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Shar Pei Mix
The Shar-pei is an older breed dating back to 206 BC. The mixes of Shar-peis vary based on the dog they have been crossed with. It is important to research…
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Profiles of more than 1,300 dog and cat breeds: size, temperament, grooming, the health conditions each is prone to, and what that means for insurance.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The soft-coated wheaten terrier hails from Ireland, where it worked as a farmhand to guard the home, protect livestock from foxes and other predators and to…
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Bocker
Bocker dogs are medium sized and come from the mixing of the Beagle and Cocker Spaniel purebreds. Normally they take on the facial features of a Beagle, but…
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Patton Terrier
Maxing out at 17 inches and 30 pounds, the Patton is a medium to small cross-breed between a Patterdale and Boston Terrier. Coming in a range of black, white…
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Haldenstover
The Haldenstover is a fairly new breed that was developed in Norway during the 20th century. It was created by crossing various sighthounds and scenthounds in…
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Reagle
The Reagle is a cross between the Beagle and the Rottweiler. Because of its Rottweiler parentage, the Reagle is a large cross breed that weighs between 50 and…
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Puggit
This even-tempered breed is a cross between the Pug and the Italian Greyhound. Both of these breeds are known for their gentle and affectionate behavior…
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Bengal
The Bengal is a large cat breed that is the result of crossing small African leopards cats with domestic cats. They have lovely wildcat patterns that look…
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Jafox
The Jafox is a cross between a Japanese Chin and a Toy Fox Terrier. It is a small breed with a maximun weight of 20 pounds and known for being cheerful…
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Cocker Spaniel
Cocker Spaniels have been around since about the 14th century; however, these early Cockers were all known as English Cocker Spaniels. After they were brought…
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Italian Grey Min Pin
The Italian Grey Min Pin is a hybrid cross between the Miniature Pinscher and Italian Greyhound. They are small dogs, with maximum heights of 15 inches. Their…
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Clumber Spaniel
If you love spaniels and prefer larger dogs, consider the lovable Clumber spaniel. During the French Revolution, the Duc de Noailles of France spirited his…
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Otterhound
With the Netherlands as its country of origin, the Wetterhoun was traditionally bred as a hunting dog. Its name comes from its specific area of origin, which…
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Shorgi
Shorgis can be black and white or tan and white. They are usually not much more than 40 pounds, but can be as small as 20 pounds, and they stand about a foot…
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Jack A Ranian
The Jack-A-Ranian is a small hybrid dog created from the mixture of the Jack Russell Terrier with the Pomeranian. They stand nom more than 15 inches in…
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Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail is a medium-sized cat that is elegant and slender thanks to its long hind legs and oval or triangular features. It has a bobbed tail…
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Rottweiler
Rottweilers are rather large dogs that originated in Germany were they were used to herd livestock and pull carts for local butchers. This breed is known by a…
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Most Faithful Dogs In History
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. Read about some of the most loyal and faithful dogs around the world who refused to leave their owners’ gravesides.
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Borador
The Borador is a designer hybrid made from the crossing of the Border Collie and Labrador Retriever. Their foreheads are usually wide with a tapered muzzle…
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Boxollie
These dogs are watchful and will bark to warn their owners of the presence of people approaching. The Boxollie is apt to be affectionate and playful, which…