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Spanish Mastiff
The Spanish mastiff originated in the Estremadura region of Spain. The breed evolved from the ancient molosser dogs that date back to 2000 B.C. Over the…
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Profiles of more than 1,300 dog and cat breeds: size, temperament, grooming, the health conditions each is prone to, and what that means for insurance.
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Giant Schnauzer
The giant schnauzer is one of three distinct schnauzer breeds: miniature, standard and giant. The breed was originally developed in Germany and was used to…
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Golden Sammy
The Golden Sammy is a large-sized dog that comes from the crossing of the Samoyed and Golden Retriever. Standing around 24 inches, these dogs have rough…
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Large Munsterlander
The large Munsterlander originated in the town of Munster in Germany during the early 1900s. The large Munsterlander was developed from the German longhaired…
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Border Terrier
Border Terriers are small dogs that originated in the United Kingdom where they were developed to chase foxes out of burrows. However, they were also often…
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Shorkie Tzu
A hybrid of Yorkshire Terrier and Shih Tzu, the Shorkie Tzu is a small, friendly and energetic dog, ideal for apartments or small homes. They vary in size…
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Pocket Pitbull
The pocket pitbull is a hybrid cross between an American pitbull terrier and a Patterdale terrier. Pocket pitbulls measure between 12 and 16 inches tall at…
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Afaird
The ancestors of the Afaird belong to ancient breeds in their respective regions. The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. Living in the…
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French Bull Weiner
The French Bull Weiner is a small hybrid breed resulting from the mix of the French Bulldog and the Dachshund. They stand less than 17 inches, weighing 15-30…
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Devon Rex
The Devon Rex (described as alien-like by some) is a medium-sized cat has very large ears and eyes with a unique coat. It is curly or wavy and comes in three…
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Low Energy Dogs
While the unwavering playful energy of a Jack Russel terrier or a Labrador retriever can be entertaining, there are a number of reasons why one of the more…
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Toy Maltese
Toy Maltese weight between three and eight pounds. This small yet hardy dog is characterized by silky hair, compact body, sturdy tail, deep chest, round…
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The Most Lovable Dogs On Earth
Families with children, individuals who are home for most of the day and seniors in need of companionship need a furry friend that ranks among the most…
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Great Gascony Blue
The Great Gascony Blue is a large dog that was developed in France as a pack hound and is most known for its amazing ability to pick up cold scents. It is…
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Auss Tzu
The Auss-Tzu is a hybrid breed made from crossing the Miniature Australian Shepherd with the Shih Tzu. They are generally medium sized with floppy ears and…
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Cheagle
The Cheagle is a hybrid type of dog. It is derived from the pure breeds Beagle and Chihuahua. As with any other hybrid canine, this dog will vary in height…
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Scolden Terrier
This dog is a cross between a Scottish Terrier and a Golden Retriever, with a life expectancy between 12 and 15 years, and it will achieve an adult weight in…
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Dunker
The Dunker is originally developed in the beginning of the 19th century by crossing a Russian Harlequin Hound with other Scenthound breeds and is named after…
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Scotchi
There is a great deal of variability in the appearance of a Scotchi, depending on which characteristics are inherited from its parents. Coats can be long and…