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Landseer

The Landseer is a giant breed that can grow to weigh between 100 to 150 pounds, with males generally being larger than females. It has a dense coat of smooth…

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Oriental

The Oriental shorthair is a man-made breed of cat with origins in England. In the 1950s, breeders worked to rebuild their programs. As a result of this…

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Bassador

Bassadors are the resulting hybrid breed when mixing the Basset Hound and Labrador retriever. They are large dogs with short legs and are part of the hounding…

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European Shorthair

The European shorthair has its origins in Rome. When the emperors ruled the country, they spread their culture throughout the continent. The beloved shorthair…

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Muggin

The Muggin is a cross between a Miniature Pinscher (Min Pin) and a Pug. Muggins are small, sturdy, evenly proportioned dogs with a short tail that often…

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Canadian Eskimo Inuit

For a rare breed of the Arctic, experienced dog owners may wish to consider the powerful and energetic Canadian Eskimo-Inuit. The ancient Canadian…

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Miniature Schnoxie

The Miniature Schnoxie is a hybrid of a Dachshund and a Miniature Schnauzer. These dogs generally weigh from around 10 to 15 pounds, and they love to be held…

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Pughasa

The pughasa is a small, mixed breed dog, a cross between the Lhasa apso and the pug. They weigh between 12 and 20 pounds and a have 12-14 year life…

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Yorkie Mix

If you would like a small dog that is loving and loyal, a Yorkie mix is a great option. They are often called Chorkies because they crossed with the Chihuahua…

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English Boston Bulldog

The English Boston-Bulldog is a small hybrid go resulting from the crossing of the Bulldog with the Boston Terrier. They are muscular, compact dogs with short…

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Norfolk Terrier

Many people confuse the Norfolk terrier with its cousin, the Norwich terrier. Both breeds originated in Europe during the late 1800s and were developed for…

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Corgipoo

Corgipoos are a hybrid dog created between the mix of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Poodle purebreds. These small dogs are characterized by their strong…

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Lurcher

Lurchers are created by crossing Greyhounds or Deerhounds with Bedlington Terriers, other medium-sized terriers, Collies or Border Collies. Lurchers were…

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Miniature Bull Terrier

The miniature bull terrier hails from England. A Birmingham breeder by the name of James Hinks is the gentleman who is credited with developing the breed…

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

The Staffordshire bull terrier was developed during the early 1800s in Staffordshire, England as a dog fighter. The Staffordshire bull terrier was developed…

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Bull Boxer

The Bull-Boxer is a large dog resulting from the cross of the Bulldog and Boxer. It has a blocky head with large chest, long legs, and a short, coarse coat…

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Siberpoo

The Siberpoo is a small to medium size mix breed of a Siberian Husky and a Poodle. They are also known as a Poosky, Huskydoodle, or Huskapoo. These dogs have…

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Feist

The Feist is known by many different names. There is Gray’s Trigger, treeing, American treeing, and American Feist. Although known by many different names…

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Cardigan Corgis

The Cardigan Corgis is believed to be older than the Pembroke Corgie.

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