The Chinese Crested Dog a delicate, chic and nimble breed that comes in two distinct varieties. This breed only has hair on it's head, feet and tail, a rather very unique quality in canine's. This breed has a combining expression of intense and alertness. The coat can be any color or combination of colors. Affectionate, energetic and playful the Chinese Crested Dog has the reputation of a family pet. Highly intelligent and alert, the Chinese Crested Dog likes to learn and perform tricks, they are exceptionally good with children. They do not bark but they love to climb and dig holes. this breed should be messaged with a moisturizer to keep the skin supple. This breed sheds very little and is a good choice for those who suufer from allergies. The Chinese Crested Dog does not do well in hot or cold weather. This dog is recommend to live indoors. This breed is suseptable to progressive retinal atrophy, lens luxation, glaucoma, deafness, patellar luxation and seizures.

The Chinese Shar-Pei a unique and intelligent dog that most often is recognized for it's wrinkles, this breed was initially developed as an all purpose Chinese farm dog; a medium sized, square and compact dog. The Chinese Shar-Pei has a unique look all their own, wrinkled loose skin with a short bristled coat, small ears a hippopotamus muzzle and a high set tail. The dogs wrinkles are more pronounced in a puppy than in an adult. The large head has dark, small, sunken almond shaped eyes that lend a scowling expression. The coat be of any solid color. The Chinese Shar-Pei takes itself seriously and demands that others do likewise. The dog's ever present scowl is indicative of its attitude towards strangers or anything else it seems to be a threat to it's family, including other dogs. This is not to say the dog cannot be socialized-quite the contrary, the Shar-Pei gets along well with children and other animals. Take care when training that it does not become antisocial or too much of an "alpha dog" Make sure the dog is thoroughly socialized as a puppy with other dogs to avoid problems in adulthood. As a working breed, the Chinese Shar-Pei needs plenty of exercise and should have an opportunity every day to go on a long walk or play off the leash in a park . The most common health conditions seen in the breed are fever, amyloidosis, canine hip dysplasia and eye entropion, other concerns include patellar luxation, hypothyroidism, allergies and skin fold pyodermas.

 The Chow Chow is a firm, powerful, squarely built dog of medium size. Heavy bones and solid muscles endow the breed its characteristic working appearance. The Chow Chow can have black, cinnamon, red, blue and cream coloring and it's appearance reflects northern roots and capability of enduring extremely cold temperatures. The tongue is blueblack and the inside of the mouth is black. This breed is an independent, dignified and intelligent breed. Chows will work hard to dominate other dogs, but yet is usually good with children. This breed needs adequate exercise in order to prevent excess weight gain. A daily walk will do the trick. It is vital for owners to remember that the Chow Chow originated under very cold conditions, so watch for signs of overheating, particularly in humid enviornments. Major health concerns for this breed include canine hip and elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, entropion, distichiasis, cataracts, persistent papillary membrane, elongated palate, glaucoma, gastric torsion and stenotic nares.

The Clumber Spaniel is a long, low, substantial dog. It is heavy browed, deep chested and powerful hindquarters. The massive bone and large feet combined, give it the power and endurance it needs to move through dense brush in pursuit of game.The coat is pure white with lemon or orange markings; such colors improve the dogs visibility to hunters. The Clumber has the appearance of great power. The large eyes are dark amber in color and have a soft expression, and the ears are low set. Gentle, loyal and affectionate with a fundamental desire to please, the Clumber Spaniel is an intelligent and independent thinker. They demonstrate determination and a strong sense of purpose while at work. Clumber's are well mannered and not very active when mature, and are usually trustworthy with the family children. This breed takes naturally to retrieving and are good water dogs. They are extremely active when they are puppies, but when they mature they only require about a half an hour of walking exercise every day. The known health conditions in the breed include intervertebral disk disease, ectropion, entropion and otitis externa.

