Kai Ken
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- breed group: none
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: high prey drive, loves water, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion, cold weather tolerant
- colors: black, red
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: willful, friendly
Kai Ken are rare dogs, even in their native Japan. But if you're lucky enough to meet one, you'll find him to be an unwaveringly loyal family member.
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American Pit Bull Terrier
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- breed group: none
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies, tendency to chew, easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, fawn, white, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, tuxedo, black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
American pit bull terriers are affectionate, loving, and energetic pups that make wonderful family dogs. Learn more about caring for pit bulls, a sweet and misunderstood breed.
Westiepoo
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white, black, gold / yellow, cream, brown / chocolate / liver
- coat length/texture: medium, wiry, curly
- temperament: friendly, willful, outgoing, playful
Westiepoos are a designer dog breed born from the West Highland white terrier and poodle. Learn more about the friendly, intelligent, and playful hybrid.
American Water Spaniel
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, loves water, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, playful, timid, friendly
American water spaniels are intelligent, active dogs that are natural-born swimmers and hunters. Learn more about living with Wisconsin's official state dog.
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American Hairless Terrier
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, blue, white, red, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: sable, bicolor, tricolor, blue and tan, black and tan, brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled
- coat length/texture: hairless
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
American hairless terriers are a lively, courageous, and loyal breed that descended from the rat terrier. Learn more about living with this rare hairless breed.
Welsh Terrier
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: black and tan, saddle / blanket, bicolor
- coat length/texture: medium, wiry
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Welsh terriers are high-energy dogs that require lots of daily exercise and attention. Learn more about caring for the fun-loving, affectionate Welshie.
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Pointer (English Pointer)
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, tendency to chew, high prey drive, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white, brown / chocolate / liver, black
- patterns: bicolor, flecked / ticked / speckled
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful
Pointers, commonly called English pointers, are intelligent, high-energy dogs who thrive as a hiking or hunting companion.
Mountain Cur
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- breed group: hound
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, loves water, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, brown / chocolate / liver, gold / yellow, black, blue
- patterns: brindle, bicolor, tuxedo
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: outgoing, friendly
Mountain curs are intelligent, high-energy dogs that love spending time outdoors. They're perfect hiking companions and swimming partners and will thrive in a home that gives them the physical and mental stimulation they need.
