Berger Picard
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- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: fawn
- patterns: bicolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: medium, wiry
- temperament: friendly, willful
Berger Picards are a loving and active dog. They're fairly rare, especially outside of France, but have won the hearts of many with their big ears, sweet eyes, and silly nature.
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Spinone Italiano
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies, cold weather tolerant, loves water, high prey drive, easy to groom
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, white
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
The Spinone Italiano is a lovable dog who gets along with everyone in the family. Born and bred hunters, they love to be outside but are also known to snuggle on the couch.
Otterhound
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- breed group: hound
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, tolerates being alone, tendency to chew, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, loves water, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, gold / yellow, blue, brown / chocolate / liver, cream, white, fawn
- patterns: bicolor, black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly, playful, outgoing
Otterhounds are very rare. But if you’re lucky enough to hang out with one, they make fast friends because of their happy demeanor and lovable personalities.
Gordon Setter
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: tendency to chew, high prey drive, loves water, good hiking companion, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black
- patterns: black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
Gordon setters are happy, energetic dogs that make amazing companions for active families. Though rare in the U.S., this dog is well-loved by her adoring fans.
Kerry Blue Terrier
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, high prey drive, loves water, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, blue
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
Kerry blue terriers are loyal, hard-working, and strong-willed dogs. They are happiest when they have a task to do, preferably if it’s by their owner's side.