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Huskimo
The Huskimo is a medium to large-sized hybrid dog that comes from the crossing of the American Eskimo and the Siberian Husky. These dogs have flat heads and…
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Porcelaine
The Porcelaine is a French hound dog that gets its name from its shiny coat. It’s said that they look just like a porcelain statue and that they seem to have…
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Fila Brasileiro
The Brazilian Mastiff is a large dog that was developed in Brazil and was often used as a hunting dog and to track down fugitives. It is known by several…
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Eskifon
The Eskifon is a hybrid cross between the American Eskimo and Brussels Giffon. They are small in size, standing less than 18 inches with 15-30 pounds of…
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Foodle
The Foodle is a designer dog that comes from the mixture of the Poodle with the Toy Fox Terrier. They are small in size, with long and slender legs, long…
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American Alsatian
The American Alsatian, or Alsatian Shepalute, is a large shepherd-like dog that is extremely intelligent and loyal to its human family. This is a fairly new…
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Toxirn
The Toxirn is a small hybrid dog resulting from the cross of the Cairn Terrier and the Chihuahua. Reaching up to 13 inches in height, these dogs may be tiny…
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Akbash
The Akbash, which is also known as the Akbas and the Coban Kopegi, is a rare breed of dog that came from Western Turkey. It made its first appearance about…
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Ganaraskan
Ganaraskans are small dogs that originated in Canada where they were commonly used as therapy and companion dogs. This is a fairly new breed, and as such, it…
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Finnish Lapphund
The Finnish Lapphund is a medium-sized dog that came from Finland where it was primarily used to herd and guard reindeer. This is a Spitz breed that is known…
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Thai Ridgeback
The Thai ridgeback is a primitive breed that dates back to the Middle Ages. The dogs originated in Thailand, where farmers utilized them to guard their…
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Pixie Bob
The Pixiebob is a large or medium-sized cat that can have a short or long coat. One of the most distinctive features about the Pixiebob is that it is tailless…
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Irish Wolfhound
Irish wolfhounds originated in Ireland, where they were used to hunt wolves, Irish elk, deer and boar. The prized Irish wolfhounds were also presented as…
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Best Tips For Picking A Dog Breed
Bringing a dog into your home is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. Dogs can live anywhere from eight to 16 years or longer, and during this…
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Care Tzu
The Care-Tzu is a cross between a Cairn Terrier and a Shih-Tzu, and it may therefore possess a mix of traits from both of the breeds from which it is…
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Bull Pei
The Bull-Pei is a large dog breed that results from crossing the two very distinct purebreds, the Bulldog and Chinese Shar Pei. Large and muscular, they take…
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Cavanese
The Cavanese is a mix of Havanese dog and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This dog typically has a small build. It will generally stand at approximately 12 or…
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Pushon
The Pushon is a small, mixed breed dog that is made by crossing a Pug with a Bichon Frise. A typical Pushon weighs about 20 pounds and stands a foot tall…
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Bossi Poo
The Bossi-Poo is a small to medium sized hybrid dog resulting from the mix of the Boston Terrier and the Poodle. They have single coats which will either be…