
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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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…
Read articleRecords 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…
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…
The BoShih is a small dog resulting from the cross of the Boston Terrier and the Shih Tzu. They show characteristics of both barents with longish coats that…
In the case of the bichon frise, exact origins are unknown. It is thought that the breed is a descendent of the barbet. This family of dogs includes the…
A hybrid breed results when two different breeds are purposely bred to pass down the desirable qualities of both parents. To create a bichon hybrid mix, one…
The Bostalian is the resulting hybrid dog created from the mix of the Boston Terrier with the Italian Greyhound. They have a short single coat, making them…
The Boston terrier is a cross between two small, wiry and highly active dogs: the Boston terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. The former, nicknamed the…
The Soviet Army, in an attempt to breed a fabulous working dog, created the Black Russian terrier. The dog was used to patrol the borders with its soldiers…
The Bea-Tzu is a mixed-breed dog of Beagle and Shih-Tzu origin. Although not considered a toy dog, this hybrid breed doesn’t grow larger than about 15 inches…
The bugg originated in the United States. Because it is a hybrid, or designer, dog, it is difficult to pinpoint its exact date of origin. The breed is a cross…
The Bull-Pei is a large dog breed that results from crossing the two very distinct purebreds, the Bulldog and Chinese Shar Pei. Large and muscular, they take…
The Bossi-Poo is a small to medium sized hybrid dog resulting from the mix of the Boston Terrier and the Poodle. They have single coats which will either be…
A Beagleman, also known as a Dobeagle, is a cross between a Beagle and a Doberman Pinscher. They stand between 16 and 22 inches tall, weigh between 40 and 55…
The Brat is a small, energetic cross breed that is the result of the mix between the Boston Terrier and the American Rat Terrier. They come in a variety of…
The Biton weighs between ten and fifteen pounds. These dogs need regular grooming and exercise. Often recommended for families, the Biton makes a great…
If there was ever a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Bedlington terrier fits that image to a tee. This dog looks delicate, docile and harmless, and it displays…
The Bullboxer Staff dog is a medium to large sized dog that comes from the mixing of the Boxer and the American Stafforshire Terrier purebreds. A broad head…
The Bernese hound is one of four varieties of Swiss scent hounds. These dogs date back to at least the Middle Ages, and similar dogs have been used for…
The Bichomo is a cross between the Bichon Frise and the American Eskimo Dog. It is a small dog that won’t grow much more than a foot tall at the shoulders…
The breed also goes by the name St. Germain Pointing Dog. It is a hunting dog with its origins in France. Braque is French word which when translated to…
The Basset Retriever is a medium sized dog resulting from the cross breeding of the Basset Hound and Golden Retriever. Generally they have a long body with…
When two different and specific breeds are crossed to create a litter that exhibits the fine qualities of both parents, the resulting puppies are considered a…
The Bullboxer Pit is the resulting cross breed of the American Pitbull Terrier with the Boxer. They are medium to large in size with a broad head, flappy…
The Bull Mastweiler is a large cross breed that results from the mix of the Bullmastiff with the Rottweiler purebreds. Large and muscular, they have thick…
The Boxweiler is the resulting cross breed of the Boxer and Rottweiler purebreds. The large dogs have short, coarse fur that normally is seen in black, brown…
The Bracco Italiano is a large hunting dog that originated in Italy where it was used to hunt a variety of game. It is known by a number of different names…
The Bostinese comes from the mixing of the Boston Terrier and Pekingese purebreds. They are small sized dogs that have either short or long coats, that can be…
Boglen Terriers are a medium sized, designer hybrid cross created from the mix of the Boston terrier and the Beagle. Their appearance is boxer like with…
Bocker dogs are medium sized and come from the mixing of the Beagle and Cocker Spaniel purebreds. Normally they take on the facial features of a Beagle, but…
The Borador is a designer hybrid made from the crossing of the Border Collie and Labrador Retriever. Their foreheads are usually wide with a tapered muzzle…
These dogs are watchful and will bark to warn their owners of the presence of people approaching. The Boxollie is apt to be affectionate and playful, which…
The Bosapso is the result from the crossing of an ancient dog breed, the Lhasa Apso, with the much newer Boston Terrier. They are small in size with either…
The Bernese Rottie is a mix between a purebred Rottweiler and a purebred Bernese Mountain Dog. Originally bred as working dogs for herdsmen in the unforgiving…
The ancestor of the black and tan coonhound is the English foxhound. The breed was developed in the southern area of the United States in the 1700s. The breed…
One of the Boxapoint’s parents is the German Shorthaired Pointer, which is a mid- to large-sized dog that Germans developed in the 1800s for hunting. Crossed…
The Blue Spaniel is the resulting hybrid of a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Cocker Spaniel. Generally they have a bluish, grey black…
