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Vizsla
Hungary's most celebrated hunting dog nearly vanished from the earth entirely, caught between the collapse of an empire and the…
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Transylvanian Hound
Once prized by Hungarian royalty and later pushed to the brink of extinction by war and political upheaval, this ancient…
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Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid (also known as the Peruvian Hairless Dog) is an ancient breed, dating back more than a…
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Beauceron
France's ancient Berger de Beauce has served as soldier, bodyguard, shepherd, and police dog across centuries, yet most people have…
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Blue-Ringed Octopus
The blue-ringed octopus is a tiny marine animal that is agile, intelligent, and even a bit beautiful, but also remarkably…
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Northern Fur Seal
“The Northern Fur Seal is the largest member of the fur seal family.” The fur seal is well-suited to the…
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Muntjac
The muntjac is characterized by short antlers and long canine teeth, both features of early “primitive” deer. The muntjac (pronounced…
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Chiweenie
The Chiweenie is a hybrid breed derived from the Chihuahua and the Dachshund. They are widely available for sale from…
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Lhasa Apso
Once sacred to Tibetan monks and gifted by the Dalai Lama himself, this ancient sentinel breed carries centuries of Himalayan…
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Standard Schnauzer
Once a scrappy medieval rat hunter roaming German farms, this wiry, fiercely loyal breed earned a reputation far beyond pest…
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Black And Tan Coonhound
This all-American hound transforms from a mellow, easygoing companion indoors into a stubborn, unstoppable tracker the moment a scent hits…
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German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers are the result of German Breeders perfecting a bird dog. It took breeders multiple generations to mix…
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Pocket Pitbull
Beneath that stocky, muscle-packed frame hides a dog breed that routinely surprises its owners, defying nearly every assumption people make…
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Mackenzie Valley Wolf
The Mackenzie wolf goes by many names, but their inherited genetics from the wolves before them make them one of…
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Spanish Mastiff
The history of the Spanish Mastiff goes back 1,100 years to the 10th century, when shepherds began using them to…
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Once bred to conquer the marshes of the Netherlands as the ultimate gun dog, this rugged and loyal breed now…
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Tiger Moth
A tiger moth is most notable for its brightly colored wings. Their wing design can include a pattern of red,…
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Rodents
“Forty percent of all mammals are rodents!” Rodents are among the most successful animals on earth. Much of this is…
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Miniature Husky
Much like regular Huskies, the miniature Siberian Huskies attract attention wherever they go. They are smaller in size but behave…
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Imperial Moth
Since the imperial moth doesn’t eat, it does die shortly after it lays its eggs. Its lifespan is only about…
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Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan spaniel was originally bred in Asia to alert Buddhist monks to anyone who might approach their lamasery and…
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Virgin Islands Dwarf Gecko
The Virgin Islands dwarf gecko is one of the smallest reptiles in the world. First discovered in 1964, this unique…
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Nubian Goat
Lop-ear Nubian goats have African, Middle Eastern, and British ancestry. This mixed-breed, domestic goat is famous for its rich milk,…
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Kuvasz
A medieval Hungarian king trusted this ancient white guardian dog more than his own soldiers, and its name traces back…
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Greenland Shark
The Greenland shark, called eqalussuaq by the Inuit people, is famous for living to a great age. Biologists believe that…
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Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is an athletic working dog that arose from a cross between several similar yet distinctive breeds, developed…
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Zebra Finch
This tiny songbird holds an outsized place in scientific research, with its quirky mating habits and self-composed songs offering surprising…
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Harbor Seal
“A Harbor Seal is known as the photogenic seal.” With its round baby-like head, big, curious eyes, and habit of…
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Petite Goldendoodle
Tiny but full of personality, this designer hybrid brings together the best traits of Golden Retrievers and Toy Poodles in…
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Kooikerhondje
The word “Kooikerhondje” looks as though its pronunciation will be so difficult that most people don’t even try. Instead, they…
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Mudpuppy
The mudpuppy is a type of salamander, which is a type of amphibian. What is interesting about this unassuming animal,…
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Feist
The Feist dog breed is a small hunting dog that arose in the American South at some point in the…
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Koolie
Born from a cross with the wild Australian Dingo and shaped by the brutal Outback, this unrecognized yet fiercely capable…
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Akita Shepherd
Born from two of the world's most formidable working breeds, this powerful hybrid demands far more from its owner than…
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Pomsky
It looks like a plush toy, sounds like a wolf, and costs as much as a used car, yet families…
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Boxsky
Part German hunting dog, part Siberian sled dog, the boxsky sounds like a dream companion, but this powerful hybrid comes…
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Australian Retriever
Blending the tireless herding instinct of the Australian Shepherd with the eager loyalty of the Golden Retriever sounds like a…
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American Pygmy Goat
The American Pygmy Goat, also known as the African Pygmy, started out by breeding African Dwarf goats in French Cameroon.…
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Prairie Rattlesnake
Prairie rattlesnakes may be dangerous, but they are not aggressive and will not attack humans unless provoked. The prairie rattlesnake…
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Tree Kangaroo
“The Tree Kangaroo is a kangaroo made for life in the trees.” The tree kangaroo is the only macropod known…
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Naked Mole Rat
“A Naked Mole Rat is the world’s weirdest land animal.” One of the amazing things about life on earth is…
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Raggle
Bred from two prey-driven, sharp-nosed hunting dogs, this compact hybrid brings a surprising mix of loyalty and stubbornness into family…
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Fire Salamander
The fire salamander is the best-known salamander in Europe and a common species of salamander in Central and Southern Europe.…
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Puggle
The puggle is a crossbreed between a pug and a beagle. These dogs are social and have a very vibrant…
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Morkie
Cross a Yorkshire terrier with a Maltese and you get a dog so irresistibly tiny it fits in a purse,…
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Snorkie
This pint-sized Yorkshire Terrier and Miniature Schnauzer mix charms owners with its loyalty and playful nature, yet its stubborn streak,…
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Havashire
The Havashire is a small and cuddly lapdog that was bred from a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a…
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Griffonshire
Breed a Brussels Griffon with a Yorkshire Terrier, and you have a puppy called a Griffonshire. Griffonshires were first bred…
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Chorkie
Chorkies are mixed-breed dogs, the result of a hybrid between Yorkshire terriers and Chihuahuas. Another name for this designer dog…
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Dachsador
The Dachsador is a mixed-breed dog believed to have originated during the last few decades. This breed combines the bravery…