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The Rottweiler at a glance: an old German droving and guard dog, steady and affectionate. FCI requirements, everyday needs and research on lifespan and...
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Rhodesian Ridgeback profile: a dignified, enduring hunting dog from southern Africa with the characteristic ridge. The standard and health questions that matter before buying.
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Poodle profile: a French water and hunting dog in four sizes, eager to learn and loyal, with hair that does not fall out naturally...
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Papillon profile: a Continental Toy Spaniel with butterfly ears, lively, graceful and surprisingly robust. The FCI standard and which genetic tests matter before buying.
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever profile: a Canadian duck-luring dog, playful, eager to learn and keen on water. FCI requirements and autoimmune issues described...
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The Newfoundland at a glance: a massive Canadian water and draught dog, composed and kindly, with webbed feet and a coat that demands care...
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Pug profile: a charming, balanced companion with Chinese roots. FCI requirements and what large VetCompass studies have found about the breed’s health.
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The Maltese at a glance: a small white Mediterranean companion, affectionate, lively and clever. Standard requirements, the work behind its coat and health research.
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The Malinois at a glance: the short-haired Belgian Shepherd variety, fast, alert and driven to work. What the FCI standard says and why purposeful...
Read more: Malinois, Belgian Shepherd Dog (Chien de Berger Belge)
Short-haired Hungarian Vizsla profile: a russet-gold Hungarian pointing dog, friendly, sensitive and very active. Its needs and known health issues.
Read more: Hungarian Vizsla (Rövidszörü Magyar Vizsla)
The Leonberger at a glance: a very large, composed family dog from Leonberg near Stuttgart, friendly with children and untroubled by noise. Research on...
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The Kangal Shepherd Dog at a glance: a large Turkish livestock guardian with a black mask, independent, calm and watchful. What it needs and...
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