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Dogue Brasileiro
The Dogue Brasileiro is a muscular and powerful dog, capable of great agility and strength. Dogue Brasileiros achieve a height at the shoulder between 21 and…
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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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Wel Chon
The Wei-Chon is a small hybrid dog created from the cross of the Welsh Terrier with the Bichon Frise. Typically endowed with the body figure of the Bichon…
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Hush Basset
The Hush Basset is a hybrid dog resulting from the crossing of the Cocker Spaniel and Basset Hound. They are small, roughly 16 inches, with short legs, long…
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Bullwhip
The Bullwhip dog is a medium sized to large and results from the crossing of the Bulldog and the Whippet purebreds. It is a relatively new breed with a fine…
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Miniature Bulldog
Miniature Bulldogs may be sweet tempered, consistent in their behavior, good with kids, active and loving. Miniature Bulldogs that are trained well make…
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Jack Chi
The Jack Chi is a small hybrid mix between the Jack Russell Terrier and Chihuahua purebred. They have solid bodies and fox-like faces, stand roughly 15 inches…
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Miniature French Schnauzer
The Miniature French Schnauzer is a mixed breed dog whose parentage combines the French Bulldog and Miniature Schnauzer breeds. Physically, the Miniature…
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Atlas Dog
Atlas Mountain Dogs have lived in the mountains of Algeria, Libya and Morocco for more than 5,000 years. They were used for many different purposes including…
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
A Dutch breeder by the name of Eduard K. Korthals developed the wirehaired pointing griffon during the 1800s. The goal was to create a versatile hunting dog…
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Black Forest Hound
The Black Forest hound is also known as the Slovensky Kopov or the Slovakian hound. This small scent hound has been used by the people of Eastern Europe for…
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Schillerstovare
This dog’s original name is Schillerstovare. Schiller Hound is the English translation equivalent of this hunting dog with its origins in Sweden. The breed is…
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Goldendoodle
In the early 1990s, breeders in Australia and North America began mixing Standard Poodles with Golden Retrievers in hopes of producing a dog with the…
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Portuguese Sheepdog
A 100-year-old breed, the Portuguese Sheepdog is a herder at heart, originating from southern Portugal where it bred with local mountain dogs. As such, this…
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Silkshund
The Silkshund may not be the breed for first-time dog owners. These are mixed breeds between Dachshund and Silky Terriers, and may adopt brave, guard dog-like…
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Shockerd
The Shockerd is a cross between and English Shepherd and a Cocker Spaniel. They are a medium size dog that typically weighs 30 to 40 pounds. They have flappy…
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Tibetan Mastiff
Dating back to 1100 BC, the Tibetan mastiff is one of the world’s oldest breeds. The breed developed in the Himalayan region of Tibet, and it was used as a…
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Bully Wheaten
The Bully Wheaten is a medium sized dog that results from the crossing of the Bulldog and the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. They have furry faces and sturdy…
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Sibercaan
Sibercaans are a cross between the Canaan Dog and the Siberian Husky. This combination yields a large dog with heavy fur that needs frequent brushing…
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Dachshund
One of the most easily identified dog breeds delights everyone who spots it. This little hot dog may be short, but there is nothing small about the…
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Wirelsh Terrier
This dog is a cross between a Welsh Terrier and a Wire-fox Terrier, and it has a natural talent for being a household watchdog. A medium-sized dog, the…