. Its coat—or lack thereof—distinguishes the Inca orchid. These hairless dogs have a mohawk and different skin colours. Like Sphynx cats, they're odd but elegant.
Russian tsvetnaya bolonka
"Colored lap dogs" are tsvetnaya bolonka. Smart, easygoing, and good with kids. After Nikita Khrushchev relaxed small dog breeding restrictions in the 1960s, the Russian tsvetnaya bolonka became popular. .
Bolognese
These 5–10-pound dogs have extra-fluffy white hair. These tiny meatballs are Italian, dating back to the 11th century. Cosimo de' Medici sent eight Bolognese to influential noblemen in Brussels during the Renaissance.
Barbado da Terceira
This intelligent, easy-to-train herding breed needs daily exercise, supervision, and mental and physical stimulation. The Barbado da Terceira bonds with its owners and dislikes being alone.
Irish water spaniel
One of the best swimmers, these unusual water dogs have webbed feet. The playful Irish water spaniel was originally bred to retrieve waterfowl. These dogs have tight, curly hair, floppy ears, and a long, skinny tail.
Affenpinschers
French for "moustached little devil," the affenpinscher is German for "monkey dog" or "ape terrier." Despite being loyal, cute, and hypoallergenic, these small dogs are hard to train.
Löwchen
The "little lion" löwchen is a companion breed. Dogs are smart, agile, and trainable.
Barbets
This French hunting dog is known for his thick curls. These dogs can swim and have webbed paws. .
Peruvian Inca orchid
. Its coat—or lack thereof—distinguishes the Inca orchid. These hairless dogs have a mohawk and different skin colours. Like Sphynx cats, they're odd but elegant.