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Basenji. Cairn Terriers. The Cairn Terrier is an alert, animated, hardy, little dog.

Cairn Terriers

Loyal, curious, cheerful, lovable and friendly, they enjoy playing with children. Independent, but will listen if it sees the human is stronger minded than itself. Meek and/or passive owners will find the dog to be willful. This breed can be taught to do tricks. A fearless, bold vermin hunter, Cairns like to dig. Native American Indian. "This is Zakai Ashkii Elu the Native American Indian Dog at 4 years old.

Native American Indian

His mother is Hakata and his father Paahuma. He is very loving and affectionate and loves to climb into bed with me and cuddle. He is a great alarm clock and will wake me when he knows it is time for me to get up by hitting me or the bed with his paw. He is my son's guardian and gets upset when he gets out of sight. I have observed him staring off in the direction my son has gone for quite some time after he has left and then will periodically look and listen in that direction the whole time he is gone. ____________________________________ Zakai Ashkii Elu the Native American Indian Dog at 4 years old, photo courtesy of Indian Valley Kennels ____________________________________ "Ate' Lowan, a 10-week-old Native American Indian Dog. Native American Indian Dog at 3 ½ weeks of age Blytala at 9 weeks "This is Catori.

Fang the Native American Indian Dog at 2 years old Native American Indian Dog Pictures 1. Picardy shepherd. Portuguese Water Dogs. This handsome dog is named Boomer.

Portuguese Water Dogs

Photo courtesy of Boomer and Rocky, two Portuguese Water Dogs The Portuguese Water Dog loves to swim. This is Boomer by the pool. Boomer and Rocky The Portuguese Water Dog is highly trainable. Boomer wants a hug! This is Amalie of Dream Wheel Kennels, but she is called Diddl after the German comic mouse. "Zoie is a happy-go-lucky Portuguese Water Dog girl.

Portuguese Water Dog Pictures 1. Sheepadoodle. The Sheepadoodle is not a purebred dog.

Sheepadoodle

It is a cross between the Old English Sheepdog and the Poodle. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50% purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed multi-generation crosses. Sheepadoodle puppy (Old English Sheepdog / Standard Poodle hybrid)—"A Sheepadoodle is a designer breed crossing an Old English Sheepdog with a Standard Poodle. Sheepadoodle puppy (Old English Sheepdog / Standard Poodle hybrid), photo courtesy of Rise-n-Shine Kennels Sheepadoodle puppy (Old English Sheepdog / Standard Poodle hybrid) photo courtesy of Rise-n-Shine Kennels. West Highland Terrier. Other Names Westie Pronunciation west HAHY-luhnd wahyt TAIR-ee-uhr Description The West Highland White Terrier, often simply called the Westie, is a small, sturdy dog.

West Highland Terrier

Temperament The West Highland White Terrier is a game and hardy little terrier that is easy to train. Height, Weight Height: Males 10 - 12 inches (25 - 30 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 - 28 cm) Weight: Males 15 - 22 pounds (7 - 10 kg) Females 13 - 16 pounds (6 - 7 kg) Health Problems Prone to chronic hernias, liver disease Legg-Cavé-Perthes syndrome (hip problems), jawbone calcification, cherry eye and skin problems. Living Conditions West Highland White Terriers are suitable for people in towns and cities as well as in the country. Exercise These little dogs need a daily walk. Life Expectancy About 15 or more years. Litter Size About 2 to 5 puppies.