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Papillon Approximate size range: 8-11" tall at the shoulder, and weighs 3-9 lbs. However, pet Papillons may be smaller or larger than this show ideal. Group: Toy. Coat: silky, straight, long. Minimal grooming required. A good watchdog. Generally a non-biting breed. They are never properly suggested for children under 8-10 as they have a lot of self esteem and will bite if pushed. Champion Papillon "Mickey" photo courtesy of Susan Hiller

Pekingese Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: silky, straight, long or double coated, Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Generally a non-biting breed.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 26 to 39 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: soft, straight, medium length. Minimal grooming required. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Generally a non-biting breed.

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

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

Pointer Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Sporting. Coat: silky, straight, short, Generally a non-biting breed.

Pomeranian "Pookie" photo courtesy Jennifer Suwanagorn Approximate size range: Under 5 lbs. 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, bristly or harsh, straight, long or double coated, A good watchdog. Suited for urban life. Minimal exercise needed. Generally a non-biting breed.

Poodle (standard) Photo courtesy Angela Luty Approximate size range: 40 to 89 lbs. Group: Non-Sporting. Coat: soft, curly, short, A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Comparatively easy to train. A good watchdog. Suited for urban life.

Poodle (toy) "Dinah" at about 8 weeks. "Poodles just cannot be ignored, they are so very inquisitive, and bond so well with their owners. If you want a toy poodle you must expect to have another member of the family in every way. Our first toy poodle understood more words and expressions than I could count. The toy poodle's trainability is excellent as they seem to love to please." Photo and comments courtesy Dorothy Edwards, Kansas Approximate size range: 5 to 12 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, corded or curly, short, A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Comparatively easy to train. Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Portuguese Water Dog Photo and additional comments courtesy Chris of ShowDogSuperSite.com Approximate size range: 40 to 59 lbs. Group: Working. Coat: soft, curly or wavy, medium length. A breed that some allergic dog-lovers can tolerate. Generally a non-biting breed. They are often difficult for a novice owner to own, unless the committment to training is strong.

Pug Photo courtesy Annamary C. Dougherty Approximate size range: 13 to 25 lbs. Group: Toy. Coat: soft, straight, short, Suited for urban life. Good with kids. Generally a non-biting breed.

Puli Your dog's photo could be here. Approximate size range: 26 to 39 lbs. Group: Herding. Coat: corded, double coated. A good watchdog.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Approximate size range: 60 to 89 lbs. Group: Hound. Coat: bristly or harsh, straight, short. Minimal grooming required. Generally a non-biting breed. Photo courtesy Ann Chamberlain More at Dog owners talk about their dogs

Rottweiler Approximate size range: 80 to 115 pounds. Group: Working. Coat: bristly or harsh, straight, short. Sheds moderately. Moderate grooming required (weekly brushing and nail trims). Intelligent and trainable with experienced direction. A good watchdog and guard dog with training. Adaptable to an urban environment. Requires daily exercise and may have a high activity level. Good with children if raised and trained appropriately. Is generally calm and quiet, but will give warning barks and may bark while playing. Description by Liz Bauer. Photo courtesy Eve Guillot Dog owners talk about their dogs

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