A hybrid mix between the Basset Hound and the Scottish terrier, the Bascottie is a small/medium dog characterized by its often pointy ears, short legs, and…
The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is thought to be a descendant of various small Vendeen Hounds. It is one of four shaggy hound breeds that originated in the Vendee…
Also known as the ‘Puggle Hound’ the Bassugg is the hybrid mix of the Pug and Basset Hound breeds. Their appearance is distinguished by a round head, short…
The Bagle Hound is a hybrid dog which is a cross between a Bassett Hound and a Beagle, and is easily identified by its square shaped head and long, droopy…
The Belgian sheepdog was developed in the late 1800s. Originating in the country of Belgium, the sheepdog is one of four original varieties of shepherds…
Today this breed is near extinct. The Berger du Languedoc was once very popular in France because of its talents to herd sheep. This breed has different…
The Boston Chin is a small hybrid dog that comes from the crossing of the Boston Terrier and the purebred Japanese Chin. Their coats are medium length and…
The Bullmastiff is a giant breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom where it was commonly used to protect the large estates of wealthy Englishmen…
The Blue Picardy Spaniel weighs between 43 and 45 pounds and has a maximum height of 24 inches. Its life span is generally between 10 and 13 years. This is a…
The Bichon Yorkie weighs between six and eight pounds and has a maximum height of twelve inches. These dogs are considered low maintenance in regards to…
The Brazilian Tracker was developed in the early 1950s by a man named Oswaldo Filho. His goal was to create a dog that could easily track down such game as…
The woeful, pleading facial expression and droopy ears of a basset hound continue to capture attention and hearts alike. The endearing personality and mellow…
The Broodle Griffon, also known as the Brus-A-Poo, Brussapoo, and Griffinpoo, is a small breed resulting from the mix of the Poodle with the Brussels Griffon…
Boston Terrier are small dogs that originated in the United States where he was developed to be a delightful companion. Fondly known as the “American…
The Bo-Dach is a small hybrid dog created from the crossing of the Boston Terrier and Dachshund. They have short coats that normally come in shades of black…
The Bichpoo is not a breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Club. The Bichpoo is technically a mixed-breed dog, having resulted in the crossing of the…
The Bullypit is the resulting hybrid cross breed from mixing the American Bulldog with the America Pit Bull Terrier. These dogs range from medium to large in…
The Bullboxer Staffy Bull is the hybrid cross breed that is created from the pairing of the Boxer and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They are medium to large in…
The Brottweiler is a large dog created from the crossing of the Brussels griffon with the Rottweiler. They are large and muscular, with either a rough or…
The Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized hunting dog that originated in the United States and was developed in South Carolina to hunt various types of waterfowl…
The Bushland Terrier is a small hybrid dog created from the crossing of the Cairn Terrier with the Scottish Terrier. They have small, quick feet and a body…
The Boston Huahua is the hybrid mix of the Boston Terrier with the Chihuahua. These are small dogs with a short, dense, and water-resistent coats that can…
The Bowzer traces its ancestry to the large, droopy-eared and droopy-eyed Basset Hound; and the small and sprightly Miniature Schnauzer. This particular dog…
Each of the Boxer mixes has its own unique, interesting history! Learn more about the breed´s background here: Boxer
A Boxerdoodle is derived from a Boxer and a Poodle. This hybrid is generally loyal to its owner. These dogs are apt to be somewhat protective, but they are…
Common nicknames for the black mouth cur include the following: Cur, Southern cur, American black mouth cur, Yellow black mouth cur, Red black mouth cur…
The Boxane is a cross between the Boxer and the Great Dane. Curious, friendly, energetic, and easy to amuse, this dog breed is ideal as a family pet. The…
English bulldogs originated in the British Isles and are thought to have descended from the Asiatic mastiffs. They got their name due to their muscular…
The Bolognese is a small dog that has a poodle-like coat and resembles the Bichon Frise. It originated in Italy where it was primarily used as a lovable…
The Bolonoodle is the hybrid cross breed resulting from the mix of the Bolognese and Poodle purebreds. They are small in size, with a fluffy, smooth…
There are four different distinct breeds that belong to the group known as Belgian sheepdogs. These breeds include the Belgian Malinois, the Belgian…
The Basston is the resulting hybrid breed of the cross between the Boston Terrier and the Basset Hound. They are medium sized dogs with short, fine coats that…
The Bergamasco dog is an ancient breed of shepherds. It is thought that the breed is thousands of years old. Originating in what is now called Iran, the dog…
The Beabull is a designer hybrid breed made from crossing the Beagle and the Bulldog. They take on the bulldog look with wrinkles and an under bite, as well…
Bassadors are the resulting hybrid breed when mixing the Basset Hound and Labrador retriever. They are large dogs with short legs and are part of the hounding…
The Bull-Boxer is a large dog resulting from the cross of the Bulldog and Boxer. It has a blocky head with large chest, long legs, and a short, coarse coat…
