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Japanese Terrier
Japanese terriers originated during the 1700s in Japan. They were developed from other native dogs, small pointers and the fox terriers that came to Japan…
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Springerdoodle
The Springerdoodle is a medium-sized dog weighing in at around 45 pounds and standing 24 inches high. Springerdoodles are a cross between the English Setter…
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Golden Retriever Mix
Golden Retriever mixes are wonderful dogs with personalities that are extremely unique to their breed. Here are some facts about this amazing breed for those…
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Ariegeois
The Ariegeois is a medium-sized hound dog that originated in France where it was used primarily to hunt deer and wild boar. Ariegeois dogs have been in…
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Translvanian Hound
Primarily used for hunting, the Transylvanian Hound is named after Transylvania in central Romania. However, the dog breed actually hails from Romania’s…
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English Toy Terrier
The English Toy Terrier is a small breed of dog that was developed in England and was originally used for the sport of rat pitting. These dogs are known by…
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Golden Mountain Dog
The Golden Mountain Dog is a hybrid mix between the Golden Retriever and the Bernese Mountain Dog. They are giant in size, standing roughly 26 inches and…
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Labmaraner
The Labmaraner is a hybrid dog, exhibiting characteristics of its Labrador Retriever and Weimaraner parents. The range of colors for the Labmaraner are…
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Shiffon
The Shiffon, sometimes called a Silky Jack Russell, is a cross between the Brussels Griffon and the Shih Tzu. While this playful, friendly dog is a smaller…
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Eskijack
The Eskijack is a small hybrid dog created from the mixing of the American Eskimo and the Jack Russell Terrier. Typically Eskijacks stand 10-15 inches, weigh…
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Boxapoint
One of the Boxapoint’s parents is the German Shorthaired Pointer, which is a mid- to large-sized dog that Germans developed in the 1800s for hunting. Crossed…
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Ragamuffin
The Ragamuffin may look like a Ragdoll, but they are different breeds. The Ragamuffin is a large cat with a plush, furry coat. Not much is known about this…
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Blue Spaniel
The Blue Spaniel is the resulting hybrid of a cross between the Australian Cattle Dog and the Cocker Spaniel. Generally they have a bluish, grey black…
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Taco Terrier
The Taco Terrier is a hybrid dog made by combining the Chihuahua and the Toy Fox Terrier. Also known as a Chihuahua Fox Terrier or Chitoxy, this small breed…
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Golden Pei
The Golden Pei is the resulting hybrid dog of a mix between the Golden Retriever and the Chinese Shar Pei. These dogs are large in size, with up to 24 inches…
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Parson Russell Terrier
The Parson Russell terrier was named after Parson John Russell, the hunting enthusiast who developed the breed in Devonshire, England during the 1800s. The…
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Bascottie
A hybrid mix between the Basset Hound and the Scottish terrier, the Bascottie is a small/medium dog characterized by its often pointy ears, short legs, and…
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Jindo
Jindos originated on the Jindo Island of South Korea hundreds of years ago. Today, the Jindo is considered a national monument in its native country, and it…
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
This breed can thank its larger ancestor, the Griffon Vendeen, for its good looks. Developed as a smaller version, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is not a…
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Top 5 Best Apartment Dogs Today
If you live in an apartment, you may think that getting a dog is out of the question. However, you could not be further from the truth! There are many breeds…