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Miniature Pinscher
The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin as it is sometimes called, is a compact, sturdy, muscular, sleek dog belonging to the Toy Group. It has a smooth, hard straight coat that closely follows the body and covers it from head... Read more
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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a robust and sturdily built dog with an undeniable terrier appearance. The head is strong, long and rectangular, topped by small, v-shaped ears that can be cropped or uncropped. Eyes are deep set, small and brown,... Read more
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Neapolitan Mastiff
With its massive size and alarming appearance, the Neapolitan Mastiff has been making intruders think twice for ages. The most imposing and recognizable aspect of the Neapolitan Mastiff is its massive head. Broad and wrinkled, with pendulum lips and abundant... Read more
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Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a large dog, well muscled and heavy of bone. The skull is broad with an arched crown and pronounced occiput; ears are set on the side of the head and are small and triangular. Eyes are wide... Read more
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Norfolk Terrier
The hardy, compact Norfolk Terrier is one of the smallest breeds of working terrier. Its skull is slightly rounded and wide, allowing for a good width between the small, dropped, v-shaped ears. Small, wide-set dark oval eyes give an intelligent,... Read more
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Norwegian Elkhound
A classic northern Spitz, the Norwegian Elkhound is square proportioned and well balanced. The wedge shaped head is broad at the ears and clean cut, ending in a tapering muzzle; stop is clearly defined. Eyes are oval, medium sized and... Read more
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Norwich Terrier
Small and stocky, the Norwich Terrier is most easily distinguished from the Norfolk Terrier by its pricked, rather than dropped ears. Its skull is broad and slightly domed, and adorned with erect, wide set ears. A strong jaw set defines... Read more
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The smallest of the retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is strong, compact and agile. The head is clean and wedged shaped, with high set triangular ears atop a slightly rounded skull. The expression is intelligent and friendly, and... Read more
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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is built to assist in the demanding task of shepherding. The body is compact, square, and heavy-set with a thick coat. Flat, medium-sized ears are set on either side of a large, square head. The Old... Read more
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Otterhound
The Otterhound is a dog that was bred to work, and its body proves it. It is a rough-coated hound whose body is thickly boned and filled with dense muscle, making it strong and able to do a hard day's... Read more
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Papillon
The Papillon is a small, dainty, elegant breed whose characteristic trait is a set of butterfly-shaped ears. Its body is fine-boned and is greater in length than in height with its weight in proportion to its height. The head is... Read more
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Pekingese
A compact dog with the disposition of a lion, the Pekingese is anything but delicate. The breed has a small build, dense muscles and a solid bone structure. The head is large, with a flat face and ears that are... Read more
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest breed in the AKC Herding Group. Described as a big dog in a little package, the breed is quite sturdy and very athletic. Corgis are almost twice as long as they are tall,... Read more
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen's body is designed to move easily through dense ground cover, and is about 50% longer than it is tall. The skull is domed with marked occiput and stop, and is flanked by long, low set... Read more
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Pharaoh Hound
Medium sized with slender and well balanced lines, the Pharaoh Hound gives an impression of grace and power. The head is long and has a slight slope, and the neck is long and lean. The muzzle is wedge-shaped with a... Read more
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Plott
The Plott is a hunting hound, whose build and carriage suggest balance and grace, speed and agility, intelligence and determination. Moderately sized, it should be neither too heavy and low-set, nor too tall and light. Its head is generally flat... Read more
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Pointer (English)
Bred to hunt, the Pointer has a body that is compact and powerful but also extremely nimble and quick. The breed has a medium-wide skull with well chiseled features and eye-level ears that, when hanging naturally, reach just beneath the... Read more
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Also known as the Polski Owczarek Nizinny (PON), The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a medium sized dog with a rectangular frame. The dog is strong and muscular with long, straight and powerfully built legs. The coat is thick and dense,... Read more
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Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a dog that looks like it belongs in the lap of luxury. The dog's foxy little face and expressive eyes give this little spitz a look of intelligence and slyness. Its ears are small and pointy, resting... Read more
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Poodle (Standard, Miniature and Toy)
Note: For the height and weight information above, "S" denotes Standard, "M" denotes Miniature, and "T" denotes Toy. Squarely built and elegantly proportioned, the Poodle is among the most popular breeds in the world today. The Poodle comes three distinct... Read more
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