Dogs for Adoption near Arcola, Missouri, USA,
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Beagle

English Beagle

Beagles were former pack dogs, so they are very social and love being with their family and other animals. They've very gentle as long as they receive the love and devotion they deserve. They're also intelligent and quick, needing plenty of exercise.

Shiba Inu

Japanese Shiba Inu, Japanese Small Size Dog, Shiba Ken

The Shiba Inu is a quiet and reserved dog indoors, but loves to romp and play in the great outdoors. He's a jumper, even able to catch birds, and often washes his face with paws ' like a cat!

Shih Tzu

Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a sweet and playful family companion. He's bolder than his small size suggests, but gets along well with strangers and other animals.

Mutt

A mongrel, mixed-breed dog

A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.

Boston Terrier

Boston Bull, Boston Bull Terrier, Boxwood

The Boston Terrier has a great personality. He's suitable for both city and country living, as long as he is well-loved and well cared for. This breed is very intelligent and makes quite a good watchdog.

Rat Terrier

American Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier comes in three sizes: toy, medium and standard. The breed is used for either hunting or as a companion.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather.

Rottweiler

Rott, Rottie

The Rottweiler may seem aloof, but he is a brave and intelligent worker. He performs well in outdoor sports and is a faithful companion and guardian.

Great Pyrenees

Patou, Chien des Pyrénées, Chien de Montagne des, Pyrénées, Montañés del Pirineo, Gos de muntanya dels, Pirineus

The Great Pyrenees needs a lot of space for exercise, though he can be calm and well-behaved indoors. He forms a loyal and loving attachment to his family, though often chooses to be close to one special family member.

Great Dane

Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff

The Great Dane is a huge dog with a sweet and gentle nature. He needs a lot of space for exercise, though he can be very calm and well-behaved indoors.