Alaskan Malamute
Trademark: Around 2000 to 3000 years ago, the Mahlemuit Eskimos of Alaska (their namesakes) highly valued these dogs as their only form of transportation.
Personality: This dog is powerful and strong-willed but also loyal, family-oriented and fun-loving — with very high energy levels. Some have a dominant personality toward other dogs, especially males. Generally people lovers, some Malamutes’ owners say they would kiss an intruder.
Interesting Fact: In Thailand, the Siamese is one of several native breeds of cat, and is called Wichien-maat which means “moon diamond.” Siamese is one of the most popular cat breeds in the world.
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The German Shepherd
Interesting Fact: The German Shepherd is one of the most registered breeds, possibly thanks to their loyal and protective characteristics. In the U.S. he may be best recognized as a police dog, while his original purpose was herding and protecting sheep.
Personality: Considered the third most intelligent breed, the GSD craves a challenge.
Miniature Pinscher
Trademark: The “Min Pin” originated in Germany as a ratter and watchdog. It looks like a smaller Doberman, but is actually not a descendant — its ancestor is the Klein Pinscher from Scandinavia.
Personality: The Min Pin is fearless, alert and intelligent.
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Trademark: It’s not difficult to teach the Treeing Walker Coonhound to tree; they’re built for it. Once shown, they’ll do it. A descendant of the English Foxhound, the Treeing Walker was recognized as its own breed only recently, in 1946, and is lesser known than the Blue Tick or Redbone Coonhound.
The Pomeranian
Interesting Facts: In the 19th Century, Queen Victoria began breeding and showing Pomeranians. The breed had been larger, and she began breeding them down in size, making them very popular in England. Poms make excellent circus performers.