The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest dog in the sporting group, the Cocker Spaniel (or American Cocker Spaniel as it is sometimes called) has an efficient and serviceable looking body. The eyes are soft and kind. The coat can be any solid color, including black or partial colored. The Cocker Spaniel has a delightful personality with a mischievous side that reflects a mind of it's own. Typically described as jolly, sweet, smart, socialable and eager to please. The Cocker Spaniel has a spirited curiosity and makes an ideal companion for the whole family. Cocker Spaniel's are rather sensitive so owners need to be gentle and show patience with these dogs. This breed has an irresistable desire to snack and can easily cause the dog to overindulge. Watch their weight, obesity is not only unhealthy but it is uncomfortable for the dog. Routine exercise is required to help maintain their overall health and fitness. A long vigorous walk or a game of catch will satisfy their exercise requirements. Known health issues include progressive retinal atrophy, glaucoma, patellar luxation and cataracts. Sometimes one will see canine hip dysplasia, ectropion, entropion, allergies, ottis externa, kidney stones and liver disease.

 The Collie is a dog of effortless grace, the head is light and wedge shaped.  Eyes are dark, medium sized and almond shaped with an expression of intelligence and curiosity. Coloring can be sable and white, blue merle, tri-color, or white; white Collie's typically have tan shading or other markings. The Collie has been made the transition from rugged working dog to sweet house pet and companion with the characteristic grace it is renowned for. Collies are playful yet gentle, and display an exceptional kindness towards children. Collie's thrive on human contact and can become depressed or lonely if left alone without the company of people or other dogs. This breed is also known to exhibit  "furry shadow syndrome" and loves to follow you around the house, no matter how mundane your tasks may be. Collies may nip at the heels of children while playing. The Collie needs a lot of exercise and should have a long walk every day at the minimum. The Collie is capable of living outside but nonetheless it should be an inside dog. A generally healthy breed, the Collie may develop Collie eye anomaly, gastric torsion, progressive retinal atrophy, demodicosis and dermatmyositis.

The Curly Coated Retriever is the oldest of the retrieving breeds and is the most graceful and longest of leg. The eyes are large and almond shaped, and vary in color from black to amber, depending on the color of the coat. This breed conveys power and elegance, with a deep chest and a strong level back. Coloring is solid black or solid liver. The Curly Coated Retriever is a dog of even temperment and gentle manners, eager and energetic in the field yet well mannered in the house. This breed enjoys the company of other dogs, pets and children, but may be reserved around strangers. However, it almost never acts aggressive towards anyone or anything. This is a sensitive breed and being trained with patience and compassion-never harshness. The Curly Coated Retriever needs daily exercise and enjoys games of fetch and swimming. This dog is quite resistant to heat, and should be allowed to sleep inside since closeness to its family is so important. This breed is suseptable to canine hip dysplasia.

The Dachshund is long, low and powerfully muscled and has a characteristic shape that rarely passes unnoticed. In the United States, the Dachshund comes in two sizes; standard and miniture. All six Dachshund varieties are similar in body shape and coloration. The pattern and color range is great and include solids, two-colored, dappled and brindle; colors may vary and include red, black, cream, chocolate, wild boar, gray and fawn. The Dachshund's eyes are rimmed in black, medium sized and almond shaped, with a dignified and knowing expression. Clever, lively and couragous to the point of recklessness, the Dachshund is tenacious in above and below ground work. All of there senses are well developed.  Ever ready for fun and mischief. They can be willful and clownish, but also devoted to there family and moderately protective. The Dachshund is tolerant of other pets however, if a Dachshund becomes jealous of another pet or is just cranky, it can become intractable and aggressive, occasionally to the point of biting. They are compulsive diggers. The Dachshund enjoys a regular walk or a play session in the park, which is usually sufficient to meet it's exercise requirements. Do not allow your Dachshund to be handled by small children without supervision (as much as the dog's sake as the child's); this breeds back and spine are very sensitive and easily damaged. Health concerns for this breed include intervertebral disk disease, KCS (kerato-cunjuntivitis sicca), diabetes, gastric torsion, patellar luxation and seizures.

