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Labrador Mix
Any mixed dog takes the best and worst from both of its parents. Labrador mixes are generally thought to be sound, healthy dogs that fit in well with most…
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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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German Rex
The German Rex is a medium-sized cat with slender legs and a round head. It has a short dense coat that tends to curl. Its whiskers also curl, but not as…
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Japug
The Japug is a small hybrid dog created from the mixing of the Japanese Chin with the Pug. Generally with the facial features of a Pug, Japugs stand up to 14…
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Lhasalier
The Lhasalier is a cross between a Lhasa Apso and a Cocker Spaniel. Lhasaliers are small dogs that are less than 18 inches tall and around 18 pounds when they…
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Alusky
If you cannot decide between a Siberian husky and an Alaskan malamute, consider having the best of both sled dogs in one package with the Alusky. To create a…
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Barbet
The Barbet, also known as the French Water Dog, is a rare breed that gets its name from the French word barbe, which means beard. Although you can find…
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Bt Walker
The BT Walker is a medium to large sized dog that results from the mix of the Boxer with the Treeing Walker Coonhound. It has a sort, thick coat that’s…
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Akita
Named for the Akita province in Japan, this breed dates back to the 1600s. Used originally to guard royalty in the county, it was used secondarily to hunt…
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Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog that originated in the British Isles where he was primarily used to herd sheep and other livestock. He is…
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Africanis
Africanis is a term used to describe indigenous dogs in South Africa, but the term is also used to refer to a narrower range of South African landrace dog…
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Yorkinese
The Yorkinese is a small hybrid dog created from the mix of the Pekingese and the Yorkshire Terrier. These small dogs have moderately long coats that are most…
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Papastzu
Sometimes called a papitzu, the adorable little papastzu is a hybrid cross between a papillon and a shih tzu. Papastzus weigh between nine and 15 pounds…
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American Hairless Terrier
The American Hairless Terrier is a small breed of dog that was developed in the United States primarily as lovable companions. Also simply known as the AHT…
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Levesque
The creator of the Levesque gave the breed his name: Rogatien Levesque. Originating in Pampoint, Brittany, the dog was developed as a hunting dog. The…
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Chimation
The Chimation is a hybrid variety of dog. It is descended from the pure breeds Dalmatian and Chihuahua. Because the two breeds from which it is derived are…
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Golden Irish
The Golden Irish is a hybrid mix of the Irish Setter and the Golden Retriever. They are large in size, standing 22-26 inches and weighing 65-75 pounds…
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Bogle
Bogles are a medium sized hybrid dog resulting from the mix of the Beagle and Boxer purebreds. They are natural athletes, with sleek and muscular bodies…
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Oregon Rex
The Oregon Rex Cat is among the rexoid mutant cats, which have curly or awn hair. The Oregon Rex is medium-sized and has thicker awn hair than its cousins…
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Siberian Retriever
The Siberian Retriever is a large cross breed of the Siberian Husky and Labrador Retriever. They have a short to medium length silky coat that comes in colors…
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Mountain Cur
The mountain cur was developed in the United States from dogs that the Europeans brought to America when they settled in Ohio and in the mountains of…