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Rhodesian Ridgeback
The fascinating ridge of hair that runs along the spine of a Rhodesian Ridgeback is the breed’s trademark. Besides the large dog’s athletic and dignified…
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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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Patterdale Terrier
Originating in the north of England as all terriers have, the Patterdale terrier is common to Great Britain’s Lake District and within Yorkshire. Named after…
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Chiweenie
The chiweenie is a mixed breed dog resulting in the mating of a Chihuahua and a dachshund. There is no recorded history of the first chiweenie, and there is…
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Affenhuahua
The Affenhuahua is a designer dog breed that is a hybrid between the Chihuahua and the Affenpinscher. The Affenhuahuas, although a newer breed, are very…
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
At a quick or distant glance, the Chesapeake Bay may be mistaken for a chocolate Labrador retriever. Although both dogs are hunters of waterfowl, the…
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Yorktese
The Yorktese is a toy hybrid dog breed resulting from the cross of the the Yorkshire Terrier and the Maltese. These tiny dogs reach no more than 10 inches in…
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Queensland Heeler
The Queensland Heeler is also known as the Australian Cattle Dog. It is a medium breed that stands 17 to 20 inches and weighs 33 to 49 pounds. They come in…
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Shetland Sheepdog
Hailing from the Shetland Islands and first officially registered in 1908 the Shetland Sheepdog, affectionately known as the Sheltie, is a relatively new…
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Spanador
The Spanador is a mix between a Labrador Retriever and Cocker Spaniel. They are a medium sized dog that average eighteen inches and weighs between twenty and…
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Saint Bermastiff
The Saint Bermastiff is a cross between the Saint Bernard and the Mastiff. It is a large cross breed that weighs between 150 and 200 pounds when fully grown…
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Flandoodle
The Flandoodle is the result of the mixture between the Bouvier Des Flanders and the Poodle. They are medium in size, standing 22-28 inches, with strong and…
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Lowchen
The lowchen originated in the 1500s in Europe. Since the dog’s name is German, translated to mean little lion, the likely place of origin was Germany…
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Pumi
Hailing from Hungary, the Pumi is a dog similar to the terrier and is of small or medium size. Although the United Kennel Club (UKC) does not have an official…
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Afghan Hound
The Afghan hound originates from the country of Afghanistan. Prior to being called an Afghan hound, the breed was named Tazi. The breed dates back many…
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Serengeti Cat
The Serengti is a medium-sized cat that is tall and has a long neck. Its coat is short and dense and has patterns that make it look similar to a wildcat.
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Smooth Collie
Descended from generations of herding dogs, the Collie is believed to be native to Scotland. They were originally utilized for water rescue, herding, guiding…
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Daisy Dog
A cross between the Bichon Frise, Poodle and Shih Tzu, the Daisy dog is a unique combination of purebreds. They come out small to medium in size with round…
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English Cocker Spaniel
The English cocker spaniel was developed in England. It is the oldest spaniel, descended from the original group of spaniels that arrived from Spain several…
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Labraheeler
The Labraheeler is a cross between the Labrador Retriever and the Australian Cattle Dog. It is a large cross breed that can weigh up to 79 pounds and stand up…
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Pom Terrier
The Pom terrier is a hybrid cross between a Pomeranian and a toy fox terrier. This exceptionally tiny dog weighs between three and seven pounds. The coat may…