The Alaskan Malamute is larger than either the Siberian Husky or the Samoyed, two other similar breed of sled dogs. As the largest breed of sled dog its level on reactivity traits is, not surprisingly, lower than that of these other two breeds. If you are particularly drawn to large outdoor dogs but need a [...]
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You may dream of a dog so obedient that it seems to read your mind and anticipate your wishes, and one that would virtually never contest your or your children’s dominance. The breed that would appear to come closest to this ideal is the Australian Shepherd, which ranked at the top of all breeds for [...]
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If you must find a dog that is not active, excitable or aggressive, the Basset Hound could be ideal for you. Bassets have the reputation of being a supercalm breed, and they scored the lowest of all breeds on ranking for general activity. This ranking does not come without compromises in other areas however.
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It may be the distinctive, colorful personality of the Beagle that so endears it to people. If you ask a child to draw a dog, the drawing will probably come closer to looking like a Beagle than any other breed. In size, shape and coloration, Beagles come across as the generic dog, which may account [...]
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The profile of the Bichon Frise shows that it ranks fairly high on obedience training and low on aggression, so this breed may appeal to people who want a tiny dog with these traits. With most of the other small breeds, especially the terriers, you get a pet ranked high on aggressive traits and low [...]
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