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picture | physical traits | types | colors | personality/ temperament | maintenance/ special needs | nickname | origination | bred for | identifying traits | height | weight | height for male | height for female | ideal for | good with kids? | interesting facts | lifespan | kennel clubs | hair type | health concerns | weight for male | weight for female |
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| Clumber Spaniel |  | - strong - withstand bad weather | ... | white with orange or lemon markings | - thrives on activity - affectionate - dignified - loyal - faithful - stoic - quiet - lethargic - calm - reliable - gentle - moody - one man dog - initially aloof with strangers. some may be hostile - aggressive | - brush regularly - exercise - needs companionship - not good watchdog - firm early training - can become destructive when bored - drools - snores | ... | France- cross of Basset Hound and now extinct Alpine Spaniel | - hunting - tracking - game retrieving - companionship | ... | ... | ... | 18~20 (inch) | 17~19 (inch) | - companionship - other pets - tracking - city or country life - any climate | yes, but more a one person dog, not very playful | ... | 12~13 (year) | - akc-(sporting group) - fci-(flushing dog group) - ukc - saku - uk - nzkc - ankc-(gundog group) - ckc | - moderate length - abundant - profuse - straight - flat - weather resistant - silky - close topcoat with dense undercoat | ... | 70~85 (lbs) | 55~70 (lbs) |
| Dogue de Bordeaux |  | - massive - imposing - muscular - | ... | - golden/tawny fawn - mahogany/mahogany(reddish brown) or range of fawn shades | - gentle - calm - proud - devoted - courageous - attentive - curious - brave - pugnacious - vigilant - affectionate - eager to please - forms close bonds with owners - wary of strangers - some can be aggressive to other dogs | - exercise - little grooming - drools - lots of food - | - French Mastiff - Bordeaux Mastiff - bordeaux Bulldog - Bordeaux Dog - 'the Butcher's Dog' | France | - bull and bear baiting - dog fighting - guarding - game hunting/fighting | ... | 23~27 (inch) | 80~100 (lbs) | ... | ... | - city or country life - family - watchdog - companion - guard dog | yes, supervise because of size | sometimes birth requires Caesarian section as heads are too large | 10~12 (year) | - fci-(Mastiff type Molossoid dog breed) - arba - saku-(working dog group) - ukc-(guarding dog group) - uk - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) | - short - fine - soft | ... | ... | ... |
| Great Pyrenees |  | - large - majestic - elegant - imposing | ... | - white or white with gray - badger - wolf gray - pale yellow - reddish brown or shades of tan patches on head - ears - base of tail and some spots on body | - affectionate - independent - gentle - intelligent - patient - good natured - hardy - tolerant - strong willed - reserved - confident - protective of all family members including other pets - attentive - alert - fearless - | - weekly grooming - matts easily - needs to be socialized - needs room to patrol - not good off the leash - may bark alot at night - not good for city life - keep indoors at night - requires time and patience to train - may become destr | - Pyrenean Mountain Dog - Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees - Le Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees - Le Chien des Pyrenees | France, possibly cross of Italian Maremma, Slovakian Kuvac, Hungarian Kuvasz, Turkish Karabash | guarding sheep in all weather on steep slopes | ... | 25~32 (inch) | 85~100 (lbs) | ... | ... | - companionship - guarding - cooler climates - watchdog-only if trained- or will accept strangers | ... | fossilized remains found as far back as 1800-1000 B.C. | 10~12 (year) | - akc - saku-(working dog group) - fci-(mastiff type dog group) - ankc - nzkc-(utility dog group) - uk-(pastoral dog group) | - moderate length - weather resistant - outercoat-coarse - straight - undercoat-woolly - dense - fine - abundant | - some may be susceptible to CHD - Patellar luxation - entropion - OCD - chondrodysplasia (dwarfism) - skin problems - osteosrcoma - cataract - panosteitis - gastric torsion - spina muscular atrophy - otitis externa - has low meta | ... | ... |
| Lowchen |  | - sturdy - robust - tough | ... | any | - spunky - cheerful - lively - playful - gentle - spunky - sensitive - affectionate - alert - outgoing - inquisitive - some can be strong-willed - arrogant - some will challenge larger dogs | - brush regularly - will fight for dominance - needs special "lion cut"groom for show - keep from cold. | - Petit Chien Lion - "little lion dog" | France | companionship | groomed to look like lion | 10~14 (inch) | 9~18 (lbs) | ... | ... | - companionship - family - | yes | ... | 12~14 (year) | - akc-(nonsporting dog group) - fci-(Bichon and related breeds dog group) - ukc - arba-(companion dog group) - saku - uk - nzkc - ankc-(toy dog group) - ckc | long and wavy | ... | ... | ... |
| Petit Bassett Griffon Vendeen |  | scenthound | Petit and Grand | - white with combination of lemon - orange - black - tri-color - grizzle | - bold - vivacious - alert - vocal - extrovert - enthusiastic - independent - happy - willing to please - fight for pack dominance | - exercise - males may be aggressive to other male dogs - protect from heat - suffers back pain | Little Griffon Vendeen Basset | France | hunt small game over rough terrain | ... | 13~15 (inch) | ... | ... | ... | - cooler weather - outdoors - other pets - city life - companion - gundog | yes | ... | 12 (year) | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(medium size scenthound dog group) - ukc-(scenthound dog group) | - rough - long - harsh to touch | ... | ... | ... |
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