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Khaomanee
The Khaomanee is a medium-sized cat with a striking soft white coat. A distinctive feature of this breed is that their eyes have different colors.
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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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Bulloxer
There is little historical information available for the bulloxer. This dog is a cross between the boxer and the American bulldog. It does not matter which…
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Havashu
The Havashu is renowned for its alertness and cheerful nature. This crossbreed of the Shih Tzu dog and the Havanese is also loving, responsive, playful…
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Lab Aire
The Lab’Aire is a crossbreed of the Airedale Terrier and the Labrador retriever. This crossbreed is usually available in brown, white, black and yellow. The…
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Russell Terrier
The Russell terrier was named after John Russell, the Oxford reverend and hunting enthusiast who was commonly known as the sporting parson. He developed the…
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Telomian
Native to Malaysia, the Telomian is notable for being the only Malaysian dog known outside that Southeastern Asian country. Also, it is an extremely rare dog…
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Goldmaraner
The Goldmaraner is a large hybrid dog that comes from the mix of the Weimaraner and the Golden Retriever purebreds. They come in a variety of shades of gold…
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American Staghound
American Staghounds are gentle, calm, affectionate, and aren’t suited for guard dog purposes, seldom being territorial. Interaction with other large dog…
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Akita Shepherd
A hybrid dog, the Akita Shepherd is named for its mixed origin. It is a cross between the Akita Inu and the German Shepherd, which trace their origins to…
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American Bullnese Hybrid
The history of the American Bullnese Hybrid is not well documented, but this breed cross is relatively new. It was in the late 1980s in Florida that Robert E…
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Lapponian Herder
The Lapponian Herder traces its roots to Finland approximately 200 years ago. Although it has not been proven, people who love this breed believe it to be the…
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Irish Terrier
The Irish terrier originated in Ireland, and it is one of the oldest terrier breeds. During the 1700s, the Irish terrier was used to hunt and retrieve otters…
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Skypoo
The fluffy Skypoo is a mid-sized cross between the Poodle and the Sky Terrier. Ranging from 40 to 70 lbs., these friendly, eager-to-please dogs are devoted to…
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Japanese Spitz
These cold weather dogs originated in Japan during the 1800s, and they are thought to have descended from the Samoyed. The breed was created with the goal of…
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Saint Berdoodle
The Saint Berdoodle is a cross between the Saint Bernard and the Poodle. It is a large cross breed that weighs between 110 and 200 pounds and stands 24 to 30…
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Shiloh Shepherd
The Shiloh Shepherd is a variation of the U.S. German Shepherd which came about beginning in the 1960s. Shilohs were bred to be larger than Germans, with…
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Majestic Tree Hound
Majestic Tree Hounds are large dogs that were developed in the United States to hunt such big game as mountain lions, bears, jaguars and bob cats. Also known…
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Vizsla
The Vizsla hails from Hungary, where it was developed to hunt, point and retrieve falcons. Vizslas were also used to hunt rabbits. During World War I, these…
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German Australian Shepherd
The German Australian Shepherd is a hybrid mix of the German Shepherd and the Australian Shepherd. They are medium to large in size with short to medium coats…
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Chizer
Chizers are a cross between a chihuahua and a miniature schnauzer. They are small dogs known for their happy and playful temperament.