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Irish Terrier
The Irish terrier originated in Ireland, and it is one of the oldest terrier breeds. During the 1700s, the Irish terrier was used to hunt and retrieve otters…
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Skypoo
The fluffy Skypoo is a mid-sized cross between the Poodle and the Sky Terrier. Ranging from 40 to 70 lbs., these friendly, eager-to-please dogs are devoted to…
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Japanese Spitz
These cold weather dogs originated in Japan during the 1800s, and they are thought to have descended from the Samoyed. The breed was created with the goal of…
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Saint Berdoodle
The Saint Berdoodle is a cross between the Saint Bernard and the Poodle. It is a large cross breed that weighs between 110 and 200 pounds and stands 24 to 30…
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Shiloh Shepherd
The Shiloh Shepherd is a variation of the U.S. German Shepherd which came about beginning in the 1960s. Shilohs were bred to be larger than Germans, with…
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Majestic Tree Hound
Majestic Tree Hounds are large dogs that were developed in the United States to hunt such big game as mountain lions, bears, jaguars and bob cats. Also known…
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Vizsla
The Vizsla hails from Hungary, where it was developed to hunt, point and retrieve falcons. Vizslas were also used to hunt rabbits. During World War I, these…
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German Australian Shepherd
The German Australian Shepherd is a hybrid mix of the German Shepherd and the Australian Shepherd. They are medium to large in size with short to medium coats…
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Chizer
Chizers are a cross between a chihuahua and a miniature schnauzer. They are small dogs known for their happy and playful temperament.
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Mastiff Mix
It is thought that the Mastiff originated in the mountains of Central Asia. Early on in their existance, Mastiffs were called molossers. These dogs were used…
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Boston Lab
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…
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Jack Rat Terrier
The Jack-Rat Terrier is a cross between the Jack Russel Terrier and the Rat Terrier. Jack-Rat Terriers are smaller dogs that weigh between 7 and 15 pounds…
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Silkzer
A cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Silky Terrier, a Silkzer is a small breed of dog averaging less than 10 pounds. They sport soft, medium to long…
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
This breed was developed in the southern United States and is said to have received its name from the Alapa River in Georgia. These bulldogs are likely…
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Belgian Malinois
There are four varieties in the collective group of Belgian sheepdogs. The four breeds are the Belgian Groenendael, the Belgian Tervuren, the Belgian Malinois…
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Dupuy Setter
The Dupuy Setter is a sporting dog that was developed in France as a versatile hunting dog. This dog is known by a variety of different names including the…
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Schnekingese
A Schnekingese is a designer cross breed, resulting from the mix of a Miniature Schnauzer and a Pekingese. It can be expected to live between 12 and 15 years…
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Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees originated in France’s Pyrenees Mountains. The white dogs were utilized for many centuries to guard and protect flocks of sheep from bears…
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Lha Basset
The Lha-Basset is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Basset Hound. It is a medium-sized cross breed that can weigh anywhere from 18 to 50 pounds and stand…