The Dog Codex

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From couch-loving Greyhounds to tireless Border Collies, 52 breeds explained in plain words.

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Beagle

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Beagle

Hound · United Kingdom

SmallHigh energyModerate intelligence

Border Collie

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Border Collie

Herding · United Kingdom

MediumVery high energyVery high intelligence

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · United Kingdom

SmallModerate energyModerate intelligence

French Bulldog

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French Bulldog

Non-Sporting · France / United Kingdom

SmallModerate energyModerate intelligence

German Shepherd Dog

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German Shepherd Dog

Herding · Germany

MediumHigh energyVery high intelligence

Golden Retriever

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Golden Retriever

Sporting · Scotland

LargeHigh energyVery high intelligence

Labrador Retriever

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Labrador Retriever

Sporting · Canada / United Kingdom

MediumHigh energyVery high intelligence

Poodle

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Poodle

Non-Sporting · Germany / France

LargeHigh energyVery high intelligence

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