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So You Want a Dog? Let’s Talk Fur, Freedom & Fairytales Gone Wrong Hello, future paw-rent! It’s me — Pickles, your scruffy, biscuit-obsessed guide to all things dog. Before you start picturing lazy Sundays and perfect walkies in the park, let’s get real for a moment. Puppies might look like bundles of joy, but behind …
Some dogs are athletes, some are adventurers… and some? Well, some are professional nappers. If you’ve ever dreamed of a furry pal who’ll happily snooze the day away while you binge Netflix, this list is for you. (Pickles’ Aside: I nap like a pro too — but these guys have turned it into an Olympic …
If a Poodle and a Shih Tzu walked into a salon together, the result would be the Shihpoo — equal parts brains, beauty, and bed-hog. This little hybrid has stolen hearts across the UK with its curly coat, expressive eyes, and hilarious personality. Originally bred as a low-shedding companion for people who wanted a clever …
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a Dalmatian and a Poodle had a lovechild, the Dalmadoodle is your answer — a head-turner with brains, beauty, and more energy than a toddler on a sugar rush. This striking crossbreed blends the Poodle’s smarts and low-shedding curls with the Dalmatian’s athletic build and trademark spots. …
Imagine if someone took a majestic Siberian Husky, shrank it in the wash, and added a dash of cheeky mischief — you’d have a Pomsky. These fluffy dynamos look like tiny wolves and act like toddlers who’ve had too much sugar. The Pomsky first popped up in the US around 2012 when breeders mixed the …
If joy had fur, it would look like a Poochon. A cross between the clever Poodle and the bubbly Bichon Frise, this little fluff ball is part genius, part goofball, and entirely devoted to its humans. Imagine a curly-haired comedian who adores cuddles, loves walkies, and thinks the world revolves around them — you’ve basically …
You know those impossibly cute, teddy-bear dogs all over Instagram? Chances are, you’re looking at a Cavapoochon. This living cloud is a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise, and Poodle — and somehow manages to be clever, cuddly, and just a bit extra all at once. Originally bred in the early 2000s to …
Imagine a walking marshmallow with puppy-dog eyes and a PhD in cuddles — that’s the Cavachon. A cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise, this adorable mix has cornered the market on cute. But behind that fluff and charm lies a cheeky little personality that knows exactly how to get its …
Picture this: you’re in the garden, leaves swirling, a blur of fur darts past you, ears flapping, tail wagging, then the dog pauses, gives you a look that says, “Where’s next?” That’s a Sprocker in action — a cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Cocker Spaniel, blending energy, smarts, and absolute joy. Historically, breeders …
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you cross a fearless Jack Russell Terrier with a feisty Chihuahua, let me introduce you to the Jack Chi. Imagine a pint-sized dynamo with the confidence of a lion, the energy of a Jack Russell, and the sass of a Chihuahua — that’s your Jack Chi. First appearing …
If you could shrink a lion down to handbag size, you’d get something close to the Chorkie. A cross between the feisty Yorkshire Terrier and the sassy Chihuahua, this little firecracker has a bark bigger than its body and a heart that’s all in. First appearing in the US in the 1990s, Chorkies quickly spread …
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix the squishy face of a Pug with the cheeky charm of a Beagle, the answer is the Puggle. Imagine a clown in a dog suit who can sniff out a biscuit at 100 yards and then hog your pillow at night — that’s your Puggle. First …
