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Poo Ton
Also known as a Coton Poo, this breed is a combination of the Miniature Poodle and the Coton De Tulear. Their coat is of medium length and can be wavy or…
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Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel weighs between 43 and 45 pounds and has a maximum height of 24 inches. Its life span is generally between 10 and 13 years. This is a…
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Sheltie Shepherd
The Sheltie shepherd is the hybrid cross between a Shetland sheepdog and a German shepherd. The large dog weighs between 60 and 70 pounds. The Sheltie…
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Engam Bulldog
The EngAm Bulldog is a cross breed of the English Bulldog and American Bulldog purebreeds. These dogs range in size from medium to large, weighing 70-110…
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Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese water dog hails from Portugal, where it was utilized by Portuguese fishermen for centuries. The dog’s tasks included hauling in fishing nets…
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Italian Segugio
Whether you desire one of the most popular dogs in Italy for a household companion or you happen to be a hunting enthusiast in need of a capable dog to join…
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Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau is a medium-sized cat with short, naturally spotted coat. It’s widely assumed that this cat originated in Egypt, which is supported by…
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Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa apso originated in the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet several centuries ago. The dog is named after the holy city of Lhasa, where Tibetan monks…
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Bichon Yorkie
The Bichon Yorkie weighs between six and eight pounds and has a maximum height of twelve inches. These dogs are considered low maintenance in regards to…
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever was developed in Canada by the Micmac Indians in their quest to produce a dog that could lure ducks into shooting range…
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Schnese
Schneses are small dogs, weighing only between 6-8 lbs, with bodies completely covered in fur, and long, straight legs. They come in many different colors…
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Miniature Australian Shepterrier
The Mini Australian Shepterrier is a cross between the Australian Terrier and the Miniature Australian Shepherd. They are short and sturdy with short legs…
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Affenwich
A cross-breed between the Affenpinscher and the Norwich Terrier, the Affenwich was bred primarily as a companion dog, and is extremely intelligent and…
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European Burmese
The European Burmese is a medium-sized shorthaired cat that shares a common ancestry with the Burmese. The main difference between the Burmese and the…
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Schnauzer
Standard Schnauzers were developed in Germany and were originally used as watch dogs and ratters. These smart-looking little dogs are most known for their…
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Himalayan
The Himalayan originated in 1931. Clyde Keeler and Virginia Cobb had the intent of creating a Persian cat with the unique colorpoints of the Siamese. The…
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Brazilian Tracker
The Brazilian Tracker was developed in the early 1950s by a man named Oswaldo Filho. His goal was to create a dog that could easily track down such game as…
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Cojack
The Cojack is the hybrid mix of the Jack Russell Terrier and Pembroke Welsh Corgi pure breeds. They are small dogs that typically stand 10-13 inches and…
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Miniature Pinscher
Although the miniature pinscher may resemble the Doberman pinscher, it is not a small descendant of the larger dog. In fact, the miniature pinscher has been…
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American Wirehair
The first American wirehair was born in 1966 in a Verona, New York barn. He was the only one in a litter of six American shorthair cats to display the wiry…