Dog Breeds

Boxer pitbull mix

Boxer Pitbull Mix Breed

Boxer pitbull mixes, also known as the Bullboxer Pit, is a cross between the American pitbull terrier and a boxer. Boxer pitbull mixes may also be known as “pixoters” or American bull boxers. Traits from the boxer and pitbull give them a short and stocky appearance with a smooth and straight coat. Boxer pitbull eyes…

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Teacup Chihuahua: Dog Breed Guide

The chihuahua is well-known as a feisty breed, and many individuals love the small size of this pup. However, if you are looking for a toy-sized breed that packs the spunk of a full-sized chihuahua into a smaller body, then the teacup chihuahua is the breed for you. This loyal, energetic, and affectionate pup has…

German shepherd poodle mix sitting outside

German Shepherd Poodle Mix: Dog Breed Guide

The German shepherd poodle mix sometimes referred to as a shepadoodle, is an interesting combination of the loyal, hard-working German shepherd and the intelligent, often-hypoallergenic standard poodle. This hybrid designer dog breed combines positive traits from both of its parental lineages and has a lot to offer individuals looking for a faithful, loving, and loyal…

German shepherd rottweiler mix puppy

German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix: Dog Breed Guide

A confident breed known for its loyalty and dedication to its owners, the German shepherd rottweiler mix is a unique choice for a companion or working dog. This breed has plenty to offer potential owners in the way of affection and protectiveness, and they can easily adapt to most family lifestyles. Our complete dog breed…

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Pocket Beagle: Dog Breed Guide

Pocket beagles are a smaller version of the popular beagle dog breed, but just because they are smaller doesn’t mean they lose any of this dog’s intelligence and loving nature. Pocket beagles are known for their playful energy, caring attitudes, and relatively low care needs. They make a perfect dog for many living situations, including…

Black and white Chihuahua terrier mix sitting down

Chihuahua Terrier Mix: Dog Breed Guide

A small, curious, and generally playful pup, the chihuahua terrier mix is a loyal and loving breed. This dog is considered a hybrid or a mixed breed, and they are typically a mix of a standard Chihuahua and a rat terrier, Jack Russell terrier, Yorkshire terrier, or fox terrier. Because their parental lineage possibilities are…

Bernedoodle sitting in a chair wearing a tie

Bernedoodle: Dog Breed Guide

Bernedoodles are a cross between the Bernese mountain dog and the standard poodle. They are cuddly, affectionate, playful, and love receiving attention from their owners, which makes them a good addition to any family. However, there are some items that you should keep in mind as you look to adopt this dog and determine whether…

Teacup poodle sitting outdoors

Teacup Poodle: Dog Breed Guide

This variation on the standard poodle may be small, but the teacup poodle lacks none of the intelligence, loyalty, and alertness of the standard-sized poodle. Teacup poodles are affectionate, easy to train, and moderately energetic, making them the perfect fit for families who want a companion pup without seriously high exercise and maintenance needs. However,…

Caramel and white bichpoo licks its nose

Bichon Poodle: Your Complete Guide

The bichon poodle is a mixed breed created by crossing a bichon frise and a poodle. This mix has a couple of fun nicknames, too, such as poochon and bichpoo (the ch on both makes a sh sound). This little breed is incredibly adorable and has a fantastic temperament. They truly make wonderful family dogs.…

Brown and white shichon puppy sits outside

Shichon: Your Complete Guide

The bichon frise Shih Tzu mix goes by many names: shichon, zuchon, even teddy bear. This small mixed breed is adorable and has a great personality. If you want to know more about the shichon, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve prepared an in-depth guide to this breed and will be answering every…

Charcoal poosky with sand on its muzzle

Husky Poodle: Your Complete Guide

The husky poodle mix has a number of nicknames, including huskydoodle, huskypoo (huskipoo), siberpoo, Siberian huskypoo, hoodle, and poosky. This breed is friendly, energetic, and loving. They’re wonderful dogs but aren’t the best choice for everyone. Let’s learn more about this breed so you can determine if the huskypoo is right for you. This article…

