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Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel dog breed is a member of the sporting group. It is widely believed that Cocker Spaniels need more medical attention than almost any other breed. The chief medical issue known is the Cocker Spaniel breed's eye problem. The Cocker Spaniel dog breed is characterized as merry, outgoing and very willing to please. Cocker Spaniels are often considered "softer" dogs because they generally do not do well with tough training.
Chow Chow
The Chow Chow breed tends to make for a great companion dog. However, many people think there are times that Chow Chows are difficult to train because they are willful and independent. Remember that the Chow Chow dog breed is a herding breed. Herding-breed dogs generally like lots of opportunities to get their paws dirty doing challenging tasks in the outdoors. ...Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel is considered a gundog. However, Clumber Spaniels are not as fast as other gundogs, though they are good retrievers especially when trained. The Clumber Spaniel breed is widely characterized as gentle, loyal and affectionate, but standoffish with strangers. Clumber Spaniel dogs are said to be consistent in shedding, snoring, drooling after drinking water. Some also say the dogs have a tendency to raid kitchen counters, cabinets and even the refrigerator. ...Chinook
The Chinook breed is a rare dog breed developed for pulling sleds. It was first bred in New England in the early 1900's. The Chinook dog breed is calm and non-aggressive. These traits make Chinooks good family pets because of their gentle disposition towards children. They are friendly but they show reserve towards strangers. ...Coton de Tulear
The Coton de Tulear breed is effective in household work and can do better without a yard. Rather than a silky coat, their coats are cottony or fluffy. Coton de Tulear get along with children and other animals. They are devoted, compassionate and alert. ...Collie
The Collie dog breed is known as a strong, responsive, active dog. Collies are said to stand naturally firm. The Collie breed is known for its black fur color. Indeed, the word "collie" comes from the Older Scots word for "black." The Collie breed is known for its hard-working qualities even compared with other working breed dogs. Collies always seem to want to have something to do. The Collie dog breed is generally considered friendly and not aggressive. ...Chinese Shar-Pei
The Chinese Shar-Pei (sometimes written Chinese Sharpei) is certainly a unique-looking dog. The Chinese Shar-Pei dog breed's most extraordinary feature is deep wrinkles. Sharpeis also have short, stubby, legs, and a wide -hippo face-. The Chinese Shar Pei breed is often considered independent, and may seem aloof with strangers. Shar-Peis often seem dedicated to their families. ...Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever (nickname: Chessie) is a playful outdoor dog on both land and water. Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are good protectors of a person's belongings against the theft. As a sporting dog, Chesapeakes tend to be real nature-lovers. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog breed also tends to be playful. However, Chessies can also be a bit possessive. They like to be dominant and therefore do not like having more than one individual or family as their leader. ...Chihuahua
The Chihuahua gets their names from Chihuahua region in Mexico. Very famous and smallest dog breed in the world. Because their size can be variable, only their weight is standardized for the show. They must have between 1.5 and three kg (3.3 to 6.6 lb), although smaller ones are acceptable in the show ring. Dogs which are not prepared for the show can reach up to 5kg (10 lb). ...Chinese Crested Dog
The Chinese Crested dog breed is a toy dog breed. Chinese Crested dogs tend to look graceful, elegant and fine-boned. Chinese Cresteds may have sacrificed durability for style, however. The Chinese Crested breed is generally not as rough-and-tumble as other dog breeds. Maintaining their skin is much like maintaining human skin. ...Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier breed is remarkably similar to the Sealyham Terrier in appearance. The breed is from the Czech Republic and is pronounced as 'Ches-kee'. Recommended for: pet dog, hunting ...Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly-Coated Retriever breed is a hunting retriever breed that wears many hats according to its different abilities. Hard-working with plenty of endurance Curly-Coated Retrievers hate to stay still for long and love the outdoors. They were bred to retrieve both furry prey and fowl. The Curly-Coated Retriever dog breed was bred to endure and thrive in heavily covered land and icy waters. Even when Curly-Coated Retriever dogs are homebodies, they tend to look alert. ...Central Asian Shepherd Dog
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog breed is one of great size, character, and power. They can still be found in Afghanistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kirgyzstan, Tadjikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Recommended for: pet dog, working ...Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small breed of dog usually considered one of the toy dog breeds. The Cavalier is by most measures the largest toy breed: though clearly a lap dog, fully-grown adults tend to fill one rather amply. It is nonetheless quite small for a spaniel, with fully-grown Cavaliers roughly comparable in size to an adolescent of a more conventional spaniel breed. Unlike most other spaniels, the Cavalier has a full-length tail well-feathered with long hair, which is typically carried aloft when walking. ...Caucasian Mountain Dog
The Caucasian Mountain Dog breed is described as having the size of a small donkey and the appearance of a bear. There are only a few hundred of such dogs in the US and growth is slow but steady. Recommended for: pet, guard dog dog, working ...Cane Corso
The Cane Corso breed is a mastiff-type dog breed from Italy. Breed standards vary among organizations. The Cane Corso dog breed is greatly influenced by its breeding. It will be aggressive with strangers unless Canes Corso are trained and socialized from a young age. Proper training must be stressed for them. They never fall back from a fight. Recommended for: pet, guarding dog, working. ...Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed is known for a “fox-like"appearance. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a long, low body with upright ears. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog breed was developed to help Welsh farmers herd and guard livestock. Today, as sheepdogs, these Corgis are known for their agility. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed is known as “a big dog in a small package”. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have proven themselves as great companion animals. They are competitive, active, athletic dogs. ...Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog breed is the state dog of Louisiana in honor of their important contribution to the state's history. It is an all-around working dog of the United States and the oldest breed to have been developed in the US. ...Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog looks like a wolf. Every time they appear it attracks a lot of attention. The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog breed is very adventurous and has a great endurance. He is very loyal to his owner and aloof with strangers. Their sense of smell is more practice than most other dog breeds. ...Canaan Dog
The Canaan Dog, also called the Kelef K'naani, is an ancient herding breed. Athletic and graceful the dog does not so much run as trot. The Canaan Dog breed's characteristic wedge-shaped ears are perhaps its most distinctive physical feature. ...Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is a active, game, hardy, small working terrier of the short-legged class; very free in its movements, strongly but not heavily built and well furnished with hair giving a general foxy expression. Recommended for: house pets ...
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