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There are so many dog breeds, it's incredibly easy to mistake one pooch for another. Luckily, St. Louis-based artist Grace Gogarty (a.k.a. Little Tunny) has created a comprehensive comic series that will help you identify most of the dog types.

"I've been drawing comics since I was a kid," Grace told Bored Panda. "I absolutely love animals, so that's usually my focus! I worked as a supervisor at a doggy daycare for years and got to meet lots of dogs. The cartoon dogs featured in this guide are the breeds I met the most of."

The artist has divided the series into three parts - big, medium, and small dog breeds, so no k9s are left behind. Great Danes? Check. Border Collies, Yorkshire Terriers? Yep. Pugs, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds? Yup. "Sadly, I haven't met every dog in the word yet so that I couldn't write about them all," Grace said. "Although I stereotype them, all dogs are wonderful individuals, so I couldn't possibly pick a favorite breed!"

Among the animals Gogarty owns, there's one pooch as well. "His Name is Huey, and he is an enigma. We have no idea what kind of breeds he's comprised of!" Scroll down to meet the dog memes, and remember - even if some traits sound better than others, every dog deserves a to be a pet. Even if it pees all over your new rug.

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Jef Bateman
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always feel sorry for huskies who are adopted by lazy people. They should get a lazy dog or a goldfish.

Alida Saxon
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also feel bad when they're adopted/bought and brought into climates that really don't suit them either. They're made for snow.

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Carol Donahue
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an owner of 2 huskys and active in husky rescue......waaay too many people want this breed because of their beauty and wolf-like looks. They get a husky and don't excercise it - thus the couch, carpet and walls are eaten, landscape is ruinned because of digging, craters are dug under the fence and/or 6 and 7 foot fences are scaled so the dog can do what it were bred for....running. Huskys have a high prey drive so often aren't good with cats, chickens, small dogs and small children. Huskys are difficult to train due to their high intiellect and stubborness - thik behaviorally disordered child. Huskys blow their coats for months and there is a massive amount of fur on everything...no matter how often you brush them. Shelters in Texas, Florida, and southern California are overflowing with this breed and many are killed in these shelters every day because of lazy, uninformed or humans who think they'll be

Dani Donovan
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother has a husky and he definitely doesn’t exercise her enough. She’s always escaping and will kill any small creature she can find - opossums, snakes, squirrels, etc. She’s older though, and is finally settling down. Poor girl.

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Rebekah
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm dying here, because the husky I had growing up quite literally ate a couch. Seriously, just springs and some wood left.

spirit wolf
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Three couch, one wingback chair, one accent chair, carpets of the entire house, one highly prized collector Barbie , at least 20 pairs of shoes ( Some very expensive), two window screens, one cabinet door, several homeworks just to begin with....no big deal, just another day in a husky's life.

spirit wolf
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't bother commenting about lack of exercise... she lives on a farm and runs around with other animals and her father all day and swims everyday. But a husky's gotta do what a husky's gotta do.

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Michelle Dodson
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heavily coated dogs = cold climates. It's just cruel to expect your beautiful Husky/Malamute/Samoyed to be happy anywhere id doesn't snow at least SOMETIME!

Linda Rose
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep seeing Huskies here in SoCal. It's so wrong to inflict this climate on them.

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Margaret Millward
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love, Love ,Love my husky! She's my walking buddy and we do 5 to 8 miles everyday! I Walk her early in the morning I the summer to avoid the heat but she pushes me hard in the winter on our walks because she wants to run through the snow! You also ah e to be prepared for the shedding!! When they are blowing their coat, It's like getting a whole other dog when you brush them out.

Jessica Gardner
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had 2 husky litter mates and acreage . Exercise problem solved. Oh, and they HATED snow. They were such babies and cried and whined when I attempted to make them go out in it. They were so funny and the absolute best!!!!!!!

Holly Wilson
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if there is room in your brains to understand; that while I am only on Husky #2 (in Missouri no less) that she literally goes everywhere with me and is the bff most people can’t live up to. We don’t run 5k’s but we play and I have a nice big yard. Life with a dog is about interaction and companionship, that’s why you get a doge. People outside of your stereotypes and hateful words, find your comments ridiculous, and I’m one of them. I have spent over 60 hrs training, Luca (and her predecessor, Cinder), not once did they eat the couch, or anything else when I left them at home alone. Surely you all can’t be so narrow minded to think that a human or ANY dog will not adapt to anything they put their minds to. She is loved like a child and treated as if a grandchild by my parents. She doesn’t get boarded when I go out of town, she goes to their house or my brothers. It’s a responsible owner thing, and that’s what you should be preaching, instead of judgment.

Carol McElheney
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Save up the hair that sheds, add water, get a puppy.

Frank Flohr
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a full blood husky female until she passed last May at 11 years old. have a sheperd /husky mix 12 years old neither one of them ever chewed up anything in the house.

Len Martens
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So happy we lived so close to the edge of the city limits. Four blocks, then my wife would hang out the window with the long lead so Arlo could get a real good run in a couple times a week. Rain or shine. Winter or summer. The rest of the time he a I would go biking. Had this arm attachment on the bike to hook a short leash to, worked great. Miss that boy.

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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a husky.. but sadly they'd hate the heat in my country. :'(

Jessica Atchison
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My neighbors have a husky who just learned he can jump their 4 foot fence and come romp with my dogs when he wants to.

Kay Harding
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have had three over the years. Spot on but you left out the part about being fur factories that shed huge amounts in the spring

Debbie
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People should also consider the climate when choosing a dog - Huskies in Israel or Thailand, nooooo

Doubanji
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never been to either but I have been to Malaysia and if it's even vaguely similar climate wise that would be torture!! In fact that is the place that Chinese Crested truely belong!!

