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The American Eskimo Dog, affectionately called the “Eskie,” is neither American nor Eskimo – they descended from the German Spitz and were brought to America by European immigrants. In the 1930’s, they were trained by the circus to walk tight-ropes and sold as pets after the shows. Today, these dogs are well known for their agility and intelligence, and make great family pets. They come in three different varieties (toy, miniature and standard) and are easily adaptable to any living space.

The Belgian Shepherd is a true working dog. Developed in Belgium in the late 1800's, this breed is highly intelligent and excels at activities like obedience, search and rescue, herding and tracking. Belgian Shepherds are strong, sensitive and active, and make great watchdogs as they tend to be protective of their loved ones. They thrive when given plenty of exercise and a job to do.

Brussels Griffon is a small-sized breed with a big personality and human-like eyes. This breed was originally bred to hunt rats. They are very active and have a high energy level, so they require lots of exercises. It’s a very intelligent breed, but it tends to be stubborn, and therefore early training and socialization are very important with lots of patience. This breed is ideal for those pet parents who want a small but energetic dog. They can be very noisy if they are left alone for long periods of time.

The Keeshond is a friendly, lively and intelligent companion dog. The national dog of the Netherlands, this sturdy breed worked on river vessels in Europe as a companion and watchdog. The Keeshond is medium in size and has a dense, fluffy coat that is typically black and grey in color. Endlessly happy, this adaptable breed is known for its sweet, playful and eager-to-please nature. The Keeshond is full of personality, is very quick to learn and makes a wonderful family pet.