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.

Beauceron

The Beauceron is a herding dog breed that originated in the Central part of France. It was named after the region of Beauce and is also known as Berger de Beauce and Bas Rouge. The...
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Belgian Laekenois

The Belgian Laekenois is a member of the Belgian Shepherd family of breeds. The American Kennel Club recognized it in July 2020, and the Laekenois became a fully recognized breed. It was pla...
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Belgian Malinois

The Belgian Malinois is a medium-sized shepherd dog initially developed in Malines, Belgium, in the late 1800s. The Belgian Malinois is one of the varieties of the Belgian Shepherd. All thes...
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Belgian Sheepdog Groenendael

The Belgian Sheepdog (Chien de Berger Belge) is a dog breed of medium-to-large-sized herding type. It originated in Belgium, and it is quite like other sheepdogs from that region, like the D...
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Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren is a part of the Belgian Shepherd family that includes four distinct breeds; the Malinois, the Groenendael, the Laekenois, and the Tervuren. Out of the four breed...
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Bergamasco Shepherd

The Bergamasco Shepherd is an ancient, medium size shepherding breed with a rustic appearance that is believed to be originated in Persia (today that area is Iran)...
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Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dogs are a classic example of what is called „gentle giants". They are easy-going and get along with other animals and their entire family, especially childr...
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Billy

The Billy is a large dog breed of the scenthound type originating from central-western France. The Billy breed was first bred by Monsieur Gaston Hublot de Rivault...
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Black and Tan Coonhound

The Black and Tan Coonhound is an American hunting dog breed. It belongs to the scenthound family, and they were mostly used to track prey with their superb sense of smell. These d...
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Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a large scent hound with an extraordinarily keen sense of smell, originally bred to track deer and other game.
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Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound is a hunting dog breed known for its intelligence and sweetness. The hallmark of these dogs is their mottled black and blue pattern on the coat. Although they were bred fo...
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Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

The Bohemian Wirehaired Pointing Griffon or Český Fousek is a Czech dog breed and is a versatile gun dog. They are wirehaired and have the appearance of having a beard and m...
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Borzoi

The Borzoi, or “Russian Wolfhound” is a large dog breed with a history that dates back to the 17th century. The Borzoi is believed to have b...
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Bouvier des Ardennes

The Bouvier des Ardennes is a fairly rare Belgian dog breed. Originally, these powerful dogs were used for herding cattle. They are devoted and loyal, and because they are people-oriented, t...
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Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a working dog breed that has an impeccable work ethic and was primarily bred as a versatile, working farm dog. This breed is very intel...
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Boxer

Boxer is a dog breed developed in Germany in the 1800s. They were bred for working purposes, especially for cart pulling, livestock herding, hunting, and, also, for dog fighting. T...
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Bracco Italiano

The Bracco Italiano, as their name suggests, is an Italian breed primarily bred as a hunting dog. This is also among the oldest hunting breeds; historical evidence places them in 400 - 500 y...
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Braque d'Auvergne

Braque d'Auvergne is a versatile hunting dog breed originating in France (mountainous area of Cantal). They were bred for working, but these dogs are also great family pets that can adapt to...
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Braque Francais Gascogne

Braque Francais is a medium-sized dog breed originating from France. This dog is separated into two different types: Gascogne and Pyrenean. These dogs share many similarities, and...
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Briard

Briard is a French dog breed whose original purpose was to guard, herd, and protect the flock against predators. These brave dogs weren’t only protecting flocks; they were used as mili...
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Burgos Pointer

Burgos Pointer is a large dog breed originating in Spain. These dogs were used for over 500 years for hunting. Even today, they are still fairly unknown outside their native land. Alt...
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