Spain12-15 yr lifespan

The Valencian Terrier is a small Spanish ratting terrier from Valencia, with a short tricolor coat, quick reactions, and strong vermin-hunting drive.

Hungary12-14 yr lifespan

The Vizsla is a medium-large Hungarian pointing dog with a short golden-rust coat, intense people attachment, and high exercise needs.

Italy14-16 yr lifespan

The Volpino Italiano is a small Italian spitz with a profuse white or red coat, lively watchdog nature, and strong companion-dog personality.

Germany10-13 yr lifespan

The Weimaraner is a large German gundog with a short silver-gray coat, strong hunting drive, and intense need for exercise and structure.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a medium British gundog with a red-and-white coat, merry temperament, and steady field style.

The Welsh Terrier is a compact black-and-tan British terrier with a wiry coat, lively confidence, and classic vermin-hunting drive.

The West Highland White Terrier is a small Scottish terrier with a white double coat, bold character, and classic earthdog instincts.

The West Siberian Laika is a medium-to-large Russian hunting spitz with a dense double coat, strong prey drive, and a serious need for outdoor work, training, and experienced handling.

Germany12-14 yr lifespan

The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a low German scenthound with a tricolor coat, long body, short legs, and strong tracking instinct.

Netherlands12-14 yr lifespan

The Wetterhoun is a medium Dutch water dog from Friesland with a curly water-resistant coat, watchful nature, and steady but independent working temperament.

The Whippet is a medium British sighthound: gentle and quiet indoors, explosive in short sprints, sensitive in training, and strongly driven to chase moving animals.

Switzerland12-14 yr lifespan

The White Swiss Shepherd is a large Swiss sheepdog with a white double coat, strong handler focus, high trainability, and a sensitive temperament that needs structure and socialization.