Cesky terrier
Years ago, most terriers were bred to hunt and kill rodents and other small critters. Terriers today are more about play than hunting but retain a deep-seated independent streak and loads of energy – as in zoomies times ten, and a wee bit of aughtiness – except the Cesky terrier. Its dignified appearance doesn’t exactly lend itself to excitedly running around chasing something. It’s a bit more mellow, cooperative, and easy to train, and a wonderful family dog.
Bichon Frise
Their name literally means curly (as in hair) lapdog. “Bichon” describes the French word for lap dog, and “frise” is French for curly. We just think it’s a precious ball of fluffy goodness. You’ll never see any other colour but white on a Bichon. Nor will you see too much fur on your floor. Their hair doesn’t shed and their skin doesn’t produce much dander, which is good news for people who have allergies to pet dander. Like humans, they’ll need haircuts via regular groomer visits. A small tradeoff for a dog that doesn’t shed and is as sweet as the day is long.
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Source: RD.com
