Dogs for Adoption near Raleigh, North Carolina, USA,
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Akita

Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog

The Akita was developed to hunt bears in Japan and, as such, is a great guard dog. They're strong and loyal, often employed by police for active duty.

Pomsky

Siberian Husky Pomeranian Mix

A Pomsky is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky. A crossing usually consists of a female Husky and a male Pomeranian. This is to avoid any complications that may occur if the smaller Pomeranian were to carry puppies sired by the much larger Siberian Husky male.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather.

Mutt

A mongrel, mixed-breed dog

A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.

Shih Tzu

Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a sweet and playful family companion. He's bolder than his small size suggests, but gets along well with strangers and other animals.

Chiweenie

The Chiweenie is a mix between the Chihuahua and a Dachshund. This mix makes a good pet in homes with older or no children.

Poodle (Miniature)

The Poodle is a favorite family pet. The breed is very intelligent, trains easily, and is devoted to his family. They are quite playful, yet wary of strangers.

Doxle

The Doxle is a mix of the Beagle and Dachshund. The dog can have the characteristics or temperament of either breed.

Treeing Walker Coonhound

The Treeing Walker Coonhound was developed in Virginia. The breed is used by hunters to chase prey into a tree. They are good for hunting and as a companion dog.

Great Dane

Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff

The Great Dane is a huge dog with a sweet and gentle nature. He needs a lot of space for exercise, though he can be very calm and well-behaved indoors.

Nortese

The Nortese is a cross between an Maltese and a Norwich Terrier. The Nortese is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Maltese and a Norwich Terrier. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Nortese are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% and 50%. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. We currently do not have more detailed information for this breed.