 The Dalmation is a strong, symmetrical, athletic dog with a distinguished spotting pattern.The body is square, strong and sturdy and the skin and coat are tight on the body. The head carries an alert and intelligent look with moderately sized brown or blue eyes. The nose is completely pigmented to corespond with the color of the spots; either black or liver. Coloring is pure white with spots of either black, silver or sometimes liver. The playful and happy Dalmation was bred to run, and therefore has a lot of energy. Dalmations are not good yard dogs because they love their families and become very sad and even depressed without human companionship. They are very well known for their ability to remember for years any bad treatment they have suffered. Dalmations love children and enjoy playing with them but they are a little to rambunctious for toddlers. The Dalmation is an intelligent breed but needs consistent, firm training. The Dalmation is an active dog indoors and out, so apartment life is not suggested unless the dog can be taken out to release energy several times a day. This breed does not tolerate the cold very well, so outdoor living in cool climates is not an option for this breed. This dog needs to run every day, without sufficient exercise and socialization, the Dalmation will develop uncontrollable habits in the home. Health concerns particular to this breed include deafness, which affects about 10% of Dalmation puppies and urinary stones. hypothyroidism, seizures and allergies are also sometimes seen.

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is bred to kill small vermin and its body reflects its occupation. This breed is small and long with its head being half the length of it's body. Despite its small size, it is a sturdy dog with plenty of muscle. The color of the Dandie's coat can be either pepper or mustard, and tends to lighten in color as the dog ages. The Dandie Dimont Terrier is a fun loving companion dog. It is lively and friendly and gets along well with children of all ages and sizes if raised with them from a young age. They are protective of their home and males can be aggressive toward other male dogs. This breed tends to be wiry of strangers and other pets. This breeds size and even temperment make it a good dog to have in an apartment. When taken outside, be sure to keep it on a leash because they are constantly on the prowl for small animals and may take off after them. Although a very healthy breed, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier sometimes suffers from invertebral disk disease and glaucoma.

The Doberman Pinscher is a dog of medium large size, powerfully built and capable of great endurance and speed. Its body is compact and muscular, with the head, neck and legs in proportion to the body. The expression of this breed is confident, intelligent and witty. The Doberman Pinscher is a planner, a very intricate thinker. The eyes are almond shaped and deep set, Ears are normally cropped and carried erect The color ranges from black, blue, red or fawn with sharply defined rust-colored marking above each eye, on the throat, chest, muzzle, legs, feet and below the tail. The Doberman Pinscher is an energetic friendly dog. It is loyal and affectionate family member who loves to be physically close to members of the home. Some are family dogs, while others will fixate and shower most of their attention to one person. Dobermans can be aloof or aggressive towards strangers and other dogs, though this can be remedied with proper training. This is a loving dog who wants above all is to please its owner. A highly energetic breed, the Doberman needs vigorous exercise every day. This is a very smart breed so they need both physical and mental exercise daily. They enjoy long walks, learning tricks and games, and it is good to integrate such activities with your dog's daily walk. The most visible hereditary condition in this breed is the albino gene, though this gene is rare. Doberman Pinscher are vulnerable to canine hip dysplasia, osteosarcoma, Von Willebrand's narcolepsy and progressive retinal atrophy.

The English Cocker Spaniel is larger than his American cousin, the English Cocker Spaniel is a compactly built dog, uniquely well suited for hunting. Eyes are oval shaped, wide set, and possesses an expression that is soft but at the same time intelligent and alert. The body is athletic and efficiently muscular. Coloring is solid red, solid black, solid liver, black and tan, liver and tan or any of these colors on a white background partly colored, roaned or ticked. This is a happy and affectionate pet that does very well in homes with children and other dogs. The English Cocker Spaniel's are a sweet, playful, loyal and always eager to please. This breed loves to hunt and shows it with a furiously wagging tail. The English Cocker Spaniel is an active breed and requires a lot of exercise. If your not into hunting, you can still simulate the natural forte with a game of fetch or a challenging training session. This breed has a high tolerance for both heat and cold, but it should not live outside; it is a highly social animal that thrives on human interaction. Health concerns of note in the breed include progressive retinal atrophy, kidney disease, canine hip dysplasia, cataracts and hypothyroidism.

The English Foxhound is medium sized with a very muscular build. The muzzle is long with open nostrils and the eyes provide an expression of friendliness and love. The coat is short and tough but also glossy and is always "hound colors" which are tan, white and black; sometimes the coat is a combination of all three of these colors. Yellow is also in the coat color occasionally. The English Foxhound is an amiable and sociable dog, much better suited to the simple pleasures of the country than the hustle and bustle of the city. This breed is extremely friendly towards children, other dogs and animals. Bred to run miles at a time, the English Foxhound needs plenty of exercise. A long walk or jog everyday is recommended. This breed is physically and mentally capable of living outdoors, provided it has another dog to keep it company. The English Foxhound is extraodinarily healthy and largely free of hereditary illness; very rarely, one may see canine hip dysplasia or renal disease in the breed.

