Dorkie
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: apartment-friendly, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, red, blue, cream, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, saddle / blanket, black and tan, blue and tan, liver and tan, merle, brindle
- coat length/texture: short, wiry, long
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, willful, anxious
Dorkies are a hybrid breed with dachshund and Yorkshire terrier parents. These small, smart, and loyal dogs are fit for apartment living and are playful companions.
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Russian Toy
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- breed group: toy
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: red, brown / chocolate / liver, black, blue
- patterns: bicolor, sable, black and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful, aloof
Once companions for Russian aristocrats, Russian toy dogs today are playful, affectionate pets. They may be among the tiniest breeds, but they’re courageous and clever.
Canaan Dog
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- breed group: herding
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white, cream, black, red, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: willful, aloof
An ancient breed, Canaans are loving and loyal with their families but aloof with strangers. They are highly intelligent and a good fit for experienced dog owners.
Spanish Mastiff
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- breed group: none
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: prone to health issues, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, fawn, gold / yellow, red
- patterns: brindle, bicolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: aloof
Spanish mastiffs are a rare breed in the United States. These extra-large dogs are loyal, hardy, and self-confident but might be aloof around people outside of their beloved family.
Chug
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, blue, cream, white, fawn, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, sable, brindle, black and tan, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful, anxious
A cross between a Chihuahua and pug, Chugs tend to be confident, playful, affectionate pets. They are small dogs with big, fun-loving personalities.
Skye Terrier
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, blue, cream, fawn
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: willful, friendly
Skye terriers are big-bodied, stumpy-legged dogs famous for their enduring loyalty. This rare breed is good-tempered, well-suited for apartment living, and doesn't need as much exercise as other terriers.
Goldador
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, tendency to chew, high potential for weight gain, loves water, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver, black, cream
- coat length/texture: medium, short
- temperament: friendly, gentle, willful, playful, outgoing
A cross between golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers, goldadors are extra-friendly dogs who make great family pets. Learn more about what makes this hybrid such a lovable pup.
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Blue Lacy
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- breed group: none
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, hot weather tolerant
- colors: blue, gold / yellow, red, cream
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful
The official state dog of Texas, the blue lacy was bred to work on ranches. These hardworking, dignified dogs have boundless energy and do best with an active family and access to wide-open spaces.
Norwegian Lundehund
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- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, brown / chocolate / liver, cream, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, saddle / blanket
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, playful
The Norwegian lundehund is an energetic, clever, and loyal dog. These rare pups are great hiking companions (thanks to their extra toes) and love to be outside.