A single breed may have 2 different breed names in different countries.

In many catalogues you will find exotic-sounding breed names and references to them, but seldom much explanation of just what they amount to.

All are sometimes called "Fell Terrier" interchangeably with their breed name.

Schnoodle is a portmanteau combining the two breed names.

They may even have the capitalized word "Landrace" in their breed names.

The name Shih-poo is a portmanteau of the two breed names.

For many years, the more popular blue variant was common enough to have a breed name of its own: the "British Blue".

The addition or removal of 'Bashkir' to the breed name is highly debated.

The breed name refers to the coat, which is harsh and rough (although not shaggy).

At the same time, it is used as a part of breed name in Russian for shepherds or sheepdogs imported into the country.