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Boshih

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…

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Flat Coated Retriever

The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized hunting dog that originated in the United Kingdom where it was used to hunt birds and upland game. It is known by…

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Airedale Terrier

Like many dog breeds, the original Airedale terrier looked much different than the dog people are familiar with today. Originally known as the Bingley and…

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Small Blue Gascony Griffon

Originating in France, this black and white dog belongs to the scenthound group. This is one of the original hunting dogs which first became prevalent in…

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Bichon Frise

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…

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Bichon Mix

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…

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Kimola

The Kimola is a small hybrid dog created from mixing the American Eskimo and the Lhasa Apso purebreds. They reach heights of 12 to 19 inches in height and…

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Dachshund Mix

Each Dachshund mix has its own history and is an unique doggy. Some amazing Dachshund mixes are the Papshund (dachshund and papillon mix), the Dameranian…

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Terripoo

The terripoo is a hybrid breed of dog. A hybrid, which is also known as a designer dog, is a breed that is created by crossing two specific parent breeds. In…

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American Boston Bull Terrier

For a dog that resembles a larger Boston terrier and has the calmer disposition of an American pit bull terrier, the American Boston bull terrier may be the…

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Kishu Ken

The Kishu is an ancient breed of dog that many people believe has been in existence for 3,000 years or longer. It was developed in the mountains of Kyushu…

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Swissneese

The Swissneese is a large dog breed mix of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and the Great Pyrenees. It weighs an average of 140 pounds and can stand over 28…

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Chesador

The Chesador is a hybrid type of canine. It is derived from a combination of Labrador Retriever and Chesapeake Bay Retriever. This dog will generally be…

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Romanian Shepherd Dog

As evidenced by its name, this breed originated in Romania, used as a flock guard dog and watchdog by Shepherds. This breed comes from the Carpathians and…

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Cavapom

The Cavapom is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These hybrid dogs are small in build. They may stand between 10 and 14 inches…

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Toy Manchester Terrier

The toy Manchester terrier was developed during the late 1800s to accommodate the popularity of smaller dogs. The dog was developed in Manchester, England by…

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Bostalian

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…

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Westiepoo

The Westiepoo has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, and will achieve a height between 12 and 17 inches, weighing as much as 30 lbs when reaching full…

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Komondor

The komondor originated in Hungary a thousand years ago. The breed was developed to guard and protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other predators. The…

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Hamiltonstovare

Hamiltonstovares were developed during the 1800s in Sweden from English foxhounds and various German hounds. The dog is named after Count Adolph Hamilton, the…

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