Humans have been designing dog breeds since as far back as we go. In recent decades, though, we've tried to combine breeds intentionally to subdue health or personality concerns & highlight positive traits.
This process has resulted in tons of mixed dog breeds with unique looks, healthier systems and bizarre – albeit fun – names. Here, 12 mixed breeds to look out for.
THEY'RE HIGH ENERGY & CAN DISPLAY SOME STUBBORN INDEPENDENCE FROM THEIR HUSKY LINE, BUT THEY USUALLY TRAIN EASILY & HAVE A FRIENDLY DEMEANOR.
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LARGE & OUTGOING, ALUSKIES REQUIRE DISCIPLINED, POSITIVE, TRAINING REGIMENS. THEY HAVE TONS OF ENERGY SO NEED REGULAR EXERCISE.
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poodle combination breeds are highly intelligent, social & hypoallergenic – key pluses when it comes to generating a new breed.
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the bernedoodle first emerged in the early 2000s, a sweet mix of the sensitive bernese mountain dog & the cunning poodle.
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combine the energy of a yorkshire terrier & the brilliance of a poodle, & you've got an obedient, confident dog who likes being in on the action.
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combine a goldendoodle (golden retriever x poodle) with a labradoodle (labrador retriever x poodle) & you get an overload of sweet & friendly.
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originally emerging in the 1980s, this breed delivers the excitability of a pug without the respiratory issues pugs often experience.
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THIS BREED IS SAID TO BE OVER 100 YEARS OLD & ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR BIG PERSONALITIES & NEED FOR A LOT OF DEDICATED TRAINING.
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THESE ARE BRAVE LITTLE DOGS WHO SERVE UP STEADFAST LOYALTY & EXUBERANT COMPANIONSHIP.
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ORIGINALLY BRED IN AUSTRALIA IN THE 1990S, THEY HAVE EASY-GOING SPANIEL PERSONALITIES & AFFECTIONATE BEAGLE TENDENCIES.
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THESE BIG, CUDDLY CANINES DISPLAY LOYALTY TO THEIR PACK AND OFTEN THINK THEY'RE LAP DOGS.
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