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Schipperke Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1990 Life Expectancy: 13-15 years Size: small Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction Ahoy!  This daring dog is Belgium's "Little Captain", serving as the traditional barge dog of the Low Countries. He’s a smart, curious, lively, and somewhat intense soul and a twinge of mischief runs through his sea-faring blood too.  With this handsome and humorous character, there’s never a lack of entertainment.  He’s a hard-working little fellow, smaller in size than he is in power and might.  Some consider him a Miniature Sheepdog and...

  Shichon Quick Facts: Not AKC Recognized Life Expectancy: 12-15 years Size: small Energy: medium Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction Soft, cute, playful, and cuddly, that’s what the Shichon is.  A proud member of the Teddy Bear Dog Club, or dogs that bear an uncanny resemblance to Teddy bears, this pup is a prize.  He’s friendly, excellent with kids, barely sheds at all, and is pretty portable too. The Shichon is a designer dog of a Bichon...

  Poochon Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: small Energy: high Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction The Poochon is a playful pup loaded with a body full of charming wool curls.  He’s very intelligent too.  A hybrid dog bred from a Bichon Frise and a Poodle, this designer breed hits the nail on the head when it comes to breeding intents.  Sometimes lovingly referred to as a “Teddy Bear Dog”, this mix is affectionate,...

Morkie Quick Facts Not AKC Recognized Lifespan: 14-16 years Size: small Energy: medium to high Recommended Crate Size: 18" - 22" dog crate* Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction When you cross a Maltese and a Yorkshire Terrier, you are bound to get an adorable and active, affectionate fluffy fellow that is full of life...and then some!  Mischief and mayhem are often part of the Morkie personality too. Morkies are breathtaking.  Most have silky, long hair that elegantly flows as they gracefully sway about.  They beckon you to pet and love...

  Pomsky Quick Facts: Lifespan: 12-14 years Size: Small Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 24” dog crate* (may vary) Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Table of Contents Introduction Breed Appearance Nutrition Grooming Exercise Pet Crate Size More Information Introduction Meet the new pup in town - the Pomsky!  Although this custom, made-to-order, designer dog has only been around a couple of years, he’s all the bark on the block.  He’s everything you’d want in a breed - a cuddly fluff-ball that is fully portable, weighing in at 15 pounds max, soaking wet.  He’s silly, friendly, and simply...