cocker spaniel

Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. Some are calmer by nature, like the Bulldog or the Whippet;…

Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. Some are calmer by nature, like the Bulldog or the Whippet; others are more energetic like the Brittany or the Shetland Sheepdog. No matter what, they’re friendly and obedient, and love to please.

Lapponian Herder

Lapponian Herder

The Lapponian Herder is a medium-sized dog with a medium coat, making them easy to maintain and…

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Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

The Miniature American Shepherd resembles a small Australian Shepherd. True herders in spite of…

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Mountain Cur

Mountain Cur

The Mountain Cur is a hunting dog with a good treeing instinct. It is a very courageous fighter and…

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Mudi

Mudi

The Mudi is an extremely versatile, intelligent, alert, agile, all-purpose Hungarian farm dog. Hi…

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Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

The Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is lively, agile, self-confident, good-natured and alert. The breed…

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Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Buhund

The densely coated Nowegian Buhund, a Nordic spitz-type closely associated with the Vikings, is a…

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Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is a robust spitz type known for his lush silver-gray coat and dignified bu…

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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

The smallest of the AKC's retrievers, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is intellige…

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Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound, ancient "Blushing Dog" of Malta, is an elegant but rugged sprinting hound bred…

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Plott Hound

Plott Hound

The Plott, a hound with a curious name and a unique history, is a rugged, relentless hunting dog…

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Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

A shaggy-coated herding dog who thrives on exercise and hard work, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog i…

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Pont-Audemer Spaniel

Pont-Audemer Spaniel

The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is used to hunt a variety of fowl.  They are a medium size dog. It'…

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