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Afghan Collie

The Afghan Collie, a cross breed between Afghan Hound and Border collie, was originally used as hunting dog in its native land. This dog belongs to the…

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Poochin

A poochin is the hybrid cross between a poodle and a Japanese chin. These small dogs weigh between three and 13 pounds and stand between seven and 15 inches…

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Spinone Italiano

The spinoni Italiano was developed as a gundog in the Piedmont region of Italy. Its origins date back to the Renaissance era. The spinoni Italiano is a…

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Sheltie Tzu

The Sheltie Tzu is a cross between a Shetland Sheepdog and a Shih Tzu. They make great family dogs, as they are friendly and easily trainable. Shelti Tzus are…

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Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier is a loving, inquisitive, and charming dog. The breed requires you to provide an environment where they remain occupied and active. If…

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Borzoi

Also known as the Borzoi, Russian Hound Dogs were popular with Russian nobility, developed by breeding Arabian Greyhounds with longer-haired Russian…

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Polish Hunting Dog

The Polish hunting dog is a purebred member of the hound group. This scenthound is also known as the gonczy. Polish hunting dogs have smooth coats of black…

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German Shorthaired Lab

The German Shorthaired Lab is a large hybrid dog breed created from the mixture of the German Shorthaired Pointer and the Labrador Retriever. These dogs are…

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Porkie

When two specific breeds are purposely crossed to create a new breed, the result is a hybrid, or designer dog. In the case of a porkie, the two breeds that…

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Schneagle

This dog is a cross between a Beagle and a Miniature Schnauzer, and is generally known for having soft ears like a Beagle, with the multi-colored coat of a…

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Karelian Bear Dog

The Karelian Bear Dog is a medium-sized dog that originated in Finland where it was commonly used to hunt such large game as moose, bear and wild boar. It is…

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Boxerman

The Boxerman is a cross between a Boxer and a Doberman Pinscher. These dogs typically have plenty of energy, and they are usually good-natured. This hybrid is…

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Wire Hair Snauzer

The Wire Hair Snauzer is a cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Wire Fox Terrier, achieving an adult weight between 16 and 20 lbs, which places it in the…

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Irish Mastiff

The Irish Mastiff is a large hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Mastiff and the Irish Wolfhound. They stand roughly 38 inches in height and may be…

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