Australian labradoodle laying outside

Australian Labradoodle: Dog Breed Guide

The Australian labradoodle is an interesting, unique mixed dog breed that differs from the regular labradoodle thanks to the many breeds that are found in its lineage. This pup is bred to be intelligent, social, and helpful, and the poodle lineage of this dog allows them to be low-shedding and low-dander, helping people with dog…

Border collie Australian shepherd mix in snow

Border Collie Australian Shepherd Mix: Dog Breed Guide

The border collie Australian shepherd mix is an intelligent and energetic cross breed with serious herding instincts. This pup is activity and work-oriented, quick to pick up training, and loves to stay moving, which makes it a great addition to a family that is always on to go. However, there are some considerations you should…

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Maltese Poodle: Dog Breed Guide

The Maltese poodle, often nicknamed a ‘Maltipoo,’ is a small dog breed known for its adaptable, friendly, and affectionate temperament. Many individuals love these dogs for their perfect apartment-friendly size, the fun and playful spirit they bring to families, and their relatively easy-to-train nature. However, some people may be wondering if the Maltese poodle is…

Deer head Chihuahua looking at something outside

Deer Head Chihuahua: Dog Breed Guide

The deer head Chihuahua is known for its feisty and sassy attitude, much like other types of Chihuahua. This breed makes for a loving, loyal dog but may be a challenge to work with for newer dog owners. However, many individuals love the small size of this pup and enjoy their high-energy nature, in addition…

Maltese with pink bow rests its head on lilacs

Teacup Maltese: Your Complete Guide

There’s something about tiny things—they are just so adorable. The Maltese is already a diminutive breed, but the teacup is even more miniature! These pups are super cute but, unfortunately, are very rare when it comes to ethical breeding practices. Many teacup breeds, including the teacup Maltese, are produced by inhumane, greedy breeders who use…

Golden pomchi in front of blurred forest background

Pomchi: Your Complete Guide

Pomeranians and Chihuahuas are cute on their own but crossbreed them, and they create something even more special: the pomchi! This mixed breed is playful, affectionate, and clever. They make for surprisingly good watchdogs, but that may just be because they like to bark! The pomchi goes by several different names, such as chi-pom, pomahuahua,…

Mini golden retriever puppy eating stick outside

Mini Golden Retriever: Dog Breed Guide

Golden retrievers have long since been one of America’s favorite dog breeds, as this calm, friendly pup fits in perfectly with families and makes a wonderful companion to any individual. Golden retrievers are also known for their ability to be trained and are regularly used as service dogs, which attests to their helpful and intelligent…

A tan and black pitweiler sits

Rottweiler Pit Bull Mix: Your Complete Guide

What happens when you mix a Rottweiler with a pit bull? Well, you get a Rottweiler pit bull mix! This crossbreed can be medium or large in size, and they go by a few different names, including the “pitweiler” and the pit bull Rottweiler mix. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to…

Long-haired GSD lies in front of a forest

Long-Haired German Shepherd: Your Complete Guide

German shepherd dogs (GSD) are a fan favorite, taking fourth place in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) most popular dog breeds of 2021. We all know what the classic GSD looks like, but you may have seen dogs that look identical to GSDs but with long hair. Yes, these are German shepherds, too! The long…

king shepherd resting on a couch

King Shepherd: Your Complete Guide

King shepherds are hybrid dogs. The breed consists of German shepherd ancestry but with a mixture of other breeds. Therefore, King shepherds are not purebred dogs. That said, they typically look similar to German shepherds and share their temperaments. Furthermore, King shepherds can come from many different breeds, so some of their traits differ based…

merle pitbull on green grass

Merle Pitbull: Your Complete Guide

Merle pitbulls are pitbulls that display the merle color mutation, which typically causes irregular patches or swirls of color on their coat. While pitbulls come in many colors, the merle color is a recent color that has taken the dog world by storm. That said, some people love the merle color, but other people despise…

close up of a happy St. Berdoodle

St. Berdoodle: Your Complete Guide

A relatively new cross-breed, the St. Berdoodle is an interesting mix of the large St. Bernard dog and the tall yet intelligent standard poodle. This pup can take on the qualities of both dogs, creating a gentle mix of intelligence and protectiveness and sometimes even taking on the hypoallergenic qualities of the standard poodle. As…

