Short Coat Dog Breeds

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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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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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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Dalmatian

Dalmatian

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Dalmatian originated in Croatia (around the area of Dalmatia) and was bred to protect their master’s territory which commonly would have been a horse-drawn carriage. They were also used as hunting or retrieving dogs and were commonly known as the firefighter’s aid. This comes from their original breed purpose which was to lead and [...]

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Chow Chow

Chow Chow

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Chow Chow originated in China and was bred to hunt smaller animals and to guard property. Today these dogs are used primarily for companions but in China are also considered a tasty morsel! These dogs are thought to be the original inspiration for the statues in front of Chinese temples called Fu lions. This [...]

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Chinese Shar Pei

Chinese Shar Pei

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Shar Pei is a powerful dog who comes from the southern provinces of Guangzhou in China. Well-known as the “Chinese Fighting Dog” he’s name means “sand skin” and he’s coat were developed to aid him in fighting. The ancestry of the Shar-Pei is uncertain, perhaps related to the smooth-coated Chow Chow and the Tibetan [...]

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Bulldog

Bulldog

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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The Bulldog originated in England and was bred to fight bulls! They are a mixture of the Mastiff and the Pug which gives them their pushed in face and muscular body. Although in the late 1600′s they were bred to bait bears and bulls, today they are primarily used for companionship to people and go [...]

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