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Labbe
Also known as the Beagador or Labeagle, the Labbe is a courageous, cheerful and loyal crossbreed of the Beagle and Labrador retriever. Brown, white and black…
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Cock A Mo
The Cock-A-Mo is a medium-sized hybrid dog that results from the crossing of the American Eskimo and the Cocker Spaniel purebreds. They usually weigh 20-40…
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Chi Chon
The Chi-Chon is a hybrid variety of canine. It is a mix of two pure breeds: the Bison Frise and the Chihuahua. This dog is derived from two small breeds, so…
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Irish Dane
The Irish Dane, sometimes called the Great Wolfhound, is a hybrid dog resulting from the crossing of the Great Dane with the Irish Wolfhound. These large dogs…
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Shiranian
The Shiranian is a mix breed dog that comes from a mix of a Shih Tzu and a Pomeranian. Shiranians stand anywhere from 7 to 12 inches and weigh 4 to 16 pounds…
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Smaland Hound
First recognized in 1921 by the Swedish Kennel Club, the Smaland Hound has its roots in 16th century Sweden. It’s the oldest scent hound that is native to…
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Labahoula
The Labahoula is a mix between the Labrador Retriever and the Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog. These medium sized dogs have either single or double coats that…
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Yorkie Russell
The Yorkie Russell is a mixed breed dog resulting from the cross of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Jack Russell Terrier. Standing up to 14 inches in height and…
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English Mastweiler
The English Mastweiler is a mix of the Mastiff and Rottweiler purebreds. These large hybrid dogs stand up to 26 inches and weigh up to 150 pounds. They have…
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Cavaton
The Cavaton is a cross between a Coton de Tuléar and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These dogs are generally small in build, and they may stand at…
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Pomeranian
Pomeranians are small Spitz-type dogs that came from Germany where they were developed as loving and delightful companions. They are known by several…
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Miniature Poodle
The origin of the Poodle is traced to Germany. The dog breed was initially trained by hunters to catch waterfowls, which explains the origin of the English…
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Briquet Griffon Vendeen
The Briquet Griffon Vendeen is thought to be a descendant of various small Vendeen Hounds. It is one of four shaggy hound breeds that originated in the Vendee…
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Great Gascons Saintongeois
The Great Gascons-Saintongeois is a large scent hound that originated in France and was used primarily for hunting purposes. They stand 24 to 28 inches in…
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English Boodle
The English Boodle is the resulting mix of the English Bulldog and Poodle purebreds. They are small to medium in size with soft and luxurious coats that may…
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The Top 10 Asian Breed Dogs
Some of them descended from ancient dynasties, and others hail from snowy mountain ranges. They are the dogs of the Asian continent, and they have all found…
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Coonhound
There are many varieties of coonhounds today, and all coonhounds can be traced back to various breeds of foxhounds. Coonhounds originated in England, and the…
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Havamalt
The Havamalt is the result of the mixing of the Havanese and Maltese purebreds. These small dogs stand roughly 8-12 inches and have long, silky coats that…
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Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is one of the oldest cat breeds. Abyssinians did not necessarily originate in Ethiopia, which was once called Abyssinia, as their name implies…
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Bassugg
Also known as the ‘Puggle Hound’ the Bassugg is the hybrid mix of the Pug and Basset Hound breeds. Their appearance is distinguished by a round head, short…