Great Dane
Back in the day, the Great Dane was a powerful, deadly breed.
He was a hunter, made to go up against wild boars.
But things have changed. Today, Danes are…
Havanese
If you want a dog that’s made of silk, then the Havanese is about as close as you can get.
These sociable and happy pups are known for their elegant locks. But fine, silky strands aren’t the only option.
The Havanese is one of the few breeds that can totally pull off the dreadlock look.
It’s not a hairdo you’ll see every day on this pup. (The process of cording a Havanese can take up to two years!)
But if you’re up for the challenge, dreads look terrific on this breed.
Irish Setter
Irish, or Red, Setters are elegant-looking dog breeds. With their red hair, strong build, and long furnishings, you could easily assume this canine is the aristocrat of the dog world. But don’t be deceived… He may be gorgeous and graceful, but true to his red hair, this breed is a fireball. He’s goofy, crazy, and…
Cairn Terrier
Do you know what a Cairn Terrier is?
Chances are you may not. The breed isn’t super well known by name.
So let’s try something else. You know Toto from The Wizard of Oz? Well, that’s a Cairn! He was the spunky, fearless, mischievous little dog that belonged to Dorothy.
And after seeing that timeless little canine, you might just want a Toto of your very own.
But remember: happy, lively, and cute though he was, Toto was a terrier. And you know what that means…Toto the Cairn Terrier was actually Toto the Cairn Terror.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A dog with royalty in his name? You know he’s gotta be good!
But don’t let the regal roots and AKC Toy Group status fool you… Sure, he loves being treated like a king (aka, getting snuggles and belly rubs). But he also enjoys an adventure!
The Cavalier isn’t picky so long as he’s with you!
Which is something King Charles II clearly appreciated. It’s said he never went anywhere without at least three of his namesake Cavaliers in tow!
Interesting, huh? Well, there’s a lot more King-Charles-canine gossip where that came from.
Chihuahua
I’d be willing to bet a million dollars you know what a Chihuahua is.
You might not be able to spell it, but you sure can recognize this little dog when you see one. And chances are, you’re either a Chi-lover or a Chi-hater.
Unfortunately, the breed has a bit of a bad rap, so there’s not a lot of people in between those two extremes.
But you should know that not all Chihuahuas fit the negative stereotype.
In fact, having a well-rounded Chihuahua is perfectly possible, so long as you’re willing to find out how!
Chinese Crested
If you’re looking for a small, naked pup, then the Chinese Crested might be your pooch.
These dogs are the smallest of the hairless breeds and make excellent snuggle buddies.
In fact, they’re believed to have been bred specifically to keep bedridden people company!
So they’re the perfect companion if you like…
Chow Chow
Dachshund
You may not know what a Dachshund is. And if you do, chances are you can’t pronounce it.
But if I say wiener dog, you probably know what kind of pup I mean.
The Dachshund, or Doxie, is a dog of many nicknames. But wiener dog is probably the most common.
You may think this pup got his name from the very tasty hot dog. But actually, it was the other way around…
Hot dogs used to be called dachshund sausages. The phrase “hot dog” came later.
But whatever the name, the pup still came before the roasted campfire delight!
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinschers have a bad rap as being aggressive.
In fact, that’s typically the first trait people list when asked to describe the breed.
And if you were to encounter a Doberman in the 1880’s, then terrifying and threatening would be…