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Maltese: The Maltese is among the gentlest mannered of all little dogs, and its trust and responsiveness are appealing. Art objects dating back 3,000 years depict this beautiful little dog, whose breed name may derive from the island of Malta or the Sicilian town of Melita. More >> |
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Manchester Terrier: Manchester, England, is a working man's town, and this breed was developed as a working man's terrier, pitted against rabbits and other vermin on the farm and against rats in the fights. More >> |
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Maremma Sheepdog: The Maremma Sheepdog has all of the attributes essential for an effective guard: strength, independence, stamina, courage and a strong sense of "ownership." This Italian flock guard bears a strong resemblance to the Kuvasz, and the two breeds probably share the same ancient origin. More >> |
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Mastiff: Sometimes known as the Old English Mastiff, this giant breed has been known for centuries as a war dog, hunter, estate guardian and blood sport combatant, but today it is a gentle companion and valiant protection dog. More >> |
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Mi-Ki: A fairly new breed developed in the 1980s, the Mi-Ki incorporates aspects of the Papillon, Maltese and Japanese Chin. A lap-loving companion, this tiny toy breed usually doesn't grow much taller than 11 inches at the shoulders. More >> |
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Middle Asian Shepherd Dog: The Middle Asian Shepherd Dog's original home was east of the Ural Mountains in Siberia and even Mongolia. There they have protected the flocks of nomadic tribesman for centuries. More >> |
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Miniature Australian Shepherd: A smaller version of the Australian Shepherd, the Miniature Australian Shepherd was developed during the 1960s by a Californian who acquired several full-size Aussies from the rodeo circuit, where they were popular trick performers. More >> |
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Miniature Bull Terrier: This little fellow is sturdy, muscular, active, intelligent and tenacious, yet good tempered. In looks and coloring, it's a scaled-down version of the full-sized Bull Terrier. More >> |
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Miniature Pinscher: Contrary to popular belief, this is not the miniaturized version of the Doberman Pinscher but a much older German breed that has been known in that country for at least 300 years. More >> |
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Miniature Schnauzer: The Miniature Schnauzer has bounced its way into the hearts and lives of thousands of admirers who love it for its engaging personality. More >> |
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