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Brittany

Breed Info

Temperament: Bright, Fun-Loving, Upbeat
Height: 17.5-20.5 inches
Weight: 30-40 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Group: Sporting Group

About Brittany

Brittanys can be described as bright, fun-loving, and upbeat dogs who are categorized in the sporting group dog breed. They come in a variety of colors including orange and white, orange and white roan, liver and white roan, and liver and white. Brittany’s do not shed a lot but they do still require grooming once in a while in order to contain the amount they do shed. They are considered a medium sized dog breed with a height ranging from 17.5-20.5 inches and an average weight of 30-40 pounds for both females and males. Their life expectancy is 12-14 years.

Bulldog

Breed Info

Temperament: Friendly, Courageous, Calm
Height: 14-15 inches
Weight: 50 pounds (male), 40 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 8-10 years
Group: Non-sporting group

About Bulldog

Bulldogs are friendly, courageous, and calm dogs that are categorized in the non-sporting group. The standard colors of bulldogs included fawn/ fallow, red, and white. It is possible to find a combination of the standard colors like red and white, while in some rare cases you can find non-standard color bulldogs which include black, lilac and blue. Bulldogs do shed, but they do not shed as much as other breeds. They are known to be a medium-sized dog breed with a height ranging from 14-15 inches for both males and females. The average weight for this breed is 50 pounds for a male and 40 pounds for females. Their life expectancy is 8-10 years.

Cane Corso

Breed Info

Temperament: Affectionate, Intelligent, Majestic
Height: 25-27.5 inches (male), 23.5-26 inches (female)
Weight: Proportionate to height
Life Expectancy: 9-12 years
Group: Working group

About Cane Corso

Cane Corso are described as affectionate, intelligent, and majestic dogs who are categorized in the working group of dog breeds. They come in a variety of colors including black, black brindle, gray, gray brindle, fawn, red, and chestnut. The Cane Corso has a smooth coat that sheds. Brush him at least once a week to remove dead hair and keep the skin and coat healthy. The Cane Corso is considered a large dog with a height ranging from 25-27.5 inches for the males, and 23.5-26 inches for the females. Their weight is determined by their height. Their life expectancy is 9-12 years.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Breed Info

Temperament: Affectionate, Gentle, Graceful
Height: 12-13 inches
Weight: 13-18 pounds
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
Group: Toy Group

About Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an affectionate, gentle, and graceful dog who is categorized in the toy group of dog breeds. They have luxurious coats and come in four different color combinations known as Blenheim (chestnut red and white), black and tan, tricolor (chestnut red, white and black) and ruby (solid chestnut red). The Cavalier does shed, but for a coated breed, they are relatively easy to groom. They are considered a small dog breed with a height ranging from 12-13 inches for both genders and an average weight of 13-18 pounds for both genders as well. Their life expectancy is 12-15 years.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Breed Info

Temperament: Affectionate, Bright, Sensitive
Height: 23-26 inches (male), 21-24 inches (female)
Weight: 65-80 pounds (male), 55-70 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-13 years
Group: Sporting Group

About Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are described as affectionate, bright, and sensitive dogs who are categorized in the sporting group of dog breeds.  They are solid-colored, either chocolatey brown, sedge, or deadgrass, with keen yellow-amber eyes. They are a short haired breed with a soft undercoat and a harsh outer coat, yet they do shed, but don’t require much grooming or bathing. They are considered a large sized breed with a height ranging from 23-26 inches for the males, and 21-24 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 65-80 pounds for the males, and 55-70 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 10-13 years.

Chihuahua

Breed Info

Temperament: Charming, Graceful, Sassy
Height: 5-8 inches
Weight: not exceeding 6 pounds
Life Expectancy: 14-16 years
Group: Toy Group

About Chihuahua

Chihuahuas are described as charming, graceful, and sassy dogs who are categorized in the toy group of dog breeds. They come in a large variety of colors including black, chocolate, gold, fawn, and cream. Chihuahuas shed all year long, but you will mostly find them shed more in spring and fall, with the spring being the heaviest shedding season. They are considered a small dog breed with a height ranging from 5-8 inches and an average weight not exceeding 6 pounds for both genders. They have a life expectancy of 14-16 years.

Cocker Spaniel

Breed Info

Temperament: Gentle, Smart, Happy
Height: 14.5-15.5 inches (male), 13.5-14.5 inches (female)
Weight: 25-30 pounds (male), 20-25 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-14 years
Group: Sporting Group

About Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are described as gentle, smart, and happy dogs who are categorized in the sporting group of dog breeds. There are a variety of common colors for the Cocker Spaniel, these include black, black with tan points, parti-color, and any solid color other than black. This dog breed is known to shed very little, to not shed at all. If you need a dog breed that does not shed much compared to other dogs, then this is the one. They are considered a smaller dog breed with a height ranging from 14.5-15.5 inches for the males, and 13.5-14.5 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 25-30 pounds for the males, and 20-25 pounds for the females. They have a life expectancy of 10-14 years.

Collie

Breed Info

Temperament: Devoted, Graceful, Proud
Height: 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female)
Weight: 60-75 pounds (male), 50-65 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
Group: Herding Group

About Collie

Collies are described as devoted, grateful, and proud dogs who are categorized in the herding group of dog breeds. The two base color genes in collies are brown (sable) and black (tri color). Collies are double-coated, so the shedding is quite heavy and lasts year-round especially in the change and seasons. They are considered a medium dog breed with a height ranging from 24-26 inches for the males, and 22-24 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 60-75 pounds for males, and 50-65 pounds for the females. They have a life expectancy of 12-14 years.

Dachshund

Breed Info

Temperament: Friendly, Curious, Spunky
Height: 8-9 inches (standard), 5-6 inches (miniature)
Weight: 16-32 pounds (standard), 11 pounds & under (miniature)
Life Expectancy: 12-16 years
Group: Hound group

About Dachshund

Dachshunds are very friendly, curious, and spunky dogs that are categorized in the hound group. They range from a variety of colors including red, black and tan, cream, black and cream, blue and cream, chocolate and tan, chocolate and cream, blue and tan, fawn and tan, fawn and cream, wheaton and wild boar. They also can be found to have a variety of patterns.  Compared to other dog breeds, dachshunds are moderate shedders and don’t shed much at all. They are known as a small dog breed with a height ranging from 8-9 inches for the standard size, and 5-6 inches for the miniature size of the breed. They have an average weight of 16-32 pounds for the standard, and 11 pounds and under for miniature size. Their life expectancy is 12-16 years.

Doberman Pinscher

Breed Info

Temperament: Loyal, Fearless, Alert
Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female)
Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female)
Life Expectancy: 10-12 years
Group: Working group

About Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher can be described as a loyal, fearless, and alert dog who is categorized in the working group of dog breeds. They come in a variety of colors including black and rust, blue and rust, red and rust, fawn and rust, black, and white. The Doberman Pinscher is a moderate shedding breed with a short coat that is very easy to groom. They are considered medium-large dogs with a height ranging from 26-28 inches for the males, and 24-26 inches for the females. They have an average weight of 75-100 pounds for the males, and 60-90 pounds for the females. Their life expectancy is 10-12 years.

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