Affenpinscher
Monkey-faced and fearless. Genuinely does not know they're tiny.
Lifespan12–15 years
Weight3–4 kg
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Monkey-faced and fearless. Genuinely does not know they're tiny.
Ancient, elegant, and magnificent. Knows it.
King of the terriers - they've been told, and they agree.
Devoted, dignified, and deeply Japanese. Loyalty is their default setting.
Built for the Arctic. Somehow still thinks your sofa is appropriate.
The silkier cousin. More show ring, same irresistible ears.
Rare, versatile, and perpetually looking for something to retrieve.
Guardian of flocks for 6,000 years. Will now guard your garden.
The dog that never stops. Literally. Please give them a job.
American-bred, Australian-named, entirely committed to herding whatever moves.
Rough around the edges, warm at heart, absolutely not a pushover.
French, curly, and remarkably calm about everything.
The dog that doesn't bark. It yodels. Which is somehow worse at 6am.
Nose to the ground, ears in the mud, zero urgency about any of it.
A nose on legs, with a howl that carries approximately three miles.
All the energy of a collie, hidden under enough fur to upholster a chair.
France's native herding dog. Powerful, loyal, and subtly demanding.
Looks like a lamb. Was built to fight badgers. Don't be fooled.
Chosen by special forces. Probably not for the average Tuesday.
The black Belgian shepherd. Intense, loyal, and always working.
Elegant, driven, and watching your every move - approvingly, or not.
Gentle giant. Will sit on your foot. Will not apologise.
A small white cloud that follows you around demanding affection.
Soviet-era working dog. Large, powerful, and devoted to exactly one family.
The world's greatest nose, attached to a very wrinkly face.
Italian nobility's favourite lapdog. Has maintained the same energy for centuries.
The dog that's always three steps ahead and slightly disappointed in your planning.
The countryside's finest freelancer. Digs, chases, and never tires.
Russian aristocracy in dog form. Serene indoors, lightning outdoors.
A working dog's working dog. Takes the job very seriously.
Bounces before thinking. Always means well. Cannot help themselves.
South Carolina's state dog. Cheerful retriever, excellent swimmer.
Ancient Italian pointer. Hound face, pointing heart.
Heart of gold, coat of legend, memory of an elephant.
France's compact gundog. More energy than the car that shares its name.
A face full of personality. Takes up very little space but all the attention.
The egg-headed clown of the dog world. Deceptively athletic.
Silent guardian. Calm indoors. Very firm opinion about strangers.
Toto's breed. Spirited, scruffy, and always looking for something to chase.
Israel's ancient native breed. Alert, adaptable, and mildly suspicious of everything.
Italian mastiff. Devoted to family; not enthusiastic about everyone else.
Cavalier and Bichon. Double the softness, minimal shedding.
The royal lapdog that never forgot its calling.
Cavalier warmth, Poodle brains. Very hard to resist.
Czechoslovakia's own terrier. Calmer than most of its cousins.
The toughest retriever you'll meet. Cold water, rough terrain, no problem.
The world's smallest dog with the world's largest self-assessment.
Hairless (mostly) and deeply devoted. Unique in the best possible way.
Part lion, part bear, part cat. Loyal to one person; indifferent to everyone else.
Unhurried, thoughtful, and absolutely covered in drool. Endearingly so.
Part Cocker, part Poodle, entirely convinced they're the best dog at the park.
All the enthusiasm of a working dog in a form that fits on the sofa.
Madagascar's little cotton cloud. Cheerful to an unreasonable degree.
The retriever road less travelled. Bold, independent, waterproof.
Half a dog tall and a dog and a half long. Twice the attitude you'd expect.
Spotted, athletic, and possessed of almost unlimited energy.
The long, low terrier with a topknot and opinions to match.
Sleek, intelligent, and entirely composed. Exactly as good as their reputation suggests.
White, powerful, and loyal. For experienced owners only.
Hooch's breed. Drool, devotion, and an enormous head.
The Netherlands' working shepherd. Versatile, sharp, and underrated.
Built like a tank, moves like a tugboat, naps like a champion.
One of the heaviest breeds on earth. Among the gentlest at home.
