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Russian Toy Terrier
The name emanates from the dog’s physical size that is akin to a toy. The Russian Toy Terrier is a small dog, actually, one of the smallest in the world. The…
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Maltichon
The Maltichon is a cross between a Maltese and a Bichon Frise. It is a small breed that weighs between 8 and 12 pounds and stands between 8 and 10 inches tall…
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West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland terrier was one of several small terriers that originated in Scotland. Used for hunting fox and other small game, the West Highland terrier…
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Cavador
The Cavador is a hybrid mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Labrador retriever. Its coat will be silky, and you will need to provide regular…
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Carlin Pinscher
The Carlin Pinscher is a hybrid descended from the Pug and the Miniature Pinscher. This is a small, somewhat muscular dog that typically stands at about 11 to…
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Pugshire
The pugshire originated in the United States. It is considered a hybrid or designer breed, which means that only two distinct breeds, the pug and the…
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Havachon
The Havachon is created from the crossing of the Havanese and Bichon Frise. These dogs are small, standing no more than 10-15 inches, and may have either a…
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Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula leopard dog is named after the lake near which it originated in Louisiana: Catahoula Lake. It is thought that the breed’s ancestors are…
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Mudi
The mudi was identified by Dr. Dezso Fenyesi in Hungary during the 1930s, but the dog belonged to a collective group of herding dogs that existed for…
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Bagle Hound
The Bagle Hound is a hybrid dog which is a cross between a Bassett Hound and a Beagle, and is easily identified by its square shaped head and long, droopy…
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Scottish Fold Longhair
It surprises many people to know that the first Scottish Fold was a barn cat named Susie. Found in 1961 by William Ross, the mother of this unique breed lived…
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Rat Cha
The Rat-Cha is a small, uncommon breed and happens to be a mix between a Chihuahua and an American Rat Terrier. The coat is short-haired or long-haired and…
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Labrottie
The Labrottie is a cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Rottweiler. Since it is a cross between two large dog breeds, the Labrottie can be very large…
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Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier is a medium-sized dog that came from Ireland where its primary job was to control vermin on local farms. It is known by a handful of…
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Scobo Terrier
A Scobo Terrier is a hybrid dog which is a mix of Scottish Terrier and a Boston Terrier, and is on the small side, achieving an adult weight of 20-25 lbs, and…
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Wire Fox Pinscher
Wire Fox Pinschers are very small-sized dogs, being crosses between a Wire Fox Terrier and a Miniature Pinscher. Fur is light and curly, and is most often…
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Schip A Pom
A Schip-A-Pom has very pointy ears, with straight, medium-length fur, and is almost always colored black. As adults, these dogs weigh between 20 and 25 lbs…
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Belgian Sheepdog
The Belgian sheepdog was developed in the late 1800s. Originating in the country of Belgium, the sheepdog is one of four original varieties of shepherds…
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Mi Ki
The toy mi-ki is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1980s. Micki Mackin, a breeder in Wisconsin, started the breed’s development…
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Saint Bernewfie
The Saint Bernewfie is the cross between the Saint Bernard and the Newfoundland. It is a large cross breed that can weigh as much as 200 pounds and stand up…