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American Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a large dog that originated in England and was developed in the United States for the purpose of dog fighting. They are…
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Aussie Siberian
The Aussie Siberian is a large dog produced from the crossing of the Australian Shepherd and the Siberian Husky. They come in at a medium weight, with flappy…
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Snorkie
Snorkies are a cross of two purebred dogs, the Miniature Schnauzer and the Yorkshire Terrier. Standing only 7 – 12 inches and weighing between five and…
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Italian Spitz
Spitz is the collective name for the group of dog breeds that were developed in northern climates. They are usually characterized by thick, heavy coats and…
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French Bulloxer
The French Bulloxer is a mixed breed dog resulting from the cross of the Boxer and the French Bulldog. They are generally small to medium in size, have shiny…
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Miniature Husky
Most people love the look of a Siberian husky. With bright blue eyes and a thick fur coat, the Husky is a desirable dog. The Siberian husky’s size, however…
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Corkie
Corkies are the resulting hybrid mix of the Cocker Spaniel and the Yorkshire Terrier purebreds. They are small in size, yet sturdy and athletic in build…
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Jug
The Jug is not a purebred dog. It is a hybrid, meaning that two specific breeds are crossbred to create a new breed. In the case of the Jug, those two breeds…
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Toy Rat Doxie
The Toy Rat Doxie is a hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the American Rat Terrier with the Dachshund. These small dogs may have either a smooth…
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Ainu Dog
The Ainu dog is a spitz-type breed that originated in Japan and is also commonly referred to as the Hokkaido, Seta and the Do-Ken. This is a working dog that…
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Highland Maltie
The Highland Maltie is praised for being lively, alert, friendly, affectionate, intelligent, sweet and cheerful. A crossbreed of the Maltese and the white…
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Cairnoodle
The Cairnoodle, also called the Poocan or Cairnpoo, is small dog resulting from the cross of the Cairn Terrier and Poodle. They have small compact bodies and…
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Spanish Water Dog
The Spanish water dog actually originated in Turkey. The dogs made their way to Spain’s Iberian peninsula aboard Turkish ships that carried sheep. In the…
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Chabrador
Chabrador dogs are large, cross-breed animals known for being alert, aggressive, intelligent, loyal, and social. They are a cross between the Laboratory…
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Weshi
The Weshi is a small hybrid dog resulting from the mixing of the West Highland White Terrier and the Shih Tzu purebreds. Standing a maximum of 11 inches these…
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Cairnese
The Cairnese is the cross hybrid mix of the Cairn Terrier and Havanese purebreds. They are small dogs with flappy ears and thick, double layered fur that’s…
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Nivernais Griffon
The Nivernais Griffon is a scenthound dog known for hunting small game. Originating in France, the Nivernais Griffon is a medium-sized dog averaging 55-60 cm…
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Bo Dach
The Bo-Dach is a small hybrid dog created from the crossing of the Boston Terrier and Dachshund. They have short coats that normally come in shades of black…
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Schnauzer Mix
If you want a small dog that will become a loyal companion, you should consider a Schnauzer mix. This is not a purebred dog, so you do need to research the…
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Doubull Mastiff
The Doubull-Mastiff is a cross between a Bullmastiff and the English Mastiff. It is a large dog that can weigh up to 200 pounds when fully grown, but it is a…