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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
One of the most beloved toy breeds today is the King Charles spaniel, also called the Cavalier King Charles spaniel. His happy and loving disposition has…
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Belgian Shepherd Malinois
Belgian Shepherd Malinois is bred primarily as working dog for personal protection in Belgium and other European countries, as well as in the United States.
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Frenchton
Frenchtons are designer dogs that were created by crossing French bulldogs and Boston terriers. Unlike designer dogs that are half one dog breed and half…
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American Foxhound
The American Foxhound, or simply Foxhound, is a large scent hound that was developed in the United States for the purpose of hunting foxes. Although there are…
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Cherokee Monarch
The Cherokee Monarch is a hybrid variety of dog. It is descended from the pure breeds Russian Toy Terrier and Papillon. This hybrid will be a small dog…
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Ratshire Terrier
The Ratshire Terrier is a cross between the Rat Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier. It is a small cross breed that weighs between five and 15 pounds when fully…
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen originates from hounds of superior size. In this case the breed is derived from the Grand Griffon. At the end of the 19th…
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Doxie Scot
The Doxie Scot is a cross between the Dachshund and the Scottish Terrier. It is a small breed that weighs between 18 and 20 pounds fully grown. It has a coat…
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Shar Poo
A shar-poo is the hybrid cross of a shar-pei and a poodle. Shar-poos weigh between 40 and 60 pounds and stand between 13 and 20 inches tall at the shoulder…
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Cockapin
The Cockapin is a mixed breed between the Cocker Spaniel and Miniature Pinscher. It’s a fairly small dog, weighing between 10 to 30 pounds, with a maximum…
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Irish Setter
The red Irish setter is the younger cousin of the Irish red and white setter. Originating in Ireland, the red and white variation was popular in the hunting…
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Miniature Pug
The Miniature Pug is essentially a mix of Chihuahua and Pug, with a canine that looks very much like a Pug except for a slightly longer snout. It is derived…
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Pugwich
The Pugwich is a small, mixed breed dog, a cross between the pug and the Norwich terrier. They weigh between 10-20 pounds and have a 12-16 year life…
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Schipperke
The schipperke’s origin has been an elusive mystery. It is believed that the schipperke was developed by downsizing a leauvenaar, which was a black Belgian…
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Scottish Fold
Essentially a longhair Scottish fold, the Highland fold is a loving cat with a luxurious coat and a sweet temperament. Resembling an owl or a Teddy bear, the…
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Chatham Hill Retriever
The Chatham Hill Retriever is a hybrid variety of canine. It is a mix of American Cocker Spaniel and a Flat-Coated Retriever. Its build may be predicted based…
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Italian Bulldogge
The Italian Bulldogge is a hybrid mix between the Olde Bulldog and the Italian Mastiff. These large dogs stand approximately 31 inches in height and weigh…
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Karst Shepherd
The Karst Shepherd is bred to be a courageous guardian. With good training and early socialization, his virtues of devotion and loyalty shine, giving him the…
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Pomeranian Mix
You may have heard about designer dog breeds; however, do you know exactly what they are? Basically, a designer breed is simply the result of a cross between…
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Danish Swedish Farmdog
The Danish-Swedish Farmdog is a small dog breed that was developed in Sweden and Denmark where it was mainly used to kill rats and guard livestock. It is…