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Chi Apso

The Chi Apso is a hybrid combination of two pure breed varieties. It is a mix between a Lhasa Apso and a Chihuahua. The Chi Apso is descended from two small…

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Whoodle

Crossing two specific purebreds creates a hybrid breed of dog, also known as a designer dog. In the case of a whoodle, the two breeds that are crossed are the…

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Shelchon

The Shelchon is the hybrid cross of a Shetland sheepdog and a bichon frisé. Shelchons weigh between 15 and 30 pounds and are covered in a medium to long coat…

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Bichon A Ranian

This breed is a cross between a Bichon Frise and a Pomeranian. While it’s grooming needs are low, its exercise needs tend to be a little higher. It benefits…

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Chonzer

Half Brichon Frise and half Miniature Schnauzer, a Chonzer is a low-shed mix that makes for a very pleasant companion.

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Shocker

This dog is a mix resulting from breeding a Shiba Inu with a Cocker Spaniel. The Shocker is a medium size dog that typically stands at 13 to 16 inches high…

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Italian Greyhound

While images of the ancient miniature greyhound are depicted in Mediterranean artwork that dates back 2,000 years, it was a group of noblemen in Italy that…

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Silkese

Crossed between a Maltese and a Silky Terrier, the Silkese adopts their small size, dark-rimmed eyes and active personality from both sets of ancestors. These…

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Miniature English Bulldog

Named after the craft they were bred for, bull dogs were first used in the baiting, controlling and guarding of bulls. During the Middle Ages, this was…

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Cirneco Dell Etna

If you are looking for a rare breed that has a strong desire to spend much of its time interacting with the family, the cirneco dell Etna may be the companion…

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Frenchie Pei

The Frenchie-Pei is a medium hybrid breed that is the result of the cross between a Chinese Shar Pei and French Bulldog. They stand no more than 17 inches…

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Great Danebull

The Great Danebull is a large hybrid mix between the American Pit Bull Terrier and the Great Dane. Generally they stand 24 to 30 inches and can be anywhere…

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Cotralian

The Contralian is the resulting hybrid of a cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Australian Shepherd. They are medium in size, usually 16-22 inches tall…

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Pekingese

The Pekingese is an ancient dog breed that originated in China more than 1,000 years ago. The dogs were highly prized and cherished by the Tang Dynasty’s…

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Shikoku

The Shikoku, also known as the Kochi-ken, is a rare, primitive purebred Japanese dog originally bred for hunting deer and wild boar. Their thick double coats…

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English King

The English King is a small dog created from the mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the English Toy Spaniel. These cute little dogs stand about…

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English Shepherd

The English shepherd’s obedient nature, its drive to work and protect, its companionable disposition and its exuberant demeanor make this breed an ideal…

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Australian Terrier

The entertaining antics, amusing tricks and agility feats of the lively little Australian shepherd will keep family members consistently amused. Its loving…

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Chinese Frise

The Chinese Frise is a hybrid variety of canine. It is a combination of the pure breeds Chinese Crested and Bichon Frise. Because this hybrid canine is…

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Griffonese

The Griffonese is a small hybrid mix between the Pekingese and the Brussels Griffon. They reach about 9 inches in height and have rough, medium length coats…

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