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  • Affenpinscher

    Affenpinscher

    The Affenpinscher originated in 17th century Germany but its exact history is obscure. It is bel...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Australian Silky Terrier

    Australian Silky Terrier

    The Australian Silky Terrier is, as the name suggests, Australian in origin. It was developed in...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

    Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

    Origin The Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (pronounced Von-day-on) is one of four hounds origi...

    • Type:
    • Scent Hound
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Bichon Frise

    Bichon Frise

    Small white dogs are known to have existed in the Mediterranean countries for more than 2000 yea...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Bolognese

    Bolognese

    The Bolognese, also known as the Bichon Bolognese, is a member of the Bichon family and takes it...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Boston Terrier

    Boston Terrier

    The Boston Terrier is a relatively recent breed and its development is well documented starting ...

    • Type:
    • Bull Breed
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Easy

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    It is believed that the original progenitors of the breed which came to be known as the Cavalier...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Chihuahua

    Chihuahua

    The Chihuahua is regarded as being of Mexican origin and is named after a State in that country....

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Chinese Crested

    Chinese Crested

    Although the Chinese Crested is associated with China doubts exist that the breed originated in ...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Coton de Tulear

    Coton de Tulear

    The Coton de Tulear (pronounced co-tonne der two-lee-are) originated on the island of Madagascar...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

    Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

    The Dachshund, also known as the Teckel, is of German origin. The breed comes in six varieties d...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

    Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

    The Dachshund, also known as the Teckel, is of German origin. The breed comes in six varieties d...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Easy

  • Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

    Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

    The Dachshund, also known as the Teckel, is of German origin. The breed comes in six varieties d...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

    English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

    The English Toy Terrier (also known as the Toy Manchester Terrier and Rat Terrier) came into exi...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Easy

  • French Bulldog

    French Bulldog

    Several theories exist regarding the origin of the French Bulldog, the most likely being that he...

    • Type:
    • Bull Breed
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Easy

  • German Spitz (Klein)

    German Spitz (Klein)

    The German Spitz is thought to be descended from the Northern sled and herding dogs which arrive...

    • Type:
    • Spitz Breed
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Griffon Bruxellois

    Griffon Bruxellois

    The Griffon Bruxellois (also known as the Brussels Griffon or the Griffon Belge) originated, as ...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Havanese

    Havanese

    The Havanese belongs to the Bichon family of dogs which originated from the small white dogs kno...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Italian Greyhound

    Italian Greyhound

    The smallest of the ancient family of sight-hounds evidence of the existence of Italian Greyhoun...

    • Type:
    • Sight Hound
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Easy

  • Japanese Chin

    Japanese Chin

    The Japanese Chin (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is an old breed which has existed for at ...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • King Charles Spaniel

    King Charles Spaniel

    It is believed that the original progenitors of the breed which came to be known as the King Cha...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

  • Lhasa Apso

    Lhasa Apso

    The Lhasa Apso, also known as the Abso Seng Kye (Barking Lion Sentinal Dog) is one of the four a...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Lowchen

    Lowchen

    Also known as the Little Lion Dog the Lowchen (pronounced lerv-chun) is an old breed believed to...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Maltese

    Maltese

    The Maltese is a breed so old that its exact origin is lost in time. Theories are that it was ca...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Considerable

  • Mexican Hairless

    Mexican Hairless

    The Mexican Hairless is one of the most ancient and rare breeds and its history of development i...

    • Type:
    • Pure Breed

    Size

    Small

    Grooming

    Moderate

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