Dog Breeds
Brush u p on thes e fun facts ab out your fav orite breeds!
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Dog Breeds iredale
These are the largest of all the terrier breeds, but be sure not to get on their bad side — they’re known for holding grudges!
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asset hound
Bassets are very social dogs who get lonely easily. (That’s when they howl!).
hihuahua
These pint-sized pups love to burrow under dirty clothes and towels.
achshund
These so-called “hotdog dogs” are three times longer than they are tall! They also were the first mascot of the Olympics.
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ack Russell terrier
Jack Russells love the outdoors and can jump five times their height!
ing Charles spaniel
These pups bond deeply with their owners and love tons of affection, which is why they’re the perfect pets for families.
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abrador retriever
Labs are the most popular breed in America and can even sniff out cancer!
altese
Don’t judge these pups by their size! They’re actually some of the bravest dogs around and will stand up to big dogs.
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har-pei
This breed is known for their lavender or blue-black tongues. And get this: Its name translates to “sand skin!”
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oy poodle
Poodles are an especially smart breed. They can understand over 150 different words!
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izsla
They resemble wolves and tend to do better in colder weather because they have such thick coats!
While these pups are traditionally slow learners, once they learn a command, they’ll never forget it! They’re also one of the few dog breeds that can’t swim — the shape of their head makes it difficult.
Talk about a big family! Mastiffs typically have between 10-12 pups per litter and can weigh over 200 pounds as adults.
Also known as “Velcro dogs,” these pups stick close to their owners. They also have more in common with cats than other dog breeds: They clean themselves and don’t have the normal “dog smell.”
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It’s not just cattle that these dogs like to herd! They try to herd people by nudging against them if they are standing still, too.
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Welsh corgis may be small, but they can be bossy! They’re the smallest members of all the herding breeds.
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oloitzcuintli
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orkies
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nglish bulldog
rench bulldog
Similar to the English bulldog, this breed often makes silly snorting sounds.
erman shepherd
This breed is really smart, easy to train and especially athletic. That’s why they make great military and police dogs!
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usky
These friendly dogs are known for being escape artists because they love to dig under (or jump over) fences and wiggle out of their collars. What troublemakers!
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talian greyhound
Energetic greyhounds are incredibly fast. They can run up to 45 mph!
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eapolitan mastiff
ld English sheepdog
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What sleepyheads! These pups sleep an average of 14 hours a day.
ueensland heeler
Also called Australian cattle dogs, these pups are born completely white and get their cool coloring weeks later.
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ottweiler
Rottweilers love their families and are very protective of them. Don’t cuddle up too closely though — they snore a lot and are very gassy!
elsh corgi
More commonly known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, these pups are completely hairless other than a patch of hair on their head! Another fun fact: Their muzzles are longer than their skulls.
Yorkies have hair, rather than fur, and can also be trained to use a litter box!
uchon
A mix of a bichon frise and a shih tzu, these dogs love human company and therefore make great therapy dogs.
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The A B C s of
Dog Breeds iredale
These are the largest of all the terrier breeds, but be sure not to get on their bad side — they’re known for holding grudges!
B C D
asset hound
Bassets are very social dogs who get lonely easily. (That’s when they howl!).
hihuahua
These pint-sized pups love to burrow under dirty clothes and towels.
achshund
These so-called “hotdog dogs” are three times longer than they are tall! They also were the first mascot of the Olympics.
J K
ack Russell terrier
Jack Russells love the outdoors and can jump five times their height!
ing Charles spaniel
These pups bond deeply with their owners and love tons of affection, which is why they’re the perfect pets for families.
L M
abrador retriever
Labs are the most popular breed in America and can even sniff out cancer!
altese
Don’t judge these pups by their size! They’re actually some of the bravest dogs around and will stand up to big dogs.
S
har-pei
This breed is known for their lavender or blue-black tongues. And get this: Its name translates to “sand skin!”
T
oy poodle
Poodles are an especially smart breed. They can understand over 150 different words!
U
tonagan
V
izsla
They resemble wolves and tend to do better in colder weather because they have such thick coats!
While these pups are traditionally slow learners, once they learn a command, they’ll never forget it! They’re also one of the few dog breeds that can’t swim — the shape of their head makes it difficult.
Talk about a big family! Mastiffs typically have between 10-12 pups per litter and can weigh over 200 pounds as adults.
Also known as “Velcro dogs,” these pups stick close to their owners. They also have more in common with cats than other dog breeds: They clean themselves and don’t have the normal “dog smell.”
F G
O
It’s not just cattle that these dogs like to herd! They try to herd people by nudging against them if they are standing still, too.
W
Welsh corgis may be small, but they can be bossy! They’re the smallest members of all the herding breeds.
P Q
X
oloitzcuintli
Y Z
orkies
E
nglish bulldog
rench bulldog
Similar to the English bulldog, this breed often makes silly snorting sounds.
erman shepherd
This breed is really smart, easy to train and especially athletic. That’s why they make great military and police dogs!
H
usky
These friendly dogs are known for being escape artists because they love to dig under (or jump over) fences and wiggle out of their collars. What troublemakers!
I
talian greyhound
Energetic greyhounds are incredibly fast. They can run up to 45 mph!
96
N
eapolitan mastiff
ld English sheepdog
ugs
What sleepyheads! These pups sleep an average of 14 hours a day.
ueensland heeler
Also called Australian cattle dogs, these pups are born completely white and get their cool coloring weeks later.
R
ottweiler
Rottweilers love their families and are very protective of them. Don’t cuddle up too closely though — they snore a lot and are very gassy!
elsh corgi
More commonly known as the Mexican Hairless Dog, these pups are completely hairless other than a patch of hair on their head! Another fun fact: Their muzzles are longer than their skulls.
Yorkies have hair, rather than fur, and can also be trained to use a litter box!
uchon
A mix of a bichon frise and a shih tzu, these dogs love human company and therefore make great therapy dogs.
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