It is the most miniature representative of the Spitz group. The name of the breed comes from the historical region of the same name in Germany - Pomerania.

Pointers were bred in Great Britain from smooth-haired Spanish and Italian Pointers, as well as a litter with a French broodmare.

The Pekingese, or Peking Palace Dog, is one of the oldest breeds on Earth. It is believed that the first representatives of this breed appeared in China more than 2000 years ago.

Newfoundlands were bred in Canada as hardy working dogs with thick coats.

German Pinschers are agile, independent, fearless and rather calm dogs. Their combination of keen intelligence, endurance and trainability make them excellent companions and watchdogs.

The first German Shepherds appeared less than two centuries ago. They began to be bred in the late 19th century in Germany as a national breed of herding dogs.

Neapolitan Mastiffs have been known since ancient times.

The first mention of this ancient Chinese breed of ornamental miniature dogs dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. 220 A.D.).

In the German city of Stuttgart there is a statue dating back to 1620. It depicts a watchman and a dog that looks like a Mittelschnauzer.

The Maltese Bologna is one of the oldest and most revered breeds of miniature dogs.

The Leonberger breed is named after the town where it was bred. Its creator is the local mayor Heinrich Essig, who by crossing the Landseer, St.

Labradors are friendly and sociable dogs that are great for families. Puppies of this breed are charming from the very first day as they appear in the house.