The Wire Fox Terrier is a small British terrier with a harsh white-based coat, sharp expression, bold character, and the energy and prey drive of a traditional foxhunt terrier.

France12-15 yr lifespan

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium sporting dog with a harsh low-shedding coat, close-working gundog style, and an eager, affectionate temperament.

Hungary12-14 yr lifespan

The Wirehaired Vizsla is a Hungarian pointing dog with a dense wiry golden-rust coat, close family attachment, high exercise needs, and a calm but energetic gundog temperament.

Mexico13-18 yr lifespan

The Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient Mexican breed found in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, with hairless and coated varieties, a loyal temperament, and special skin-care needs.

The Yakutian Laika is a medium Russian sled and hunting spitz from the Sakha region, with a thick double coat, social nature, strong endurance, and major exercise needs.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy-size British terrier with a long silky blue-and-tan coat, bold watchdog attitude, low shedding, and grooming needs that are much bigger than its body size.

The Yuzhnorusskaya Ovcharka is a large South Russian livestock guardian with a long coarse coat, strong defensive instincts, and a temperament for experienced working-dog owners.