What is a Frenchton? One parent, the French bulldog, is considered the clown of the dog world. The other, a Boston terrier, wears a dapper tuxedo suit that's earned him the nickname of "American gentleman" (but looks can be deceiving because Bostons are quite silly, too). When these two breeds mix, the result is a charismatic Frenchton with a double dose of goofiness in his DNA. His variety act includes snuggling, bursts of playfulness followed by naps (with a chorus of snoring), and goofy antics that, if caught on camera, could just become one of those viral funny pet videos.

These endearing small dogs (they're about 15–25 pounds) make great companions for families and can fare well as apartment dwellers. French bulldogs and Boston terriers rank high on the list of most popular dogs in the U.S., but Frenchtons are still making a name for themselves and remain somewhat of a rare crossbreed.