Affenpinschers weigh 10 pounds and stand 11 inches, making them toy dogs according to the American Kennel Club. The breeder intended to kill rats and other pests. Affenpinscher means "monkey terrier" in German, which makes sense given their beautiful pushed-in face.
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The Rottweiler, or Rottie, is a descendent of ancient Roman cow dogs but has worked as guard, search-and-rescue, and service dogs for generations. Rotties are calm, polite, and loving with their family despite their menacing look.
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Elegant and vigilant, the Belgian sheepdog is called after a Brussels neighborhood, Groenendael. Only the Belgian sheepdog is black among the four related Belgian sheepherding breeds: Malinois, Laekenois, and Tervuren. Belgian sheepdogs, known as “workaholics,” are trainable and energetic.
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Newfoundlands are huge yet gentle giants that are ideal with kids. Newfies helped Canadian fishers rescue ice-water animals. Newfoundlands' thick, water-resistant coats, powerful physique, and webbed feet made them ideal. All-purpose landworker Newfies pull carts and defend the house.
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Flat-coated retrievers are playful, funny, and commonly mistaken for black-coated golden retrievers. Flat-coated retrievers are more athletic and need more exercise. The breed's shiny, straight coat rests flat against its body, thus its name.
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With its lengthy beard and mustache, the black Russian terrier resembles a big schnauzer. This black-only breed is called a "blackie". The schnauzer breed helped create the black Russian terrier. The enormous black Russian terrier dwarfs the big schnauzer when compared side by side.
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Standard poodles are smart, inquisitive, lively, and trainable. These dogs were initially developed to recover waterfowl for hunters but became famous circus dogs. Standard poodles, like miniature and toy poodles, are usually black or black and white but may be any color.
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The Labrador retriever has been the most popular dog breed in the US for almost 30 years. Friendly and trainable, Labs are great family pets. Regular brushing will reduce hair around the home since the short coat is water-resistant and sheds excessively.
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