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Mastiff Mix
It is thought that the Mastiff originated in the mountains of Central Asia. Early on in their existance, Mastiffs were called molossers. These dogs were used…
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Boston Lab
The Boston Lab comes from the mix of the Labrador Retriever and the Boston Terrier. They are short and compact dogs that have short coats that are dense and…
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Jack Rat Terrier
The Jack-Rat Terrier is a cross between the Jack Russel Terrier and the Rat Terrier. Jack-Rat Terriers are smaller dogs that weigh between 7 and 15 pounds…
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Silkzer
A cross between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Silky Terrier, a Silkzer is a small breed of dog averaging less than 10 pounds. They sport soft, medium to long…
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
This breed was developed in the southern United States and is said to have received its name from the Alapa River in Georgia. These bulldogs are likely…
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Belgian Malinois
There are four varieties in the collective group of Belgian sheepdogs. The four breeds are the Belgian Groenendael, the Belgian Tervuren, the Belgian Malinois…
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Dupuy Setter
The Dupuy Setter is a sporting dog that was developed in France as a versatile hunting dog. This dog is known by a variety of different names including the…
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Schnekingese
A Schnekingese is a designer cross breed, resulting from the mix of a Miniature Schnauzer and a Pekingese. It can be expected to live between 12 and 15 years…
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Great Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees originated in France’s Pyrenees Mountains. The white dogs were utilized for many centuries to guard and protect flocks of sheep from bears…
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Lha Basset
The Lha-Basset is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and the Basset Hound. It is a medium-sized cross breed that can weigh anywhere from 18 to 50 pounds and stand…
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Bea Griffon
Bea Griffons are the hybrid cross of the Beagle and the Brussels Griffon. These small, lovable dogs come whose short coats come in a variety colors including…
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Cockapoo
The Cockapoo is a mix between the cocker spaniel and toy poodle. The breed is a hybrid, and it is one of the first designer dogs. The Cockapoo dates back to…
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Scoodle
A Scoodle dog is a mix between a Scottish Terrier and a Poodle, and is a smallish dog which might achieve a height of 10 in. and a weight between 10 and 17…
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American Gointer
The American Gointer is a hybrid cross-breed between the English Pointer and the Golden Retriever. They are medium sized, with flappy ears, and straight fur…
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Pekehund
The Pekehund is the cross between the Pekingese and the Dachshund. It is a small cross breed that weighs between 13 and 25 pounds when fully grown, and it has…
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Napoleon
The Napoleon is characterized by its short legs and round features. They have round faces with round eyes and cheeks. Their short legs make them appear…
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Teacup Yorkie
Yorkies were first bred in north England, for the purpose of hunting down rats that would infest the local clothing mills and mines. They were also used on…
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Dorkie
A Dorkie is a hybrid dog that is a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a Dachshund. It is a small breed that weighs less than 20 pounds when fully grown…
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South Russian Shepherd Dog
The Russian Sheepdog — better known as the South Russian Ovtcharka, South Russian Shepherd Dog, or SRO — is a large long-haired sheepdog. It is named for its…