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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Equine Award Welfare Award Honoree Garret Leonard, Dog of the year Honoree Noah, Lisa Edge, Peggy Musen, Cat of the Year Honoree D-O-G, Nadine Wenig, Tommy P. Monahan Kid of Year Award Honoree Roman McConn, Ian Polhemus, Public Service Award Honoree Bear, and Equine Award Welfare Award Honoree Garret Leonard attend the ASPCA Hosts 2018 Humane Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for ASPCA)

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TOKYO - APRIL 03: A Miniature Schnauzer poses during the Asian International Dog Show at Tokyo Big Sight on April 3, 2010 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: J.B the Pug is seen on the orange carpet at the 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' World Premiere held at Odeon Leicester Square on September 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: A pair of corgi dogs arrive on the second day of Crufts Dog Show at the NEC Arena on March 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: Coco, a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, competes in the Best in Show category in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The Best in Show award went to Sky, a wire fox terrier. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi

KESWICK, ENGLAND - JUNE 11: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge pets some dogs named Max, Paddy, and Harry as she meet members of the public they visit Keswick Market place during a visit to Cumbria on June 11, 2019 in Keswick, England. The royal couple visited Keswick to join a celebration to recognise the contribution of individuals and local organisations in supporting communities and families across Cumbria. They then went on to visit a traditional fell sheep farm. (Photo by Andy Commins - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Breeds 101: The Great Pyrenees

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Huskies play in Green Park following a snow flurry on February 26, 2018 in London, England. Freezing weather conditions dubbed the "Beast from the East" brings snow and sub-zero temperatures to the UK. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Siberian Husky

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Jack russell 'Lewie' wears a donated knitted jumper in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home whilst awaiting a new home on December 29, 2010 in London, England. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home was founded 150 years ago and has rescued, reunited and rehomed over three million dogs and cats. The average stay for a dog is just 28 days although some stay much longer. Around 550 dogs and 200 cats are provided refuge by Battersea at any given time. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Taco the boxer jumps into a pool of water as he competes in the Extreme Vertical at the "Common Woof Games" during the 2018 Melbourne Dog Lovers Show on May 4, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. The show is hosting the first ever "Common Woof Games" with dogs from around the world competing in 11 canine sports including basketball, discus, hurdles and barrel racing. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: Meet the Boxer

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: A Great Dane competes in the working category on the final night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Great Dane

VINCENNES, FRANCE - APRIL 19: 'Flag', a Jack Russell terrier sleeps in bed in its hotel room at Actuel Dogs on April 19, 2011 in Vincennes, France. Opened in November 2010 by Devi and Stan Burun, Actuel Dogs is a five-star luxury hotel for dogs with four single rooms and two suites. With the aim of meeting the dogs' needs, the hotel offers activities including doggy walks, doggy rando?(hiking), doggy jogs, doggy velo?(running next to a bike) and other services such as dog massage. The hotel also caters to the needs of people living in small appartments or who don't have the time to walk their dogs. (Photo by Franck Prevel/Getty Images)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Owner Yvette Short smiles as Tease the Whippet wins Best In Show on day four of the Cruft's dog show at the NEC Arena on March 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The slender Whippet

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 17: CJ, the German Shorthaired Pointer and winner of the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Winner Visits One World Observatory at One World Trade Center on February 17, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The German Shorthaired Pointer

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: A Yorkshire Terrier, the 9th most popular breed of 2016, is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Yorkshire Terrier

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: A pair of samoyed dogs sit on a preparation table on the third day of Crufts 2016 on March 12, 2016 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The smiley Samoyed

LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: A "Voted" sticker is placed on scraf around the neck of Jack Russell Terrier named Fiona after her owner Deborah Murphy (not pictured) voted in the Los Angeles Mayoral run-off race at Allesandro Elementary School on May 21, 2013 in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles, California. In what could be a record-low voter turnout, Los Angeles City Councilman Eric Garcetti is up against Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel for the seat held by two-term mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Jack Russell Terrier

SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 17: A doberman wears a baseball scarf as he walks the bases during "Bark at the Park" night after the game at Safeco Field on April 17, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. The Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Doberman Pinscher

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: An owner sits with her Newfoundland dog during a competition round at the Crufts dog show at the NEC Arena on March 8, 2018 in Birmingham, England. The annual four-day event sees around 22,000 pedigree dogs visit the centre, before the "Best in Show" is awarded on the final day. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: Meet the Newfoundland

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: A Rottweiler, the 8th most popular breed of 2016, is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Rottweiler

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: A Poodle, the 7th most popular breed of 2016, is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The underestimated Poodle

LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 26: Anna Britton, 88-years-old, reaches out to Kirby, a Pet Assisted Therapy (PAT program) dog dressed in a sheep Halloween costume while visiting with hospital patients at the Torrance Memorial Medical Center October 26, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. The PAT program began at the hospital in 1990 to bring specially-trained therapy dogs to patients' bedsides twice each week. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: A pair of Beagles rest on a bench on the final day of Crufts 2016 on March 13, 2016 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The merry Beagle

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Rumor the German Shepherd poses for photos after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The German Shepherd

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Saga, a 10-month-old Dalmatian, poses for a photograph on the second day of Crufts Dog Show at the NEC Arena on March 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world. The annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Breeds 101: The Dalmatian