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Chinese Crestepoo

The Chinese Crestepoo is a hybrid canine variety. It is derived from the pure breeds Poodle and Chinese Crested. The two breeds from which this dog descends…

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Bolonoodle

The Bolonoodle is the hybrid cross breed resulting from the mix of the Bolognese and Poodle purebreds. They are small in size, with a fluffy, smooth…

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Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier, native to the United States of America, was bred as a multipurpose dog. It is a relative of the Feist, a small hunting dog that is also from…

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French Pin

The French Pin is a mixed breed dog that results from the crossing of the French Bulldog and the Miniature Pinscher purebreds. These dogs are small in size…

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Westie Staff

The Westie Staff is a small hybrid dog breed resulting from the crossing of the West Highland White Terrier and the American Staffordshire Terrier. They are…

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Poovanese

Poovanese, also known as Havapoo and Island Mini Doodle, are a small to medium size mixed breed. The two purebreds mixed to get a Poovanese are the Havanese…

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Sheltie Inu

The Sheltie inu is the hybrid cross between a Shetland sheepdog and a shiba inu. The small to medium-sized dog weighs between 15 and 25 pounds. Sheltie inus…

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Golden Pyrenees

The Golden Pyrenees dog is a mixture of the Golden Retriever and Great Pyrenees purebreds. They are giant size and have a dense double coats that’s usually…

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Greenland Dog

Greenland dogs belong to a group of dogs known as spitz dogs. A spitz is a type of dog with pointy ears, a pointy muzzle, a bushy tail that curls up over the…

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Small Gascony Blue

Originating in France during the Middle Ages, the Petit Gascon Saintongeois is the smaller version of the Grand Blue Gascony. It has an acute sense of smell…

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Lakeland Terrier

Fell terriers are a type of working terrier and not a specific breed. Patterdale, red, black, Lakeland, and coloured terriers are all also called Fell…

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Lancashire Heeler

The Lancashire heeler was originally developed in the Ormskirk area of England as a cattle herder. It was also utilized as a general farm worker and a ratter…

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Pont Audemer Spaniel

Pont-Audemer Spaniel is nicknamed the Pont. It is also known as the Clown of the Marshes due to its agility when swimming in marshy water. It is a rare dog…

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Dutch Shepherd Dog

If you are drawn to the brindle-patterned coat of the Dutch shepherd, be prepared for a lengthy wait to welcome one into your home. This breed is still rare…

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Exotic Longhair

The longhair exotic has a rich history. First bred as only a shorthair version, the exotic breed was proposed to the Cat Fanciers Association Board of…

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California Spangled Cat

The California spangled cat has a long, medium-sized body and leopard-like spots on its coat. These cats are muscular and strong. They have large, inquisitive…

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Yoranian

The Yoranian is a small hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Yorkshire Terrier and the Pomeranian purebreds. Standing no more than 11 inches and…

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Golden Sheltie

The Golden Sheltie is a medium dog made from mixing the Shetland Sheepdog (a.k.a. Sheltie) and the Golden Retriever. These dogs may have either a rough or…

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Tahltan Bear Dog

The Tahltan bear dog was bred and raised by the Tahltan natives of northwest British Columbia to hunt large game such as bears, elk and big cats. These dogs…

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Patterland

The Patterland is a small Terrier mix, with a cross between the Patterdale and Lakeland. Their height maxes out around 15 inches, and their weight maxes at…

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