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Ollie is a zoologist turned freelance animal writer living in South Australia with his partner Alex and their mini zoo consisting of their eldest, a rescue dog named Pepper, many aquatic creatures, and their cat Steve. Ollie has a Master's degree in wildlife biology but became a freelance animal writer in 2020 and hasn't looked back. He loves sharing what he has learned with pet parents around the planet.
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The Sniffon is a relatively new “designer dog” breed. Created by breeding a Miniature Schnauzer with a Brussels Griffon, this tiny dog is packed full of person…
Developed in Belgium, the Skip Shzu is a hybrid of the Schipperke and Shih Tzu purebreds. This is a small, dark-colored dog with medium-length hair that has a…
The Sharmatian is a mixed-breed dog with purebred Shar-Pei and Dalmatian parents. They entered the designer dog scene sometime in the mid-2000s, so they’re a r…
A mix between the Italian Greyhound and a Poodle, the Pootalian is a designer dog breed. They're also known as the "Italian Greyhoundoodle" or the "Italian Gre…
Bred from the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Mastiff, the Mountain Mastiff is a mixed breed known for its muscular body and large head. Like the Mastiff, the Mou…
If you want a small, mellow pup with the softest coat ever, you can't go wrong with the Mauxie. This feisty and irresistible designer dog is a mixed breed, a c…
The Jack Chi is adorable, friendly, affectionate, and energetic mixed-breed dog that comes in a small package, with a big attitude and a bigger heart. This is…
The Jack a Bee brings two English parent breeds together in a delightful mix, the Jack Russell Terrier and the Beagle. The American Kennel Club (AKC) calls the…
If you’re searching for a purebred dog that loves to hunt and is still friendly, affectionate, and gentle, then the German Longhaired Pointer might be just the…
Many people love hounds for their easygoing nature and adorable puppy faces. One hound that is a bit rarer than others is the Finnish Hound. Despite its rarity…
