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These dogs have 6 toes on each paw, as well as incredibly flexible spines and energetic personalities.

Norwich Terriers are great family pets, but keep them away from smaller animals — these dogs have high prey drives.

These dogs are smart and energetic — just make sure you have the time to exercise them properly so they don't become destructive.

A loving breed, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever has slightly webbed toes and a gentle jaw to help retrieve ducks from icy waters.

Ibizans are smart dogs who do well with children. Just make sure you have a tall fence — this dog can jump up to 6 feet high.

These affectionate, playful German scent hounds were imported into Sweden in the early 1900s to hunt deer and raccoons, among other animals.

Energetic and loving, Dutch Shepherds date back to the 1800s, and they look the same today as they did then.

Behind the fancy name are large and powerful pets who are not ideal for those who have never had dogs. Learn more in this Dogue de Bordeaux breed profile.

The rarest of the Swiss sennenhunds, the Appenzell Mountain Dog pulls double duty as a herding and guarding dog.
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