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Lha Cocker
The Lha-Cocker is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Cocker Spaniel. It is a medium-sized cross breed that weighs between 15 and 30 pounds when fully…
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Cairanian
The Cairanian is a small dog that is created from the crossing of the Cairn Terrier and the Pomeranian. They have a variety of looks, depending on which…
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Welsh Terrier
The Welsh terrier was developed in Wales during the late 1700s for hunting badgers, foxes and otters. The Welsh terrier was first introduced in the United…
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Doxie Pin
Doxie-Pin dogs are a cross breed dog, being the result of a mix between a Dachshund and Miniature Pinscher. The most common coloring schemes for Doxie-Pins…
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Australian Retriever
An Australian Retriever is a cross between the Australian Shepherd and a Golden Retriever, and is most often golden brown and golden blonde in color. It…
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Biewer Terrier
The Biewer terrier is sometimes still referred to as the Biewer Yorkshire terrier a la Pom Pon, its original name. Other nicknames include Biewer, Biewer a la…
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Bosnian Coarse Haired Hound
Records of hunting dogs in the area that is now Bosnia and Herzegovina date back to 411 B.C. In the late 19th century, local breeders crossed descendants of…
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Poodle
Although many people associate the standard poodle with French culture, the dog is actually believed to have originated during the 1400s in Germany, where he…
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Australian Bulldog
The Australian Bulldog is easily identified by its stout, muscular body and very compact frame. The head is strong and square, with a broad chest, and short…
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Ausky
The Ausky is a mixed dog produced from the crossing of the Australian Cattle Dog and the Siberian Husky. They are of medium build with pointed ears, thick…
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Pitweiler
Also referred to as a prott, bullrott and a Rotten pit, the pitweiler is a medium to large hybrid cross between an American pit bull terrier and a Rottweiler…
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Norwegian Buhund
When an archeological expedition unearthed a Viking grave that contained the skeletons of six dogs, they may very well have discovered the ancestral roots of…
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Dalmatian Husky
The Dalmatian Husky, sometimes called Dalusky, is a medium-sized hybrid breed that results from the crossing of the Dalmatian and Siberian Husky purebreds…
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Bouvier Des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres is a rather large herding dog that was developed in Belgium to herd sheep, drove cattle and pull carts. This all-around farm dog is…
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Miniboz
The Miniboz is a hybrid mix between a Boston Terrier and a Miniature Schnauzer. The dog has a fairly short coat, which is nice for warm weather. It gets a…
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Perro De Presa Canario
The perro de presa Canario dates back more than 500 years. The breed was developed in the Canary Islands from the mastiff breeds that were imported by the…
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American Pitbull Terrier
Pit Bulls have been around since about the early 19th century and were originally used in England for bull and bear baiting, which were popular spectator…
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Gran Mastin De Borinquen
Gran Mastins de Borinquen are large dogs that originated in Puerto Rico where they were commonly used in bloodsports and as fierce guard dogs. They are known…
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Toy Australian Shepherd
Developed during the 19th and 20th centuries, the Australian Shepherd has a vague history. Even the reason for its misleading name is a mystery. However, due…
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German Pinscher
German Pinschers are small to medium-sized dogs that originated in Germany where they were most often used to kill rats and mice. Also known as Standard…