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AKC Meet the Breeds©: Irish Terrier

AKC Meet the Breeds©: Irish Terrier

Posted on03. Jan, 2009 by admin.

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The Irish Terrier in his beautiful red jacket, alert and trim, his piercing eyes reflecting a rare intelligence, is a gallant picture of authentic terrier type and character. The breed is good tempered, spirited and game.

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Labrador Retriever

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Labrador Retriever

Posted on02. Jan, 2009 by admin.

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The gentle, intelligent and family-friendly Labrador Retriever from Canada continues to be the most popular breed in the United States, according to AKC® registration statistics. This versatile hunting breed comes in three colors – yellow, black and chocolate – and because of his aptitude to please his master they excel as guide dogs for the blind, as part of search-and-rescue teams or in narcotics detection with law enforcement.

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Maltese

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Maltese

Posted on01. Jan, 2009 by admin.

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A toy dog covered from head to toe with a mantle of long, silky white hair, the Maltese is gentle-mannered and affectionate, known for being lively, playful and fearless despite its small size. Maltese are intelligent little dogs that are very fast learners if they feel sufficiently rewarded.

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AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Mastiff

AKC MEET THE BREEDS®: Mastiff

Posted on31. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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One of the biggest dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club, the massive Mastiff loves being around people and is known to bond closely with his ‘family.’

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AKC Meet the Breeds©: Miniature Pinscher

AKC Meet the Breeds©: Miniature Pinscher

Posted on30. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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The Miniature Pinscher is known for being proud and vivacious. He is said to not know how small he is, and it is true that despite his small body, he is praised for his watchdog qualities as well as recognized for his intelligence and proud spirit.

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AKC Meet the Breeds©: Miniature Schnauzer

AKC Meet the Breeds©: Miniature Schnauzer

Posted on29. Dec, 2008 by admin.

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The Miniature Schnauzer is quickly climbing the ranks to become one of America’s most popular dogs. Reasons are evident; they’re smart, trainable and consistently cheerful.

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