This breed hales from Germany. A scent hound, it has been used since the Middle Ages to keep track of wounded game as it winds its way through fields and…
The Basset Artesian Normand originates from Normandy and Artois. One of the six recognized French basset breeds, this one dates back some 500 years. Today’s…
The Bernefie is a mixture of the Newfoundland pup and the Bernese Mountain Dog. It is a hybrid with many of the talents of either parent, and excels as a…
English Bull Terriers are small to medium-sized dogs that originated in England where they were used for bull baiting and to kill rats. They are known by a…
Hailing from Belgium, the Bouvier was once used to herd cattle in a forested region of the country known as the Ardennes. Indeed, its name means “bovine…
Like other shepherd dogs that developed in Belgium in the 1800s, the Belgian Tervuren is a large, active dog that is excellent for police work. The breed is…
The Briard is a large herding dog that was developed in France to herd and guard flocks of sheep. Fondly called “a heart of gold wrapped in fur”, this loyal…
When two specific breeds are purposely crossed with the goal of creating a new breed that exhibits a combination of the best qualities of both parent breeds…
The Basselier is the resulting hybrid breed from the crossing of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Basset Hound. They are medium sized and exhibit…
The African Boerboel, also known as the South African Boerboel or the South African Mastiff, is a large mastiff-like dog that is extremely strong and…
The Border Stack is made from the mix of the Border Collie with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Jack Russell Terrier hybrid. This dog is not suitable for new…
Border Terriers are small dogs that originated in the United Kingdom where they were developed to chase foxes out of burrows. However, they were also often…
The Beagle Harrier, a scent hound originating from France, is a rare dog breed and is probably in danger of eventual extinction. There is some disagreement…
The Bostillion is a small hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Boston Terrier and the Papillion, or Continental Toy Spaniel. They have a single coat…
This type of hybrid is usually affectionate, energetic, and playful. This kind of dog is usually an appropriate match for a home with children. The Boxspring…
The Bospin is the hybrid cross between the Boston Terrier and the Miniature Pinscher. They are small to medium sized with muscular bodies and lean legs made…
Originating in southeast France, the berger de Savoie was used as working dog on dairy farms in Savoy. Farmers used these hardy dogs to guard their farms and…
The Be-Apso is a cross between a Beagle and a Lhasa Apso. Its body is small and compact with short legs, and it weighs between eight and 20 pounds. The…
They are very large, between 70-140 pounds, and strong with flappy ears and weather-resistant, short double coat that can be found in fawn, red, brindle, and…
The Banjara greyhound was developed by the largest gypsy group in India. The breed accompanied the gypsies from place to place, working alongside the group as…
The Bostchon is the cross breed resulting from the Boston Terrier and Bichon Frise purebreds. Their coats may either be long and curly or short and straight…
The Barbet, also known as the French Water Dog, is a rare breed that gets its name from the French word barbe, which means beard. Although you can find…
The BT Walker is a medium to large sized dog that results from the mix of the Boxer with the Treeing Walker Coonhound. It has a sort, thick coat that’s…
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog that originated in the British Isles where he was primarily used to herd sheep and other livestock. He is…
Bogles are a medium sized hybrid dog resulting from the mix of the Beagle and Boxer purebreds. They are natural athletes, with sleek and muscular bodies…
The Beago is a hybrid of a Beagle and a Golden Retriever. They stand at medium height and weight between 30 and 50 pounds. Their fur is typically black or…
The Beaglier, sometimes incorrectly spelled the Beaglalier, is a cross between a Beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Beagliers weigh between 10 and 25…
The Bull-Aussie is the resulting cross breed of the Bulldog and the Australian Shepherd. These medium sized dogs have a fine, short coat which is most…
The Boxer Chow is named after its parents: the Boxer and the Chow Chow. The latter, which hails from China, bears the distinction of being one of the few…
The Bullmation is the designer cross breed that comes from the mixture of the Bulldog and Dalmatian purebreds. They are medium in size and highly…
The Bologco hybrid dog breed is made from the mixing of the Bolognese and Cocker Spaniel. They are small sized with round heads, floppy ears, and sweet…
This herding breed from the North of France is known for centuries in Western Europa. The Beau Shepherd is one of the breeds used to create the Doberman…
With its shaggy, long coat, agile movements and boundless energy, the bearded collie is a breathtaking and graceful sight when it is running free in the yard…
The Basenji is an active and inquisitive dog that is full of energy, mischief and unique qualities. The basenji originated in the African Congo, where it was…
The Bernese mountain dog is believed to have developed through cross breeding among farm dogs and mastiff-type dogs in the Swiss Alps. The ancestors of the…
The Bordernese is the designer mix of the Border Collie and Bernese Mountain dog that can be medium to large-sized with medium length muzzles, dark eyes, and…
The Belgian Sheepdog originated in Belgium and is similar to other sheep herding dogs from the same region.
