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The Airedale Terrier is the largest terrier breed: males stand 58–61 cm (23–24 in) and weigh 25–28 kg (55–62 lb); females run 56–58 cm (22–23 in) and 21–23 kg (46–51 lb). It was built in 19th-century Yorkshire to take on full-grown otters and badgers, work no smaller terrier could handle. Most live 10 to 12…
The Sloughi is a medium-to-large North African sighthound: males stand 66–71 cm (26–28 in) and weigh 20–27 kg (44–60 lb), with a short coat that asks for almost nothing. It was bred to run down game across open ground, and it still runs first and thinks later the moment a scent crosses its path. Most…
The Irish Setter is the oldest of the setter breeds, a large gundog of 26–30 kg (57–67 lb) and 61–66 cm (24–26 in), wearing a silky coat in mahogany or chestnut red. It was bred to work all day in the field, and it still needs more than two hours of real exercise, every day….
Gordon Setters are large black and tan gundogs, developed in Scotland to quarter heather for grouse. Dogs stand 66 cm (26 in) at the withers and weigh about 29.5 kg (65 lb), while bitches stand 62 cm (24.5 in) and weigh about 25.5 kg (56 lb), according to the FCI breed standard. Most live 12…
Giant Schnauzers are large German working dogs with a wiry coat and a guardian’s suspicion of strangers. They stand 60–70 cm (23.5–27.5 in) at the withers, weigh 25–39 kg (55–85 lb), and live 12 to 15 years, according to the veterinary review on PetMD (2023). The FCI places the Giant Schnauzer breed in Group 2,…
Rough Collies are medium-sized Scottish herding dogs with a long double coat and a reputation built by cinema. They stand 51–61 cm (20–24 in) at the shoulder and weigh 18–29.5 kg (40–65 lb) under the breed standard, and most live 12 to 14 years, according to the Collie Health Foundation. The FCI places the Rough…