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Toy Manchester Terrier
The toy Manchester terrier was developed during the late 1800s to accommodate the popularity of smaller dogs. The dog was developed in Manchester, England by…
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Bostalian
The Bostalian is the resulting hybrid dog created from the mix of the Boston Terrier with the Italian Greyhound. They have a short single coat, making them…
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Westiepoo
The Westiepoo has a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years, and will achieve a height between 12 and 17 inches, weighing as much as 30 lbs when reaching full…
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Komondor
The komondor originated in Hungary a thousand years ago. The breed was developed to guard and protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other predators. The…
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Hamiltonstovare
Hamiltonstovares were developed during the 1800s in Sweden from English foxhounds and various German hounds. The dog is named after Count Adolph Hamilton, the…
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German Spaniel
The German Spaniel is thought to have descended from the Stober, which was a versatile hunting dog that dated back as far as 1719. The Germans adored the…
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Cane Corso
The Cane Corso falls under a category of large and muscular dogs collectively named Molosser. The name comes from Molossia, the location of an ancient Greek…
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Boston Yorkie
The Boston terrier is a cross between two small, wiry and highly active dogs: the Boston terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. The former, nicknamed the…
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Miniature Dachshund
The Dachshund breed comes from Germany, and it first appeared in the early 16th century. Its name is formed from two German words: “dachs” (badger) and “hund”…
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Black Russian Terrier
The Soviet Army, in an attempt to breed a fabulous working dog, created the Black Russian terrier. The dog was used to patrol the borders with its soldiers…
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Pit Bull Mix
The Pit Bull originated in England and found its way to American by English immigrants. The breed started mixing with others by dog owners who failed to…
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Bea Tzu
The Bea-Tzu is a mixed-breed dog of Beagle and Shih-Tzu origin. Although not considered a toy dog, this hybrid breed doesn’t grow larger than about 15 inches…
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Norrbottenspets
The rare Norrbottenspets originated in the Norrbotten province of Sweden. The breed is likely descended from the ancient hunting dogs that were used in the…
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Estonian Hound
The Estonian hound is also commonly called the Estonian scenthound. The Estonian hound owes its existence to a 1947 decree by the U.S.S.R. Ministry of Economy…
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Frengle
The Frengle is a small hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Beagle and French Bulldog purebreds. Frengles inherit the body of the French Bulldog, but…
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Bugg
The bugg originated in the United States. Because it is a hybrid, or designer, dog, it is difficult to pinpoint its exact date of origin. The breed is a cross…
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Eskapoo
The Eskapoo dog is a cross between the American Eskimo and Poodle purebreds. They are small dogs with compact, well built bodies and deep chests. Like their…
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La Chon
The La-Chon is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Bichon Frise. It is a small cross breed that weighs between eight and 20 pounds when fully grown and…
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Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus are small Spitz-type dogs that originated in Japan where they were primarily used to hunt such game as rabbits and birds. They are referred to by…
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Tibetan Chin
The Tibetan Chin is a smaller mixed breed dog that is the result of breeding a Tibetan Spaniel and a Japanese Chin. They are a smaller breed and weigh…