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Gran Mastin De Borinquen
Gran Mastins de Borinquen are large dogs that originated in Puerto Rico where they were commonly used in bloodsports and as fierce guard dogs. They are known…
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Toy Australian Shepherd
Developed during the 19th and 20th centuries, the Australian Shepherd has a vague history. Even the reason for its misleading name is a mystery. However, due…
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German Pinscher
German Pinschers are small to medium-sized dogs that originated in Germany where they were most often used to kill rats and mice. Also known as Standard…
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Boshih
The BoShih is a small dog resulting from the cross of the Boston Terrier and the Shih Tzu. They show characteristics of both barents with longish coats that…
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Flat Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a medium-sized hunting dog that originated in the United Kingdom where it was used to hunt birds and upland game. It is known by…
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Airedale Terrier
Like many dog breeds, the original Airedale terrier looked much different than the dog people are familiar with today. Originally known as the Bingley and…
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Chinchilla
Chinchillas are a variety of the Persian cat and share many characteristics with their cousins. They have a plush, furry coat and a flat face with a short…
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Small Blue Gascony Griffon
Originating in France, this black and white dog belongs to the scenthound group. This is one of the original hunting dogs which first became prevalent in…
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Burmilla
The Burmilla is a medium-sized compact cat with solid muscles and strong legs. This breed is relatively new and was an “accidental” creation by crossing a…
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Bichon Frise
In the case of the bichon frise, exact origins are unknown. It is thought that the breed is a descendent of the barbet. This family of dogs includes the…
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Bichon Mix
A hybrid breed results when two different breeds are purposely bred to pass down the desirable qualities of both parents. To create a bichon hybrid mix, one…
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Kimola
The Kimola is a small hybrid dog created from mixing the American Eskimo and the Lhasa Apso purebreds. They reach heights of 12 to 19 inches in height and…
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Dachshund Mix
Each Dachshund mix has its own history and is an unique doggy. Some amazing Dachshund mixes are the Papshund (dachshund and papillon mix), the Dameranian…
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Terripoo
The terripoo is a hybrid breed of dog. A hybrid, which is also known as a designer dog, is a breed that is created by crossing two specific parent breeds. In…
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American Boston Bull Terrier
For a dog that resembles a larger Boston terrier and has the calmer disposition of an American pit bull terrier, the American Boston bull terrier may be the…
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Kishu Ken
The Kishu is an ancient breed of dog that many people believe has been in existence for 3,000 years or longer. It was developed in the mountains of Kyushu…
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Swissneese
The Swissneese is a large dog breed mix of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and the Great Pyrenees. It weighs an average of 140 pounds and can stand over 28…
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Chesador
The Chesador is a hybrid type of canine. It is derived from a combination of Labrador Retriever and Chesapeake Bay Retriever. This dog will generally be…
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Romanian Shepherd Dog
As evidenced by its name, this breed originated in Romania, used as a flock guard dog and watchdog by Shepherds. This breed comes from the Carpathians and…
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Cavapom
The Cavapom is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. These hybrid dogs are small in build. They may stand between 10 and 14 inches…