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Harrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: soft, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.

Havanese Per the AKC standard, size is 8 1/2" to 11 1/2", weight ranges from 7 to 13 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: corded or curly, straight, double coated. Grooming is required to keep the dog in long coat. Pet people usually keep them in puppy clip which helps minimize the grooming. Generally a non-biting breed. Description and photo courtesy Lynn Nieto, treasurer and board member of the Havanese Club of America. See Dog owners talk about their dogs

Ibizan Hound Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: silky, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.

Irish Setter Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 55-70 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: Straight, longish, shedding, silky. Good with kids. Very active. Not an easy-to-train breed. Generally a non-biting breed. Grooming: daily brushing, regular bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning.

Irish Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 26 to 39 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, wiry, short. Minimal grooming required. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Irish Wolfhound Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 105 lbs. and up. Group: Hound. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, wiry, medium length. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.

Italian Greyhound Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: straight, short, Sheds minimally. Minimal grooming required. A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Generally a non-biting breed.

Italian Spinoni Photo courtesy Susie Scribner, BrytLea Goldens & Sundero Spinoni Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Miscellaneous. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Generally a non-biting breed. More at "Dog owners talk about their dogs"

Japanese Chin Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: Under 5 lbs. Group: Miscellaneous. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.

Keeshond Photo courtesy Alexi Haag. Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: soft, silky, straight, long or double coated, Comparatively easy to train. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Kerry Blue Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 26 to 39 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: soft, silky, wavy to curly, short. Grooming requires trimming every 4 to 6 weeks, but the pattern is easy for the owner to learn. Good with children, and will guard them. A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Generally a non-biting breed. Description courtesy Terry Worful (Valtera Kerrys & Cresteds)

Komondor Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 60 to 105 lbs. 105 lbs. and up. Group: Working. Coat: soft, corded or curly, long or double coated, A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Generally a non-biting breed.

Labrador Retriever Photo courtesy of Ken and Sherrie Petty Photo courtesy of Bill Corcoran and Bonnie Kellner Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Lakeland Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: bristly or harsh, wiry, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Lhasa Apso Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: bristly or harsh, silky, straight, long or double coated, Sheds minimally. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. ow tolerance, especially to rough housing, may bite. Generally a non-biting breed.

Lowchen Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Miscellaneous. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Generally a non-biting breed.

Maltese Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: Under 5 lbs. 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated, A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Generally a non-biting breed.

Manchester Terrier (terrier) Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Manchester Terrier (toy) Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Generally a non-biting breed.

Mastiff Photo courtesy of S. Kastle Approximate size range: 105 lbs. and up. Group: Working. Coat: straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Miniature Bull Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. 13 to 25 lbs. 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Generally a non-biting breed.

Miniature Pinscher Photo courtesy Vivian Kamerzell. Approximate size range: 10.5 to 12.5 inches tall, 6 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Intelligent but difficult to train and housebreak. A good watchdog. Adaptable to an urban environment. Requires daily exercise and has a high activity level. Good with older children if raised and trained appropriately. Very active, will bark, may nip. Description courtesy Liz Bauer

Newfoundland Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 105 lbs. and up. Group: Working. Coat: straight, long or double coated, Sheds minimally. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Norfolk Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Terrier. Coat: bristly or harsh, wiry, medium length. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed.

Norwegian Elkhound Photo courtesy George and Chris Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: bristly or harsh, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Norwich Terrier Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, wiry, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Generally a non-biting breed.

Old English Sheepdog Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 90 to 105 lbs. Group: Herding. Coat: straight, long or double coated, Sheds minimally.

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