The English Setter is a dog that is elegant and athletic, whose appearance is very much in line with his gun dog heritage. Ears are low and set back, and eyes are dark brown and its expression is concerned. The coat's ground color is always white, and can be covered either with flecks of black, blue, liver, orange or lemon or can display a tri-color pattern. English Setters from different lines appeal to different people. Setters from field lines especially love to run, hunt and play. They will pounce at the chance to go outside and can become rambunctious and hyperactive if kept in the house too long. Dogs from show lines are more laid back and make better companions for less active people. Regardless of line, however, all English Setters love children, pets, and other dogs. In order to be healthy and happy, the English Setter needs an hour of vigorous exercise every day. This breed is fairly hardy and can live outside but prefers to sleep inside with it's family. Hereditary health concerns for this breed include deafness, canine hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism and on rare occasions progressive retinal atrophy.

The English Springer Spaniel is named because its job was to spring at birds forcing them into flight, this breed is both functional and pleasing to the eye. The dog has a compact build, medium in height and very athletic. Their oval eyes should be moderate in size and their shade can vary according to the color of the coat. The dog's trusting, friendly expression and long hanging ears clearly mark the English Springer as one of the Spaniel family. Coat color may be blue, black or liver markings, tan markings are also sometimes seen. The happy easy going nature of the English Springer Spaniel has long made it a popular pet. This breed is exceptionally kind toward other pets and makes friends with the family cat rather easily. This breed is split show and field lines. Both lines have a happy, playful temperament, but dogs from the field line have a bit more energy. The English Springer Spaniel is an active breed that requires plenty of  exercise . The dog enjoys long walks, games of fetch, and jogging alongside its master. Exercise requirements are higher for young dogs and those of field lines. The foremost health concerns for the breed include otits externa, canine hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, phosphofructokinase deficiency and retinal dysplasia.

The English Toy Spaniel is one of the most diminutive members of the Spaniel family. Classified by the AKC as one of the toy group, this Spaniel is small yet compact.The breed's rounded head is somewhat large in proportion to the rest of it's body. The English Toy Spaniel has a variety of names for its different colorations. The English Toy Spaniel was bred exclusively as a companion dog. The breed's primary function is to please its owner, a duty it fulfills remarkably well. These dogs bond very close with their owners but may be cautious around new people, however, these dogs can be delightful little show offs and exceptional companions. With regard to exercise, a daily short walk around the neighborhood will suffice. Medical conditions seen in the breed include patellar luxation, patent ductus arteriosus and dental problems.

The Field Spaniel is a medium sized dog that is heavier and longer in body than it's better known cousin, the Cocker Spaniel. These dogs have a beautiful glossy coat. Coloring can be solid or bi-colored, liver, golden, liver or black, with roaned or ticked areas and occasionally some white on the chest. The eyes are almond shaped, dark brown or hazel and convey a look of concern and gentleness. The Field Spaniel is considered to be kind and docile. This breed gets along exceedingly well with cats, dogs and children. The field Spaniel's hunting roots are ever present and the dog has an abundant love of work and play. As a working dog this breed does best when given a good amount of exercise. Due to their tendency to follow their noses a Field Spaniel should be kept on a leash unless the owner is away from the streets and sure of the animals obedience. Health conditions seen in this breed include canine hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and otitis externa.

The Finnish Spitz is a uniquely beautiful breed with its red coat and kind face. Originally used to hunt small game and birds the Finnish Spitz is a well-balanced medium sized dog. Square in build they are about as long as they are tall. A coat of varying shades of red, and almond shaped eyes that give this dog a fox-like appearance it is known for. The Finnish Spitz breed standard, calls for this dog to have a lively keen expression that reflects its personality.These dogs can make good pets, but due to there vocality and independent nature, they are not for everyone. The thick double coat that characterizes northern breeds will rarely need to be washed, despite their thick coat these dogs can handle a suprisingly wide variety of weather conditions The finnish Spitz is an active breed and must be allowed to burn off its energy. Otherwise the dog will find its own outlets, which usually involve destroying its owners home. The finnish Spitz is a great pet for active people who want a dog they can run or hike with. Hereditary illness is virtually unknown in this breed and only rarely will one see health problems such as canine hip dysplasia, epilepsy and patellar luxation.

