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Category: Family and Companion Dogs

Looking for an unusual breed great for keeping you and your family company? You’re here correctly! Meet the family and companion dogs. They are perfect for anyone from single people to families with children, for active people as well as couch potatoes.

Some of these breeds were created just for the purpose of companionship and over the time they were “designed” to look attractive such as the Merle Frenchie or the Cowboy Corgi, others, like the Prague Ratter or Shipperke, used to have a different purpose originally.

And we mustn’t forget the gentle giants such as the Leonberger.

Leonberger

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leonberger

Leonberger is a giant package of hair and love. It’s an eternally loyal family breed that will win your heart forever.

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Ratonero Valenciano

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ratonero valenciano

Ratonero Valenciano is a small to medium-sized breed from Valencia, Spain. It is popular in its homeland and fairly uncommon in the rest of the world.

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Merle Frenchie – 6 things to know about Merle French Bulldog

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merle frenchie

Merle Frenchie is a rare and fascinating color variety of the French Bulldog. It’s also a controversial crossbreed that raises ethical questions. Here are the things you should know about the merle variety of the French Bully.

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Cowboy Corgi, more than a designer breed

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cowboy corgi

If you like intelligent and headstrong dog breeds, Cowboy Corgi might just be the dog for you. Learn more about this unusually looking breed.

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Prague Ratter

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prague ratter

Prague Ratter is a common dog breed in its country of origin and very rare anywhere else. Let’s meet this seemingly fragile dog known to the kings of Bohemia.

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Shipperke

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shipperke

Shipperke is a dog breed that might look fragile but its energy and great work qualities will surprise you!

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Shiba Inu – Little Big Dog from Japan

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shiba inu

Did Japanese dog breeds catch your eye and you’d like a dog with big personality but Akitas and Hokkaidos are too big? Then Shiba Inu might be just the right one for you.

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