Pipefish
Pipefish are a species of saltwater fish related to seahorses. However, the pipefish's body, unlike the seahorse's, is long, straight and snake-like.
Breed Research
The path to the perfect pet starts at PetGuide.com. And with our Breed Research resources, it will help you narrow down what pet would make a great addition to your household. We’ve done all the work for you. All you need to do is pick a pet, choose from a drop-down menu of important features and read up on the selections we’ve determined are the best fit for you. Our Breed Research tool is the right place to start – and finish – your pet-picking journey!
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Cornish Rex
The Cornish Rex is very much a people cat. They may look elegant, even aloof and dignified, but in reality they are active and affectionate.
Pumi
A multi-functional dog, the Pumi is often used as a sheepdog, guard and hunting dog. He fits in to a family setting and makes a wonderful companion.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid, or Peruvian Hairless Dog, is one of the weirdest looking dog breeds in the world. It is also the country's national dog.
Cockapoo
The oldest of the designer dogs, the Cockapoo is a sweet and loving companion. He is accepting of strangers as well as other new animals, and loves people.
Cairn Terrier
Eager to please and surprisingly sensitive, the Cairn Terrier makes an excellent house pet as its great with children and enjoy playing with other dogs.
Spaniel Breeds
To learn more about all of these magnificent dogs, dive with us into the diverse world of spaniel breeds and meet some of the most popular spaniels around!
Bo Shih
The perky little Bo Shih brings together the feisty spirit of the Shih Tzu and the often-stubborn personality of the Boston Terrier.
Ariegeois
It is easy to tell just by looking at the Ariegeois that he is of the classic French hound type. A breed developed to hunt, he responds well to training.
Airedale Terrier
Of all the terriers, there may be none that so embody what we imagine this type of dog to be than an Airedale Terrier. They are known as quick learners.
Welsh Terrier
With personality plus, the Welsh Terrier is an outgoing and playful dog. This breed will keep his family entertained and in stitches for hours.
Redbone Retriever
The friendly Redbone Retriever brings together the sweet-natured Golden Retriever, the easygoing Labrador Retriever and the Redbone Coonhound.
Somali
Alert and personable, the Somali is an intelligent cat that loves life. They will play with anything - including bowls of water - for hours on end.
Akbash Dog
The Akbash Dog is a large, white-coated breed that was developed in Turkey to protect livestock from predators. Strong, independent, working breed.
La Pom
One of the recent designer dog breeds,the La Pom was developed by crossing the devoted and feisty Pomeranian with the loving Lhasa Apso.
Broholmer
Also known as a Danish Mastiff, the Broholmer is a large dog from Denmark. Despite its size and powerful build, this breed is a calm and good-tempered dog.
Curly-Coated Retriever
The agile Curly-Coated Retriever (or Curly) is a multiple-purpose dog that is happy running in the fields, retrieving in the water or lounging on the couch.
American Bullnese
The American Bullnese is a mix of breeds, predominately the English Bulldog and the Pekingese. They are short, stocky little clowns who love snuggling.
Serbian Hound
With his deep red coloration, the Serbian Hound is a beautiful breed that serves dual purposes as a talented pack hunter and a devoted family pet.
Australian Mist
The Australian Mist is a breed with a really great personality that any cat owner will love. On top of that, it's also the national cat of Australia!
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a prime example of a dog that can be a good challenge for those who want to develop dog leadership skills.
Landseer Newfoundland
The Landseer Newfoundland is a black and white color variant of the Newfoundland breed. He is a sweet and gentle dog that makes an excellent family pet.
Chinchilla Cat
The Chinchilla cat could also be referred to as the Chinchilla Persian because this breed is actually a type of Persian cat.
American Bulldog
It may have its roots in fighting and working, but the American Bulldog is a big old softie at heart. He's a much-loved companion in many lucky households.
Chinese Shar-Pei
The chances are if you're looking for a Chinese Shar-Pei, you're going to have more difficulty than making the decision of choosing the right breed for you.
American English Coonhound
A true Southern U.S. dog, the American English Coonhound loves to hunt. Loud-voiced and hard-working, this dog is one of six official Coonhound breeds.
Silky Cocker
The Silky Cocker is a designer dog breed that was developed by crossing the Maltese with a Cocker Spaniel. Find out more about their traits and care!
Cattle Doodle
The Cattle Doodle combines the playful Poodle with the spirited Australian Cattle Dog. A loyal, protective dog who makes a great watchdog.
Dunker
The Dunker is also known as the Norwegian Hound because that is its country of origin. It's a hunting breed, naturally inclined to take well to training.
