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Cairn Terrier Photo courtesy of Nancy Bellucci. See her site for more breed information. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: bristly or harsh, wiry, medium length. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.
Canaan Dog Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Herding. Coat: bristly or harsh, silky, straight, short. Minimal grooming required.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Photo courtesy of Kerri Lynch Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: soft, wiry, straight, medium length. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed. Noted as quiet.
Chihuahua
Photo and quoted comments courtesy of Kelly Conley
Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, short. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Generally a non-biting breed.
"Chihuahua's make wonderful family pets, but it is important to socialize them
well and make sure that children are supervised and taught to respect the
small size and space."
Chinese Crested Photo courtesy of Photo courtesy of Vittoria. Penny is the Italian Champion Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Generally a non-biting breed.
Chinese Shar-pei Photo and quoted remarks courtesy of Bill Chisholm, Siosalach Shar-Pei Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, straight, short.
Chow Chow Photo courtesy of Ron Fulkerson Approximate size range: 40 to 89 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Some statistical reports of fatal biting. Good training is an important factor in determining if your dog will be vicious. Generally a non-biting breed.
Clumber Spaniel Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.
Cocker Spaniel Photo courtesy of Sue & Jackie. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: soft, wiry, straight, medium, long or double coated, Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.
Collie Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Herding. Coat: soft, straight, long or double coated, A good watchdog.
Curly-Coated Retriever Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: silky, corded or curly, medium length. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Generally a non-biting breed.
Dachshund Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: soft, straight, short, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed. Photo courtesy Dennis Dease
Dalmatian Photo courtesy of Audrey Holt Approximate size range: 40-70 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: soft, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Puppy photo courtesy Katju Karvonen Approximate size range: 18 to 25 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: soft, straight, long or double coated. One of the most
difficult to groom and maintain breeds. Suited for urban life. Generally a non-biting breed. However, in the opinion of one breed judge, "They are terriers, and yes, they do bite, especially children if they have not been raised with
them."
Doberman Pinscher Photo courtesy of Ron Fulkerson Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Working. Coat: silky, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Some statistical reports of fatal biting. Good training is an important factor in determining if your dog will be vicious.
Breeds A through B
| Breeds C through D
| Breeds E through G
| Breeds H through O
| Breeds P through R
| Breeds S through Z