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Chihuahua
World's smallest breed; high barking; prone to heart disease; not ideal with children
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Chinese Shar-Pei
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Chow Chow
Aloof; blue-black tongue; heavy shedding; not ideal with children; heat sensitive
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Cocker Spaniel
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Collie (Rough Collie)
Lassie dog; excellent family pet; herding instinct; responsive to training
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Dachshund
Back problems due to long spine; avoid stairs/jumping; 3 coat types
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Doberman Pinscher
Excellent guard dog; 1.5-2 hours exercise daily; minimal grooming
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English Cocker Spaniel
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English Springer Spaniel
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French Bulldog
Very apartment-friendly but highest vet costs; heat sensitive; breathing concerns
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French Spaniel
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German Shepherd
Excellent working dog; needs experienced owner; high exercise and training
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German Shorthaired Pointer
High-energy hunting breed; not for apartments; 1-2 hours daily exercise needed
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German Wirehaired Pointer
Hunting dog; wiry coat; high energy; excellent all-round gundog
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Golden Retriever
Excellent family dog; high shedding; daily exercise required
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Goldendoodle
Popular designer breed; hypoallergenic; excellent family dog; needs grooming
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Great Dane
Gentle giant; very high food costs; short lifespan; prone to bloat
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Havanese
Velcro dog; prone to separation anxiety; perfect companion; little exercise needed
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Jack Russell Terrier
Tiny but tough; extreme energy; high prey drive; not for novice owners
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Labradoodle
High energy; excellent for active families; first designer doodle breed; hypoallergenic
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