Auss Tzu
The energetic Auss Tzu is a unique mix of the headstrong little Shih Tzu and the fun-loving Miniature Australian Shepherd.
Old English Sheepdog
Old English Sheepdog is durable, loving companion. It is considered a "happy" breed that is able to make the best of new or unusual situations.
Papillon
The Papillon exhibits characteristics like being a big dog in a small dog's body. It can be one of the most spirited toy dog personalities you come across.
Kromfohrlander
A friendly and fun-loving breed, the Kromfohrlander is loyal, affectionate and can adapt to a variety of households. And, he'll sneeze to greet you!
Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund is energetic and eager to make friends. This breed comes with 3 different types of tail: bobtail, a stub tail or a full curl tail.
Miniature Shar-Pei
The Miniature Shar-Pei shares their history with the traditional Chinese Shar-Pei but they have been selectively bred down in size.
Parrotfish
Parrotfish are a marine fish with over 90 distinct species. They are characterized by their parrot-like beaks that are made of tightly compressed teeth.
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a great go-to family pet, but because of its small size and its need for companionship, he'll need to be an inside dog.
Leonberger
The Leonberger is a giant breed of dog that is a bundle of energy and craves being close to his family. A relatively easy dog to train.
New Guinea Singing Dog
Named for its unique form of vocalization, the New Guinea Singing Dog is able to vary the pitch of their howl in combination with various yips and whines.
Havashu
The spirited Havashu brings together the people-loving personality of the Havanese and the feisty nature of the Shih Tzu.
Glass Fish
The glass fish is a fascinating species of aquarium fish. Its most astounding feature is its transparent body which reveals its bones and internal organs.
Frug
The Frug is a cross between a purebred French Bulldog and Pug. They like spending as much time around their human family as possible.
Havana Brown
The Havana Brown is unusually expressive with its paws, using them to examine things it finds interesting and to communicate with its owners.
Pineranian
The friendly, intelligent, and sweet Pineranian combines the best traits of its parental breeds, the fierce Miniature Pinscher and the cute Pomeranian.
Petite Bleu De Gascogne
The medium-sized Petite Bleu de Gascogne is a scent hound of French origin, named for its proficiency in hunting small game.
Finnish Spitz
The Finnish Spitz was developed for hunting rather than sled-dogging. Like most Spitz-type breeds, the Finnish Spitz is generally healthy and hardy.
Pyrador
The Pyrador is a designer breed that blends the loving personality of the Labrador Retriever with the strong, protective traits of the Great Pyrenees.
Carpathian Shepherd Dog
Though he was developed as a livestock guardian breed, the Carpathian Shepherd Dog also does well as a family companion and is good with children.
Domestic Medium Hair
Domestic Medium Hair cats are referred to as mutts because they are mixed breed felines that can have the looks and characteristics of different breeds.
Yorkie Ton
A rare and relatively recent designer dog breed, the Yorkie Ton is developed by crossing two purebred dogs- Yorkshire Terrier and Coton de Tulear.
Terripoo
The hybrid Terripoo brings the smarts of the Miniature Poodle together with the mischievous nature of the Australian Terrier.
Goldfish
Goldfish are one of the first species of fish to be domesticated and are also one of the most commonly kept aquarium pets. Peaceful and hardy fish breed.
Bocker
Despite being sweet and easy going, training a Bocker (a mix of Beagle and Cocker Spaniel) may be a challenge as they like to do things their own way.
American Cocker Spaniel
If you are looking for a small, friendly dog then look no further than the American Cocker Spaniel. You'll love his floppy ears, soft coat and friendly eyes
Belgian Shepadoodle
The Belgian Shepadoodle brings the intelligence of a Poodle together with the protective nature of the Belgian Shepherd - loving, loyal and smart.
Papshund
Papshund is a rare designer dog breed, created by crossing two dogs known for their unusual looks and good temperaments- the Dachshund and the Papillon.
Golden Pyrenees
A wonderful family dog, the Golden Pyrenees, also referred to as the Great Pytreiver, is a mix between a Golden Retriever and Great Pyrenees.
Thai Cat
The Thai Cat is intelligent, clever, and talkative, often telling their owners how they feel. This cat breed can be quite demanding for your attention.
Tiffanie
The Tiffanie is an active breed with a curious frame of mind, but gentle and affectionate. They don't get along with other cats and are given to jealousy.
Lapponian Herder
The Lapponian Herder is one of Finland's five national dog breeds.This pooch is a talented herder and generally a smart dog that responds well to training