Cesky Terrier: The Cesky (ches-kee) Terrier is a relatively new breed and still quite rare all over the world. Dr. Frantisek Horak, a Czechoslovakian geneticist, wanted a dog small enough to go to ground (and not get stuck) and hunt small vermin. More >>

Chinese Crested (Hairless):   When you’ve got a body this gorgeous, who needs clothes? The fine-boned and catlike Chinese Crested dog actually comes in two varieties: the Powderpuff, covered in a profuse coat of white silky hair, and the Hairless, with long hair on the head, feet and tail but covered everywhere else in nothing more than a canine birthday suit. Affectionate but independent, agile and a little eccentric, Chinese Crested dogs make perfectly portable companions.  More >>

Chinese Crested (Powderpuff): The smallest of the hairless breeds, the Chinese Crested usually weighs between 6 and 8 pounds. This light, graceful dog is devoid of hair, except for fringes on the feet and tail tip, and the flowing crest on its head that gives the breed its name. More >>

Coton de Tulear: One of the rarest breeds, the Coton de Tulear comes from Madagascar, where the breed was originally restricted to ownership by royalty. Later, the social elite were allowed to own the breed, but it is still known as the Royal Dog of Madagascar.  More >>

Dachshund: Short-legged dogs of the Dachshund type were once used in Europe to hunt badger and fox, as well as larger game. The dogs worked in packs and are reported to have been tenacious and keen-nosed in pursuit of their quarry. More >>

Dandie Dinmont Terrier: This terrier with the topknot takes its unusual name from Dandie Dinmont, a character in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Guy Mannering." Dinmont was a farmer who kept six of the terriers, known for their boldness in going after otter and badger.  More >>

English Toy Spaniel: After William of Orange ascended the British throne, the popularity of the King Charles Spaniel that had been the court favorite during the reign of Charles II waned, and little was heard of the breed until the mid-19th century. More >>

Fox Terrier (Smooth): Of British origin, the original smooth-coated Fox Terrier combined the blood of several working terrier breeds, a blend that produced a balanced, game little dog. More >>

Havanese:   Talk about island chic. The Havanese dog has a light silky coat, a spring in his step and a gleam in his eye, the relaxed attitude of an islander combined with the perky charisma of a toy dog. Quick to learn and always ready to play, Havanese dogs get along with everybody, including kids, cats and other dogs. If you really want to go native, tease that billowy hair into dreadlocks. Just don’t add a bow.  More >>

Jack Russell Terrier: Fearless, happy and active aptly describe the Jack Russell Terrier. A working dog through and through, this tough, lively terrier is always on its toes, looking for the next activity or adventure. More >>