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Choosing a purebred is the best way to know what a dog's looks and personality might be like, although it's never a guarantee. Even within breeds there's enormous variety in the way a dog acts and reacts to the world around him.

Those differences can be due to how much he was handled as a youngster, how well he was trained after bringing him home, and of course the genetic luck of the draw.

In the end, your dog's preferences and personality are as individual as you are--and if you can accept that you're bound to enjoy each other.

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Every breed was created for a reason, and the companion dogs are no exception. Their job is to...

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The dogs in this category were developed to control large flocks of sheep or herds of cattle. ...

Hounds Group Photo

Hounds are perhaps the oldest type of hunting dog. Two types exist: those who hunt by sight, o...

Hybrid dogs Group Photo

What separates a schnoodle or a gol...

Mixed breeds Group Photo

Meet the real underdog, the one far more likely to end up in a shelter than a purebred. To ado...

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Active and alert, Sporting dogs are the hunters of the dog world: the Pointers, Retrievers, Se...

Terriers Group Photo

Terriers are the rascals of the dog world. Their name comes from the Latin word terra, meaning...

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The diverse dogs represented in this group were bred to perform a variety of tasks from guardi...

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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Guarding

My wife wants to get one of these dogs, and I must admit that they look beautiful. But I am required to travel often and worry about her safety. How are these dogs at protecting families?

0 5 2 hours ago by David
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Beagle
Raising two Beagle pups from same litter

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1 28 Nov 20, 2008 3:42am by jht542003
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Bernese Mountain Dog
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My 3 year old male berner "bays". It happens very rarely and always at night..any other berner owners experienc this kind of vocalization? I can't seem to find references to it anywhere!

0 17 Nov 19, 2008 9:04pm by mscore1
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Shih Tzu
walks

Can I take my 2 month old shit tzu for walks? He hasnt had all his shots yet.

1 33 Nov 20, 2008 10:30am by Michael Mart...
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