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The English Setter is said to be one of the sweetest-tempered, most well-mannered dogs to grace the planet. For those who seek an exemplary canine companion rather than a precise champion in the obedience ring, this dog is a winner.
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English Springer Spaniels are medium-sized sporting dogs known for high energy, intelligence, and a strong desire to work and please. This breed was originally developed for flushing and retrieving game. These dogs are affectionate, loyal, and highly responsive to training, making them excellent companions for active families.
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Merry, bright, and animated, but also docile, sweet, and calm, English Toy Spaniels make excellent lap dogs and indoor family pets, especially for seniors and families with someone home most of the day.
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Entles are more of a lifestyle than a pet – they want to be with their primary human as much as possible and they want you to play.
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The Field Spaniel can be a dedicated hunting companion, an enthusiastic hiking partner, eager agility competitor, ecstatic retriever of anything, and contented lap warmer, all rolled into one.
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Despite being loud, alert and agile when on the chase, Lappies are calm, friendly and very submissive with people. Their gentle disposition makes them ideal dogs around small children and the elderly.
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The Finnish Spitz, the national dog of Finland, loves to bark, and his barking talents are so valued that every year in Finland, officials select a King Barker. Maybe not the breed for peace-and-quiet lovers, the Finkie, as he is known to his friends, is nonetheless a playful and devoted companion.
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Flat-Coated Retrievers are medium-to-large sporting dogs originally developed for retrieving game on land and in water. These dogs are known for their cheerful, outgoing temperament and strong desire to interact with people. They tend to retain a playful, puppy-like demeanor into adulthood.
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French Bulldogs are small companion dogs known for a compact build, upright ears, and a flat facial structure. They were developed for close human interaction and indoor living. These dogs are social, adaptable, and typically easy-going, making them well suited for a variety of homes.
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There are multiple methods of inheritance that determine which characteristics (or phenotypes) are displayed by the offspring, including autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and sex-linked inheritance. There are also many polygenic traits (i.e., associated with multiple genes) as well as environmental factors that make it much more complicated to predict disease or the likelihood of passing disease onto offspring.