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Our guide to dog breeds includes lots of useful information for helping you decide which breed to get. You'll also find links to our breeder classifieds and reader galleries.
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Please note: Individual dogs will inevitably display characteristics that differ from the descriptions given on these pages. The personality and specific physique of any individual dog depends not only on breed type but also on the personalities of its parents and how it was socialized as a puppy, both with humans and with other dogs.
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