1. Beagle
   Yorkshire Terrier
2. Border Terrier
   Maltese

The Yorkshire Terrier originally hails from the Yorkshire area of England, a one-time manufacturing hotbed. Business owners looked to Yorkies, as they're popularly known, to be ratters, thanks to their small stature and short legs.

1. Lakeland Terrier
   Lowchen
2. Maltese
   Italian Greyhound

The Maltese breed has long been beloved by royalty, from those in ancient times to more modern-day celebrities. In Roman times, there were even poems written about this chic pooch.

1. Miniature Pinscher
   Lancashire Heeler
2. Manchester Terrier
   Boston Terrier

Though it shares the word "Pinscher" with the (much bigger) Doberman, the Miniature Pinscher, the "Mini Pin" as it's sometimes called is actually a descendent of a breed between an Italian Greyhound and a Dachshund.

1. English Toy Spaniel
   Cesky Terrier
2. Basenji
   Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise earned a reputation early on for being a good travel buddy, making him a popular option for sailors gone for long periods. This made the breed particularly popular in areas of the Mediterranean along ship routes.

1. Beagle
   Pomeranian
2. Bichon Frise
   Boston Terrier

One of the few breeds with origins in the United States, the Boston Terrier was first acknowledged by the AKC just before the turn of the 20th century.

1. Bolognese
   Brussels Griffon
2. Cocker Spaniel
   Chihuahua

With a name like Cocker Spaniel, you might not have guessed there are American and English varieties of this breed. They appear slightly different with the American possessing a smaller head and the English have a longer snout.

1. Dachschund
   Jack Russell Terrier
2. Chinese Crested
   West Highland White Terrier

The Dachshund was used frequently as a representation of Germany during the period around World War II, which caused some contempt toward the breed. This led to the new naming attempts.

1. Coton De Tulear
   French Bulldog
2. German Hunting Terrier
   Italian Greyhound

The French Bulldog, while a trusted companion, would be best left at home for a day at the pool or beach, particularly if you're flying to get there. Their short snouts and round heads can create breathing problems that make these scenarios less-than-ideal for them.

1. Shih Tzu
   Pomeranian
2. Jack Russell Terrier
   Maltese

You might think the Jack Russell Terrier was named for the springy, pop-in-the-air Jack-in-the-box, but that's simply not the case. However, the breed is quite agile, able to jump five times its own height into the air.

1. Pekingese
   Havanese
2. Chinese Crested
   Cairn Terrier

Chinese legend asserts that the Pekingese was born out of a union between a lion and a marmoset (or monkey). We aren't sure about that, but we know that this pooch has enjoyed the royal treatment throughout the ages.

1. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
   Pomeranian
2. Japanese Chin
   Pug

The Pug's curly tail is one of the breed's signature trademarks. One curl is great, but according to the American Kennel Club, a double curl is considered a perfect trait in the pup.

1. Lhasa Apso
   Japanese Terrier
2. Shetland Sheepdog
   Volpino

Because the Shetland Sheepdog was bred as a herder of other animals, it gets its love of the chase from those instinctual cues. Luckily, this breed responds well to training (to keep them from chasing everything moving!).

1. Tibetan Spaniel
   Basenji
2. Shih Tzu
   Jack Russell Terrier

They may be little, but these dogs are most closely related to their wolf ancestors than other, larger breeds you might suspect. Asian breeds, of which the Shih Tzu is part, are wolves closest descendants apart from Nordic breeds.

1. Beagle
   Bedlington Terrier
2. American Eskimo Dog
   West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier's coat is so important that it was bred for that feature, specifically. Perhaps that's why the word "white" appears in its name; the color was useful in helping the dog stay visible (and not get hurt) during hunting expeditions.

1. American Eskimo Dog
   Mittel German Spitz
2. Border Terrier
   Kyi-Leo

The American Eskimo Dog's agility made them a natural for traveling circuses. They demonstrated that agility by being the first dog breed to ever successfully walk a tightrope!

1. English Cocker Spaniel
   Lancashire Heeler
2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
   Parson Russell Terrier

King Charles II was such a big fan of this breed that not only did he give it the run of the castle and even the House of Parliament, but also his own name. That's right — the Charles name of the breed relates back to King Charles II himself.

1. Glen of Imaal Terrier
   Italian Greyhound
2. Schipperke
   Puli

The Italian Greyhound derives its name from its Mediterranean roots, believing to have originated in an area near Greece and Turkey some 2,000 years ago. Historians believe this because of art depicting the animals and skeletal bones that have been discovered.

1. Beagle
   Lhasa Apso
2. Maltese
   Chihuahua

The Mexico-originating Chihuahua has a lot in common with a human baby. It may keep a soft spot most commonly associated with a newborns' head, known as a molera, for its entire life. No poking please!

1. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
   Affenpinscher
2. Bolognese
   Poodle

The Affenpinscher typically fails to leave up to its nickname by the French — "mustached little devil" — instead, taking on an agreeable and affectionate personality. Perhaps the name comes from its cute furry face.

1. Havanese
   Bichon Frise
2. Bolognese
   Phalene

The Bolognese breed shares its name with a popular pasta dish, both of which attribute their history to the Italian city of Bologna. The Bolognese (dog, that is) is covered with white, woolly hair.

1. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
   Prazsky Krysarik
2. Sealyham Terrier
   Shetland Sheepdog

Under Welsh law long ago, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi endured certain protections from theft or harm, thanks to penalties imposed on those who might steal or cause injury to them. A corgi's talents were believed to have been an indicator of a family's wealth.

1. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
   Chinese Crested
2. Skye Terrier
   Pug

The Chinese Crested dog was originally bred to become a companion for people who were ill or could not leave their bed. This pup is perfectly content to lie alongside you on the couch or the bed — that's how loyal he is!

1. Mittel German Spitz
   Lowchen
2. Havanese
   American Cocker Spaniel

The Havanese breed, which gets its name from its original hometown of Havana, Cuba, lives on today in the United States thanks to roughly a dozen pups that Cuban refugees smuggled out of the country into the U.S.

1. American Hairless Terrier
   Cardigan Welsh Corgi
2. Chihuahua
   Australian Terrier

Despite its small stature, the Australian Terrier is a well-rounded pooch, having worked as a ratter, shepherd, watchdog and therapy pet throughout the years, as well as serving as a loving companion.

1. Papillon
   Maltese
2. Pomeranian
   Pug

The Papillon earned its name, which means "butterfly," for its appearance. Its tall, pointy ears draped in long hair give the appearance of a butterfly. Papillons are one of the oldest breeds of toy spaniels.

1. Basset Hound
   Basenji
2. Pomeranian
   Yorkshire Terrier

Aboard the Titanic when it set sail were 12 dogs. As the tragic events of its sinking unfolded, three dogs survived including two Pomeranians. One of those surviving dogs belonged to Martin Rothschild, who perished in the accident. His wife — and the dog — were saved.

1. Dachshund
   French Bulldog
2. Lakeland Terrier
   Poodle

Not only was Elvis known for his collection of pups, including one Poodle named Champagne, but he treated the dogs as gifts, bestowing them upon the women in his life, including his wife, Priscilla, his mother and a girlfriend before that.

1. Miniature Bull Terrier
   Shiba Inu
2. Lhasa Apso
   Lowchen

A Japanese breed, the care and keeping of the Shiba Inu took a backseat during the period of time surrounding World War II. When the war concluded, they successfully reinvigorated the breed using just three bloodlines, including the the Mino Shiba, the Shiba Shu Shiba and the San In Shiba.

1. Sealyham Terrier
   Phalene
2. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
   Wire Fox Terrier

Looking for a pup to keep up with your active lifestyle? it might be time to consider a Wire Fox Terrier, a breed that hails from England. Whether your kids — or this pup — tire out first remains to be seen!

1. Border Terrier
   Shih Tzu
2. Beagle
   Schipperke

Border Terriers were well-loved for their ability to serve effectively on hunting expeditions, particularly when it came to burrowing into holes, and becoming a loving in-home companion at the end of a long day.

1. Cocker Spaniel
   Japanese Chin
2. Silky Terrier
   Pug

The Japanese Chin, which ironically was first discovered in China, has many cat-like tendencies including a love of climbing atop household furniture. They are also noted for their feline style of grooming, involving a paw-licking-and-face-rubbing approach.

1. Rat Terrier
   Tibetan Spaniel
2. Puli
   Lancashire Heeler

Sporting the "heeler smile," the Lancashire Heeler is well-known for its gleeful expression, which closely resembles an infectious smile. This pup looks similar to a Corgi, and its short legs make it a perfect pup to nip at the heels of cattle and get them moving.

1. Norrbottenspets
   Skye Terrier
2. Boston Terrier
   Chihuahua

The Norrbottenspets, which is pronounced "Nor-Boat-Ten-Spetz," hails from the country of Finland. The breed was first used to help on farms, but its super smarts made it an ideal companion for hunters.

1. Cocker Spaniel
   Golden Retriever
2. Volpino
   Pug

The Volpino, native to Italy, was a favorite of painters and royals in its home country. The Volpino was so beloved it can be found in several paintings inside the Sistine Chapel.

1. Schipperke
   Miniature Pinscher
2. Whippet
   Border Terrier

It's no coincidence the Schipperke's name sounds pretty close to "skipper," the overseer of a sailing vessel. Years ago, the Schipperke became a popular addition to barges and a friend to sailors.

1. Brussels Griffon
   Italian Greyhound
2. Miniature Schnauzer
   Norwich Terrier

The Brussels Griffon, native to Belgium, bears a striking resemblance to a host of fictional characters, including Chewbacca or an Ewok. These fairly rare pups often have a grumpy-looking expression and regularly mistaken for other, more common breeds.

1. Fox Terrier
   Silky Terrier
2. Yorkshire Terrier
   West Highland White Terrier

Don't confuse the Silky Terrier with the Yorkshire Terrier, although the two are related. In fact, the Silky descended from Yorkies and Australian Terriers. Their coats are different from Yorkies, too, conforming to the shape of their bodies.

1. Bull Terrier
   Miniature Schnauzer
2. Pomeranian
   Poodle

The Miniature Schnauzer's hearing is a well-known trait of the breed, able to discern frequencies twice as high as human hearing is capable of. This keen sense of hearing dates back to its working days, when it was used to help hunt rodents.

1. Pekingese
   Pembroke Welsh Corgi
2. Chinese Crested
   Bichon Frise

The Chinese Crested dog may not be the cutest pup to all, but he's a conversation starter for sure with his punk rock 'do on his head and the appearance of fluffy socks on his feet. At least you don't have to worry about a bunch of shedding!

1. West Highland White Terrier
   Maltese
2. Bichon Frise
   Coton de Tulear

The Coton de Tulear hails from — you guessed it — Madagascar. Legend has it that this breed of dog survived a shipwreck and swam to the Madagascar shore, where they are today considered to be near extinction.