For 14 years, a small dog named Bobby sat by his owner’s grave in a Edinburgh cemetery, every single day, until his own death from old age. Bobby was a Skye Terrier dog breed, and his story became one of the most famous tales of canine devotion in history. That kind of loyalty isn’t just…

Here’s a strange fact: for years, puppies from the exact same litter could grow up to be three completely different breeds. Breeders sorted them by coat texture and head shape until 1932, when the Australian Silky Terrier was finally recognized as its own distinct line, separate from its Yorkshire and Australian Terrier relatives. That messy…

Shih Tzu literally translates to “lion dog,” and legend says Buddha himself traveled with one that could transform into a full-size lion to chase off bandits. The Shih Tzu dog breed carries that regal reputation into a body that weighs under 12 pounds soaking wet. This tiny dog with the big personality has one of…

Alfred Hitchcock once put his own dogs in one of his movies, and they were Sealyham Terriers. That’s not a random flex: the sealyham terrier is one of the rarest, most storied dog breeds still around today. This small, sturdy terrier was built for hunting otters and badgers in Wales, and it still carries that…

This small dog does not act small. The miniature schnauzer breed packs a big personality, a loud bark, and a stubborn streak into a body that tops out around 20 pounds. I’ve trained more than a few of these little guys over the years, and they catch almost every new owner off guard. Some expect…

Ever heard a dog called the “little black devil” and wondered if that’s an insult or a compliment? With the Schipperke, it’s both. This small, fox-faced Belgian breed earned that nickname honestly, and once you meet one, you’ll understand why. History and Origin The Schipperke’s story goes back to at least the 1600s in Belgium,…