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Paperanian
Also known as a pappom or a pomillon, the paperanrian is a hybrid cross between a papillon and a Pomeranian. This toy-sized breed weighs between three and 10…
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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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Turkish Van
The Turkish Van is one of the larger domestic cats with its muscular well-built body. Its athletic body, strong legs and massive paws allow them to be good…
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Dach Griffon
The Dach-Griffon is a designer mix created from crossing the Dachshund and Brussels Griffon. They are small to medium in size with longer bodies and short…
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Seychellois
This rare breed of cat is a member of the Oriental group of cat breeds. The first Seychellois was born in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Patricia Turner…
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Domestic Shorthair
Domestic Shorthairs are of mixed ancestry and are therefore available in many shapes and colors. Most of them have thick double coats that need to be groomed…
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Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh hound is believed to be one of the oldest dogs in existence. While the exact origins of the breed are unknown, it is speculated that these dogs…
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Kromfohrlander
The Kromfohrlander originated in Germany, developed during the postwar era of the early 1950s. During World War II, American soldiers who were stationed in…
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Smooth Fox Terrier
First developed by crossing ancient Dachschunds, English Hounds, Fox Hounds and Beagles, this is the oldest type of terrier, dating back to the 17th century…
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Wirehaired Vizsla
The Hungarian Coarse-Haired Vizla is a medium-sized sporting breed that was developed in Hungary as a versatile hunting dog. They are known by a variety of…
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Affen Spaniel
The Affen Spaniel is a hybrid of the Affenpinscher and the Cocker Spaniel. Cute and small-sized, Affen Spaniel dogs have risen in popularity over the past…
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Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a giant breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom where it was commonly used to protect the large estates of wealthy Englishmen…
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Siberian
The Siberian Forest is a large, muscular cat with a thick furry coat. It looks similar to the Maine Coon but is more round. It also has beautiful yellow-green…
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Double Doodle
The Double Doodle is a mixed breed that is usually a cross between a Goldendoodle and a Labradoodle, although it can be any combination of the Golden…
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Estrela Mountain Dog
The Estrela Mountain Dog is a large breed of dog that came from Portugal where it was mainly used to guard sheep and private homes. These dogs are known by a…
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Pin Tzu
The pin-tzu is a small hybrid cross between a miniature pinscher and a shih tzu. Pin-tzus weigh between eight and 16 pounds. Their silky coats come in brown…
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Schweenie
The Schweenie is a cross between a Dachsund and a Shih-Tzu, and is most often colored black, brown, or orange. It is a dog which is small in height like its…
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Norwegian Lundehund
The Norwegian lundehund was developed during the 1500s in Norway to hunt the puffin birds that were among the dietary mainstays of the Norwegian people. When…
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Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s only native dog, and it is recognized as the national dog. The breed evolved in Cuba from the bichon breeds brought over by the Spanish…
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Daug
Daugs are small hybrid dogs created from mixing the Dachshund and Pug pure breeds. These small dogs inherit traits from both parents and can come with fine…
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American Bullweiler
The American Bullweiler is a cross between the American Bulldog and the Rottweiler. Because of the cross between two purebred dogs, the American Bullweiler is…