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Australian Short Haired Pinscher
The Austrian Shorthaired Pinscher is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Austria where it was commonly used as an all-around farm dog. These dogs…
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Bloodhound
Bloodhounds can trace their roots to medieval Europe. The first record of a bloodhound being called by that name was in 1350. The “blood” in the name does not…
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Irish Red And White Setter
Originating in Ireland during the mid-1600s, the Irish red and white setter actually predates the familiar red Irish setter. The Irish red and white setter…
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Chug
Humans have been crossing breeds of dogs for thousands of years. People do this to create a certain look, achieve a specific temperament, or to ensure working…
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Shih Apso
The Shih Apso, also called the Lhasa Tzu, is a hybrid mix between the Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu breeds. The Shih Apso has a short undercoat and a longer, wavy…
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Affengriffon
The Affengriffon is not currently a recognized breed, but a hybrid of the Affenpinscher and the Brussels Griffon. They are a relatively new hybrid, bred as…
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Crustie
Crusties are small hybrid dogs that come from the mixing of the Chinese Crested with the Yorkshire Terrier pure breeds. Weighing roughly 12 pounds and…
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Boston Spaniel
The Boston Spaniel is a small hybrid dog that results from the cross of the Boston Terrier and the Cocker Spaniel. Their short and shiny coats can come in any…
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Jatzu
The Jatzu is a hybrid cross between the Japanese Chin and Shih Tzu purebreds. Reaching up to 11 inches in height, these small dogs have proportioned bodies…
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Sharberian Husky
The sharberian husky is the large hybrid cross of a shar-pei and a Siberian husky. Sharberian huskies weigh between 40 and 60 pounds. Sharberian huskies…
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Shih Mo
The Shih-Mo is a hybrid breed cross between the American Eskimo Dog and the Shih Tzu. It is a small to medium breed, measuring around 12 to 18 inches high and…
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Sharmatian
The sharmatian is the hybrid cross of a shar-pei and a Dalmatian. This large dog weighs between 40 and 60 pounds. A sharmatian’s coat is short, and it sheds…
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Plummer Terrier
Although this dog may resemble a cross between a Jack Russell terrier and a beagle, the Plummer terrier is actually a purebred hunting dog that originated in…
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Drentse Patrijshond
For a rare breed that resembles a spaniel and a setter in one dog, the Drentsche patrijshond is an outstanding gun dog to take along on hunting expeditions…
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Alaskan Klee Kai
As stated previously, the Alaskan Klee Kai is a new breed that dates back to the mid 1970s when an Alaskan woman by the name of Linda Spurlin brought a small…
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Caravan Hound
The Caravan Hound may also be called a Mudhol Hound. This breed is typically tall, sleek, and muscular, with a narrow muzzle. These dogs average in height at…
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Chihuahua
The tiny Chihuahua is chock full of spunk and attitude. If you are looking for a dog that will fit into an oversized purse to accompany you around the town…
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Tawny Brittany Griffon
This breed was used for its hunting abilities to rein in the threat of wolves on sheep flocks. Originating in the Middle ages, Tawny Brittany Griffons were…
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Huskita
The Huskita is a hybrid dog created from the mixture of the Akita Inu and Siberian Husky. They may be medium to giant in size, with strong builds and dense…
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Maremma
The Maremma gets its name from the Maremma region of Tuscany, Italy, where American and English breeders first spotted the dog. The Maremma actually…