Category: Breeds
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Teacup Dog Breeds
As usual, when ‘teacup’ is attached to any type of animal, you know you are in for cuteness overload—this is no different when it comes to dogs. Teacup dogs are tiny breeds of dog which (unofficially) weighs four pounds or less and measures 17” or shorter in length as an adult, but there are no…
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Quiet Dog Breeds
One of the main concerns of potential dog owners, especially ones that live in apartments or with close neighbors is the fear that their new dog will bark enough to disturb neighbors. This is a valid concern, as some dog breeds tend to bark more than others, and some have been bred to do so…
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Irish Dog Breeds
Ireland has produced some of the most well-known and beloved dog breeds, and also some that are quite obscure, except to those canine connoisseurs that know of every breed of dog. Most of the Irish dog breeds are either working dogs or gun dogs. Irish Setter: One of the most well-known dog breeds, the Irish…
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Most Loyal Dog Breeds
There are a lot of myths about dogs, and loyalty being a trait of only certain breeds of dogs is one of them. Being loyal is a characteristic of individual dogs, and not an entire breed; however, there are some breeds of dog which have a tendency to develop more intense loyalty than others, but…
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English Dog Breeds
England is one of the most prolific countries when it comes to producing popular dog breeds, with the most extensive list of breed varieties in the world. Some of the most well-known, and well-liked dog breeds are English ones. English Mastiff: The English Mastiff, a giant among dogs, is one of the oldest mastiff breeds,…
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Largest Cat Breeds
When it comes to domestic cats, most people don’t think of size. It is assumed that all cats are similarly sized, with maybe a bit of variation; however, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. We’ll take a look at five of the largest cat breeds from around the world. Savannah: The Savannah cat is…
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Largest Dog Breeds
Though mastiff breeds are known to be large, they are not the only category of dog that can claim a spot on the largest dog list. As you’ll note, the largest of the breeds are all working breeds which were developed to either guard livestock, property, or hunt large game. So let’s dive in and…
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Types of Hunting Dogs
Nowadays, most dogs are either considered family members, or companions, but most breeds of dogs were developed in order to accomplish certain jobs, and a good portion of those breed were created for hunting a variety of game. Hounds Hounds are breeds which have been developed to track by scent or sight and chase prey.…
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Least Shedding Cat Breeds
The term hypoallergenic and non-shedding is often used to describe certain breeds of cat; but, there are no cat breeds that are non-shedding, and there is no such thing as hypoallergenic. There are, however, cat breeds which have only a low amount of shedding which is consequently good for those suffering from pet allergies. Bengal…
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Least Popular Dog Breeds
People always want to know about the most popular things in the world. There are plenty of lists about the most popular dogs, cats, movies, cities, cars, and so on, but there are very few resources dedicated to the unpopular. It is worth noting that dog breeds that are not popular are not so due…