The Pug is an ancient breed from China that later became popular with Dutch and British royalty.
The Maltese is an ancient toy breed associated with the island of Malta in the Mediterranean.
The Chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. It is the smallest recognized dog breed.
The Havanese is Cuba's national dog and was a companion to Cuban aristocrats.
The Pomeranian is named after Pomerania, a region on the Baltic Sea. Its ancestors were larger sled pulling…
The Shih Tzu was bred as a companion for Chinese royalty for centuries. Its name means little lion.
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is named after King Charles II of England, who was famously fond of…
The Yorkshire Terrier was developed in northern England in the 1800s to catch rats in mills and mines.