Dog Breeds in Canada – Complete Breed Profiles

The Wirehaired Vizsla is a versatile, affectionate, and athletic hunting breed from Hungary, known for its dense wiry coat, keen hunting ability, and loyal nature. A close cousin to the smooth-coated Vizsla, this breed excels in the field, at dog sports, and as a loving family companion. Gentle with family yet driven in the field, the Wirehaired Vizsla thrives in active households that can provide daily exercise, mental challenges, and plenty of companionship.

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The Cesky Terrier is a calm, people-loving Czech earthdog—long, low, and athletic with a silky, slightly wavy jacket that’s clipped (not hand-stripped). Quieter and more biddable than many terriers, Ceskys are affectionate with family yet reserved with strangers. If you’re asking “Are Cesky Terriers good apartment dogs?”—yes, with daily walks and enrichment. “Do Cesky Terriers shed?”—low to moderate; regular brushing and clipping keep hair manageable. “Are Cesky Terriers hypoallergenic?”—no, though many consider them lower-shedding.

The Black Russian Terrier is a powerful, confident guardian bred for versatile working roles. Best for experienced owners who provide training, structure, and daily exercise.

The Newfypoo is a gentle giant with a heart as big as its size. A mix between the Newfoundland and the Poodle, this breed combines the Newfoundland’s loyalty and calm temperament with the Poodle’s intelligence and hypoallergenic coat. Ideal for families seeking a loving, social companion that thrives on affection and outdoor adventures, the Newfypoo is best suited for spacious homes with access to nature.

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The Bugg, also called the Pugston, is a small hybrid of the Boston Terrier and Pug—playful, affectionate, and well-suited to apartments and city living.

The Aussiedor unites the Australian Shepherd’s herding smarts with the Labrador’s social, family-friendly nature—an energetic, versatile hybrid.

The Bouvier des Flandres is a rugged, steady Belgian farm dog bred for herding, carting, and protection. Loyal and imposing—best for experienced homes that enjoy training and outdoor work.

The Carolina Dog—often called the “American Dingo”—is a primitive, free-living dog type discovered in the U.S. Southeast and selectively developed as a stable companion. Wary with strangers yet deeply bonded to “their people,” Carolina Dogs are athletic, clean, and cat-agile with a distinctive fishhook tail and pricked ears. If you’re asking “Are Carolina Dogs good apartment dogs?”—yes, for active owners who meet exercise and socialization needs. “Do Carolina Dogs shed?”—moderately year-round with seasonal coat blows. “Are Carolina Dogs hypoallergenic?”—no.

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The Chinook is a rare, people-oriented American sled dog—gentle, eager to please, and bred for stamina over speed. Calm and cuddly at home yet athletic outside, Chinooks shine in skijoring, canicross, hiking, and carting. If you’re asking “Are Chinooks good apartment dogs?”—yes, for active owners who meet exercise and enrichment needs. “Do Chinooks shed?”—moderately year-round with heavy seasonal coat blows. “Are Chinooks hypoallergenic?”—no. Focus on socialization, recall, and coat care (don’t shave the double coat).

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The Norrbottenspets is a cheerful, foxlike Nordic spitz bred in Sweden’s far north to hunt small game and birds using an animated, “bark-pointing” style. Lively, affectionate, and highly aware, this compact athlete thrives with outdoorsy owners who enjoy hiking, training, and nose work. If you’re wondering “Are Norrbottenspets good apartment dogs?”—yes, for active homes that manage barking. “Do Norrbottenspets shed?”—they’re seasonal shedders with a weatherproof double coat.

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