Frenchton
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, white, red, cream, fawn, blue, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tuxedo, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Frenchtons are friendly, playful, outgoing, and love to be the center of attention. Learn more about what makes this squish-faced hybrid so lovable.
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Pomapoo
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, red, gray, cream, fawn, white, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, sable
- coat length/texture: short, medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
The Pomapoo, a mixed breed dog with poodle and Pomeranian parents, is extra-friendly, playful, and loves to be the center of attention. This pint-sized pup is great for apartment living and doesn’t require a rigorous exercise routine.
English Shepherd
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- breed group: working
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, cream, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly
English shepherds, sometimes called “shadow shepherds'' because of their love for being around their humans, are medium-sized dogs with a strong and agile build. They have a history of working on farms but also make companion pets—if you can exercise them enough.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, high prey drive, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, white
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly
The Belgian sheepdog (also called the Belgian shepherd or Groenendael) has a long black coat, confident strut, and craves human attention. A herding dog with lots of brains and even more energy, he thrives in active households.
Shih-poo
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow, black, cream, white, gray
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short, curly
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Friendly, doting, and intelligent, shih-poos inherit their parents’ best personality traits. These small dogs are versatile and can do well in any home where they’re the center of attention.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
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- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, black, blue, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, willful, playful
Greater Swiss mountain dogs are extra-large pups who often top 100 pounds. Their energetic, outgoing, and friendly nature makes Swissies excellent family dogs.
