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Breed Profile: Pekingese
The Pekingese is a bold and hardy toy dog with an independent spirit. Find out if this is the right dog breed for you by learning all about the Peke's temperament, appearance and history.

Breed Profile: Border Collie
The Border Collie is a hard-working, energetic herding dog that makes a great companion to the right owner. Learn all about this amazing dog breed, including temperament, appearance and history.

Breed Profile: West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier is a lively and loyal little dog. Learn all about the Westie's appearance, personality, history and more.

Dog Breed Profile: Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Learn about the profile of the Golden Retriever dog breed, including appearance, personality traits, history and health problems.

Breed Profile: Bulldog (English)
Learn all about the English Bulldog dog breed - including personality, physical appearance and health problems, Find out why the English Bulldog is such a popular dog breed!

Breed Profile: Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard is a giant dog breed with a big heart. Learn more about this beautiful and massive dog breed, such as appearance, personality and health concerns.

Breed Profile: Papillon
The Papillon is a petite yet hardy toy dog that is full of life. Learn more about this lovely little dog breed, including history, appearance and personality traits.

Breed Profile: Pomeranian
The Pomeranian dog breed is small yet feisty, Learn all about this little dog with a bushy coat. Read about the Pomeranian's personality, physical appearance and other traits.

Breed Profile: Basset Hound
The Basset Hound is a unique dog breed that is widely known for its droopy, puppy-dog face and eyes, long floppy ears, short crooked legs and long body. Learn more about the history, appearance and personality of this sleuth of a dog breed, the Basset Hound

Breed Profile: Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is an agile, clever and energetic dog breed with a strong desire to work. Find out if the Australian Shepherd bread is right for you. Read about the personality, physical appearance, history and other traits of the Australian Shepherd.

Breed Profile: Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is a graceful, agile, intelligent, loyal and hard-working dog breed. Learn about the personality, physical appearance and other traits of the Sheltie dog breed.

Breed Profile: Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is a classic sporting dog that is highly energetic, alert and playful. Learn more about the delightful Weimaraner, including appearance, personality and history.

Breed Profile: Great Dane
The Great Dane is one of the largest dog breeds, yet one of the most gentle. Learn more about this gentle giant - including appearance, personality and other traits.

Breed Profile: Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinschers are incredibly noble, intelligent, loyal and athletic dogs. Find out more about the beautiful Doberman Pinscher dog breed, including history, personality and other features.

Dog Breed Profile: German Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is an agile, streamlined, intelligent and active sporting dog breed. Learn all about the history, personality and other traits of this loyal dog breed.

Breed Profile: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an intelligent, high-spirited and outgoing dog with an affectionate disposition. Learn all about the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel's personality, appearance and other traits.

Breed Profile: Pug
The Pug is a lovable, high-spirited, outgoing dog that has grown in popularity over the years. Learn all about the Pug's personality, appearance and other traits.

Breed Profile: Cocker Spaniel (American)
The American Cocker Spaniel is a repectable, diligent dog of relatively high popularity. Learn all about the American Cocker Spaniel, including personality, appearance and history.

Breed Profile: Affenpinscher
The Affenpinscher is a compact and sturdy dog with a somewhat feisty nature. From personality to appearance, learn all about the lively and unique Affenpinscher dog breed.

Breed Profile: French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a short, squat little bundle of joy. Learn more about this adorable and unique dog breed, including personality, history and appearance.

Breed Profile: Mastiff
The Mastiff, also known as the English Mastiff, is one of the largest dog breeds around. Learn more about this powerful yet gentle companion's appearance, personality and other traits.

Breed Profile: Maltese
The Maltese dog breed is a soft little white dog with a lively, courageous disposition. Learn more about the appearance, personality and history of the Maltese.

Dog Preed Profile: Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terriers, the tiny dogs with big personalities, are one of the most popular dog breeds in North America. Learn about the profile of the Yorkshire Terrier dog breed, including appearance, personality traits, history and health problems.

Breed Profile: Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise dog breed is a fluffy little white dog with a lively, happy personality. This hypoallergenic dog breed is also among the most popular dog breeds to day. Learn more about the appearance, personality and history of the Bichon Frise.

Breed Profile: Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a friendly, hard-working dog with great endurance and strength. Discover more about this beautiful and diligent dog breed, including history, appearance and personality.

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