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Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)

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Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)

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The Xolo is cheerful, attentive, intelligent and alert - a great companion and watchdog. He served as a guardian for millennia, so he is suspicious of strangers and can be aloof when he first meets new people. For his family, though, he has nothing but affection and is supremely loyal, usually attaching himself to one "special" person. He has been described as a big dog in a small body, and he is no pushover, occasionally showing a stubborn streak. He needs your direction and fair leadership to understand his role in the family.

Xoloitzcuintli (Miniature)

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Xoloitzcuintli (Miniature)

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The Xolo is cheerful, attentive, intelligent, and alert-a great companion and watchdog. He served as a guardian for millennia, so he is suspicious of strangers and can be aloof when he first meets new people. For his family, though, he has nothing but affection and is supremely loyal, usually attaching himself to one "special" person. He has been described as a big dog in a small body, and he is no pushover, occasionally showing a stubborn streak. He needs your direction and fair leadership to understand his role in the family.

Tibetan Spaniel

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Tibetan Spaniel

In Tibet, Tibetan Spaniels used to sit on top of monastery walls and bark whenever strangers approached. Often called "lion dogs," Tibetan Spaniels are extremely agile and often compared to cats. They're playful, good with children and other pets, but they're often reserved with strangers.

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Tibetan Spaniels ("Tibbies" to their fanciers) are made for companionship. Affectionate and adoring of their owners, they are eager to please. These intelligent and playful dogs wish to be the center of attention at all times. Naturally suspicious of strangers, they warm up slowly to nonfamily members.

Tibetan Terrier

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Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terriers are lively and playful, so they need daily exercise. They're usually friendly with strangers, kids and other pets. They're stubborn, however, and hard to housebreak. When they bark, they make an unusual sound that resembles a siren on a fire truck.

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Having watched over and been adored by the Tibetan lamas for centuries, the Tibetan Terrier has mastered companionship. He is typically outgoing and friendly, although he can be reserved with strangers. Protective of his family, he makes an excellent watchdog. This warm and affectionate dog bonds closely with his family.

Shiba Inu

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Shiba Inu

Shibas are very popular in Japan. These high-spirited dogs are lively outdoors, but quiet indoors. They're suspicious of strangers, but usually friendly with children and other pets.

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Some owners describe the Shiba as cat-like in his independence and fastidiousness. He is exuberant, agile and quick, and he loves a good romp. Always self-assured, he can be headstrong. He is affectionate and playful with his family, but tends toward aloofness with strangers. The Shiba's natural guarding tendencies make him an excellent watchdog.

Schipperke

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Schipperke

Schipperkes are bold, active, hardy dogs that love to run. They're usually good with other animals, but suspicious of strangers. Most are good with kids, but will snap if teased or startled. They're sometimes hard to housebreak.

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The Schipperke is quick, energetic, alert, curious and protective. He seems to think that he is much bigger than he actually is. A tireless little watchdog, he challenges intruders, is wary of strangers and backs down from nothing. He is devoted and loyal to family members and often bonds strongly with one person.

Poodle (Miniature)

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Poodle (Miniature)

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All sizes of Poodles are considered intelligent, lively dogs. The Standard is described as proud and elegant. He is a stable, affectionate and sensitive dog, very much in tune with his family. The Miniature Poodle is a lively, clever dog who is also very in tune with his family. He is good-natured if not somewhat shy and reserved around strangers. The Toy can also be shy, and he tends to be more sensitive. He is happiest with people and is responsive and intelligent, blossoming with training and socialization.

Poodle (Standard)

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Poodle (Standard)

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Lhasa Apso

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Lhasa Apso

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Today's Lhasa Apso is true to his long and distinguished past of serving as a spirited and highly regarded companion. In his heart, he believes that he is the special one in the household, the one to whom others should respect and even defer. He is friendly and assertive, with a unique ability to distinguish friend from foe and to let those he loves know when someone is bothering him. Properly socialized, he can make a wonderful companion and an affectionate and self-possessed ruler of the roost.

Lowchen

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Lowchen

Lowchens are often called "little lion dogs." They were companions of Florence nobility around the Mediterranean. These outgoing little dogs are probably related to the Bichon Frise.

Lowchens are tougher than they look -- these energetic little dogs love to run and play. Some Lowchens are afraid of strangers, but they're usually good with well-behaved children and pets. They like to bark and dig.