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Belgian Shepherd Tervuren

The Tervuren, named after a village in Belgium, is a member of the Belgian Shepherd family.

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German Shepherd

Before the revolution began in the Czech Republic during the year 1989, the breeding of German Shepherds focused on producing dogs that would be used for…

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Boxer

Boxers are medium-sized dogs that originated in Germany where they were primarily used to hunt such game as wild boar, bears and deer. They are known by a few…

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Dorgi

The Dorgi, or Dorgie, is a small designer breed of dog that has become quite popular today. It was created by crossing a short, wire or long-haired…

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Sussex Spaniel

Taking its name from the county in which it was popular, the Sussex spaniel was developed in England during the late 1700s. The huntsmen of Sussex utilized…

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Rott Pei

The Rott Pei is a cross between the Rottweiler and the Chinese Shar-Pei. It is a large cross breed that weighs between 85 and 100 pounds when fully grown. It…

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Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a rather large breed that was developed in Turkey where it was primarily used to guard livestock. It is known by numerous names…

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Bassetoodle

Bassetoodles are the hybrid cross between the Basset Hound and the Poodle. They are a medium sized dog, with long and low bodies, thick, wiry, double coated…

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York Chocolate Cat

The York Chocolate Cat is a medium-sized or large cat that is commonly chocolate, lilac or black. York cats have long, plush coats, slender bodies and…

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Rashon

The Rashon is part Rat Terrier and Bichon Frise and is also a hard-to-find hunting dog. They have a small build with weight ranging from 6-10 pounds. Fur…

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Schnoodle

If you are looking for a family pet and an adorable dog, you should try and own a Schnoodle. This small-sized dog is a crossbreed of Poodle and Schnauzer…

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American Bullador

When two popular breeds come together, the lovable bullador is the result that offers an affectionate companion for families with children. A hybrid breed of…

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Alaskan Husky

Original Alaskan Huskies were known as Native Village Dogs and were much taller and leggier than the dogs seen today. Mushers preferred stockier dogs causing…

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Carolina Dog

The Carolina Dog was developed in the southeastern part of the United States. The majority of Carolina Dogs were found living with Indians in the southern…

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Copica

The Copica is a small hybrid resulting from the mixture of the Cockapoo with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. These sturdy and agile dogs average 12-15 inches in…

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Chussel

The Chussel is a hybrid dog that results from the cross breeding of the Brussels Griffon with the Chihuahua purebreds. They are small, muscular dogs, usually…

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Ewokian

The Ewokian is a small hybrid dog created through the mixture of the Havanese and Pomeranian purebreds. These tiny dogs weigh 8-16 pounds, with a maximum…

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Papillon

The Papillon, also know as Epagneul Nano Continental, dates back to the 1600s. These little dogs were favored among the French aristocracy. By the 1900s, the…

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Powderpap

The Powderpap is a mixture of the Papillon and the Powderpuff variation of the Chinese Crested. Whichever type of coat the Powderpap receives from the double…

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West Of Argyll Terrier

The West of Argyll Terrier is a hybrid toy dog created from mixing the West Highland White Terrier with the Beagle. No more than 15 inches in height, these…

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