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The Affenpinscher is a playful, wiry little dog that is extremely sharp-witted. This dog is great for teaching tricks and just plain goofing around! Originating in Germany, the name means, "monkey-like terrier." The French refer to him, however, as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or moustached little devil. These dogs have a neat but shaggy appearance. The coat is usually black or dark gray, but tan and red are also common. The undercoat is slightly curly. They are sturdy, compact but not delicate in any way. They usually weigh around 7 or 8 pounds. The female may have a slightly longer appearance. This dog has a terrier-like personality and has a special intelligence and demeanor that make him an extremely good pet. One of the most ancient of toy dogs, he shows a great loyalty and affection toward his master and friends. Take him home and you will have an excellent friend for life.

The Afghan Hound is a sight hound with a very proud bearing. Tall and slender with a long, narrow, refined head, he has a very dignified look. His dark eyes are almond shaped and the ears lie flat to the head. The neck is long and strong and the large feet are also covered with long hair. The tail has a curl or ring at the tip and the long, rich, silky coat is most often tan, usually with a darker face. Indeed, this dog originated, as its name suggests, in Afghanistan. The Afghan is somewhat aloof, but very sweet and sensitive, with a low dominance level. The Afghan has been described as "a king of dogs." Majestic, elegant and noble, he is a great show dog. They usually weigh around 60 pounds and, although they can live indoors, they are best as an outdoor pet. They like to have a little space to roam around.

Going all the way back to 1,000 BC, the Ainu Dog is one of the oldest Japanese breeds in the world. Ainu's originated in the mountainous regions of Hokkaido Island and was brought to Japan by the ancient Ainus. This hardy dog was used for hunting large game and also makes an excellent guard dog. He has a husky, wolf-like appearance and is extremely courageous, self-confident and very alert. They generally weigh about 50-60 pounds with a medium short coat that is very thick. You will love to stick your hands in this furry creature and give him a good rub down! The coat comes in many combinations of gray, white, tan, brown or red. With his owners, he is docile and affectionate. He has a remarkable sense of direction . Make sure and give this dog considerable space and exercise. He is very active and loves to roam about.

This dog is loyal, but can sometimes be a bit stubborn. They are a medium sized dog, standing about two feet in height with a short, somewhat curly coat of tan fur. There is often a mix of black and red with the tan color. They are active, intelligent and very playful. Even though they are patient with children and tolerant of other household animals, they may sometimes try to dominate other dogs. This depends on the manner in which they were trained. Airedales understand quickly what trainers are asking them to do but, if they are not given a variety in training, they can become bored and refuse to perform. Make sure and spend some time with this pet when he is first learning and then you will be extremely proud of his ability. Three walks a day plus playing in the yard is enough to keep an Airedale happy. Swimming and playing catch are among its favorite activities.

The Chihuahua is a funny little dog with an apple-shaped head and very large, round eyes. The trademark large ears usually stick up straight erect and their little bodies are short but long. This is a great little companion dog. They are extremely lively and enterprising and they move swiftly to avoid being stepped on! Chihuahua's are strong-willed and also become very attached to their owners, even to the point of becoming jealous! When strangers are present, they will follow the owner's every move, keeping very close. They love to lick on their owner's faces whenever possible. They may be slightly difficult to train, but they are intelligent and respond well to gentle positive reinforcement. This little guy is not always recommended for children. He can get a little nervous around them because he is so small. This little dog stands a short but proud height of 6-9 inches and weighs a solid 2-6 pounds.

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