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Corgi Mix
One popular mixed breed is a Corgi mix. They are low-set and very strong. They are a wonderful house dog, and do well competing in sports. Owners of different…
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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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Rajapalayam
The Rajapalyam hound is also commonly called the Poligan hound. This is a typically large breed and measures 25-30 inches at the withers. The color of the…
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Basset Bleu De Gascogne
Hailing from France, the Basset Bleu de Gasogne is a medium sized dog breed, characterized by its long ears, mottled coat, strong muzzle, and large brown…
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Neapolitan Mastiff
The Neapolitan mastiff was developed by the Romans in the Neapolitan region of Italy around the year 55 B.C. The dog was used primarily for guarding estates…
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Ja Chon
The Ja-Chon is a hybrid mix created by crossing the Japanese Chin with the Bichon Frise. These small dogs reach up to 15 inches in height, weighing anywhere…
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Cattle Collie Dog
The Cattle Collie Dog is a hybrid mix between a Collie and an Australian Cattle Dog. These dogs usually have a medium, muscular build, and they may stand…
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American Bulldog
The American Bulldog was on the brink of extinction after World War II. John D. Johnson is the man credited with bringing the dog back to popularity. The dogs…
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Exotic Shorthair
The Exotic Shorthair is a large, round cat with a large head and small ears. It looks cobby and has a short, broad nose. It’s been called a lazy man’s Persian…
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Nortese
The Nortese is a mix between the Maltese and the Norwich Terrier. It is a small breed, expected to weigh between seven and ten pounds, and is usually found in…
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Shichi
A ShiChi is a hybrid between a Chihuahua and Shih Tzu. ShiChis typically range in weight from 5-10 pounds for males and 4-8 pounds for females. This type of…
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Miniature Boxer
The Miniature Boxer is about 1′ tall at the shoulder and has an approximate weight of 15 lbs. Though appearance may vary, pups typically carry at least some…
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Great Pyredane
The Great Pyredane is a giant hybrid dog made from the crossing of the Great Dane and the Great Pyrenees. They can reach up to 32 inches and weigh in close to…
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Border Jack
The Border Jack is the result of the crossing of the Border Collie and Jack Russell Terrier. It is a medium dog with a dense double coat that varies in length…
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Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard was developed during the 1600s. The dog first appeared at the hospice of Saint Bernard in Switzerland, hence the breed’s name. The hospice…
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Havashire
A cross breed of the Yorkshire Terrier and Havanese, the Havashire is an alert, protective, friendly, affectionate, intelligent and loyal dog. Most Havashires…
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Euro Mountain Sheparnese
The Euro Mountain Sheparnese is a large mixed dog breed resulting from the mix of the Bernese Mountain dog with the German Shepherd. Standing at least 26…
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Peke Italian
The Peke-Italian is the cross between the Pekingese and the Italian Greyhound. It is a small cross breed that weighs between six and 10 pounds when fully…
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Llewellin Setter
The ancestors of the Llewellin Setter are the English Setters of old. An English breeder bred lines of English setters until a specific type was achieved…
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British
The British Shorthair is a large muscular cat with a round head, square-proportions and a thick tail. They can come in several colors but are most popular in…
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English Bullweiler
The English Bullweiler is a dog breed created from the cross of the Bulldog and the Rottweiler purebreds. They range from medium to large in size, roughly…