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American Alsatian

The American Alsatian, or Alsatian Shepalute, is a large shepherd-like dog that is extremely intelligent and loyal to its human family. This is a fairly new…

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Toxirn

The Toxirn is a small hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Cairn Terrier and the Chihuahua. Reaching up to 13 inches in height, these dogs may be tiny…

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Akbash

The Akbash, which is also known as the Akbas and the Coban Kopegi, is a rare breed of dog that came from Western Turkey. It made its first appearance about…

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Ganaraskan

Ganaraskans are small dogs that originated in Canada where they were commonly used as therapy and companion dogs. This is a fairly new breed, and as such, it…

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Finnish Lapphund

The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized dog that came from Finland where it was primarily used to herd and guard reindeer. This is a Spitz breed that is known…

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Thai Ridgeback

The Thai ridgeback is a primitive breed that dates back to the Middle Ages. The dogs originated in Thailand, where farmers utilized them to guard their…

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Chow Shepherd

The Chow Shepherd, a Chow Chow and German Shepherd hybrid, is a large dog.

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Irish Wolfhound

Irish wolfhounds originated in Ireland, where they were used to hunt wolves, Irish elk, deer and boar. The prized Irish wolfhounds were also presented as…

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Care Tzu

The Care-Tzu is a cross between a Cairn Terrier and a Shih-Tzu, and it may therefore possess a mix of traits from both of the breeds from which it is…

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Bull Pei

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…

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Cavanese

The Cavanese is a mix of Havanese dog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This dog typically has a small build. It will generally stand at approximately 12 or…

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Pushon

The Pushon is a small, mixed breed dog that is made by crossing a Pug with a Bichon Frise. A typical Pushon weighs about 20 pounds and stands a foot tall…

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Bossi Poo

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…

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Dashalier

The Dashalier is a designer hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Dachshund and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. They are small in size, weiging only 10-25…

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Daniff

The cross between a Great Dane and Mastiff, the Daniff is a very large hybrid go, typically weighing 115-130 pounds and standing 32-34 inches tall. Daniffs…

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Cava Chin

The Cava-Chin is a hybrid breed that crosses the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Japanese Chin. Like the parent breeds, the Cava-Chin is a small dog…

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

It is thought that the ancestors of the Cardigan Welsh corgi were first brought to Wales over 3,000 years ago. Celtic tribes from central Europe migrated to…

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Papichon

The papichon is a hybrid cross between a papillon and a bichon frise. Papichons weigh between eight and 10 pounds. Their coats are medium in length and…

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Mauzer

The Mauzer is a cross between a Maltese and a miniature schnauzer. Mauzers can weigh as much as 20 pounds and stand as tall as 14 inches at the shoulders…

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Pug Mix

If you want a small dog that is loving and loyal to everyone in the family, consider a Pug mix. A Pug mix is often called a Chug because they are not…

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