Japanese Chin

Height: 8 to 11 inches at shoulder

Weight: 4 to 9 pounds

Coat: long and silky

Life span: 10 to 14 years



Jumpin' jiminy! Is that a Japanese Chin on your fireplace mantel? It is! People who live with the Chin often marvel at the breed's ability to leap tall furniture in a single bound. The toy-size Japanese Chin has a catlike nature that includes the desire to be in high places, the ability to climb, and the tendency to wash himself. He has also been seen batting at objects much like a cat would.

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Ibizan Hound

Height: 22.5 to 27.5 inches at shoulder

Weight: 45 to 50 pounds

Coat: short and harsh

Life span: 10 to 14 years









The Ibizan Hound was originally bred to hunt rabbits on the Balearic island of Ibiza. Today, the Ibizan Hound is still used in that capacity in Spain and elsewhere. Ibizan Hounds also compete in lure coursing, agility, obedience, conformation, and tracking, in addition to being much-loved family companions.

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Height: 27 to 29 inches at shoulder

Weight: 80 to 150 pounds (males average 130 pounds, females average 100 pounds)

Coat: short and thick

Life span: 11 to 13 years

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a native of Turkey, where he was developed as a shepherd's companion and livestock guardian. He was bred to resemble the size and color of the livestock he defended so predators would not detect him among the flock. Sometimes called the Anatolian Karabash Dog, he's a fiercely loyal guard dog and a large, impressive breed, weighing 120 to 150 pounds at maturity.

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