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What genes decide a dog`s coat type?

This article explains the genetics behind dog coat types, highlighting key genes and their roles. It also provides resources for finding reputable breeders and further reading.

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Finding a Puppy in California: A Guide for Prospective Pet Owners

Our guide will help you find the perfect puppy in California. We'll show you how to find a good source like a shelter or breeder, and how to make sure you and your new pet are ready for each other.

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Labrador Retriever

Labrador, Lab

The Labrador Retriever is probably America's favorite dog. He is playful (well into his adult years) and is often seen as a lifelong friend.

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German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd, Alsatian, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund

The German Shepherd is unmatched in character and courage. These dogs make great companions because they are loyal and have the heightened senses of an excellent watch dog. At the same time, they can be gentle and playful companions for children.

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Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is an ancient breed. In recent years, these dogs have been exported to the USA and UK, as people learn to love these protective companions.

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German Shepherd Dog-Siberian Husky

This breed is a cross between an German Shepherd Dog and a Siberian Husky. This breed is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing German Shepherd Dog and a Siberian Husky. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the it 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.

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Poodle (Toy)

Toy Poodle

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.

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Papillon

Phalène, Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental

The Papillon is a cuddly little dog, always eager to please his owner. He's playful and affectionate, suited for both city and country living. His name comes from the French word for 'butterfly' ('papillion' - with an 'I'), as the shape of his hairy ear

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Pomeranian

Deutscher Spitz; Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers

The Pomeranian is a very inquisitive dog. He's intelligent and trains well. Moreover, he's quite wary of strangers, so may serve as a great ' though tiny ' watch dog.

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French Bulldog

Bouledogue Français, Frenchie

The French Bulldog is low key and enjoys lots of activity. He's well suited for either family living or attaching to just one special person. He can be a great watchdog, although will bark only when there is a real need.

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English Bulldog

Bulldog

Named for its use in the sport of bull baiting, the English bulldog seems to have originated in the British Isles sometime prior to the 13th century. One of the few references to the sport dates back to 1209, and talks about a butcher's dogs that chased a bull through the English town of Stamford. This pursuit so pleased the earl of the town that he inaugurated bull baiting as a sport in his domain. Today, the English bulldog makes a fine family pet. The AKC recognizes the breed simply as the bulldog.

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Llewellin Setter

There are two basic types of English Setter ' bench setters which are bred for show rings, and field setters which are bred for hunting and field trial activities. Llewellin Setters are a particular strain of field setter which can trace undiluted ancestry back to the late 1800's kennel of an English nobleman named Richard Purcell Llewellin (1840-1925). Prior to that time in England, english setters were not a well standardized breed. They had for centuries been bred up from spaniel stock and could have best been described at that time as a loose collection of similar types of dogs. The first serious recorded effort to standardize a hunting english setter was undertaken in the mid-1800's by Edward Laverack (1800-1877). He had only mixed success in developing a quality hunting dog, but did succeed in developing a distinct line of dogs which are considered the progenitors of modern bench English Setters.

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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.

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Mal-Shi

The Mal-Shi is a mix between the Maltese and the Shih Tzu. These dogs adapt well to most living situations.

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