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Strange and Unusual Dog Breeds

Dog breeds come in every size, shape, and color imaginable. Think you’ve seen ’em all? Take a look at this list of some of the most unique, unusual, and just plain weird dogs living in the world today. Affenpinscher This little terrier is probably an ancestor of the Brussels Griffon (the dog from “As Good ...

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World’s Ugliest Dog- Chinese Crested

Sam the hairless Chinese Crested Dog was a celebrity with his ugliness. Here is a flattering picture of him in all of his glory. World’s Ugliest Dog However, all Chinese Crested dogs are not that ugly. In fact, the ones with hair are not bad at all. You can see a picture of this one ...

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Is My Chinese Crested Dog Normal?

Are you thinking of bringing home a Chinese crested puppy? Better yet, are you thinking of rescuing a Chinese crested dog? Or, perhaps you are like me and got thrown in at the deep end when my Mom suddenly decided to buy a 9-month-old pup that had been returned to his breeder. The American Kennel ...

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Focal or Mini Seizures in Dogs

  “Rena, look! He’s doing it again!” called Mom. I looked up from reading to see Hugo, our powderpuff Chinese crested, nodding his head shakily again and again for seemingly no reason. He then stopped and acted as if nothing peculiar had happened (in other words, he began begging for a treat.) In the 13 ...

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10 of the Most Exotic Dog Breeds

A man’s best friend is his dog, and those best friends come in all sizes and colors. According to the American Kennel Club, there are more than 160 recognized breeds of dogs in America. Some of these breeds are quite exotic and unique. Here are 10 of the most unusual dog breeds out there. 1. ...

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Dog Breeds that Don’t Shed

The medicine cabinet overflowed with Claritin, Allegra, Benadryl and half a dozen nasal sprays. The culprit was a buff Cocker Spaniel with tons of wavy hair deposited all over the house. According to DogBreedInfo, no dog on earth is 100 percent non-shedding. However, some shed little to no hair and are ideal for allergy sufferers. ...

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Five Beautiful Dog Breeds That Many People Call Ugly

A dog’s beauty isn’t always defined by external appearances. If you’ve ever looked into the eyes of a loyal and loving dog with less than perfect facial features, you’ll see the canine beauty that others have missed. Recently, contests for ugly dogs have become popular throughout the country which has drawn attention and fame to ...

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The Most Bizarre Breed of Dog

As somebody that spends way too much time surfing the Internet, I can vividly remember the first time my email inbox was stuffed with messages about this so-called ugliest dog in the world. I’m talking about the infamous Chinese Crested that was for a long time considered to be the worst-looking of its rare species ...