Breeds by Name - N
Newfoundland
In 1832, Ann Harvey, her father, and a Newfoundland saved more than 180 Irish immigrants from a shipwreck; it’s a dog with a tendency to rescue people from water.
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Neapolitan Mastiff
It is nice and protective with the family's children.
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Norfolk Terrier
The Norfolk Terrier is a compact little dog that is a determined hunter. They are a playful, confident, loving breed that will make a good family pet. The Norfolk Terrier adores children and will get along well with other dogs and cats. Smaller pets such as mice, hamsters, rats and guinea pigs etc. should be monitored around this breed as they might consider these prey!
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Norwegian Elkhound
The Elkhound is a solid, powerful dog with a muscular body and thick fluffy coat. They have a long muzzle and tall pricked upward ears. Their tail is a tight curl and their legs are straight yet strong. Even though this breed has a thick coat, they have relatively no dog smell!
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Norwhich Terrier
The Norwich Terrier originated in England and were bred to hunt down rodents. Although this breed was bred to hunt rodents, they love human attention and can be extremely affectionate dogs! They make friends anywhere they go and are generally very friendly with children and other dogs!
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The NSDTR is a lively, loving breed that will make a great working partner as well as a great family dog because they adore children, dogs and smaller pets. This breed is friendly, outgoing and affectionate and will be a simpler dog to train, but their owners will experience their stubbornness at times!
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