Breeds

Honest profiles of the breeds in our library.

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  Labrador Retriever

  Gundog · 10–12 years

  An open-hearted, food-motivated working dog that has become the default family companion for good reason — and that still needs a real job to be content.

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  Golden Retriever

  Gundog · 10–12 years

  Gentle, biddable and endlessly patient. A Golden asks for company more than it asks for anything else.

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  Poodle (Standard)

  Utility · 12–15 years

  An athletic, unusually intelligent dog behind an elegant coat. Thrives on problem-solving and close partnership.

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  French Bulldog

  Companion · 9–12 years

  A compact, comic and deeply attached city companion with modest exercise needs and real health considerations.

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  Border Collie

  Herding · 12–15 years

  The most trainable dog most people should not own. Brilliant, intense, and unhappy without daily work.

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  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  Toy · 9–14 years

  A small, soft-natured companion that wants to be wherever you are. Calm company rather than a project.

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  Greyhound

  Sighthound · 10–14 years

  A sprinter that sleeps most of the day. Quiet, clean and surprisingly well suited to calm homes.

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  Shiba Inu

  Spitz · 12–16 years

  Independent, fastidious and self-contained. A Shiba respects you rather than obeys you.