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 Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard are fond of children and are loyal to their family, but, as with any dog, should not be left unsupervised with young children. It is highly recommended that owners be very patient because this breed of dog can be very stubborn.
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 Saluki
The Saluki may appear reserved and uninterested. They learn quickly but can get bored with repetition, so training sessions should be short and varied. Salukis need regular exercise, but behave quietly indoors.
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 Samoyed
The Samoyed friendly disposition makes them poor guard dogs, but excellent companions, especially for small children or even other dogs, and they remain playful into old age. Samoyeds are also known to be stubborn at times and difficult to train.
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 Schipperke
The Schipperke is an all-around dog: it has strong herding, hunting, and watching instincts. They are fearless and independent, smart and willful. They are a high-energy dog with an intense curiosity about everything and therefore require a great deal of attention and stimulation.
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 Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a large breed that needs considerable exercise to develop properly and maintain its health. That does not mean it needs a large house to live in.
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 Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is a small but resilient terrier. Scotties are fast and have a muscular body, often appearing to be barrel chested. Its traditional grooming is shaggy-to-the-ground.
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 Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is an intelligent and charming dog, although it can be stubborn and very terrier-like at times.
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 Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog and is intensely loyal, with a delightful temperament. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to please and obey. Shelties are loving, loyal, and affectionate.
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 Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu are generally independent and intelligent dogs. They have a reputation for aloofness with strangers, and obedience training is often difficult as they can prove to be rather stubborn.
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 Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is usually calm and gentle. They can, however, be playful and feisty at times. The breed typically makes a good children's pet.
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 Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky can be extremely affectionate, curious, and welcoming to people, which means they rarely hurt humans, making them poor guard dogs.
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 Silky Terrier
The Silky Terrier get along well with children and other dogs but may be aggressive if provoked by larger dogs despite their small size.
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 Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier is a dog of strong personal character, who responds well to the same trait in his owners. Loyal, steadfast, and sensitive, but never submissive.
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 Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier make excellent family pets. Because this is an intelligent and active breed, they must be kept exercised, and interested, and a part of the family. They are affectionate and playful.
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 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier are quite active. Their temperament is curious and friendly.
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 Spinone Italiano
The Spinone Italiano is easy going, docile, and affectionate towards both people and dogs. It is well known for being loving and gentle with children.
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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier are generally bold, inquisitive and fearless. The Staffie is renowned for its reliability as a family dog. They are extremely loving dogs, being loyal and devoted to man, with special emphasis on their reliability with children.
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 Standard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is sociable, alert, a comedian, a formidable guard, and a family companion. Properly raised and trained, they are reliable companions with their own family's children.
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 Sussex Spaniel
The Sussex Spaniel is friendly and makes an excellent companion.
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