The Skye Terrier
The Skye Terrier has an elegant look with his long, flowing coat but is just as tenacious and fearless as other terriers. A true dwarf breed, he should be twice as long as he is tall. This means that while…
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The Papillon
The Papillon is a tiny toy spaniel-type dog, the breed having appeared in art since the 1300’s. These little dogs make great pets – their diminutive size means they are easy to manage and transport, and their silky single coats…
The Chinook
The Chinook is an American breed, and the state dog of New Hampshire. They were originally created to pull sleds with a team of other dogs. These are hard-working dogs with plenty of endurance and power, along with the versatility…
The German Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunting breed and valued companion. Bred not only to point, but also to retrieve on land or water, hunt large and small game, and trail wounded game – as well as get along…
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is “the corgi without a tail”, and is an entirely separate breed from the Cardigan. Developed in Wales, Pembrokes were said to be used by fairies to pull fairy coaches – although in real life these…
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the “corgi with a tail”, and an entirely separate breed from the Pembroke. Cardis (as they are affectionately called) are a dwarf breed, and as such are a big dog in a small dog’s body.…
The Toy Fox Terrier
The Toy Fox Terrier is both a toy and a terrier, and has attributes of both. The TFT is courageous, smart, loyal and active, and is truly a big dog in a tiny body! He is friendly and outgoing to…
The Glen of Imaal Terrier
The Glen of Imaal Terrier was bred as a general farm dog and to get rid of vermin, however they were also put to work as “turnspit dogs”. These unique bow-legged dogs would run inside of a wheel-like turnspit and…
The Cairn Terrier
The Cairn Terrier was created in the Scottish Highlands, bred to flush rodents out of rock piles (called cairns) and exterminate them. They were prized for their tenaciousness and courage, as well as their rugged coats and bodies. These intelligent…
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the only breed of dog named after a fictional character. These proud, yet friendly terriers love being around people – including children. They are also able to live peacefully with other pets provided they are…