Belgian Shepherd Malinois is bred primarily as working dog for personal protection in Belgium and other European countries, as well as in the United States.
The Bo-Jack is a small designer hybrid cross breed created from the mix of the Boston terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier. Their coats are short, hard, and…
The Bullador is a large dog that comes from the mixing of the English or American Bull dog with the Labrador Retriever. It has a short, silky coat that lies…
The Border Collie is descended from a type found in the British Isles, landrace collies, and got his name from its place of origin, the Anglo-Scottish border…
This dog is an American breed. The bluetick coonhound can trace its ancestry to the English foxhound and the French grand blue de Gascogne. These dogs were…
Basschschunds are made from crossing the Basset Hound with the Dachshund. They are medium in size, have flappy ears, and display characteristics of both…
The Bullwhip dog is a medium sized to large and results from the crossing of the Bulldog and the Whippet purebreds. It is a relatively new breed with a fine…
The Black Forest hound is also known as the Slovensky Kopov or the Slovakian hound. This small scent hound has been used by the people of Eastern Europe for…
The Bully Wheaten is a medium sized dog that results from the crossing of the Bulldog and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. They have furry faces and sturdy…
Hailing from France, the Basset Bleu de Gasogne is a medium sized dog breed, characterized by its long ears, mottled coat, strong muzzle, and large brown…
The Border Jack is the result of the crossing of the Border Collie and Jack Russell Terrier. It is a medium dog with a dense double coat that varies in length…
The Blue Lacy dog, also called Lacy Dog, Lacy Game Dog, Texas Blue Lacy, and Lacy Hog Dog, is a working dog that originated in the mid-19th century in Texas…
The Boweimar is a cross between the Boxer, one of the most popular dog breeds around; and the Weimaraner, a large hunting dog of German origin. It tends to…
The Brug is a small, energetic dog that is created from the crossing of the Brussels Griffon and the Pug purebreds. Their short, dense coats are rough and…
Originally bred by Gaston Hublot du Rivault in 19th-century France from three breeds of French scent hounds, the Billy or Billy Hound, named for the Chateu de…
The Boxer Basset traces its lineage to the Boxer and the Basset Hound. As a result, the dog has the toe nails and solid build of the former, while possessing…
The Brusselranian is a small lap dog created from the crossing of the Brussels griffon with the Pomeranian. Their coats are generally long and rough, the most…
The Broholmer gets its name from a man by the name of Count Niels Frederik Shested of Broholm-Funen. This man was a royal game keeper who kept these dogs in…
The Bernedoodle is a hybrid of the Poodle and the Bernese Mountain Dog. They are larger dogs – although not huge – and can stand up to 20 inches and weigh…
Bordoodles are the resulting hybrid from the cross of the Border Collie and Poodle purebreds. They are medium sized with a silky, wavy, non-shedding coat that…
The Beagi is the result of the cross between the Beagle and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are small/medium sized dogs that display characteristics of both…
The Bully Basset is the result from the crossing of the Bulldog and the Basset Hound and it is a fairly new hybrid. They are medium sized dogs, with floppy…
Border Beagles are a medium sized dog created from the crossing of the Border Collie and the Beagle. The traits vary from dog to dog, as the parent breeds are…
The Bostie is the hybrid result coming from the mix of the Boston Terrier with the West Highland White Terrier. Their coats can take after either parent…
The Boxador is named after its cross between the Boxer and the Labrador Retriever. However, it borrows most of its traits from its Lab parent, with the medium…
Bodacions are a medium to large sized hybrid dog resulting from the mix of Dalmatian and Border Collie. They can take on physical characteristics of either…
The Petit Brabancon was kept around in the 1800’s to ward off ratters in stables. Their origins come from the Pug, King Charles, and Ruby Spaniels as they…
The small dog comes with a coat that is either smooth, glossy, and flat or rough, wiry, and dense. Coloration patterns are varied and include tricolor, black…
Bloodhounds can trace their roots to medieval Europe. The first record of a bloodhound being called by that name was in 1350. The “blood” in the name does not…
The Boston Spaniel is a small hybrid dog that results from the cross of the Boston Terrier and the Cocker Spaniel. Their short and shiny coats can come in any…