Two Cavachon puppies touch noses on a couch

Cavachon: Your Complete Guide

Cavachons are a mix of bichon frises and Cavalier King Charles spaniels. The parent breeds are both considered purebred by the American Kennel Club (AKC), but Cavachons themselves are not. Instead, they are what is commonly referred to as a “designer dog,” which simply means they are created from two purebred parents of different breeds.…

A red dachshund runs with an apple in its mouth

Long-Haired Dachshund: Your Complete Guide

Long-haired dachshunds are the long-haired version of the adorable and beloved dachshund breed. They’re spunky, affectionate dogs who also have a stubborn streak. Their nicknames include “wiener dog,” “sausage dog,” and “doxie.” Once upon a time, long-haired dachshunds were hunting dogs that braved badger dens. Though they can still be used to hunt, today, they’re…

Agouti husky puppy sits in the snow

Agouti Husky: Your Complete Guide

Siberian huskies have long been admired for their gorgeous looks, but there’s much more to them than meets the eye. Today, we will focus on the stunning agouti husky. This coat pattern is a mix of banded colors and often gives the husky a fierce, wolf-like appearance, but as you will learn in our article,…

Merle Frenchie puppy laying on cloud

Fluffy Frenchie: Your Complete Guide

French bulldogs are known for having short, coarse hair. That said, some French bulldogs have a gene that causes them to have longer hair. French bulldogs with the LH gene have long and fluffy hair that’s soft to the touch. While this gene occurs naturally in some French bulldogs, it’s a rare gene that’s hard…

Goldendoodle puppy against a bright yellow background

F1B Goldendoodle: Your Complete Guide

Goldendoodles have gained popularity due to their stellar temperaments and allergy-friendly coats. Not to mention, they’re super cute! Today, we will be talking specifically about the F1B goldendoodle, which is created by breeding a purebred poodle with a first-generation goldendoodle. You’ll learn everything you could possibly want to know about this mixed breed. We’ll be…

Chiweenie in grass next to a white fence

Chiweenie: Your Complete Guide

Chiweenies are a combination of two dog breeds. The breeds used to create these cute puppies are Chihuahuas and dachshunds. While chiweenies are a highly-sought mixed breed, some of these dogs end up in shelters across the United States. That said, chiweenies are typically a designer breed because of their unique style, small size, and…

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Mini Goldendoodle: Your Complete Guide

Since the 1990s, the adorable ‘doodle’ breed has been favored by pet parents around the world. As a hybrid mix between a poodle and another dog breed, this type of canine is in high demand – and for a good reason. Not only are doodles cute beyond measure, but they take on the intelligence and…

Brown long haired Chihuahua laying down

Long Haired Chihuahua: Your Complete Guide

Adopting a dog is not a decision to make lightly – after all, you’re adding an entirely new family member to love and grow with. Once you know that you definitely want to bring a pup into your life, you then have the choice of which type of dog to adopt. For those of you…

blue nose pitbull at beach

Blue Nose Pitbull: Your Complete Guide

If you’ve ever met a blue nose pitbull, you’ll know these are dogs with plenty of joyful energy. And the best part? They’re uniquely colored, too. Blue nose pitbulls are a type of American pitbull terrier with bluish-gray fur. One of the most well-known blue nose pitbulls is Junior Millan, famous not only for his…

Teacup Yorkie on a ledge

Teacup Yorkie: Your Complete Guide

Teacup Yorkies are smaller versions of the Yorkie breed. While Yorkies are small dogs already, the Teacup Yorkie takes small to a whole new level. These dogs are small, unique, playful, and make great companions. Plus, these 5 to 7-inch Teacup Yorkies have a long lifespan of 12 years, so you can expect to make…