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Pug
A compact companion dog with a short face, curled tail and smooth coat. Fawn and black are familiar appearances, and the short hair can still shed heavily.
Coat
The coat is short, smooth and glossy, commonly fawn or black.
Care
Regular removal of loose hair is a practical part of household grooming.
Sources & credits
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Puli
A Hungarian herding dog best known for a long, corded coat. Its active, engaged character deserves as much attention as the distinctive hairstyle.
Coat
Coarse outer hair and fine dense undercoat develop into cords of variable thickness and shape.
Activity
Pulis can compete in dog agility trials, obedience, Rally obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at noncompetitive herding tests.
Care
The developing cords need regular hand maintenance rather than ordinary brushing. Allow ample time for washing and especially drying the dense coat, and seek guidance from an experienced groomer.
Sources & credits
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Pumi
A compact Hungarian herding breed with a thick curly coat and expressive ears. Lively and often vocal, it benefits from movement and purposeful engagement.
Appearance & size
A compact, relatively square herding dog with a light body beneath a thick curly coat.
Coat
The thick curly coat does not form the Puli's cords. Grey, white and fawn occur, with many grey dogs born black.
Activity
The Pumi was originally used as a herding dog and most working sheepdogs in Hungary are Pumis. However, today many are used for dog agility, dog dancing, and obedience.
Care
Regular combing and brushing, with occasional trimming, maintain the coat. Check the feet for burrs or grass seeds after outdoor activity.
Sources & credits
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Pyrenean Mastiff
A very large Spanish livestock guardian associated with Aragón and the Pyrenees. Its white, masked appearance belongs to a calm but independently minded working dog.
Appearance & size
A very large, strong livestock guardian with substantial bone and a thick coat.
Coat
The thick coat is moderately long, with longer hair around the neck, belly, backs of the legs and tail. White is the base color, with a defined mask and often matching body patches.
Activity
Regular walks and opportunities to investigate surroundings provide both movement and engagement. Adjust the routine to this very large individual.
Care
Regular brushing and combing remove loose hair from the substantial coat. Include gentle ear and facial-area attention in the grooming routine.
Sources & credits
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Pyrenean Mountain Dog
A large French livestock guardian with a long, substantial double coat. Also called the Great Pyrenees in some regions, it is distinct from the Pyrenean Mastiff and the much smaller Pyrenean Sheepdog.
Coat
The breed's double coat is long and thick, providing insulation and protection in harsh mountain weather. The outer coat is flat and particularly long around the neck, tail, and backs of the legs, while the undercoat is fine and dense.
Activity
Moderate exercise and opportunities to move outside suit the companion role; adapt outings to the individual and conditions.
Care
The dense double coat needs regular brushing. Include routine nail, ear and dental attention alongside coat maintenance.
Sources & credits
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Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired
The longhaired form of a French herding breed from the Pyrenees. Its relatively small body can carry considerable energy and quick responsiveness.
Coat
Longer hair covers the body and face of this form. The smooth-faced variety has a different facial coat and remains distinct.
Sources & credits
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
A muscular Southern African breed named for the strip of hair growing in the reverse direction along its back. Many combine household attachment with an independently minded character.
Appearance & size
A muscular dog with a reverse-growing ridge along the back. The smooth coat is wheaten to reddish wheaten.
Coat
Short, dense hair lies sleekly against the body, with wheaten coloring in lighter and richer shades.
Care
A regular brush is generally enough for the short, sleek coat. Establish a manageable routine for a dog of substantial size and strength.
Sources & credits
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Rottweiler
A substantial German working breed with a black-and-tan coat and a history of livestock and cart work. Calm household manners and positive early teaching are important for a dog of this strength.
Appearance & size
A substantial working dog with a broad head, strong body and visible muscle.
Coat
The coat consists of an outer coat and an undercoat. The outer coat is of medium length, coarse, dense and flat.
Typical behavior
Many are devoted to familiar people and more reserved with strangers. Early positive social experiences and consistent teaching matter.
Activity
Agility and other structured dog sports are possible outlets for a suitably prepared individual. Match tasks to the dog's ability and handler's experience.
Care
Begin positive social experiences and consistent teaching early. Its size and strength make calm household manners and thoughtful introductions especially important.
Sources & credits
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Russian Black Terrier
A large Russian working breed developed in the Soviet period. Its dense black coat, beard and substantial frame make grooming and handling significant commitments.
Coat
A coarse outer coat covers a softer undercoat, with abundant beard, eyebrows and leg furnishings.
Activity
Purposeful learning and regular activity suit this working breed. Consistent teaching and household engagement matter more than demanding a particular competitive achievement.
Care
The dense, furnished coat needs grooming and trimming. Plan for maintaining the beard, eyebrows and leg furnishings rather than treating this as a simple short-coated dog.
