years to reach desired length
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Kuvasz
sweet but fierce
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Leonberger
water rescue dogs
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Mastiff
gentle with kids | low coat care
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Neapolitan Mastiff
jaws were designed to crush and hold opponents | not good with dominant dogs
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Newfoundland
still used as water rescue dogs | cystinuria
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Portuguese Water Dog
Cao de Agua USA breeders helped revive the breed Sensitive and responds to direction well
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Rottweiler
used as draft dogs and replaced by donkeys in 1905 | originated in rottweil, germany
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Saint Bernard
Has saved over 2000 lives bred-back with newfoundland stubborn streak
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Samoyed
can be mischevious will dig and bark when bored samoyed smile
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Siberian Husky
loves to run possibly aggressive towards strange dogs ears are closer together than Alaskan Malamutes
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Standard Schnauzer
Originally classed as terrier
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Tibetan Mastiff
Double coated dog that is a watchdog and protector socialize One heat cycle a year
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Sporting Group
locate flush retrieve called sporting not killing
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CHD
canine hip dysplasia
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FHO
femoral head osteotomy | surgery for CHD
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GDV
gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat)
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IVDD
intervertebral disk disease
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ED
elbow dysplasia
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Entropian
eyelid is rolled inwards
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Brittany
``` great nose curious independent needs mental exercise CHD ```
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Pointer
excellent bird dog, originally pointed hare greyhounds took over hare control requires large amount of exercise Lemon/liver/black/orange. solid or mixed with white
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German Short-haired Pointer
in the field by day, curled up with owner at night liver or liver with white lymphodema
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lymphodema
swelling lymph tissues due to poor drainage
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German Wirehaired Pointer
``` rugged bird dog stubborn protection hand stripping required liver and white with ears and head being solid lover. +/- white blaze CHD ```
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
``` originated in USA built to withstand icy waters coat is waxy and oily brown, sedge, dead grass CHD, GDV ```
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Curly-Coated Retriever
do not brush curls black or liver CHD
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Flat-Coated Retriever
family oriented weekly brushing malignant histrocytosis
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malignant histrocytosis
rapid cancer, mostly in lungs, liver, spleen and central nervous system
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Golden Retriever
``` well mannered and friendly needs exercise double coat various shades of golden beware or red shades CHD, skin issues, otitis externa, lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma ```
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Irish setter
not suited for apartments | red
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Labrador Retriever
originally a Lesser Newfoundland solid black, chocolate, varying shades of yellow no true silver or white CHD, ED, obesity, patellar luxation, OCD
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
toll=to lure or decay toller scream when excited any shade of orange, white markings on tail tip, feet, chest and blaze
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English Setter
Laverack=loarger, more docile Llewellin=smaller, more active orange, liver, brown, lemon, black and white, flecks over white background, tricolor CHD, ED, hypothyroidism, deafness
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Gordon Setter
heaviest of the setters one of the first AKC recognized breeds black and tan CHD and GDV
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Irish Red and White Setter
almost extinct after WWI and by 1944 their efforts were recognized natural bird dog white with red patches, flecks allowed only on face and feet up to the hock
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Irish setter
originally known as irish red setter mahogany, warm chestnut red CHD, GDV, PRA
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PRA
progressive retinal atrophy
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Boykin Spaniel
coat ranges from wavy to flat solid liver, solid brown, solid dark chocolate CHD, patellar luxation
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Clumber Spaniel
stockiest exercise needs can be met with leash walk white with lemon or orange markings CHD, IVDD
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American Cocker Spaniel
known as american cocker spaniel expensive to groom overly submissive lots of major health concerns
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English cocker spaniel
known as cocker spaniel coat kept at medium length deafness
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English springer spaniel
daily mental exercise ideal family pet known for springer rage otitis externa, CHD, ED
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Field Spaniel
independent thrives on human companionship scissor between toes and inside ears CHD, otitis externa
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Irish Water Spaniel
independent, stubborn tail is naturally hairless solid liver otitis externa, CHD
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Sussex Spaniel
cross was made with clumber spaniel to try to expand gene pool tan or brown CHD, IVDD
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Welsh Springer Spaniel
independent white and grey CHD
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Spinone Italiano
great pet for kids independent brushing 1-2 times a week CHD, otitis externa
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Vizsla
worked closely with hunters low odor solid gold rust epilepsy
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Weimaraner
grey ghost needy mase grey to silver greay GDV
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Wirehaired Viszla
cross of Viszla and german wirehaired pointer golden rust CHD
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
refined by edward korthals of holland stubborn CHD
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Terrier group
hunting vermin in the earth
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Airedale Terrier
doesn't accept challenge well | ears needs gluing to train to fold
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American Staffordshire Terrier
named pit bull for fighting in pits
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Australian Terrier
longer body than leg length | loves to dig
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Bedlington Terrier
soft in looks only puppies are born dark and lighten by 1 year old Copper toxicosis
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Copper toxicosis
copper build up in the liver causing the disease
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Border Terrier
smallest of the long-legged terriers | no rodents
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Bull Terrier
comical, playful, assertive, mischievious started as an all white dog deafness in white
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Cairn Terrier
toto from wizard of oz | will dig and bark
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Cesky Terrier
cross of scottish terrier and sealyham terrier | puppies born black and fade into adult color
