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Breeds of dogs having names beginning with the letter 'C'.
The breeds included in this section are:- Cairn Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Chihuahuas, Chow Chows, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Collies and Curly Coated Retrievers.
The Cairn Terrier is a small terrier from Scotland, having a long harsh coat.
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever takes its name from Chesapeake Bay in Maryland USA.
| The Chihuahua takes its name from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. It is the worlds smallest breed of dog. |
| The Chow Chow, or Chow Dog is a native of northern China, of medium size and sturdy build, with large broad head, short erect ears, blue-black tongue, thick hair and bushy up curled tail; usually reddish brown or black. |
The Clumber Spaniel is of medium height with a massive head and body. They have thick silky coats and are white with lemon or orange markings.
The American Cocker Spaniel is usually about five pound lighter than the English Cocker Spaniel which it was developed from.
The English Cocker Spaniel is a hunting dog that probably originally came from Spain. Moderate-sized; varied colour markings; long drooping ears; broad feet; quick and alert.
| The Border Collie is still a working dog, but it also makes a loyal and friendly pet. |
The Curly Coated Retriever is probably the oldest of the English Retrievers. They have tightly curled hair over their body. Usually they are black or liver color.