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Jacairn

The Jacairn is a small hybrid dog resulting from the crossing of the Jack Russell Terrier and the Cairn Terrier. They may be up to 15 inches in height and…

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American Bull Dane

For a slightly smaller and slightly hardier version of the gentle Great Dane, consider the hybrid American bull Dane. Hybrids, or designer dogs, are created…

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Pom Silk

Also known as a silky pom, a pom-silk is the hybrid cross of a Pomeranian and a silky terrier. Pom-silks are small dogs, weighing between three and 11 pounds…

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Wolamute

A Wolamute is a hybrid dog, being a cross between an Alaskan Malamute and a Timber Wolf, and is one of the oldest cross-breed dogs in America. Similar to its…

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Zuchon

The Zuchon is a small designer dog created from the mixture of the Bichon Frise with the Shih Tzu. Standing roughly 11 inches in height, the Zuchon is known…

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Glechon

The Glechon is the result of the cross between the Bichon Frise and the Beagle purebreds. They are small to medium dogs with wiry, rough coats that can be…

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Pointer Mix

A Pointer mix has genetics of the English Pointer, which is a powerful hunting dog. Depending upon which breed your dog has been mixed with, you can end up…

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Pekarin

Pekarins are a small hybrid dog that is a mix between a Pekingese and a Cairn Terrier. Their weight tends to range from 8 to 15 pounds, and Pekarins have a…

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Chi Chi

The Chi-Chi is a hybrid combination of two pure breed dog varieties. This hybrid is derived from the Chinese Crested and the Chihuahua. This type of dog is…

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Australian Eskimo

The Australian Eskimo is a larger dog, standing more than two feet tall and frequently weighing as much as 65 pounds. Its coat is generally harsh and slightly…

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Boston Huahua

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…

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Wowauzer

A cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Welsh Terrier, the Wowauzer has a life expectancy of between 12 and 15 years, and being a medium-sized dog, might…

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Dalmatian

Dalmatians were long associated with firehouses, which contributed to their appeal. Dalmatians are fun-loving dogs that thrive on interaction with their…

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Papijack

The Papijack is a small mixed dog breed resulting from the mix of a Papillon and Jack Russell Terrier. They are commonly black, white, and brown in color…

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Bowzer

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…

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Peke A Pap

A Peke-A-Pap is a small hybrid that results from a cross between a Papillon and a Pekingese. Peke-A-Paps have long, straight, silky fur that works well in…

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Schapendoes

The Schapendoes, or Dutch Sheepdog, is a breed of herding dogs whose native country is the Netherlands. The events during World War II almost saw the breed…

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Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell terrier was named after John Russell, the Oxford reverend and hunting enthusiast who was commonly known as the sporting parson. He developed…

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Great Dane

The Great Dane is not Danish at all. The breed originated in Germany. Great Danes were developed from Irish Wolfhounds, mastiffs and greyhounds to create a…

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Jarkie

The Jarkie is a hybrid dog created though the crossing of the Japanese Chin and Yorkshire Terrier. These tiny dogs reach no more than 11 inches and weigh up…

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