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This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types. A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".
Chihuahua. Named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, these loyal and energetic dogs prove that good things do come in small packages — about five pound packages, to be exact.
This breed is thought to have originated from a group of small white dogs that swam across the Malagasy channel following a shipwreck. [1] Known for its cotton-like coat, the Coton de Tuléar typically grows to no more than 18 pounds (8.2 kg), and is white, sometimes with grey, tan, black, or tri-colored markings.
Miniature Schnauzers are recognized in four colors internationally: solid black, black and silver, salt and pepper, and white. [9] It is the most popular Schnauzer breed, [7] and remains one of the most popular worldwide, primarily for its temperament and relatively small size. As of 2022 it is the 17th most popular breed in the U.S. [10]
John "Jack" Russell, dog breed developer and namesake of this and other white terriers. This breed shares a common history with the Jack Russell Terrier until the early 1980s. This type of small white terrier dates back to the work of the Reverend John Russell, born in 1795. [1] In 1819 he purchased a small white and tan terrier bitch named ...
The West Highland White Terrier (commonly shortened to Westie) is a breed of dog from Scotland with a distinctive white harsh coat and somewhat soft white undercoat. It is a medium-sized terrier , though with longer legs than other Scottish terriers.
An Indian Spitz puppy with conical snout and pointy, fox-like ears set high up on their head. Indian Spitzes are small dogs - around 33 cm (13 in) at the withers - with a soft chest, fair tail, and a milky white double coat. Their eyes have visible irises that can be green or blue, giving them an unusually expressive face.
The Bichon Frisé is a small dog, standing 23–30 cm (9–12 in) at the withers and weighing approximately 5 kg (11 lb), the weight varying in proportion to the height. The skull is rather flat, but may appear rounded; the muzzle tapers only slightly, and constitutes two-fifths of the length of the head.