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Teacup dogs, also known as "micro dogs" and "pocket pups", is a marketing term designed to appeal to people who want super small dogs.

Are you a fan of the world's favorite hot dog? The iconic "weiner dog" has been around for over 300 years, and is known for their hunting skills. Bred to hunt badgers, they have a high prey drive and love to go down tunnels. 

The magical "little lion dog" dates back over 1000 years to Tibet, but their earliest known predecessors began around 10,000  years ago in the Gobi Desert

The world's smallest dog breed, by definition, is beloved by many and oddly hated by some. These pint sized pooches are loyal and usually "one person" dogs, faithfully following their owners everywhere. Velcro dog, anyone? I was first introduced to chihuahuas by a dear friend of mine who rescued them by the dozen, it seemed- and found all of them amazing homes. I fell in love with them when I realized how immensely loyal and courageous they are. Many know that they are from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, but did you know they originated from the ancient Aztec and...