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With little heads that look like butterflies, Papillons are a playful and obedient breed. They’re small but hardy, and do well in agility contests. Papillons are fairly healthy but need daily grooming. Find out more here.

Hailing from China in 2000 B.C., this charming lapdog has long been a favorite of royalty. Known for being stubborn and a one-person dog, the Pekingese requires daily grooming and cleaning of their face wrinkles. Find out more about caring for Pekes here.

With their distinctive short legs and long body, Pembroke Welsh Corgis were in fact originally a herding dog. They still enjoy herding activities, often “rounding up” children!

Also referred to as an English Pointer, this breed has boundless energy! Bred to hunt and work, they need a lot of exercise, but also love being couch potatoes between outings.

Pomeranians are lively little balls of fluff, but they weren’t always so tiny.

Poodles come in three different sizes: standard, miniature and toy. Originally from France, they are now popularly bred with other breeds to create “designer” dogs such as Labradoodles and Cockapoos.

Known for their wrinkly faces and curly tails, Pugs are the 13th most popular breed in the United States. Find out more about this loving and playful breed here.

Pulis are a highly adaptable breed with a very recognizable coat of cords! This coat needs a lot of attention, and Pulis’ high energy levels mean they need a lot of exercise as well. Find out more about caring for this Hungarian hound here.

Known for centuries along Portugal’s coast and prized for their strength and spirit, Portuguese Water Dogs are loyal companions.

Intelligent and active, the Rat Terrier is most known for its incredible hunting skills. Rat Terriers were bred to scare up rats, and the Rattie’s speed proves its skill. A Rat Terrier holds the record for killing the most rats in an infested barn — 2,501.