Its big, fluttery ears resemble butterfly wings, hence its name. Small, happy, and playful dogs are easy to care for.
Cuba's national dog is sociable. Havanese dogs have silky, mid-length coats and prominent ears.
Akitas are independent and require love. Once you train them, though, they are one of the most loyal breeds.
This smart, active shepherd puppy made the lovely list. They're not watchdogs because they're friendlier to outsiders than German shepherds.
Dogo Argentinos, once big-game hunters, are another enormous working dog. They're smart and obedient.
They're medium-sized, so they don't need much area yet can play longer than smaller kinds.
Irish wolfhounds can grow to 34 inches. They would look like "Game of Thrones" creatures if not for their beautiful face and temperament.
Giant schnauzers are loyal and well-behaved, but miniatures get more attention owing to their cuteness.
Tiny white dogs are adorable. They enjoy people and dogs. Visit a dog park and watch them make friends with other dogs.