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a powerful and elegant breed. Eyes are almond shaped and hazel or brown in color, and give the kind, intelligent expression. The thick medium length coat lies flat against the body and is either solid black or solid liver in color. This breed is a sweet friendly, lively dog that is always on the lookout for play. Friendly towards other dogs, pets, strangers and children. This retriever makes an excellent companion. Though this an active dog, it is very capable of being quiet and calm when indoors provided it is properly trained and exercised. The Flat Coated Retriever is a family dog, so a situation in which it can live indoors and have access to a yard for play and exercise is ideal. The Flat Coated Retriever is a healthy breed, though it can be suseptable to canine hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, patellar luxation, glaucoma and hemangiosarcoma.

The French Bulldog shares many traits with its larger english cousin, while maintaining a few unique characteristics of its own. Its squared head with large bat-like ears give this breed a very distinctive appearance. The eyes are big and round, set wide and low in the skull and are dark in color, but lighter in light colored dogs. The French Bulldog has a great personality and is renowned for its ability to entertain its family for hours on end. These dogs thrive on human contact, and will make every effort to please their family and loves to be affectionate as well. French Bulldogs love to play, especially with children, though they may be to boisterous for little ones. Friendly with other dogs and exceptionally sweet towards other house pets. The French Bulldog requires very little exercise A short walk every day will be sufficient. This breed's muzzle is short and severely blocks its ability to disperse heat, and as such it is imperative to keep this dog out of the heat. This breed cannot live outside. Health concerns to watch out for are brachycephalic syndrome, intervertebral disk disease, allergies, canine hip dysplasia, patellar luxation and hemivertebra.

The German Pinscher is an elegant, muscular built dog. It is a proportional dog with its length equal to its height. It's skull is elongated in the shape of a wedge with alert expression. The color of the coat can be fawn, red, black, blue, or bi-colored. Bi-colored ones have red and tan markings. This breed is a busy and energetic dog whose plucky personality can cause a person to wonder whether it sees itself as mastiff-sized. The German Pinscher is loyal to it's family and wiry of or aggressive toward just about everything else. This dog does not do well with other dogs unless it is raised with them from a young age. The German Pinscher is an excellent watchdog and a passable guard dog and will ensure that no one will enter your home unnoticed. Young children should be supervised when playing with this dog. The German Pinscher is an active dog and needs to be exercised each and every day. This dog will need a vigorous walk or a nice jog daily. This breed has a tendency to dig. This breed does well in heat but poorly in the cold weather. Regardless of climate, this dog should live inside with its family as it becomes very unhappy if it feels it is being left out. German Pinscher's are an amzingly healthy breed.

The German Shepherd is powerful with smooth curves and well developed features. The German Shepherd is like the sports car of canines. The head is evenly proportioned, with no one feature standing out as exaggerated or out of place. Ears are pointed and carried erect, eyes are dark and almond shaped, with an alert and intelligent expression. The long forequarters accentuate the chest and shoulders, and give the look of proud and confident. The body is well-muscled and athletic. The coat can be of most any color, other than white and a dark saddle is common. There is a white variation of the GSD known as as the White German Shepherd Dog, but this breed is only recognized by the UKC and FCI. The German Shepherd Dog is a perfectionist, and tackles any task with unrelenting tenacity. This singleness of purpose has made the breed an unequaled servant of man. This breed is extremely loyal and protective of their family. They usually get along with children and other pets. The breed is uniquely intelligent and eager to learn and perform new tasks; give the dog a task to complete and it will love you for it. The German Shepherd needs regular physical and mental exercise. A vigorous run or challenging game is ideal. Do not let your German Shepherd become bored or inactive, as this is a sure way for aggressive and antisocial tendencies to develop. This breed can live outside but not recommended. It needs to be close to its family members to feel content with itself as it is a natural born guard dog. Widespread inbreeding during the early 20th century has created a variety of hereditary health conditions in the German Shepherd Dog, though no condition is so serious as to make the breed pervasively unhealthy. These conditions include canine hip and elbow dysplasia, hemangiosarcoma, cradiomyopathy, malignant neoplasms, cataracts, pannus, perianal fistulas, gastric torsion, allergies, myelopathy and cauda equina.

