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Portuguese Water Dog

8 Dog Breeds

Portuguese Water Dog breed with white on chest sitting tall against a white background

Portuguese Water Dog

The outgoing Portuguese Water Dog lives for two things: family snuggles and splashing in the water. They're great pals with kids, other pets, and even your neighbor's parrot. Their tender hearts mean training should be all about love and treats. Give them direction, and they'll lap it up like a cool drink after a beach romp—they just can't get enough of being active and making you proud!

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Black Standard Poodle dog breed standing against a white background

Standard Poodle

Standard Poodles are a high-spirited, energetic breed who love to exercise, solve puzzles, and play with their owners. They enjoy being around their human companions and require a significant amount of care and attention. They are quick-witted, highly intelligent, and love to have fun, but do tend to get bored easily. You can commonly find them running around, swimming,  playing fetch, and loving on their owners. 

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Bichon Frise dog breed sitting and panting against a white background

Bichon Frise

Like your friend who keeps asking you to work out at 5 am, the Bichon is eager, perky, and full of energy. They are endearing companions to humans and other pets alike and are very good with children. Sensitive little souls who want to please their owners, are responsive and alert, always looking for an opportunity to play. They don’t like to be alone and could bark excessively if they are.

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Long haired Yorkshire Terrier dog breed laying with head up against a white background

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkies pack a lot of attitude into their small bodies. Lively, curious, and into everything, owners will have to get used to being tailed everywhere by this inquisitive shadow. These pups need a lot of stimulation. Long walks are helpful, but games and toys keep their busy brains occupied.

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Hairless Chinese Crested dog breed laying down with head tilted against white background

Chinese Crested

A playful companion dog that’s as sensitive emotionally as it is physically, the Chinese Crested is a devoted dog. They are good with other dogs, people, pets, and most children, albeit younger and more unpredictable ones can be stressful to these delicate dogs.

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Black and white Miniature Schnauzer dog breed standing looking up with tongue out

Miniature Schnauzer

Mini Schnauzers are playful, inquisitive, alert, and spunky—just like your most confident and charming friend! They are well-mannered and love being part of family life. Compared to their larger Schnauzer cousins, they are less bossy and more friendly than other terrier breeds. These little geniuses can be stubborn, but they are usually obedient. Mini Schnauzers adore the company of children, even if some of them might be a bit chatty. They’re the life of the party, always ready to entertain and be entertained!

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Close up of a Brussels Griffon dog breed sitting against a black background

Brussels Griffon

Spunky with a confidence that is bigger than their bodies, Brussels Griffon dogs lead a life full of zest and gusto. They are bold, playful, funny, and clever dogs that get along well with others. They bark and are known to climb. Families that want a funny and entertaining companion dog in a compact size will fall in love with the Brussels Griffon breed.

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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dog breed sitting with a loose leash on the grass in front of a river

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

The Wheaten Terrier can be playful and affectionate with their owners, although you should expect a headstrong streak or a lack of motivation akin to a teenager when it comes to doing things they don’t want to do, such as training. They dig and jump and bark to alert, although less than other similar terrier breeds. 

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