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Kangaroo Hound
For a hunting dog that is fast, powerful and hunts by sight instead of smell, the kangaroo hound does not disappoint. What may be disappointing to those who…
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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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Crested Tzu
The Crested Tzu is a small hybrid mix dog that comes from the crossing of the Chinese Crested with the Shih Tzu. They are found in a few colors including…
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Laika
Laika dogs have their origins in the aboriginal dogs of Hanty and Mansi. Russian hunters found themselves attracted to these dogs because of their outstanding…
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Portuguese Watchdog
Owing its roots to the Tibetan highlands centuries ago, Portuguese Watchdogs, in the mastiff family, also referred as Rafeiro do Alentejo and Alentejo…
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Cockinese
The Cockinese is the the hybrid breed resulting from the of mixing of the Cocker Spaniel and Pekingnese purebreds. They are small dogs that take on either the…
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Polish Tatra Sheepdog
This giant purebred weighs between 100 and 130 pounds and stands between 23 and 27 inches tall at the shoulders. Polish Tatra sheepdogs are clad in dense…
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Seppala Siberian Sleddog
The Seppala Siberian sleddog is a purebred working dog that originated in Canada. The large dog weighs between 31 and 60 pounds and stands between 19 and 25…
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Aussiedor
The Aussiedor comes from the hybrid combination of the Australian Shepherd and Labrador retriever. They are large dogs with flappy ears and straight, dense…
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Pineranian
The Pineranian is the cross between the Pomeranian and Miniature Pinscher. It is a small dog that has a very soft coat that requires minimal grooming. The…
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Beago
The Beago is a hybrid of a Beagle and a Golden Retriever. They stand at medium height and weight between 30 and 50 pounds. Their fur is typically black or…
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Beaglier
The Beaglier, sometimes incorrectly spelled the Beaglalier, is a cross between a Beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Beagliers weigh between 10 and 25…
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Crested Schnauzer
The Crested Schnauzer comes from the crossing of the Chinese Crested with the Miniature Schnauzer. These small dogs are most commonly hairless, similar to the…
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Chinese Shar Pei
It is easy to be drawn to the Chinese shar-pei’s adorable wrinkles and unique face. While this dog can be an affectionate and devoted family member, the breed…
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Bull Aussie
The Bull-Aussie is the resulting cross breed of the Bulldog and the Australian Shepherd. These medium sized dogs have a fine, short coat which is most…
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Boxer Chow
The Boxer Chow is named after its parents: the Boxer and the Chow Chow. The latter, which hails from China, bears the distinction of being one of the few…
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Bullmatian
The Bullmation is the designer cross breed that comes from the mixture of the Bulldog and Dalmatian purebreds. They are medium in size and highly…
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Dobie Bassett
Dobie-Bassett dogs are a cross between a Doberman Pinscher and a Bassett Hound. In general, they live between eight and 12 years, will achieve a height at the…
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Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient breed that developed through natural evolution since the Mayan and Aztec era. The Mexican dog is believed to have traveled to…
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Chineranian
hybrid variety is a mix of two small breeds, it will typically be a small animal. Its approximate height should be about 11 inches tall, and its average…