| Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a tireless breed. Both physically and mentally strong, they need endless jobs to do or else they become jittery. A great work dog. |
| Border Collie
The Border Collie is one of the most intelligent of the dog breeds. They are also brimming with energy, and needs lots of challenging tasks to keep them occupied. |
| Brittany The Brittany is a very social, affectionate breed of canine. An intelligent breed, the Brittany is easy to train and is generally well behaved. |
| Beauceron The Beauceron is an incredibely intelligent canine - a quick learner with great instincts. They can be overly controlling, though, so early training is necessary. |
| Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog for the last 10 years, according to the AKC (American Kennel Club). |
| Whippet The Whippet is a great family dog, being highly affectionate and gentle with children. They are an indoor dog, although they certainly enjoy playing outside. |
| Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is an independent, powerful, and fun loving breed. Bred to pull sleds, they enjoy daily physical exercize. |
| Basenji
The Basenji is on the reserved side for a smaller breed, but stuill needs plenty of physical exertion. They are unique in that they can't bark - more of a howl or fox bark. |
| Black and Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhounds is mellow indoors, but once released outside can become unruly, with its natural hunter instincts. |
| Borzoi The Borzoi breed epitomizes elegance, being a mild-mannered, quiet dog - at least indoors. When released outside, they will run hard and chase any critter that moves. |
| Saluki
The Saluki is a quick, gentle canine. It is a generally timid breed, shying away from rough play and conflict. |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a fantastic watchdog and protector. If trained well as a puppy, they can grow to become great family dogs. |
| Brittany The Brittany is a very social, affectionate breed of canine. An intelligent breed, the Brittany is easy to train and is generally well behaved. |
| American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is a versatile breed that enjoys the outdoors - hunting and retrieving - as well as relaxing when indoors. |
| Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a gentle breed who loves to please. Although they don't require a lot of exercise, they do enjoy the occasional sprint through a field. |
| Curly-Coated Retriever The Curly Coated Retriever loves to - surpise! - retriever things, espescially in the water. They love the outdoors but are tame once indoors, provided they have enough exercize. |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's instincts as a hunting partner make this dog an energetic breed outdoors, but tends to relax indoors. The most protective of any retriever, this breed can be a very useful dog. |
| Flat-Coated Retriever The Flat-Coated Retriever is an extremley loving and intelligent breed. With lots of exercize, they are calm and amiable indoors. |
| German Wirehaired Pointer The German Wirehaired Pointer has plenty of energy to expend. Great as a hunting dog, it also has a fairly mild temperament that suits itself well to being a housedog. |
| Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is one of the most rounded family dogs. It is very gentle, freindly, and intelligent, making it ideal for any family with a yard. |