Breeds by Name - C
Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier is a curious breed that loves to explore new territory. They are courageous little dogs and have a great adoration and love for their owners. The Cairn Terrier is an energetic, happy-go-lucky character that will entertain their owners daily!
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Canaan
This is a very young breed: it started to be bred only in the 1930’s and was first brought in the United States in 1965. The Canaan Dog is very loving and loyal with its family and its aloofness of strangers makes it a very good protector.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi have been considered separate breeds since the 1930’s. Loyal, devoted and protective, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is less sociable and more territorial than the Pembroke variety.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an extremely affectionate breed that would stay in the presence of their owners the entire day if they could. They are well behaved, polite dogs that will make great family pets. They get along well with other dogs, smaller pets and children as they are a bright happy-go-lucky dogs.
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Chesapeake Bay Retreiver
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is known as an excellent hunter. It is said that it can retrieve 200 ducks in a single day. A dog with courage, strength and intelligence, but the Chesapeake is first of all an outstanding retriever.
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The Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is an extremely faithful dog, they trust 1 person and that is their owner. They will not make the best family dog as they tend to be snappy towards children especially if bothered or provoked. They have been known to be dog aggressive but this is due to their incredibly small size in comparison to the average sized dog!
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Chinese Crested
Two thousand years ago the Chinese trading ships picked up these
dogs from Africa and renamed the dogs "Chinese Crested". The Chinese Crested is found in two distinct varieties, the Hairless the more popular variety, has long hair only on the head, tail and feet and it has a soft, humanlike skin, the other is called the Powderpuff and has a coat of long soft hair.
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Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is a stubborn breed that can be very dominant and defensive of family or their territory. They are independent and enjoy time spent alone but also love the affection they get from their owners. As a family dog, this breed is not the best candidate due to their independent nature, but will get along well with children and other pets if they are raised with them.
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Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel has been favored by several British monarchs and is now a very rare breed. The Clumber is loyal and loving with the family and children. However, it is very difficult for a Clumber to get friend with strangers.
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Cocker Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel has been favored by several British monarchs and is now a very rare breed.The Clumber is loyal and loving with the family and children. However, it is very difficult for a Clumber to get friend with strangers.
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Collie
This very intelligent breed has an obedient nature and is one
of the easiest to train. They are relatively inactive indoors while energetic outdoors,
this large breed does best with at least a medium sized yard.
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Curly Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is a sweet tempered, caring and affectionate dog that will make an excellent pet. They are renowned for their hunting/retrieval skills but are sought out today not only for their workability, but for their sociability. Although they make great pets, these dogs are not recommended for the first time owner because they can be quite stubborn at times and will need an owner who can take charge and be dominant when it is needed.
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