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Intermediate

Affenpinscher

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small, wiry-coated toy terrier-type with a mischievous, monkey-like face and a big personality. Bold, comical, and devoted, the Affenpinscher is a confident companion dog with a hint of terrier feistiness.

Beginner

American Hairless Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A lively, curious terrier derived from the Rat Terrier, occurring in both hairless and coated varieties. The lack of coat makes it a notable option for some allergy sufferers, but bare skin needs sun and cold protection.

Intermediate

Australian Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small, sturdy, low-set working terrier developed in Australia to control rodents and snakes and to serve as a watchdog. Spirited and affectionate, with a hard, weather-resistant coat.

Advanced

Basenji

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

An ancient, catlike sighthound-type breed from Central Africa, famous for not barking — it 'yodels' (the baroo) instead. Intelligent, independent, fastidious, and notoriously challenging to train.

Intermediate

Bedlington Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A distinctive lamb-like terrier from northeast England, originally a hardy vermin-hunter and ratter. Affectionate and graceful at home but quick, brave and tenacious in the field, with a signature curly, crisp coat.

Intermediate

Bichon Frise

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A cheerful, affectionate small companion with a soft white curly double coat. Friendly and adaptable, but the coat demands serious, ongoing grooming commitment.

Intermediate

Biewer Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A tiny, elegant tri-colored toy breed descended from Yorkshire Terriers, known for its silky parted coat and lively, affectionate nature.

Intermediate

Bolognese

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small white companion of the Bichon family from northern Italy, the Bolognese is calm, devoted, and people-oriented. Its fluffy single coat sheds little but needs regular grooming, and it thrives as a close indoor companion.

Intermediate

Border Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A hardy, even-tempered working terrier from the Anglo-Scottish border, bred to run with hounds and bolt foxes. The Border Terrier is affectionate, game, and adaptable, with a distinctive otter-shaped head and a weather-resistant wiry coat.

Beginner

Boston Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A compact, tuxedo-marked companion bred in Boston from bulldog and terrier stock. Friendly, adaptable and apartment-suited, but a brachycephalic breed that needs heat- and breathing-aware care.

Intermediate

Brussels Griffon

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A tiny, big-eared Belgian toy with an almost human, expressive face, originally bred to control vermin in stables and coachman's quarters. Bold, sensitive and intensely people-bonded — often called a 'velcro dog.'

Intermediate

Cairn Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small, hardy, shaggy working terrier from the Scottish Highlands, originally bred to bolt vermin from rock piles ('cairns'). Famous as Toto in The Wizard of Oz, it is alert, curious and full of bold, cheerful character.

Beginner

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A gentle, affectionate toy spaniel with large soulful eyes and a silky coat, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an adaptable, people-loving companion — but the breed carries serious, well-documented inherited health problems that prospective owners must understand.

Intermediate

Cavapoo

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small, affectionate Cavalier King Charles Spaniel x (Toy/Miniature) Poodle crossbreed bred as a gentle, often low-shedding companion. Friendly and adaptable, but can inherit serious Cavalier health issues.

Intermediate

Cesky Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A calm, low-set hunting terrier developed in the 1940s by crossing Sealyham and Scottish Terriers. More mellow and trainable than most terriers, with a distinctive clipped silky coat in shades of gray-blue.

Intermediate

Chihuahua

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

The world's smallest dog breed — a bold, alert and intensely loyal toy companion from Mexico. Big personality in a tiny frame, available in smooth or long coats.

Intermediate

Chinese Crested

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

An elegant, affectionate toy/small companion that comes in two coat types from the same litters — the largely hairless Hairless and the fully coated Powderpuff. A lively, people-oriented lap dog needing skin or coat care depending on type.

Intermediate

Coton de Tulear

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A small, cheerful companion breed named for its soft, cotton-like white coat. The Coton is affectionate, playful, and strongly bonded to its people, making it an excellent family and lap dog.

Intermediate

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A distinctive long-bodied, short-legged terrier with a soft topknot, named after a character in a Sir Walter Scott novel. Affectionate and dignified yet game and tenacious, the Dandie is a rare but charming companion.

Intermediate

English Toy Spaniel

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A gentle, affectionate lapdog with a domed head and flat 'pushed-in' face, the English Toy Spaniel (called the King Charles Spaniel in the UK) is a quiet companion better suited to calm homes — but its brachycephalic build carries real welfare caveats.

Intermediate

Havanese

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

Cuba's national dog and only native breed, a small, sturdy member of the Bichon family with a silky long coat and an exceptionally affectionate, playful, people-loving personality. Adaptable companions that thrive on human closeness.

Intermediate

Italian Greyhound

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A miniature sighthound and the smallest of the greyhound family, the Italian Greyhound is a sleek, affectionate, sun-loving companion that combines elegance with surprising speed and a deeply people-oriented temperament.

Intermediate

Jack Russell Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

A bold, tireless working terrier bred to hunt fox, the Jack Russell is intelligent, athletic, and endlessly energetic. It thrives with active, experienced owners who can channel its drive — and can overwhelm those expecting a low-key small dog.

Intermediate

Japanese Chin

Canis lupus familiaris

Dog breeds

An elegant, cat-like toy companion historically prized by Japanese nobility, the Japanese Chin is charming, sensitive, and affectionate. Its flat face gives it appeal but also requires brachycephalic-aware care.

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