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Donna Needham
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a husky and I walk my girl about 11 miles a day if not more

Donn Sloan
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 5, yes 5 huskies. all are adopted, live in the house or air conditioned garage. And yes they are a hand -full(like having five five-year-olds running around. But I wouldnt trade them for the world. And contrary to popular belief, huskies can take the heat. I live in Texas, and mine cant wait to get outside, or to the bark-park. Walks with that many is a chore. Only take two at a time, but they all get a turn. You cant have just one.LOL

Jo Rellime
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I could not agree more with most of the sentiments expressed here and I have steered my folks away from Huskies as a breed. However, there REALLY IS that rare couch potato of a husky that would rather snuggle, cuddle, and nap in spite of ALL your pleas to go out side & run & play. I have one. She is a little TOO content (even for me) just lay on the sofa and stay warm! Mar282015_...b176d6.jpg Mar282015_1713-5acbaebb176d6.jpg

Kym Howay
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha my husky puff was not an athlete he was a couch potatoe and once had to drag him by his legs across a busy intersection because he lay on his back and refused to move he loved snow and hated rain and mud wouldn't come of the stairs just backed up if wet

Elaine Wilson
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have a husky. A very noise sensitive husky, who doesn't like to go for walks outside where there are cars nearby, or horns, or big trucks, or sirens. We have a nice backyard that she loves to play in, but the moment a loud siren can be heard.....she runs for the gate and wants to go back inside. It's just who she is. She is a very timid dog who doesn't really go up to people to be petted......she takes her time observing you first, then will approach you. Once she does come to you, she'll be your best friend. You cannot judge a dog, or make assumptions.....every dog has their own personality regardless of breed. She has never chewed any furniture, she doesn't take food off the coffee table if left there....she is very well behaved. She does love a good nap though! LOL

Kalikiano Kalei
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very astute & focused summary of Sibe-wise traits. I could have added one further trait: "I MUST be with you every wakened second of the day; if I am not, I'll eat the very latest book you just acquired as your penalty!" There are more (acquired through 40 year of life with these lovely furry canine wolf-clones, but the gist of it is here (in Grace's cartoon), LoL!

Zelda
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean...hyrule dogs are cute. I'm stuck in Hyrule castle and no,there is no phone charger here.

Pattie Kelly
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK than living in the Southern states is out...CHECK

Damon Miller
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad the author can't distinguish between a pomeranian and a husky

Shirley Bond
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have a great howling song too to keep you company.

Janice Dietert
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a husky once. Best thing that ever happened to me. I HAD to exercise if I was to keep him sane.

katt
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These guys really really really neeeed a lot!! :b

Janet Rosen
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our husky literally ate our couch!

Alyssa Auriemma
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have two Huskies and constantly walk them. They are amazing dogs, but as others said, need a TON of walking. Please, please, please choose another dog if you don't plan on taking them out multiple times a day. Also, they shed, so buy stock in lint brushes!

Tiffanie Walker
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fits ours perfectly. LOL She's so fun.

Mary-Jo Chiklis
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when I see a lost dog ad and its a husky I think...not really lost, just running

Tim Wilkins
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2 weeks ago we took in our fifth arctic rescue (first malamute, previous 4 have been huskies). Arctics are unbelievably cute and adorable as puppies, they're just little pudgy balls of fluff (our first husky, who we bought as a pup, was once literally mistaken for thistledown blowing on the breeze). Lot's of people get them as puppies because they're so cute. Then they grow up, and they are working dogs. Huskies especially. You either take a husky for a 5 km run every day or they will eat the house, then escape, and cause havoc in the neighbourhood. No third option. They're also very headstrong, they take commands and orders more as optional recommendations, and will constantly try to bend or break the rules. They are great dogs, IF you're willing to put the work in to look after them and train them. Sadly, plenty of people aren't.

Erin Springfield
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We walk our husky three times a day. Several miles. Huskies are very smart so they also need mental 'puzzles' to do. This is a breed that also needs another dog. Never seen another breed crave other dogs like a husky. Definitely a high maintenance dog. Not a lazy lapdog!

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Elise Mon
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my fav doggo .. wish I had one

Gwen Grimke
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eating the furniture by an Australian Cattle Dog

Allana Rose
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People make this mistake all the time. They get a huskie for it's looks but don't realize these fuzzy babies need tons of exercise! I had a friend who kept one chained to a tree 24/7 and couldn't understand why She (the dog) kept breaking lose and running off. D'uh! I felt so bad for that dog.

Charlotte Brine
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I A) would have reported her and B) would no longer have been her friend! 😡 very cruel keepin such an active dog who needs so much stimulation chained up 😦

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Carol Donahue
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oops, my comment posted before I finished.....humans who think they'll be cool by owning a dog that looks so wolf-like. Most husky rscues will only adopt dogs to husky savvy homes.

Molly Block
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is that purple thing on the kids ear?

Charlotte Brine
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like an Eggplant emoji earring... very strange! 🍆

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Sharon Frank
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And, one of the most loving, affectionate dogs EVER!!!!!!

Gabi Horvath
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"treking" bothers me and I am not even a grammar Nazi.

Zori the degu
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But of course, it's obvious from your ignorant comment.

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    They are stressed because of all they have to carry in their folds of infinity

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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tsundere lol that actually sums it up pretty well. Mine sometimes wants to be pet hard and long, but mostly she'll lay down somewhere close and love you from a distance - just don't touch her or she'll leave.

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