Breed Highlight: Bernese Mountain Dogs

Bernese Mountain Dogs

With similar coloring to the Saint Bernard, the Bernese Mountain Dog is the only variety of Swiss Mountain Dog that has a long, silky coat. This breed is smart, strong, agile calm, confident and versatile. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Basenjis

Basenjis

The Basenji is mischievous, smart, lively and by no means silent. The “barkless” Basenji is a hilarious handful. This breed is also catlike in his cleanliness and independence. Therefore, we will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Catahoula Leopard Dogs

Catahoula Leopard Dogs

The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a hard-working breed developed to catch and drive wild hogs and cattle to market. When off-duty, Catahoula Leopard Dogs are excellent family dogs who are both protective and affectionate. Therefore, we will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Jack Russell Terriers

Jack Russell Terriers

“Born to dig” is the rallying cry of the Jack Russell Terrier. This breed is super-active, super-smart and, without proper training, super-destructive. Jack Russells do best when they are busy hunting rats on a farm, going riding with their owner or competing in terrier races and earthdog tests. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Vizslas

The Vizsla

The Vizsla is a highly energetic dog that can do it all with style and grace. Not only is the breed a talented hunting dog, but he’s also capable of excelling in many other fields, including agility and search and rescue work. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Samoyeds

Samoyeds

The Samoyed has received the nickname “Smiling Sammie” for good reason. This gentle and outgoing breed loves his family, including cats if he is raised with them. While this reindeer herder is a tad stubborn, positive reinforcement training works best with him. The beautiful white coat requires grooming two or three times a week and sheds heavily. Therefore, we will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Basset Hounds

Basset Hounds

The Basset is a good-natured hound with a pleading gaze which can come in handy when he wants a treat or knows he has broken the rules. This breed has a reputation for being slow and lazy. However, these hunting dogs enjoy long, rambling walks. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Pointers

Pointers

The Pointer dog has an outstanding ability to point out their target. This breed breaks down into two general types: show and field. Field pointers are smaller than show pointers and always extremely active. However, both types love spending time around human beings, particularly outdoors. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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Breed Highlight: Chow Chow

Chow Chows

Independent and dignified, the Chow Chow typically attaches himself to one person even though he will have affection for the whole family. This breed is generally fine with children, but the kids may be disappointed that he is not a hugger. An excellent guard and watch dog, the Chow will protect against strangers. We will discuss this breed to help you determine if it is ideal for you and your family.

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