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.

Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is an interesting and rare dog breed that originated in Germany. The name Affenpinscher means “monkey-like terrier,” Although this breed is not classifie...
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Alaskan Klee Kai

The Alaskan Klee Kai is a relatively young dog breed that belongs to the Spitz family of dog breeds. The Alaskan Klee Kai is similar to the Siberian Husky, who is their di...
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American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier is an American dog breed that originated in the United States of America, and it is the only native, hairless breed. These dogs are lively and active...
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Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier is a small terrier breed that was developed in Australia, and its original purpose was to control vermin and snakes. They are your typical Terrier breed - active...
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Basenji

Basenji is unique, smart, and independent and one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. He originated as a hunting dog in central Africa. Even before the pyramids were built, these dogs were known...
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Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a dog breed from the scenthound family initially bred for hunting and tracking small game such as hares, rabbits, and foxes. This breed has an extremely good sense of sme...
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Beagle

The Beagle is a friendly, curious, and outgoing dog breed from the scent hound family. The Beagle has nearly 220 million scent receptors which makes them excellent at picking up sc...
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Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a small dog breed known for its fluffy white coat. This breed is often mistaken for Poodles on the count of both breeds having a fluffy coat. The Bichon Frises are...
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Biewer Terrier

The Biewer Terrier is a relatively rare dog breed that occurred accidentally when two piebald
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Blue Gascony Basset

From the beginning, the Blue Gascony Basset was bred as a scent hound, especially for hunting small game, like rabbits, foxes, and hares. These dogs hunt by scent in packs of 4-8 d...
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Bolognese

The Bolognese is a small breed that comes from the Bichon family. They are true companion dogs that are the happiest when surrounded by their family. This companion breed is best suited for...
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Border Terrier

The Border Terrier is a dog breed belonging to the Terrier family whose original purpose was to drive foxes out of their burrows so larger hounds could hunt them. These days, these...
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Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is a popular, small-sized dog breed that originated in America. This dog was developed in the late 1800s by a crossing Bulldog and now-extinct White English Terr...
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Brazilian Terrier

The Brazilian Terrier is one of only two dog breeds that are developed in Brazil. The other one is the
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Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon is a unique little Belgian dog breed that was originally bred to hunt and kill rats and other vermin on the street of Belgium. These dogs are extremely charmin...
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Cairn Terrier

The Cairn Terrier is a Scottish dog breed developed with a specific goal in mind - vermin control. These dogs are incredibly brave, tenacious, and smart. They can work independently a...
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a companion dog breed with sporting and flushing roots. This lovely little breed likes nothing more than to spend its days being petted and sit...
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Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier is a clever and friendly dog full of personality that was originally bred for hunting vermin. They are great for work but can also make loveable family pets that will enjoy spe...
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Chihuahua

Chihuahua is a charming and graceful dog with a huge personality. They are the national symbol of Mexico and they are one of the oldest breeds in America. Their hallmark is rounded...
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Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested Dog is a small dog breed that was carefully bred to its modern-day version in China. It comes in two varieties - the Powderpuff (with hair) and Hairless. Some h...
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Continental Bulldog

Not many of us have heard about the Continental Bulldog because it is a breed whose popularity mostly remains in Europe. This type of Bulldog was developed in Switzerland in the ea...
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Continental Toy Spaniel

Continental Toy Spaniels are small harmonious dogs that come in two variants: Phalene and Papillon. They are affectionate, lively, gentle, and kind dogs....
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Coton de Tulear

The Coton De Tulear is a dog breed that originated in Madagascar. It is known for its fluffy and soft coat that is very cotton-like. These dogs are very playful and loving and thos...
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Dachshund

The Dachshund is a small-sized, hound-type dog breed. These dogs have short legs and long bodies, and because of their looks, they are often called sausage dogs or wiener dogs. The...
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