The Dog Codex

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

4 breeds match

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · United Kingdom

SmallModerate energyModerate intelligence

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Toy · Mexico

ToyModerate energyModerate intelligence

Maltese

Maltese

Toy · Central Mediterranean (Italy, FCI patronage)

ToyModerate energyModerate intelligence

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

Toy · Tibet / China

ToyModerate energyModerate intelligence

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