10 cute american dog breeds

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American dog breeds typically fall into 1 of 2 categories: those bred by combining known european & english breeds to better suit the american landscape, & those who lived alongside indigenous groups who existed here for thousands of years.

american dog breeds tend to be playful & active. many are hunters with keen noses & webbed toes (america's wetlands & swamps make for tricky hunting grounds).

1

ALASKAN MALAMUTE

HEIGHT: 23-25"
WEIGHT: 75-85 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Playful, stubborn
SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-14 years

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AMERICAN BULLDOG

HEIGHT: 20-25"
WEIGHT: 60-100 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, confident
SHEDDING FACTOR: Low to Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years

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3

american foxhound

HEIGHT: 21-25"
WEIGHT: 60-70 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Sweet, athletic
SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 11-13 years

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4

american hairless terrier

HEIGHT: 12-16"
WEIGHT: 12-16 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate
SHEDDING FACTOR: Hypoallergenic
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 14-16 years

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5

AMERICAN
STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER

HEIGHT: 17-19"
WEIGHT: 40-70 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Energetic, devoted
SHEDDING FACTOR: Low
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-16 years

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AMERICAN WATER
SPANIEL

HEIGHT: 15-18"
WEIGHT: 24-45 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Charming, active
SHEDDING FACTOR: Low
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-14 years

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7

black and tan coonhound

HEIGHT: 23-27"
WEIGHT: 65-110 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Mellow, social
SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-12 years

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8

BOSTON TERRIER

HEIGHT: 15-17"
WEIGHT: 12-25 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, playful
SHEDDING FACTOR: Low to Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 11-13 years

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9

BOYKIN SPANIEL

HEIGHT: 14-18"
WEIGHT: 25-40 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Cheerful, adaptable
SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate to High
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 10-15 years

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carolina dog

HEIGHT: 17-20"
WEIGHT: 30-55 lbs
TEMPERAMENT: Reserved, loyal
SHEDDING FACTOR: Moderate
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate 
LIFE EXPECTANCY: 12-15 years

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