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Akita profile: a large Japanese Spitz, calm, loyal and highly independent. What the FCI standard requires, why training works differently and what health studies...
Read more: Akita (Akita Inu)
The Airedale Terrier at a glance: the largest terrier, from Yorkshire, with a fine nose and wiry coat. The FCI standard, grooming needs and...
Read more: Airedale Terrier
The Pomeranian at a glance: the smallest German Spitz variety, known as Zwergspitz in German. Alert, affectionate and quick to learn, with abundant coat...
Read more: Pomeranian (Deutscher Spitz, Zwergspitz variety)
The Yorkshire Terrier at a glance: no more than 3,2 kilos, a steel-blue silky coat and a true terrier mind. What kneecaps, airways and...
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Whippet profile: a British sighthound built for speed and also a gentle, adaptable companion. Exercise needs and what health studies reveal.
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The Welsh Corgi Pembroke at a glance: a short-legged British cattle dog with a foxlike head, bold, friendly and eager to work. Standard requirements...
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The Weimaraner at a glance: a grey hunting dog from the Weimar court, enduring, keen-nosed and deeply bonded to its people. Why it needs...
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier profile: a compact, very powerful British terrier, courageous and people-oriented. Research on health and aggression, and what to clarify before buying.
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Siberian Husky profile: a sled dog with the USA as country of origin, friendly, enduring and no watchdog. Why daily activities matter and what...
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Shih Tzu profile: a small, sturdy companion with Tibetan and Chinese roots, friendly and independent. Its long coat’s grooming demands and what to watch...
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Shiba profile: a primitive Japanese hunting dog, small, strong and independent. Behind the cat-like reputation, how heavily the coat sheds and an eye disease...
Read more: Shiba (Shiba Inu)
Samoyed profile: a white Arctic spitz and sled dog, friendly, sociable and hardly suited to guarding. What the famous smile means and how much...
Read more: Samoyed (Samoiedskaïa Sabaka)Our books
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