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Glossary of Dog-Related Terms
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Belton In English setters, a coat pattern of white hairs mixed with colored hairs.

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More About Companion Dogs
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Dogs in the companion group are intensely devoted to their human family and crave first and foremost their owner's attention; social isolation is the worst punishment they can endure. Most are diminutive, but a few are medium-size to large.

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More About Guardian Dogs
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Many dogs are naturally protective of their family and their home territory, but none are more so than the guardian breeds, which can be divided into four categories: flock protectors, bull breeds, mastiffs, and other guard breeds.

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More About Herding Dogs
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When humans began to raise sheep and cattle, they needed help keeping their herds together and driving them to market. Herding dogs were bred and trained to perform both these tasks.

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More About Northern Breeds
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No group has a more wolfish appearance than the northern or spitz-type breeds: prick ears, sharp muzzle, broad chest, thick double coat, strong well-muscled body, and bushy tail curled over the back.

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More About Scent Hounds
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Scent hounds are gentle if not terribly obedient dogs that are driven by their noses. Their long earflaps and pendulous

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