Stops. Stares. Points. Has been doing this for 350 years without hesitation.
Belton-coated and beautiful. Gentle at home, tireless in the field.
Manchester Terrier in miniature. Alert, quick, and always on watch.
Switzerland's smallest mountain dog. Compact, loud, and excellent at herding.
Spitz calmness meets Chow loyalty. Made for families who prize serenity.
The sensible spaniel. Steady, sweet, and often overlooked.
Reindeer herder turned companion. Soft, clever, and bark-happy.
Finland's national dog. Foxy, alert, and very willing to tell you about it.
The eternal puppy of the retriever world. Joy as a personality type.
Bat ears, barrel chest, enormous personality - debatable amount of nose.
Loyal to a fault, smart enough to know you're taking too long to throw the ball.
All-purpose hunting dog. All-purpose energy at home, too.
Pomeranian's larger cousin. Equally fluffy, marginally more restrained.
Rough-coated and relentless in the field. Remarkable all-rounder.
Miniature Schnauzer energy, times four. For committed, experienced owners.
Ireland's quietly tenacious terrier. Not flashy. Entirely reliable.
Optimistic about everything, every day, forever. Even Mondays.
Golden temperament, Poodle brains, varying amounts of fluff.
Scotland's setter. Heavier, slower, and arguably more loyal.
Enormous, gentle, and completely unaware that the sofa isn't built for them.
Switzerland's draught dog. Calm, powerful, and easy to underestimate.
45 mph for 30 seconds. Then the sofa for the rest of the day.
Beagle-adjacent but bigger. Pack hound at heart.
Cuba's national dog. Silky, social, and surprisingly robust.
Germany's estate guardian. Serious, loyal, and thoroughly underrated.
Golden and velcro. Will follow you everywhere, forever, at speed.
Ancient Egyptian hound via the Balearics. Striking, quick, and independent.
Iceland's only native breed. Cheerful, barky, entirely without aggression.
The original Irish setter. Striking, athletic, and slightly calmer than the red.
Mahogany and magnificent. Exuberant, warm, and perpetually adolescent.
Daredevil, devoted, and fiery as the Wicklow countryside.
Curly, clownish, and obsessed with water. The most distinctive spaniel.
Tallest of all dogs. Gentle giant is an understatement.
Greyhound in miniature. Freezes when cold. Sprints when warm.
Small dog. Large opinions. No concept of personal boundaries with squirrels.
The cat of the dog world. Graceful, quiet, and slightly judgmental.
White, fluffy, and improbably clean. Actually hygienic by nature.
Dutch barge dog. Spectacled face, spectacular coat, spectacular loyalty.
Australia's working dog marvel. Has never once been tired.
Ireland's blue-coated working terrier. A touch more refined than most.
Hungary's mop-shaped guardian. The cords are functional. Mostly.
Dutch duck-luring dog. Orange-tipped ears, willing attitude, endearing energy.
The dog that launched a thousand crossbreeds. Still excellent company.
The dog who has never met a stranger - or a meal they didn't finish.
Italian truffle dog. Nose like no other. Curly coat, extraordinary instincts.
Lake District in dog form. Hardy, cheerful, and built for rough weather.
Germany's elegant black-and-white gundog. Methodical and magnificent.
Lion-maned and lion-sized. Surprisingly gentle, thoroughly majestic.
Tibetan temple sentinel. Watchful, long-coated, and pleasantly contrary.
The Little Lion Dog. Rare, charming, and rather pleased about both.
Ancient, silky, and wholly convinced of their own importance.
Maltese charm and Poodle wit in a very small package.
The rat-catching terrier of the Victorian mill towns. Still sharp, still fast.
Italian flock guardian. Not a pet for everyone. Extraordinary for the right family.
Same egg head. Same personality. Considerably less dog.
The King of Toys. Holds that title uncontested and at significant volume.
All the intelligence of the Standard, in a much more manageable size.
Bearded, opinionated, and entirely too clever for a dog this small.
Hungary's versatile herder. Rare, remarkable, and relentlessly active.
Wrinkled, ponderous, ancient. The original Roman guardian.
Nana from Peter Pan was a Newfoundland. They earned the reputation.
Drop-eared, dauntless, and barely aware of their own size.