The German Shorthaired Pointer with its athletic physique and smooth lines, conveys the image of a competent and well rounded hunter. The eyes are almond shaped and dark brown in color conveying an expression of intelligence and alertness. The coat is short, thick and somewhat coarse, either solid liver or some combination liver and white in color. This dog walks with a smooth and agile gait and runs with a powerful driving motion. This breed is a great dog at home and in the field. being an active dog, it needs daily physical and mental exercise, otherwise it can become frustrated and destructive. The dog tends to be too energetic for small children. It is in the breed's nature to hunt mammals, so some German Shorthaired Pointers may be aggressive towards small pets unless they are raised with them. This breed is a high energy dog and needs at least an hour of physical and mental exercise every day. If it can't hunt, it is just as satisfied with running, hiking or playing with its master. They love water, so they will swim if given the opportunity. This breed is able to live outside, but is a companion dog and does best with its family. This breed has a propensity to develop a health condition known as lymphedema. Other less common problems include canine hip dysplasia, entropion, gastric torsion, Von Willebrand's disease, pannus and hypothyroidism.

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a tough and determined pointer of medium size and is built to hunt. The eyes are dark brown almond shaped and convey a look of expressive intelligence. Coloring is liver and white, with the head being solid liver or liver with a white blaze. This breed is a wonderful companion with energy to spare. It can run and hunt for hours at a time, and is the perfect companion for the outdoorsy types. The German Wirehaired Pointer has a natural guarding instinct, and can be aloof and protective around strangers and strange dogs, though generally good with children but should be supervised in the presence of small children. This breed's exercise requirements are considerable, and the dog needs to be able to run and play for at least an hour a day. Without the opportunity to expend its energy out in the open, the dog may become hyperactive in the house and destructive. The German Wirehaired Pointer is fairly weather resistant, but is a highly social animal and is much happier when it can live inside with its family. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a very healthy breed and the only health problems are canine hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism.

The Giant Schnauzer is a large robust, bold dog. Its body is well-muscled and proportional, giving it a square appearance. The head is strong and rectangular. The eyes are deep-set, dark and oval. The ears are carried high on the head and can either be cropped or uncropped. The color may be either black or salt and pepper. The Giant Schnauzer is intelligent, loyal and loving, very energetic and always ready for a game. The Giant Schnauzer makes a great companion for active types, but its rough and tumble attitude may be a bit to much for small children.  This breed is a true guard dog in the sense that it is usually unfriendly to strangers, small pets or other dogs. Giant Schnauzers are big dogs with big appetites for exercise. they do best with two exercise sessions every day. If they dont get sufficient exercise, they can become unruly and are unable to settle down for the night. This breed is suseptable to canine hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, hypothyroidism and osteochondritis dissecans.

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a dog of classic terrier features. Its compact body is longer than it is tall. The Glen of Imaal Terrier has a double coat, with the outer coat being harsh and the undercoat soft. Colors can vary from brindle, blue or wheaten. This breed is loyal, rambunctious and spirited. It is calm indoors but tough when on the hunt. When it comes to family, they're devoted and gentle and thrive on human contact. This dog should be kept away from small household pets, as its instinct is to hunt such animals. The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a bit stubborn, but it is also intelligent and receptive to its master's wishes. This breed will do well in an apartment or without a yard, though having access to an outside play area is a good plus. These dogs are capable of sleeping outdoors in good weather. They love to run and play around in open areas. Their exercise needs will adapt to the lifestyle of the family. The Glen of Imaal Terrier is suseptable to prgressive retinal atrophy and canine hip dysplasia.

