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Rebecca Prescott
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 Rebecca is a writer with an interest in pets and health. She takes care of her Mum's cattle dog cross, Ginger, and owns 4 cats.
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 The Brussels Griffon (also known as Griffon Bruxellois for those with rough coat and Griffon Brabancon for those with smooth coat) has a sturdy terrier-like body similar to the Affenpinscher with a docked tail and a face that somewhat resembles a cute, little monkey.
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Welsh Terrier Dog Breed
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The Welsh Terrier has a sturdy, athletic medium-sized body with a docked tail and a short, wiry, and low-maintenance coat. His appearance is similar to the Airedale and also shares common characteristics with the Irish and Lakeland Terriers. He is bold, spirited, affectionate, obedient, and gets along well with children. With his handy size, fun attitude, and good temperament, he makes a wonderful household pet.
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Whippet Dog Breed
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If you are looking for a dog that is affectionate, gentle, sporty, keeps himself clean, and performs very well on the track and/or in the show ring at the same time, then the Whippet is the perfect dog to add to your family. He is an excellent watchdog, good with children, and looks extremely elegant, which also makes him a fine show dog. He displays a peaceful temperament, although he can be somewhat nervous when taken to strange places.
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Tibetan Terrier Dog Breed
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The Tibetan Terrier is one of the 3 small Tibetan breeds. The other 2 are the Tibetan Spaniel and the Lhasa Apso. He is also closely related to the Tibetan mastiff, which is a much larger dog.
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Irish Terrier Dog Breed
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The Irish Terrier has a strong, leggy body, and a short, dense, wiry coat that sheds a little and resembles a small Airedale. He is alert, courageous, curious, spirited, active, a bit sensitive, a great ratter, and not as snappy as most terriers.
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Italian Greyhound Dog Breed
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The Italian Greyhound is the perfect mini-Greyhound and also the smallest of the sight hounds. He has a slender body, fine-boned, muscular, and has a slightly curved back. His shedding coat is short, glossy, and odorless. He is a high-strung friendly toy breed with lots of nervous energy.
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Scottish Terrier Dog Breed
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The Scottish Terrier (Scottie) is an attractive looking dog with a strong, compact, thick-boned body. He has short legs, pricked ears, and a short wiry coat with a softer undercoat. This extremely loyal breed makes a strong and sporty companion as well as a good watchdog. He is honest, straightforward, and has a reliable temperament. He is affectionate and a devoted pet to his owners but very discerning about other people and can be downright sullen at times.
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Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breed
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The Smooth Fox Terrier has a strong, athletic body. Many agree that he is the smartest of the terrier breeds, second to none in killing vermin and bolting fox. He is an alert, smart, amusing, lively, and independent breed.
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Pug Dog Breed
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The Pug has a solid, squarish body, a pushed-in muzzle, and protruding eyes. He is a happy and lovable dog with one of the sweetest disposition of any breed. He is intelligent, fun, playful, able to warm up quickly with strangers, good with children (but does not tolerate roughhousing), and usually gets along with other dogs. This breed rarely shows aggression, which makes him a great family pet.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Breed
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a small, low-to-the-ground dog has a sturdy body and short legs. His trademark tail is described as a fox-like brush. He is a hardy dog that makes for an excellent guard as well as a devoted companion. He is fond of children and has a gentler temperament than his close relative, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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