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Miniature schnauzers are small yet big-hearted. They're playful, social dogs. Challenged, they're easy to train. They'll get bored and sidetracked if training is too easy or repeated.
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Rottweilers are obedient but dangerous. Rotties are strong-willed and need serious training. Socialize with guests since they're protective of their humans.
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They'll do anything to satisfy their owners. Basic obedience training will suffice for shelties, unlike Rottweilers. They're smart enough to learn new tasks, and their light, agile frames are perfect for agility training.
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Like Rottweilers, Doberman pinschers are mislabeled as aggressive. They're only hostile if their owner doesn't comprehend them. Mini and standard Dobermans are fearless, strong, and swift.
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The Keeshond is a large Pomeranian-like spitz dog. Keeshonds are docile, friendly dogs with fox-like looks. They're good with kids and other dogs, trainable, and enjoy fetch.
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Havanese make great little, affectionate, easy-to-train pets. They're energetic, but their small size makes them simpler to manage in apartments or households without yards.
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Pembroke Welsh corgis are stubborn, yet they learn quickly. If you can't exercise and lead a corgi, don't get one.
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The tiny papillon is powerful. They can learn orders despite their size. They're eager to please and good at agility, tracking, and therapy.
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Obedient dogs are trained by owners. If bored, English springer spaniels will get agitated.
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Like the English springer spaniel, the border collie is one of the smartest dogs, but they're not apartment-friendly. Border collies belong on farms, ranches, or anywhere they may employ their special skills.