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White Maremma Sheepdog standing beside the sea in sunlight.
Size under review

Abruzzes And Maremma Shepherd Dog↗

Documented in Italy.

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An Affenpinscher looking toward the camera with a shaggy black coat.
Small

Affenpinscher↗

confident / famously funny / fearless

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Afghan Hound with a long silver coat reclining on grass and looking toward the camera.
Medium

Afghan Hound↗

independent / sweet

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A groomed Airedale Terrier standing at a dog show.
Large

Airedale Terrier↗

friendly / courageous / clever

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Japanese Akita Inu looking toward the camera, with red-and-white fur and upright ears.
Large

Akita↗

dignified / alert / aloof

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An Alaskan Klee Kai looking toward the camera outdoors.
Small

Alaskan Klee Kai↗

loyal / intelligent / vigilant

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An Alaskan Malamute looking toward the camera in the snow.
Large

Alaskan Malamute↗

playful / loyal / affectionate

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An Alpine Dachsbracke with a rich red coat looking toward the camera at a breed show.
Size under review

Alpine Dachsbracke↗

Documented in Austria.

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An American Akita with a black facial mask looking toward the camera.
Large

American Akita↗

dignified / courageous / profoundly loyal

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A white and fawn American Bulldog sitting outdoors.
Large

American Bulldog↗

loyal / self-confident

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A buff American Cocker Spaniel resting in a sunlit park.
Size under review

American Cocker Spaniel↗

Documented in United States Of America.

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american english coonhound photographed with its breed characteristics clearly visible
Large

American English Coonhound↗

sweet / sociable / mellow

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White American Eskimo Dog standing on a green lawn and looking toward the camera.
Medium

American Eskimo Dog↗

Loyal / Smart / Versatile

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An American Foxhound posed at a dog show.
Large

American Foxhound↗

independent / easy-going / sweet-tempered

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American Hairless Terrier facing the camera, with upright ears and a spotted hairless chest.
Small

American Hairless Terrier↗

alert / curious / energetic

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american leopard hound photographed with its breed characteristics clearly visible
Large

American Leopard Hound↗

intelligent / sociable / energetic

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An American Staffordshire Terrier in an outdoor head portrait.
Large

American Staffordshire Terrier↗

good-natured / confident / smart

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american water spaniel photographed outdoors at Painted Canyon
Medium

American Water Spaniel↗

charming / eager / happy

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An Andalusian Terrier running toward the camera.
Size under review

Andalusian Terrier, Sherry Terrier↗

Documented in Spain.

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appennine hound italian hare hunting dog photographed with its breed characteristics clearly visible
Size under review

Appennine Hound - Italian Hare-Hunting Dog↗

Documented in Italy.

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An Appenzell Cattle Dog standing on a garden lawn and looking toward the camera.
Large

Appenzell Cattle Dog↗

versatile / agile / lively

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An orange and white Ari?ge Pointer in a posed show stance.
Size under review

Ariege Pointing Dog↗

Documented in France.

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An Ari?geois hound standing at a dog show.
Size under review

Ariegeois↗

Documented in France.

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artois hound photographed with its breed characteristics clearly visible
Size under review

Artois Hound↗

Documented in France.

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