The Golden Retriever is a powerfully built and well-proportioned dog, whose looks bring to mind a breed designed to hunt and retrieve. The nose is black or dark brown and the eyes are deep brown with an amiable and intelligent expression. Coloring is in solid shades of gold, without any other markings. Best known for its ease of training and obedience, the Golden Retriever is a natural born hunting dog. A properly trained Golden Retriever should be calm and polite in the home but always ready to go outside and play. The Golden Retriever enjoys being treated as an integral part of the family. A poorly trained Golden Retriever tends to be rowdy and obnoxiously over-energetic. Ever obedient and eager to please, the Golden Retriever has no problem making friends with strangers, cats or other dogs and children. Make no mistake-this dog is a people pleaser. This breed is a friendly and sociable animal so it needs human interaction. Daily exercise and challenging obedience lessons and games keep this breed's body and mind in top form. Major health concerns include canine hip dysplasia, allergies, lymphoma, ear infections and hemangiosarcoma. Less common conditions seen in this breed include elbow dysplasia, entropion, seizures, mast cell tumors and hypothyroidism.

The Gordon Setter is a stylish, friendly looking dog with a firm build. The coat is soft and smooth, often times with a wavy texture, and is one of the identifying characteristics of the breed. Coloring is black and tan. The dogs dark eyes carry a wise expression and are set into a relatively narrow and deep head. The Gordon Setter is the heaviest Setter, and its appearance should emphasize strength. Its coat is thicker than that of other Setters as well. These breed is an affectionate, intelligent and alert dog and is highly obedient in nature and is considered to be easily trainable. The Gordon Setter was bred as a bird dog and its energetic and lively demeanor proves it. This breeds friendly, loving disposition makes it an excellent family dog that is very good with children. The Gordon Setter's wariness of strangers makes it a capable watch dog and its muscular physique provides a level of protection as well. To stay in good physical condition the Gordon Setter needs exhausting exercise on a daily basis. It needs a wide open space to run and play for at least an hour every day. This breed is capable of living outdoors in moderate climates, but it's mental health demands that it be given the chance to spend time inside with it's family; allowing the dog to sleep in the house is preferable. Health concerns of note include canine hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion, progressive retinal atrophy, hypothyroidism, and cerebellar abiotrophy.

The Great Dane is an impressively large yet elegant breed with a muscular and well-built body. Great Danes come in at least 7 different color patterns and there are several other variations within those.  The dog's retangular head is long with well-defined features and a brave expressive face. The Great Dane is famously nicknamed the gentle giant, and is usually very good with children. The breed is intelligent, loyal, kind, and is not aggressive by nature (however it can be aggressive in a defensive situation). Though it is practically inconceivable for a Great Dane to be aggressive toward a child, the dog's large size and potentially boisterous play can result in accidents - watch your dog closely when it is in the presents of children. To support it's large size, the Great Dane will need to cosume a large amount of food, and owners should plan accordingly. With regard to exercise, Great Danes do best with at least one good long walk a day. This breeds need for human contact makes it a poor candidate for outdoor living. Health issues for this breed include gastric torsion, osteosarcoma, heart problems, canine hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism and Wobbler's syndrome.

The Great Pyrenees is an elegant mixture of form and function. Their bodies are slightly longer than they are tall with bone structure to compliment their size. Their eyes are dark brown and almond shaped, adding to their expression of intelligence. The Great Pyrenees has a thick double coat to protect it from harsh weather. The coat gives the dog a mane around the neck and shoulders and is shorter on the face and ears. The coat may be white or white with gray, badger, reddish brown or tan markings. The Great Pyrenees is courageous and loyal, protective of its family and wary of strange humans or dogs. It is affectionate and gentle with children if raised with them from puppyhood. They are serious workers, but may be stubborn; so serious, consistent, and firm training is a must. This breed is independent and needs its own space, both for living and for exercising. Exercise requirements are modest, but a large space is nevertheless necessary for the Pyrenees to run and play. The Great Pyrenees revels in the cold and hates the heat; make sure the dog has a place to keep cool on warm days. The Great Pyrenees is suseptable to canine hip dysplasia and patellar luxation, oteochondritis dissecans, entropion, osteosarcoma, dwarfism, panosteitis and cataracts.