Sources & credits
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Russian Toy (Long Haired)
The longer-coated Russian Toy has feathering that is especially apparent on the ears and limbs. It shares the family's very small size and lively, often vocal character.
Appearance & size
A very small, lightly built dog with large eyes and triangular ears.
Coat
The long-coated variety has a longer coat and feathering on the ears, legs and tail.
Typical behavior
Many are lively, affectionate with family and reserved on first meeting strangers. Vocal alerting can be part of household life.
Sources & credits
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Russian Toy (Smooth Haired)
The smooth-coated Russian Toy has short, close-lying hair over a very small frame. It shares the family's lively character and strong interest in familiar people.
Appearance & size
A very small, lightly built dog with large eyes and triangular ears.
Coat
The smooth-coated variety has a short, shiny, close-lying coat.
Typical behavior
Many are lively, affectionate with family and reserved on first meeting strangers. Vocal alerting can be part of household life.
Sources & credits
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Saluki
A slender sighthound with longstanding roots in the Middle East. Smooth and feathered coat forms occur, while a reserved social manner and keen pursuit interest may remain in companion dogs.
Appearance & size
A slender, graceful sighthound with long limbs and a lean muscular body.
Coat
The overall appearance of the Saluki is grace and symmetry. Two coat types – smooth and "feathered" – are evident in the breed's gene pool.
Activity
Daily walks and secure opportunities to move suit this athletic sighthound. Use dependable fencing and controlled outings around potential quarry.
Care
Feathered Salukis need regular detangling around the ears, backs of the legs and tail. Both coat forms need ordinary coat attention and baths when required.
Sources & credits
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Samoyed
A northern spitz-type working breed with a full double coat and curled tail. Its bright expression and social manner should be considered alongside the time required for grooming and engagement.
Appearance & size
A compact northern working dog with a curled tail, upright ears and a full double coat.
Coat
Samoyeds have a dense, double layer coat. The topcoat contains long, coarse, and straight guard hairs, which appear white but have a hint of silver coloring.
Activity
Samoyeds can compete in dog agility trials, carting, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, mushing and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at non-competitive herding tests.
Care
After washing, dry the dense undercoat thoroughly rather than leaving moisture trapped beneath the outer hair.
Sources & credits
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Schipperke
A small Belgian dog with upright ears and a distinctive cape of longer hair. Alert and lively, it often takes a keen interest in household activity.
Coat
A harsh outer coat covers a softer undercoat, with longer hair forming a cape around the head and neck. Black is familiar; other whole colors occur.
Activity
Walks and supervised swimming are possible outlets for this alert, lively dog.
Care
Regular brushing is needed, with more frequent attention during seasonal shedding.
Sources & credits
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Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is the medium-sized Schnauzer breed, distinct from the Miniature and Giant. A bristly beard, eyebrows and robust, square-looking body define its outline.
Appearance & size
A medium-sized, robust dog with a square-looking body, bristly beard and eyebrows.
Coat
A harsh outer coat covers a softer undercoat, with prominent beard and eyebrows.
Care
Regular grooming is needed for the harsh outer coat and soft undercoat. Show coats are commonly hand stripped, while pet coats are often clipped.
Sources & credits
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Schnauzer (Giant)
The largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, with a strong body and conspicuous beard and eyebrows. It is a separate breed, not simply an oversized Standard Schnauzer.
Appearance & size
A large, substantial dog whose beard and eyebrows emphasize the familiar Schnauzer face.
Coat
A harsh outer coat covers a softer undercoat, with prominent beard and eyebrows.
Care
Regular grooming is needed for the harsh outer coat and soft undercoat. Show coats are commonly hand stripped, while pet coats are often clipped.
Sources & credits
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Schnauzer (Miniature)
The smallest of the three Schnauzer breeds, with a sturdy body, furnished face and wiry coat. It is a distinct breed rather than a temporary size label for a Standard Schnauzer.
Appearance & size
A small, sturdy dog with a rectangular furnished head and natural folded ears.
Coat
A wiry outer coat covers a softer undercoat, with beard and eyebrows.
Care
Regular grooming is needed for the harsh outer coat and soft undercoat. Show coats are commonly hand stripped, while pet coats are often clipped.
Sources & credits
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Scottish Terrier
A low, sturdy Scottish working terrier with a wiry coat and prominent furnishings. Alert and independently minded, it has more substance than its small stature might suggest.
Coat
A wiry outer coat covers a softer, dense undercoat. Black, wheaten and brindle occur.
Care
Brush and comb through the dense coat regularly. Pet trimming and show hand stripping are different approaches; choose a suitable routine with an experienced groomer.
Sources & credits
- Scottish Terrier · Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikipedia text shortened, reorganized and paraphrased; independent registry facts added. Images excluded. Wikipedia-derived adaptations remain CC BY-SA 4.0; no exclusive ownership claimed. · License · Original revision / history
