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Known as “the people’s choice” of coonhound breeds, the affectionate Treeing Walker Coonhound got its name because it was bred for chasing racoons up trees.

Weimaraners are striking-looking dogs and delightful companions, made famous through the photographic work of William Wegman. This breed needs a strong owner who can handle the Weimaraner’s stubborn personality. Find out more about these “gray ghosts” here.

West Highland White Terriers are rugged, feisty and lively little dogs who need exciting obedience training to hold their short attention spans.

Shaggy, goofy and full of life, the Wheaten is sometimes referred to as the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. They can be high maintenance and a little too rowdy for small children, but Wheatens will show you lots of love when you make them a part of the family.

Considered perfect all-purpose dogs, Whippets are quiet and gentle in the home but intense speed demons when racing.

Pronounced SHOW-low-eats-QUEENT-lee, this breed (also known as the Mexican Hairless) is one of the world’s oldest. With its warm skin, it was used in ancient times to ward off and cure human ailments.

Yorkshire Terriers are the second most popular purebred dog. Find out why the “Yorkie” is so popular.