Dog breeds

If you are trying to find what dog breed is right for you, search our complete list of more than 400 dog breeds recognized by the FCI and AKC. Find detailed dog breed profiles that include breed description, characteristics, pictures and more. Explore the list and find a dog breed that suits you the best.

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Labrador Retriever

Surely, one of the most popular dog breeds in the world is the Labrador Retriever. Labrador Retrievers are extremely loyal and sweet-tempered dogs that live to serve their family....

Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian dog breed whose name can be literally translated to “lake dog from Romagna”. This lovely dog breed was originally created to assist...

Lakeland Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed that originated in the Lake District in northern England. These feisty dogs were bred with the purpose of guarding and hunting foxes that attack...

Lancashire Heeler

The Lancashire Heeler is a British dog breed used for herding and accompanying cattle to the market and keeping stables and farms rat and rodent-free. These versatile little dogs were also u...

Landseer

Landseer is a dog that was first bred in Germany and Switzerland. It is a large dog breed that enjoys water and open spaces. It is considered by many to be the black-and-white vers...

Lapponian Herder

The Lapponian Herder is a Finnish dog breed and is one of the five native Finnish breeds. The other four breeds were bred for hunting. In contrast, the Lapponian Herder, as the...

Large Anglo-French Tricolour Hound

The Large Anglo-French Tricolour Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peaceful famil...

Large Anglo-French White and Black Hound

The Large Anglo-French White and Black Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peaceful...

Large Anglo-French White and Orange Houn...

The Large Anglo-French White and Orange Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peacefu...

Large Munsterlander

The Large Münsterländer is a German dog breed that was named after the city it first came to life - Münster. It is not the oldest breed in the world, but it is one o...

Leonberger

The Leonberger is a giant dog breed that came to life by crossbreeding the Newfoundland, the Great Pyrenees, and St. Bernard. If these dogs receive enough physical exercise and men...

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso dogs have Tibetan origins, where they were praised as great watchdogs. Their first job was to guard monasteries in high Tibetan plains and mountainous regions. Today...

Lowchen

Löwchen or Little Lion Dog is an outgoing, affectionate, and lively dog breed originally developed as a companion, and even today, these dogs fill that role. This is a rare do...

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Dog breeds

Surely, one of the most popular dog breeds in the world is the Labrador Retriever. Labrador Retrievers are extremely loyal and sweet-tempered dogs that live to serve their family....

The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian dog breed whose name can be literally translated to “lake dog from Romagna”. This lovely dog breed was originally created to assist...

The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed that originated in the Lake District in northern England. These feisty dogs were bred with the purpose of guarding and hunting foxes that attack...

The Lancashire Heeler is a British dog breed used for herding and accompanying cattle to the market and keeping stables and farms rat and rodent-free. These versatile little dogs were also u...

Landseer is a dog that was first bred in Germany and Switzerland. It is a large dog breed that enjoys water and open spaces. It is considered by many to be the black-and-white vers...

The Lapponian Herder is a Finnish dog breed and is one of the five native Finnish breeds. The other four breeds were bred for hunting. In contrast, the Lapponian Herder, as the...

The Large Anglo-French Tricolour Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peaceful famil...

The Large Anglo-French White and Black Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peaceful...

The Large Anglo-French White and Orange Hound is a breed specifically bred for hunting. Even now, they are bred for a single purpose - pack hunting. These dogs were never meant to be peacefu...

The Large Münsterländer is a German dog breed that was named after the city it first came to life - Münster. It is not the oldest breed in the world, but it is one o...

The Leonberger is a giant dog breed that came to life by crossbreeding the Newfoundland, the Great Pyrenees, and St. Bernard. If these dogs receive enough physical exercise and men...

The Lhasa Apso dogs have Tibetan origins, where they were praised as great watchdogs. Their first job was to guard monasteries in high Tibetan plains and mountainous regions. Today...

Löwchen or Little Lion Dog is an outgoing, affectionate, and lively dog breed originally developed as a companion, and even today, these dogs fill that role. This is a rare do...

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