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Pugs Breed: Pugs Temperament: playful, exuberant Maintenance: low-medium Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: children to the elderly History Originally bred in China, over a thousand years ago, the Pug was brought to...
Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog Temperament: Placid, protective Lifespan: 8-12 years Recommended for: Active people, large suburban yards Dumpage rate: medium Maintenance: medium to high Appearance The Pyrenean Mountain...
Breed: Rough and Smooth Collies Temperament: active and friendly Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: families Breed: Smooth and Rough Collie ...
Breed: Saluki Temperament: Gentle, sensitive, aloof Lifespan: 10-12 years Recommended for: Active people Maintenance: low to medium depending on length of coat Apearance The Saluki is a medium-sized sight hound...
Schipperke Breed: Schipperke Temperament: independent, one person dog Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: active people The first thing everyone notices about this breed is the name: Schipperke pronounced 'skipper-key'. It's said...
Breed: Schnauzer (Miniature, Standard and Giant) Temperament: bold, alert, loyal Lifespan: 12 - 16 years Recommended for: school age children, energetic people Maintenance: medium to high Dumpage Rate: low History The Schnauzer...
Sealyham Terriers Breed: Sealyham Terrier Temperament: lively, exuberant Lifespan: 12-14 years Maintenance: high Recommended for: families Terriers are terriers the world over: lively, people-loving, feisty, and always great company. Distinguishing...
Shar-Pei Breed: Shar-Pei Temperament: territorial and dominant Lifespan: 10 -12 years Maintenance: low Recommended for: experienced dog owners wanting something different History An ancient breedoriginating in China, the Shar-Pei would...
Breed: Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) Temperament: intelligent, alert, easy going Lifespan: 12-16 years Maintenance: medium Recommended for: elderly, dog sport enthusiasts, small yards History The Shetland Islands, for all their beauty, can be a...
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