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Affenwich

A cross-breed between the Affenpinscher and the Norwich Terrier, the Affenwich was bred primarily as a companion dog, and is extremely intelligent and…

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Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzers were developed in Germany and were originally used as watch dogs and ratters. These smart-looking little dogs are most known for their…

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Brazilian Tracker

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…

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Cojack

The Cojack is the hybrid mix of the Jack Russell Terrier and Pembroke Welsh Corgi pure breeds. They are small dogs that typically stand 10-13 inches and…

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Miniature Pinscher

Although the miniature pinscher may resemble the Doberman pinscher, it is not a small descendant of the larger dog. In fact, the miniature pinscher has been…

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American White Shepherd

The American White Shepherd is a large dog breed, standing 22-26 inches in height and weighing ideally 77-85 pounds. Often called the White German Shepherd…

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Basset Hound

The woeful, pleading facial expression and droopy ears of a basset hound continue to capture attention and hearts alike. The endearing personality and mellow…

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Westillon

This very small-sized dog is a cross-breed between a West Highland Terrier and a Papillon, and even in adulthood will weigh no more than 7 to 15 lbs…

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Tibalier

The Tibalier is a hybrid dog made by mixing a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Tibetan spaniel. They are gentle but playful and bore easily requiring daily…

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Pyrador

The Pyrador is a large, mixed dog breed that is made by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Great Pyrenees. They can weigh between 75 and 100 pounds and…

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Patterjack

The Patterjack is a small cross breed of a Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell Terrier. With a maximum weight of 30 pounds, and maximum height of 13 inches…

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Miniature Schnauzer

The miniature schnauzer originated in Germany during the late 1800s, where it was developed from small farm dogs to control rodents. After the close of World…

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Jura Hounds

For a unique hunting dog specimen, consider the hardy Jura hound. The ancient Swiss breed is an affectionate addition to the family and a willing partner for…

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Lhasanese

The Lhasanese is a cross between a Lhasa Apso and a Pekingese. It is a small breed that stands at 11 inches tall and weighs anywhere from 7 to 18 pounds when…

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Peke A Tese

The Peke-A-Tese is the cross between the Pekingese and the Maltese breeds. It is a small cross breed that weighs between seven and 12 pounds when fully grown…

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Chin Ocker

The Chin-Ocker is a hybrid type of dog. It is derived from two pure breeds of canine: the Japanese Chin and the Cocker Spaniel. This dog could be small to…

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh corgi is more than 1,000 years old, originating in Pembrokeshire County in Wales from the various spitz dogs that were brought into the…

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Eng A Poo

The Eng-A-Poo is a mix between the English Toy Spaniel and the Poodle purebreeds. These dogs are small, weighing 9-12 pounds with short bodies, long legs, and…

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Greyhound

The greyhound is an ancient breed that has been depicted on the walls of Egyptian tombs that date back to 2900 BC. Traders brought the dogs to England around…

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Broodle Griffon

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…

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