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Catahoula Leopard
Catahoula Cur
United States10-14 yr lifespanThe Catahoula Leopard Dog is Louisiana's powerful multipurpose working dog, known for varied coat and eye colors, independence, loyalty, and serious work drive.
Catalan Sheepdog
Gos D'atura Català
Spain11-14 yr lifespanThe Catalan Sheepdog is a medium Spanish herding dog from Catalonia with a long rough coat, steady livestock instincts, and an intelligent loyal temperament.
Caucasian Shepherd
Caucasian Ovcharka, Kavkazskaïa Ovtcharka
Georgia10-12 yr lifespanThe Caucasian Shepherd Dog is a massive livestock guardian from the Caucasus region, valued for courage, independence, heavy coat, and serious protective instinct.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier, Cavalier King Charles
United Kingdom12-15 yr lifespanThe Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small British toy spaniel with a silky coat, gentle companion temperament, and important heart and neurologic health risks.
Central Asian Shepherd
Central Asian Ovcharka, Sredneasiatskaya Ovtcharka
Central Asia10-13 yr lifespanThe Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a large ancient livestock guardian, known for independence, courage, territorial confidence, and a rugged double coat.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
No widely used alternate names recorded
United States10-13 yr lifespanThe Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an American waterfowl retriever with an oily waterproof coat, strong work ethic, loyalty, and serious exercise needs.
Chihuahua
Chihuahueño, Chihuahua Dog
Mexico14-16 yr lifespanThe Chihuahua is a tiny Mexican toy breed with a bold, alert personality, smooth or long coat varieties, and major dental and knee-care needs.
Chinese Crested
No widely used alternate names recorded
China13-18 yr lifespanThe Chinese Crested is a small toy companion known in both hairless and powderpuff varieties, with an alert, affectionate, playful temperament.
Chinese Shar-Pei
Shar Pei
China11-14 yr lifespanThe Chinese Shar-Pei is a medium Chinese breed with a harsh bristly coat, loose skin, a blue-black tongue, and a loyal, independent, watchful temperament.
Chinook
No widely used alternate names recorded
United States12-15 yr lifespanThe Chinook is a rare American sled dog from New Hampshire, valued for tawny color, steady working ability, and an affectionate, willing temperament.
Chow Chow
No widely used alternate names recorded
China8-12 yr lifespanThe Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese breed with a lion-like ruff, blue-black tongue, independent temperament, and a dense rough or smooth double coat.
Cimarron Uruguayo
Uruguayan Cimarron
Uruguay11-14 yr lifespanThe Cimarron Uruguayo is a powerful Uruguayan molosser-type working dog, known for courage, balance, intelligence, and strong guarding instinct.