There is little historical information available for the bulloxer. This dog is a cross between the boxer and the American bulldog. It does not matter which…
The Boston Lab comes from the mix of the Labrador Retriever and the Boston Terrier. They are short and compact dogs that have short coats that are dense and…
There are four varieties in the collective group of Belgian sheepdogs. The four breeds are the Belgian Groenendael, the Belgian Tervuren, the Belgian Malinois…
Bea Griffons are the hybrid cross of the Beagle and the Brussels Griffon. These small, lovable dogs come whose short coats come in a variety colors including…
The Bull Jack is a medium sized breed created from a cross between the Bulldog and Jack Russell Terrior. Their coats can be either short and sleek or half…
The Border-Aussie is the hybrid cross breed resulting from the mix of a Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. They can be medium to large in size and look a…
The Bohemian Shepherd, also known as the Chodsky Pes or Chodenhund, is a medium sized dog breed. Their coats are long and thick, with rich undercoats to…
Adored worldwide for decades as the popular comic strip character of Snoopy, the beagle is one of the most easily recognized breeds. As a popular hunting…
The Boskimo is a small to medium sized dog made from the crossing of the American Eskimo and the Boston Terrier purebreds. Their double coats come in a…
The Border Springer is a medium sized dog resulting from the crossing of the Border Collie and the Springer Spaniel. They have double coats that ranges from…
The Border Collie Pyrenees is a large hybrid cross breed resulting from the mixing of the Border Collie and the Great Pyrenees. This mix means a highly…
The Box-a-Shar was produced from a cross between the Boxer and the Chinese Shar Pei. The latter is particularly known for its deep facial wrinkles and…
The Boston Cattle Dog is the resulting cross from mixing the Australian Cattle Dog with the Boston Terrier. They are medium in size with a short coat that can…
The Bully Bordeaux has a large, strong body with defined muscle mass and floppy ears that resemble those of the Dogue de Bordeaux. Their coats vary from short…
The Beagle Chin is a crossbreed of the Beagle and the Japanese Chin. Their color is typically black and white or brown and white. They are small dogs…
Other names for the Bourbonnais setter include the following: The Bourbonnais pointer, Braque du Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais pointing dog, and…
The Basset fauve de Bretagne comes from the Brittany region of France and is a small/medium, short legged dog with a hard, dense coat that is fawn colored to…
The Tervuren, named after a village in Belgium, is a member of the Belgian Shepherd family.
Boxers are medium-sized dogs that originated in Germany where they were primarily used to hunt such game as wild boar, bears and deer. They are known by a few…
Bassetoodles are the hybrid cross between the Basset Hound and the Poodle. They are a medium sized dog, with long and low bodies, thick, wiry, double coated…
This breed is a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Pomeranian. While it’s grooming needs are low, its exercise needs tend to be a little higher. It benefits…
Border Sheepdogs are medium sized dogs that are come from crossing the Border Collie with the Shetland Sheepdog. Their coats are long and straight…
A Boxita is a cross between a Boxer and an Akita. These hybrids are known for being affectionate, as well as alert and intelligent. They make good pets for…
The Berger Picard is considered to be the oldest French sheepdog. There is argument that the breed is related to the Beauceron and Briard. Others believe that…
The Baskimo is the result hybrid breed from the mixture of the American Eskimo and the Basset Hound. It is a medium sized dog with short legs, floppy ears, a…
The Brittany is a medium-sized gun dog that originated in France where it was used for bird hunting. Despite being dubbed a spaniel, the Brittany’s hunting…
The Bukovina Sheepdog is an ancient purebred dog with Romanian/Serbian origins. It is a large dog with a massive, wolf-like head and large muzzle, almond…
The Bar-Shar is a designer hybrid breed created from the crossing of the Basset Hound and the Shar-Pei. These dogs are medium/large sized, with large heads…
A medium sized dog, the Brittany Bourbonnais is cross mix of two French hunting breeds, the Brittany and the Braq du Bourbonnais. The Brittany Bourbonnais has…
Also known as the Borzoi, Russian Hound Dogs were popular with Russian nobility, developed by breeding Arabian Greyhounds with longer-haired Russian…
The Boxerman is a cross between a Boxer and a Doberman Pinscher. These dogs typically have plenty of energy, and they are usually good-natured. This hybrid is…