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Great Wolfhound

The Great Wolfhound is a giant dog created from the mixture of the Great Pyrenees and the Irish Wolfhound. They may reach 38 inches in height and weigh 150…

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed of dog that came from Scotland where it was mainly used to kill vermin and hunt such game as otters and badgers…

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Chipom

Whether you choose to say chipom or pomchi, you can just say that you choose a charming, affectionate and playful companion. The chipom is a hybrid that…

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Pointer Bay

The pointer bay is a hybrid cross between a German shorthaired pointer and a Chesapeake Bay retriever, making it a skilled hunting companion on land and in…

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Border Sheepdog

Border Sheepdogs are medium sized dogs that are come from crossing the Border Collie with the Shetland Sheepdog. Their coats are long and straight…

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Kai Ken

The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog that originated in Japan where it was most commonly used to hunt such large game as deer, wild boars and bears. It is known…

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Cadoodle

The Cadoodle is a cross breed dog that comes from the mixture of the Collie and Poodle purebreds. They are medium to large in size with thick double coats…

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Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a somewhat small dog that originated in Finland where it was developed to hunt such game as squirrels, grouse and capercallies. It is…

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Boxita

A Boxita is a cross between a Boxer and an Akita. These hybrids are known for being affectionate, as well as alert and intelligent. They make good pets for…

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American Bandogge Mastiff

If you are an experienced dog owner that is looking for an effective guard dog and a fiercely loyal family member, consider the American bandogge mastiff. The…

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Berger Picard

The Berger Picard is considered to be the oldest French sheepdog. There is argument that the breed is related to the Beauceron and Briard. Others believe that…

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Stabyhoun

The stabyhoun is a gundog that originated in the Friesland province of the Netherlands during the 1800s. The stabyhoun is a pointer breed, and it was utilized…

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Pom Shi

The pomimo is a small hybrid cross between a Pomeranian and an American Eskimo dog. Pominos stand between seven and 12 inches tall at their shoulders and…

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Baskimo

The Baskimo is the result hybrid breed from the mixture of the American Eskimo and the Basset Hound. It is a medium sized dog with short legs, floppy ears, a…

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Alaskan Malamute

As the name implies, the Alaskan Malamute originates in Alaska. The sled dog is a descendent of the Arctic wolf. An Alaskan tribe, called the Mahlemuts, was…

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German Spitz

This adorably small dog was once used as a circus dog. It’s a member of the spitz family as it descends from the European Spitzes. The white German spitz and…

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Peruvian Inca Orchid

The Peruvian Inca Orchid is a dog breed developed in the South American country of Peru. It is classified as a sighthound, which means that it is a hound that…

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Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

The word Bolonka means a lapdog while Tsvetnaya means colored. Therefore, Tsvetnaya Bolonka is a colored lapdog. Under the Russian communist authority…

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Papimo

The Papimo is a small mixed dog breed resulting from the combination of the American Eskimo and Papillon dog breeds. These intelligent, playful dogs are small…

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Shibos

Shibo dogs are a cross between a Shiba Inu and Boston Terrier. They have the special talent of acting as an excellent watchdog. They are typically small, and…

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