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Donskoy
The Donskoy is a medium-sized, sturdy cat breed that is known under different names, including Don Sphynx, Donsky and Russian Hairless. The Donskoy is…
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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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Appenzell Mountain Dog
The Appenzell Mountain Dog, also known as the Appenzell Sennedhunde and the Appenzell Cattle Dog, is a medium-sized dog that was developed in the Swiss Alps…
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Schnocker
Schnockers are a cross breed between a Miniature Schnauzer and a Cocker Spaniel, with medium-length, curly fur all over their bodies, and long, floppy ears…
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Weimardoodle
The Weimardoodle is a hybrid dog breed resulting from the cross of the Weimaraner and the Poodle purebreds. Medium in size with short, hard or slightly curly…
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Shih Tzu Mix
Designer dogs have become quite popular today, and you may have even heard of some of them. Some of the older designer breeds are Cock-a-Poos, Labradoodles…
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Miniature Yorkie
Miniature Yorkshire Terriers, called Yorkies for short, are small dogs in the terrier family which first originated in Yorkshire, England, in the 19th…
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Long Haired Dogs
If you admire the look of a longhaired show dog with its flowing long locks, you may be considering a longhaired breed as your next family member. Keep in…
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Shih Poo
Shih-Poohs have been emerging over the last 20 years or so, as more and more breeders are crossing average Shih Tzus and Poodles for a blend that features…
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Toy Poodle
Poodles originated in Germany, where they were developed to retrieve waterfowl on hunting expeditions. Toy poodles were created by selectively breeding down…
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Biton
The Biton weighs between ten and fifteen pounds. These dogs need regular grooming and exercise. Often recommended for families, the Biton makes a great…
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Morkie
The morkie is considered a hybrid, which means that the breed was developed by crossing two particular breeds, the Maltese and the Yorkshire terrier. Also…
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Bedlington Terrier
If there was ever a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the Bedlington terrier fits that image to a tee. This dog looks delicate, docile and harmless, and it displays…
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Cao Da Serra De Aires
In English, the Cão da Serra de Aires is referred to as the Portuguese Sheepdog. These dogs are typically of moderate size and build. The average height for…
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Saarloos Wolfdog
The Saarloos Wolfdog is a cross between the German Shepherd and the European Wolf. It is a large cross breed that weighs between 79 and 90 pounds and stands…
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Bullboxer Staff
The Bullboxer Staff dog is a medium to large sized dog that comes from the mixing of the Boxer and the American Stafforshire Terrier purebreds. A broad head…
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Kurilian Bobtail
The Kurilian Bobtail is a large cat breed that is one of the natural cat breeds. It originated in the Russian Kuril Islands. The most distinctive trait of…
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Cairoston
The Cairoston is a is a small to medium sized cross breed dog that results from the mixture of the Cairn Terrier and the Boston Terrier. Their coats are fine…
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Bernese Hound
The Bernese hound is one of four varieties of Swiss scent hounds. These dogs date back to at least the Middle Ages, and similar dogs have been used for…
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Miniature St Bernard
The Miniature St. Bernard is a cross between the Saint Bernard and the Cocker Spaniel. It’s medium in size and comes in tan, brown, white and black. This…
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Afghan Sheepdog
A cross between the Afghan Hound and the Belgian Sheepdog, this breed is strong-boned and agile as part of its powerful heritage. It can withstand heat…