Dog Breeds
Miniature Schnauzer
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- Description : The Miniature Schnauzer is a breed of small dog of the Schnauzer type that originated in Germany in the mid-to-late 19th century. Miniature Schnauzers may have been developed from smallest specimens o view more
Neapolitan Mastiff
- Group : Working Group
- Country Of Origin : Italy
- Description : This is an ancient breed with reports dating back 5000 years, but only recognized as a distinct breed since the 1940s. Very early origins trace back to the war dogs (Macedonian, Sumerian, Assyrian) in view more
Newfoundland
- Group : Working Group
- Country Of Origin : Canada
- Description : The Newfoundland dog is a large working dog. They can be either black, brown, or white-and-black (called Landseer). However, in Canada, the country of their origin, the only correct colours are either view more
Norfolk Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : United Kingdom
- Description : The Norwich and Norfolk terriers share a common background, originating in the Eastern Counties of Britain. Yorkshire and Irish terriers were used during breed development. They were classified as one view more
Norwegian Buhund
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : Norway
- Description : In the ancient Gokstad excavation in Norway, where a Viking grave from about the year 900 was opened, skeletons from six dogs of various sizes were found. They would be the representatives of modern-d view more
Norwegian Elkhound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : Norway
- Description : Six thousand years ago is the estimated timeline given for the origins of this ancient breed, also termed the "Dog of the Vikings". Archeological records show skeletal remains that match the breed in view more
Norwegian Lundehund
- Group : Non-Sporting Group
- Country Of Origin : Norway view more
Norwich Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : Great Britain
- Description : The Norwich and Norfolk terriers share a common background, originating in the Eastern Counties of Britain. Yorkshire and Irish terriers were used during breed development. They were classified as one view more
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- Group : Sporting Group
- Country Of Origin : Canada
- Description : In the southern tip of Nova Scotia in Yarmouth in the early part of the 19th century, the Toller was developed to toll or decoy (lure) the waterfowl and then retrieve them. The dogs will play at the w view more
Old English Sheepdog
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : England
- Description : This breed originates in England and many believe that the Bearded Collie is an important ancestor. Other breeds listed in various accounts include Briard, Russian Owtchar, Bergamasco and others. Abou view more
Otterhound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : England
- Description : Dating to early in the 1300s, the first tentative records of a dog meeting this description originate in Britain. Described as a mix of hound and terrier, these dogs likely arose from Bloodhound, Wels view more
Parson Russell Terrier
- Group : Terrier Group
- Country Of Origin : England
- Description : he Parson Russell Terrier is a breed of small white terrier that was the original Fox Terrier of the 18th century. The breed is named after the person credited with the creation of this type of dog, t view more
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : Wales
- Description : The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (/ˈkɔːrɡi/; Welsh for "dwarf dog") is a cattle herding dog breed which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as a Welsh Corgi. The other is the view more
Pharaoh Hound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : Egypt
- Description : The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese breed of dog and the national dog of Malta. In Maltese it is called Kelb tal-Fenek, which means "rabbit dog". It is traditionally used for hunting rabbit in the Maltese view more
Plott Hound
- Group : Hound Group
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- Description : The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting bear. The Plott Hound is one of the least known breeds of dog in the United States, even though it is the state dog of North Carolin view more
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Group : Herding Group
- Country Of Origin : Poland
- Description : The Polski Owczarek Nizinny or PON was accepted into the AKC registry in 2001. The breed may have derived from the Hungarian group of herding dogs; some perhaps of the corded coat type. In Poland, fir view more
Pomeranian
- Group : Toy Group
- Country Of Origin : Germany
- Description : The Pomeranian (often known as a Pom) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is named for the Pomerania region in north-west Poland and north-east Germany in Central Europe. Classed as a toy dog bre view more