Dog Breeds by Coat

Cavestie

Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by .

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The Cavestie recognized as a mix of the West Highland White Terrier and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. To better understand what the possible physical and personality traits of your Cavestie are, it is best to familiarize yourself with the breeds of the dog’s parents. Hybrid Dogs, also commonly known as “Cross Breeds” or “Designer Dogs”, [...]

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Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Tibetan Terrier originated in Tibet and were bred to herd animals as well as guard the home or territory from unwanted visitors. These dogs are thought to be a lucky breed because they were originally bred by monks! Today they are used primarily for companion purposes. The Tibetan Terrier is a breed that needs [...]

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Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Tibetan Spaniel originated in Tibet and was bred purely for companionship to people. They are thought to be a mixture of the Japanese chin, Pug and Pekingese which gives them their pushed in face, coiled tail and compact body. This breed is a loyal, outgoing and devoted dog that needs a large amount of [...]

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Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Shiba Inu originated in Japan and was bred to hunt birds. They are related to the Akita Inu as both are fierce working dogs but differ greatly in size. These little dogs became very close to extinction in the 1930′s but were specifically bred to become re-populated and are now known and owned all [...]

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Schipperke

Schipperke

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Schipperke originated in Belgium and was bred to guard boats either docked or at sea and to hunt down vermin that live aboard the ships. They are descendants of the Belgium Sheepdog but were bred to become decreased in size until they reached their current weight which tops out at a whopping 18 lbs. [...]

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Lowchen

Lowchen

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Lowchen originated in France and is a relative of the Bichon Frise. They are one of the most rare breeds still alive today, but are slowly becoming more popular. This little dog resembles a lion and actually has an alternate name being “little lion dog”. These dogs have a unique coat trim that is [...]

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Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Lhasa Apso originated in Tibet and was bred to protect the churches or religious community their owners would reside in. They were mostly owned by monks or people of the church, which is what they were taught to guard when their master was not present. Today these dogs are quite common but for thousands [...]

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Keeshond

Keeshond

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Keeshond originated in the Netherlands and was used as an alarm for danger as well as a companion to people when they took trips over seas. They are a mixture of the Pomeranian, Samoyed and Chow Chow. The Dutch barge dog, the German spitz, or Wolfsspitz are other names for this breed. The Keeshond [...]

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French Bulldog

French Bulldog

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The French Bulldog originated in England and was bred to hunt rodents and also to be a companion to people. They are a mixture of the English Bulldog and a variety of French Terriers! This breed is a goofy little character that needs loads of affection to be happy. They are animated, fun loving and [...]

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Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Finnish Spitz originated in Finland and was bred to hunt small game, elk and even bear! They are notorious for their incredibly fast barking and statistically they can bark up to 160 times in one minute. Despite their small size, this breed has mastered their hunting abilities and are so prized that historically their [...]

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