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
rough and tumble hind legs are longer than front legs IVDD
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Fox Terrier smooth
debate as to if smooth and wire were one breed | will dig and bark
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Fox Terrier wire
same as smooth
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Glen of Imall Terrier
from ireland used for pit fighting used as a turnspit
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Irish Terrier
oldest of terriers descended from irish wolfhound rarer of terriers in modern times
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Kerry Blue Terrier
born completely black | Cerebellar abiotrophy
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Cerebellar abiotrophy
recessive genetic neuroligical disease
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Lakeland Terrier
spunky, enjoys chase | must be trained with patience and a sense of humor
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Manchester Terrier
two separate breeds with toy manchester clean, catlike and sensitive whippet is in bloodline
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Miniature Bull Terrier
similar to bull terrier | deafness in white
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Miniature Schnauzer
once called a wirehaired pinscher
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Norfolk Terrier
seen with both pricked and dropped ears | called demons in the field
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Norwich Terrier
ears stand up | tail is docked
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Parson Russell Terrier
jack russell | smooth and broken coat types
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Rat Terrier
bred from fox terriers, manchester terrier, bull terier
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Russell Terrier
developed in australia | good nose and strong voice
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Scottish Terrier
nicknamed diehard | Von Willebrand Disease, CMO
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Sealyham Terrier
bred to hunt badger, otter and fox
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Skye Terrier
twice as long as they are tall | facial hair isprotection from prey
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
puppies born rusty brown and fade the first year
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
nanny dog | poor swimmer due to muscle
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Welsh Terrier
from wales
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West Highland White Terrier
not friendly towards small animals
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Non-sporting group
don't fit into any other groups
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American Eskimo Dog
exercise depends on size
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Bichon Frise
don't like to be left alone. tends to bark
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Boston Terrier
devoted, sensitive to owners wishes and moods | wheeze and snore, don't tolerate heat well
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Bulldog
comical, jovial and amiable most cannot swim snore and wheeze
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Chinese Shar-pei
self-possessed stimulation can be met with lively games wrinkles need attention to prevent skin irritations shar-pei means sandy coat coat and be uncomfortable and cause irritation when rubbed backwards
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Chow Chow
demonstrative | aggressive towards other dogs
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Coton de Tulear
originated in France Loves affection puppies born with spots on their ears and then they fade
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Dalmatian
needs hard daily exercise good with horses puppies born white and spots appear 2-3weeks after
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Finnish Spitz
devoted to one person | puppies born with black overlay and it will fade in about 8 weeks
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French Bulldog
clown and lapdog minimal exercise requirements wheeze, drool and snore. facial wrinkles needs cleaning brachycephalic syndrome, hemivertebra
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Lhasa Apso
tough character | not suited foroutdoor living
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Lowchen
easy to please, responsive to commands | patella luxation
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Norwegian lundehund
``` originated in norway named after puffins 6 toed dog nack bends completely bakwards can close ear openings needs socialization ```
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Poodle
standard is smartest and most obedient needs interactions with people mini is sensitive
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Schipperke
independent, headstrong | needs exercise every day
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Shiba Inu
may be aggressive with strange dogs | time should be divided between in and out
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Tibetan Spaniel
sensitive | enjoy games and outings
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Tibetan Terrier
very willing to please
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Xoloitzcuintli
``` guided masters to the underworld mexican hairless one fo the most primitive breeds needs sunscreen prone to blackheads ```
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herding group
needs exercise
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Australian Cattle Dog
a driver of headstrong cattle | need a job to do
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Australian Shepherd
need a challenge or will become frustrated and difficult to live with emotionally unsuited for livingin the yard
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Bearded Collie
too rambunctious for small children and may try to herd them enjoy herding ivermectin sensitivity
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Beauceron
adept at any task involving learning, memory and reasoning
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Belgian Malinois
one breed until 1959 some can be domineering run in sweeping circles when confined
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Belgian Sheepdog
some can be domineering | black
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Belgian Tervuren
needs sufficient exercise
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Bergamasco
hair is flocked, not corded | from italy
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Berger Picard
dog from france | non-matting coat because of low oil production= low smell
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Border Collie
must have a challenging job to do every day | cannot live in an apartment
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Bouvier des Flandres
loyal, devoted and protective
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Briard
happiest with access to both house and yard | night blindness
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Canaan Dog
great herder
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Collie
family oriented and prefer to be indoors | ivermectin intolerance
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
related to greater swiss and bernese mountain dog | prefer cooler climates
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Finnish Lapphund
herd reindeer | not used for protection
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German Shepherd Dog
devoted and faithful | cauda equina
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Icelandic Sheepdog
barks when alerted or excited
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Norwegian Buhund
very vocal | double coated
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Old English Sheepdog
jolly but gentle
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
do not accept confinement
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Puli
mop on springs | coat can be brushed or corded
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Pyrenean Shpeherd
smooth faced and rough faced coat types

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