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Honest breed portraits, puppy know-how and photo tips, without kitsch and without marketing talk. From animal people for animal people.
Saarloos Wolfhond profile: a Dutch dog whose founding generation had a quarter wolf ancestry, affectionate with its people and wary of unfamiliar things. FCI...
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Pumi profile: a terrier-like Hungarian cattle dog with curls, tipped prick ears and plenty of temperament. FCI requirements, activities and what is known about...
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The Puli at a glance: a medium-sized Hungarian herding dog whose coat forms clumps and cords. The FCI standard, the work involved in cord...
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The Pekingese at a glance: a fearless, aloof Chinese companion with a very short face. FCI requirements and research on breathing, corneas, the spine...
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Old English Sheepdog profile: a strong, shaggy British herding dog, good-natured, courageous and reliable. FCI requirements, the grooming workload and health figures you should...
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Norwegian Elkhound Black profile: a smaller, lighter relative of the grey elkhound and a separate FCI breed. Standard requirements, daily needs and known health...
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Grey Norwegian Elkhound profile: a compact Spitz bred for elk hunting, with a dense grey coat. FCI requirements, daily temperament and inherited diseases described...
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The Kuvasz at a glance: a large white Hungarian pastoral dog wholeheartedly guarding home, property and family. FCI requirements, everyday needs and documented health...
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The Komondor at a glance: a large Hungarian livestock guardian with an ivory corded coat and deep-rooted suspicion of strangers. FCI requirements, daily needs...
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Catalan Sheepdog profile: a medium-sized, long-haired herding dog from the Pyrenees who directs flocks independently and remains reserved towards strangers. The FCI standard and...
Read more: Catalan Sheepdog (Gos d'Atura Català)
The Japanese Chin at a glance: an elegant, charming Japanese companion with a very short nasal bridge. FCI requirements and studies of breathing, eyes...
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The Chesapeake Bay Retriever at a glance: an American water hunter with an oily double coat and independent mind. The FCI standard, working needs...
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