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Swissy as it is sometimes called, is a large, strong and confident breed with heavy bones and well developed muscles. The coat is black on top, with white and rust colored markings on the body. This breed is loyal and protective, yet a non-aggressive companion. The breed is quick to learn and can be trained with relative ease. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is very territorial and will not appreciate perceived intruders, however this breed is generally quite good with children and other pets, and works hard to please it's owners. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog can provide protection and serves as an intimidating watchdog. This breed only requires moderate exercise to stay healthy, although the "more is better" rule certainly applies. A daily walk will satisfy it's exercise needs. Health concerns for this include canine hip dysplasia, distichiasis, panosteitis, gastric and slenic torsion, urinary inconinence and seizures.

The Greyhound is a thin, elegant animal known for it's speed. The head is long, narrow and fliud. The legs are incredibly powerful and allow the Greyhound to execute the double suspension gallop, result in tremendous speed. All possible colors and patterns occur in this breed. Although the Greyhound can be reserved toward it's master and strangers, it is actually a breed of great loyalty and affection. Instinctively, Greyhounds love to chase anything fast, so they must be trained to leave household pets such as cats and rabbits alone. Greyhounds do not like to play rough and not respond well to overly boisterous children. These dogs bond with there owners very deeply, and are courageous and devoted. If given sufficient exercise, the Greyhound will do fine in an apartment or house with a small backyard. They are not fond of cold weather; this dog should never be made to live outside. Greyhounds need daily exercise and a chance to stretch their legs , but since this breed in built for sprinting  rather than endurance, the dogs needs can be met with 15 or 20 minutes a day of vigorous running. The Greyhound is generally a very healthy breed, though occasionally one will see osteosarcoma, esophagael achalasia, gastric torsion in the breed.

The Harrier in terms of physical appearance can be quite accurately called a slightly smaller version of the English Foxhound. Built to hunt hare The Harrier's frame and muscular build provide it with stamina and ability to run swiftly They are sturdy and big-boned and are slightly longer than they are tall. Their head carries a gentle expression with the eyes dark and set well apart. The Harrier can be of any color, though patterns of black, brown, lemon, tan and white are most common. The Harrier is outgoing and playful. It has a great temperment for children because it is tolerant and patient. The Harrier is typically friendly and accepting when meeting people. This breed will bay loudly if it gets bored or antsy; Ideally, this dog should have other dogs and family members to keep it company. Harriers are active both indoors and out therefore do not make good pets for apartments, this dog is much better suited to a home with lots of acerage. The harrier needs a lot of exercise daily or they may become boisterous and destructive. They love going on runs with their owner. The Harrier is a very healthy breed and the only common problem to really watch out for is canine hip dysplasia.

The Havanese is a toy breed that sports a bit more length than height. The large almond shaped eyes are dark brown in color, wide set and feature an expression of soft yet mischievous intelligence. The high set tail is curved and features a long, silky plume. The coat can be a variety of different colors, from white to chocolate or even black. The coloration can also be a combination of several shades. The Havanese makes a perfect family dog. They are gentle yet playful with children and adore human company. This breed gets along quite well with people as well as pets of all kinds. The Havanese is highly intelligent and quite easy to train. The Havanese is brave and alert and makes a great watchdog. Exercise requirements for this are modest; a brisk walk or a vigorous game in the house or yard will usually do the trick. The primary health concern for the breed is patellar luxation, though elbow dysplasia, chondrodysplasia, legg-perthes, portacaval shunt, mitral vavle insufficiency and deafness are also sometimes seen.

The Ibizan Hound is a lithe and agile dog that vaguely resembles a deer in appearance. The wedge shaped head sports small, round eyes that range in color from light caramel to rich amber. The expression is one of intelligence, alertness and curiosity. The body is sleek and finely muscled without being bulky. There are two different coat varieties found on the Ibizan Hound, the Ibizan Hound's coat can be white, red, or white and red. The Ibizan Hound is a polite and quiet companion that makes an excellent family pet. They are sensitive, intelligent and gentle with children. They are wiry of new people, but once they have determine that a stranger means them no harm, they quickly become friendly. It is not recommended to keep small pets like rabbits or rodents around the Ibizan, because it is in their nature to hunt these types of creatures. The Ibizan Hound requires quite a bit of exercise everyday, and enjoys having the chance to run at full speed in a safe area in a park or field. The Ibizan Hound is a very healthy breed with only minor health concerns, which include seizures, allergies, deafness, cataracts, axonal dystrophy and retinal dysplasia.

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