Dog Breeds
Affenpinscher
- Group : Toy Group
- Scientific Name : Monkey-like terrier
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- Description : The breed name is a German word for "Monkey-like terrier". The origins of this moniker probably derive from the cute monkey-like expression these dogs possess. Presence of a prominent hairy chin, swee view more
Afghan Hound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : Afghanistan
- Description : The Afghan Hound is tall, standing in height 61–74 cm (24–29 in) and weighing 20–27 kg (44–60 lb). The coat may be any colour, but white markings, particularly on the head, are view more
Airedale Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : England
- Description : The Airedale is the largest of the British terriers. They weigh 19–25 kilograms (42–55 lb) in fit condition and have a height at the withers of 58–61 centimetres (23–24 in) for view more
Akbash dog
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : Turkey
- Description : This breed was introduced to North America in the 1970s by Americans Judith and David Nelson who had been conducting research on white coloured dogs in the historical Armenian highlands. view more
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : This Georgia-born bulldog takes its name from the Alapaha River region, where it was developed to work livestock and guard property. Alapaha Blue Bloods are possessive and attentive. They’re pro view more
Alaskan Klee Kai
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : An extremely rare breed, the Alaskan Klee Kai is a smaller version of the Alaskan Husky; it was designed to be a companion version of the great sled dogs of the north. It was developed in the 1970s by view more
Alaskan Malamute
- Group : Working Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The Malamute is one of the ancient Arctic Sled Dogs, and they are the Native sled dog of Alaska. Their name derives from the Innuit tribe/village (Mahlemuts) that kept them. The Samoyed and Siberian H view more
American Bulldog
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : True to the name, the relatively new breed of American Bulldogs was born in America. Descended from bulldogs that guarded early settler ranches and farms (and chased off tough feral pigs), the America view more
American English Coonhound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The English Coonhound, also referred to as the American English Coonhound (by the American Kennel Club only) or the Redtick Coonhound, is a breed of coonhound that originated and is typically bred in view more
American Eskimo Dog
- Group : Non-Sporting Group
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- Description : The Spitz family (Nordic type) of dogs includes the American Eskimo Dog, and also the white Keeshond, German Spitz, white Pomeranian, Japanese Spitz, and white Italian Spitz. Some of these other breed view more
American Foxhound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : Various importations of English Foxhounds took place in the 1700s and these formed the basis for breeding programs in America that gradually changed the original foxhound type to a smaller, finer houn view more
American Hairless Terrier
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The American Hairless Terrier is a rare breed of dog that was derived as a variant of Rat Terrier. As of January 1, 2004, the United Kennel Club deemed the AHT a separate terrier breed, granting it fu view more
American Pit Bull Terrier
- Group : Rare
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a purebred dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club and American Dog Breeders Association. It is a medium-sized, solidly-built, intelligent, short-haired view more
American Staffordshire Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as Amstaff (in the United States of America), is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed. It is one of several breeds in the pit bull group. In t view more
American Water Spaniel
- Group : Sporting Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The American Water Spaniel, (often abbreviated to AWS), is a breed of spaniel which originated in the United States. Developed in the state of Wisconsin during the 19th century from a number of other view more
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Group : Working Group
- Country Of Origin : Turkey
- Description : The Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Turkish: Anadolu çoban köpeği) is a breed of dog which originated in the Anatolia region of central Turkey. It is rugged, large and very strong, with good sigh view more
Australian Cattle Dog
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : Australia
- Description : The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), or simply Cattle Dog, is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. This breed is a medium-s view more
Australian Shepherd
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : USA
- Description : The Australian Shepherd, often known simply as the "Aussie", is a medium-sized breed of dog that was, despite its name, developed on ranches in the Western United States during the 19th century. The d view more
Australian Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : Australia
- Description : In Australia, the breed was first exhibited in 1899. These terriers were the first of the Aussie breeds, with the breed standard finalized in the year 1896. The AKC registry admitted Australian Terrie view more