Viking-era hunting companion. Sturdy, loyal, and very independent-minded.
Prick-eared, bold, and absolutely will not be told what to do.
The retriever that lures ducks with play. Clever, driven, and underrated.
A walking carpet with a bobtail and a very kind soul inside.
One of Britain's rarest breeds. Shaggy, boisterous, and deeply loveable.
Butterfly-eared and quickest-minded of the toys. Never underestimate them.
The Jack Russell's longer-legged cousin. Same terrier energy, more height.
Imperial Chinese court dog. Still believes the palace policy applies.
Malta's national dog. Ancient, blush-nosed, and extraordinarily fast.
Shaggy, self-possessed, and with a memory that outlasts most things.
Pomeranian and Chihuahua. Enormous confidence. Tiny body.
A football-sized Spitz. Personality: a Great Dane's in disguise.
Worked alongside fishermen in Portugal. Will now retrieve your slippers.
Multum in parvo. A lot of dog in a very small space - including a lot of opinion.
Hungary's corded herder. Bounces when it runs. This is fine.
Mountain guardian, white as snow, and very aware of that.
Smallest of the French herding breeds. Surprisingly enormous energy for the size.
Lion hunter of Southern Africa. Dignified, strong-willed, and deeply loyal.
Serious working dog behind the loyal family companion. Training is not optional.
Lassie's breed. Graceful, devoted, and not above a dramatic entrance.
Tiny, elegant, and surprisingly athletic for their frame.
Rescue dog of the Alps. No barrel of brandy, but plenty of warmth.
The royal dog of Egypt. Wind and grace in dog form.
The smiling white cloud from Siberia. Perpetually cheerful, perpetually shedding.
Belgian barge dog. Small, mischievous, and absolutely not to be trusted unsupervised.
Scotland's ancient coursing hound. Gentle indoors, breathtaking outdoors.
Aberdeen terrier. Dignified, independent, and done with everyone's nonsense.
One of Britain's rarest terriers. Calm enough to surprise you.
Wrinkled, stoic, and devoted - once they decide you're worth their time.
Miniature Collie in spirit. Giant intelligence, enthusiastic barker.
Little lion dog of Tibet. Confident, friendly, and magnificently coiffed.
Built for the tundra. Endlessly energetic. Howls at things that aren't there.
Loyal to a legendary degree. Greyfriars Bobby was one of theirs.
Rough Collie in a short coat. Same grace, less grooming.
Sharp, fast, and always looking for mischief with polished efficiency.
Ireland's silky-coated all-rounder. Exuberant, stubborn, and wonderful.
Rustic, waterproof, and built for a hard day's work - or two.
Italy's ancient wire-haired gundog. Methodical, gentle, and splendidly bearded.
Perpetually muddy, perpetually happy about it.
Nanny dog to some, thug to strangers. Knows which label is wrong.
Arguably the smartest dog alive. Definitely the most elaborately groomed.
The original Schnauzer. Clever, wilful, and excellent at pretending to behave.
The slow-and-steady spaniel. Unhurried, thorough, and underappreciated.
Viking cattle dog. Compact, loud, and ancient enough to have an origin myth.
Ancient guardian of the Himalayas. Independent, majestic, and not for novices.
Not a spaniel. A Tibetan monastery dog. The distinction matters to them.
Not a terrier either. Holy dog of Tibet - good-natured and somewhat stubborn.
All the Poodle intelligence, none of the size. A formidable combination.
Hungarian velcro dog. Rust-gold, gentle, and genuinely cannot be separated from you.
The Grey Ghost. Striking, athletic, and deeply uninterested in being left alone.
Red and white, Welsh to the core, and relentlessly enthusiastic about the outdoors.
Airedale in miniature. Still has all the opinions.
White, feisty, and entirely convinced they're in charge. Often correct.
Greyhound of the terraced streets. Gentle, fast, and excellent at napping.
Champion of Crufts more times than any other. Still knows it.
The Vizsla with a winter coat. Equally velcro, marginally more weatherproof.
Yorkshire Terrier meets Toy Poodle. Compact, clever, and low-shedding.
Terrier soul, silky coat, and approximately zero interest in being small.