Havapoo
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, cream, fawn, black, gray, white
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor, tuxedo, black and tan, sable, spotted, blue and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
A low-allergen crossbreed of the Havanese and poodle, the sweet-natured Havapoo is a bright and lively charmer who fits right into homes and families of all types.
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Bouvier des Flandres
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- breed group: herding
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, strong loyalty tendencies, high potential for weight gain, loves water, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: black, fawn, gray
- patterns: brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: gentle, willful, playful, aloof
Big, brainy, and boasting a shaggy double coat, the Bouvier des Flandres is a versatile working dog and family companion. But because of his intense grooming and activity needs, he’s not for everyone.
Shorkie
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- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, requires lots of grooming, prone to health issues, high potential for weight gain, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, fawn, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: medium, long
- temperament: outgoing, willful, friendly, anxious, playful
The shorkie, a crossbreed between a shih tzu and a Yorkshire terrier, is a small, spirited-yet-snuggly companion with a silky, allergy-friendly coat.
Bedlington Terrier
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- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, loves water, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
- colors: cream, blue, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, liver and tan, blue and tan
- coat length/texture: medium, curly
- temperament: gentle, willful, friendly, outgoing, playful
He's small, fluffy, and looks like a lamb, but the Bedlington terrier is all dog—and adaptable enough to join his family in any activity, from hikes to lazy days on the couch.
Shar-Pei (Chinese Shar-Pei)
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- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, tendency to chew, prone to health issues, highly territorial, apartment-friendly, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, cream, fawn, black, blue
- patterns: sable
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: gentle, willful, playful, aloof
The Chinese shar-pei is easy to recognize because of her loose, wrinkly skin, sandpaper fur, and a "hippopotamus" muzzle. This independent and loyal breed is best for experienced dog owners.
Brittany (Brittany Spaniel)
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, good hiking companion, high prey drive, hot weather tolerant
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, white
- patterns: bicolor, flecked / ticked / speckled, tricolor, spotted
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Full of energy and eager to please, the Brittany is a medium-sized breed that delights in all kinds of outdoor adventures with their owners.