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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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Australian Terrier

The entertaining antics, amusing tricks and agility feats of the lively little Australian shepherd will keep family members consistently amused. Its loving…

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Chinese Frise

The Chinese Frise is a hybrid variety of canine. It is a combination of the pure breeds Chinese Crested and Bichon Frise. Because this hybrid canine is…

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Griffonese

The Griffonese is a small hybrid mix between the Pekingese and the Brussels Griffon. They reach about 9 inches in height and have rough, medium length coats…

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Great Wolfhound

The Great Wolfhound is a giant dog created from the mixture of the Great Pyrenees and the Irish Wolfhound. They may reach 38 inches in height and weigh 150…

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Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small breed of dog that came from Scotland where it was mainly used to kill vermin and hunt such game as otters and badgers…

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Chipom

Whether you choose to say chipom or pomchi, you can just say that you choose a charming, affectionate and playful companion. The chipom is a hybrid that…

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Pointer Bay

The pointer bay is a hybrid cross between a German shorthaired pointer and a Chesapeake Bay retriever, making it a skilled hunting companion on land and in…

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Border Sheepdog

Border Sheepdogs are medium sized dogs that are come from crossing the Border Collie with the Shetland Sheepdog. Their coats are long and straight…

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Kai Ken

The Kai Ken is a medium-sized dog that originated in Japan where it was most commonly used to hunt such large game as deer, wild boars and bears. It is known…

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Cadoodle

The Cadoodle is a cross breed dog that comes from the mixture of the Collie and Poodle purebreds. They are medium to large in size with thick double coats…

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Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a somewhat small dog that originated in Finland where it was developed to hunt such game as squirrels, grouse and capercallies. It is…

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Dragon Li

The Dragon Li is a medium-sized cat breed that is known for its unique coat, which has a medium to dark brown color and tabby pattern. Dragon Li have stocky…

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Boxita

A Boxita is a cross between a Boxer and an Akita. These hybrids are known for being affectionate, as well as alert and intelligent. They make good pets for…

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Cheetoh

The Cheetoh is a large cat with a distinctive spotted, glossy coat. It has a muscular, lean body and large ears and eyes. Its unique features together with…

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American Bandogge Mastiff

If you are an experienced dog owner that is looking for an effective guard dog and a fiercely loyal family member, consider the American bandogge mastiff. The…

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Berger Picard

The Berger Picard is considered to be the oldest French sheepdog. There is argument that the breed is related to the Beauceron and Briard. Others believe that…

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Stabyhoun

The stabyhoun is a gundog that originated in the Friesland province of the Netherlands during the 1800s. The stabyhoun is a pointer breed, and it was utilized…

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Pom Shi

The pomimo is a small hybrid cross between a Pomeranian and an American Eskimo dog. Pominos stand between seven and 12 inches tall at their shoulders and…

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Baskimo

The Baskimo is the result hybrid breed from the mixture of the American Eskimo and the Basset Hound. It is a medium sized dog with short legs, floppy ears, a…

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Alaskan Malamute

As the name implies, the Alaskan Malamute originates in Alaska. The sled dog is a descendent of the Arctic wolf. An Alaskan tribe, called the Mahlemuts, was…

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