•HEIGHT: 12 to 14 in • WEIGHT: 12 to 18 lb • LIFESPAN: 13-15 Years
The Parson Russell Terrier is an adventurous and excitable member of the Terrier Group - A dog with high energy levels, so always looking to chase anything that moves ...[More]
PEKINGESE
•GROUP: Toy
•HEIGHT: 6 to 9 in • WEIGHT: 8 to 14 lb • LIFESPAN: 13-15 Years
The Pekingese has a character that's bold, with the appearance of a pampered companion dog, but with all the attitude of a watchdog. A dog that is content in the company of other pets and animals ...[More]
PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI
•GROUP: Herding
•HEIGHT: 10 to 12 in • WEIGHT: 25 to 27 lb • LIFESPAN: 11-13 Years
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is short in stature, with a long frame, and a all-natural herding dog. Appearance is that of fox-like features, resulting in a highly-rated breed with dog owners around the world ...[More]
PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN
•GROUP: Hound
•HEIGHT: 13 to 15 in • WEIGHT: 23 to 42 lb • LIFESPAN: 11-14 Years
The Petif Basset Griffon Vendeen is a playful and highly affectionate breed, in need of fun and games due to its high energy levels. Its appearance does have a semblance of a wire-coated Basset hound - although it is a breed in its own right ...[More]
PLOTT
•GROUP: Hound
•HEIGHT: 21 to 28 in • WEIGHT: 18 to 28 lb • LIFESPAN: 11-13 Years
The Plott is an all-round companion for the family, with a mild-mannered, and calm temperament to make a dog that's great with children. A Plott is instinctively drawn to tracking a scent and following that trail ...[More]
POINTER
•GROUP: Sporting
•HEIGHT: 23 to 28 in • WEIGHT: 45 to 80 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-15 Years
The classic Pointer is a wide-ranging hunter, with the ability to run for hours to exhibit its excellent hunting skills. In a similar way to most Sporting breeds, the Pointer's are in need of extensive exercise ...[More]
POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG
•GROUP: Herding
•HEIGHT: 18 to 20 in • WEIGHT: 30 to 35 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-14 Years
The Polish Lowland Sheepdog resembles a over-grown teddy bear with its long coat, and shaggy appearance, yet having the agility and speed to control livestock. A dog that’s seen to be one of the most rated ...[More]
POMERANIAN
•GROUP: Toy
•HEIGHT: 7 to 12 in • WEIGHT: 3 to 7 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-16 Years
The Pomeranian did at one time have ancestors that were tough, large sled dogs. At a later stage this dog was purposely bred down in size, even to a point of miniaturization. Dog enthusiasts aren't certain as to when this practice ...[More]
PORTUGUESE WATER DOG
•GROUP: Working
•HEIGHT: 18 to 22 in • WEIGHT: 38 to 58 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-14 Years
The Portuguese Water Dog thrives on human interaction and attention, so giving a lot of love is a necessity for anyone that owns one. An outstanding pet for a family, as this breed behaves well in the company of children and other dogs ...[More]
PUG
•GROUP: Toy
•HEIGHT: 10 to 14 in • WEIGHT: 14 to 18 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-15 Years
The breed 'Pug' derived its name from the Latin term Pugness, meaning "fist". This aptly describes the facial features of the Pug dog as it's said to resemble a fist that's clenched ...[More]
PULI
•GROUP: Herding
•HEIGHT: 16 to 17 in • WEIGHT: 25 to 35 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-15 Years
The Puli is agile and very quick, most notable when herding. These dogs have a distinctive appearance, often called 'mop like', down to its super curly, long coat, which is weatherproof ...[More]
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