Terriers & Toys
What makes a Papillon stand out from other breeds?
Thier "Butterfly ears"
This dog breed gets a plume tail, has a curly/wavy coat and is known as PWD?
Portuguese Water Dog
This spaniel gets a full skirt, has a "crown" and beveled feet
American Cocker Spaniel
This sighthound comes in 3 different sizes, they are primarily hairless but can be coated. They are very protective and loyal to their owners. Thier name sounds like a flower.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
This beautiful hound is known for its sweet and silly demeaner and their long flowy coat. Pablo Picasso owned this breed, and he contributed a painting featuring his dog Kabul.
Afghan Hound
This breed gets a "fall" and is the only terrier without an undercoat.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
This is a tri-colored working breed that originated in Switzerland in the 1970s, they have the ability to pull many times their own weight and also have rear double dewclaws.
Bernese Mountain Dog
This breed is the national dog of France, they come in 3 different sizes and have multiple haircuts and styles.
Poodle
This breed was developed to be an all-purpose farm dog (jack of all trades)- They are primarily brindle in color and are very active.
Dutch Shepherd
This sight hound is very gentle and noble. They're known as the champion sprinter of dogdom and the hounds of the Pharaohs. They were bred to detect, chase and capture fleet-footed wildlife of Egypts deserts.
Greyhound
What dog breed is monkey-like and known to the French as the mustached little devil?
Affenpinscher
What type of Corgi has a tail?
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
This breed is known as the "coach dog" they have accompanied gypsies, fire fighters & horse-drawn rigs of nobles. They have a spotted coat that helps distinguish them from other breeds.
Dalmation
This breed is derived from the Shiba Inu & the Akita. They are very independent dogs that were bred for fighting, hunting & guarding. They are recommended for experienced owners with them being the solo dog.
Japanese Akitainu
This breed was recognized by the AKC in 1885, they are long bodied with big personalities. They were bred to be independent hunters of dangerous prey such as badgers.
Dachshund
This dog breed has tasseled ears and a roached back.
Bedlington Terrier
One of the characteristics of this breed are rear double dewclaws that are used for gripping surfaces, they're known as livestock guardians, are heavy coated, and white is the only AKC accepted color.
Great Pyrenees
This breed was recognized by the AKC in 1992 and originated in China. They have a hippopotamus like muzzle, blue/black tongue and a sandpaper like harsh coat. A translation of their name means "sand skin"
Shar-pei
This is a medium sized hunting dog that is one of the 6 native breeds of Japan. They were bred to hunt a wide range of game in the mountains of Japan. They are highly intelligent and eager to learn. Thier only accepted colors are brindle.
Kai Ken
This breed is known as the ancient "blushing dog" of Malta, they are quick and tenacious on scent and originated in Egypt. It was said that the breed has a face the glows like a god, they are the oldest domesticated dog in recorded history.
Pharoh Hound
One of the breed characteristics of this dog breed are ear "tufts".
Scottish Terrier or Scottie
This breed is commonly used as a police dog and is known to handlers as the "Maligator"
Belgian Malinois
This breed was developed in the Mediterranean area and descended from the Barbet (water spaniel). They are primarily white and curly.
Bichon Frise
This little terrier was bred to rid the home of vermin and they were originally a variety of the short-legged Rat Terrier. There's a series of children's books featuring Percy who was this breed.
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
This scent hound closely resembles the beagle, but much larger. They are very prey-driven & outgoing. They were originated in England to chase off the hare.
Harrier