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A-Z List Of Dog Breeds -Types of Dogs

Explore the wide range of dog breeds and find out which one you like the most.

A dog’s breed says a lot about its habitat. Right now, 500+ breeds are there that can be easily distinguished on the basis of their breeds. But some people still have the thought that breeding doesn’t create any specific difference. Well, this is not true. Let’s understand dog breeds in detail.

What is a Dog Breed?

In general terms, we can consider dog breeds as a type of dog. Dog breeds can help determine a dog’s appearance, nature, behavior, eating habits, and so on. By studying a dog breed in detail, one can easily conclude whether they will be able to adjust to the particular breed or not.

Things that can help you understand about dog breeds

Various factors, or questions, can be answered just by knowing about the breed. Let’s understand:

Physical appearance

When we are thinking of adopting a dog, looks do matter. Some dog breeds are extremely beautiful, whereas some have an average look. It is up to you with which breed you are comfortable.

Physical strength

Some dog breeds are very strong, whereas some are entirely the opposite. This creates a major difference when you are looking for mobility assistance dogs. Thus, when you choose the breed, be sure of the cause and then choose it.

Adaptability

Adaptability is also important. If the dog is not ready to adapt to the surroundings, then it will not be a good option to keep it with the family. Always choose a dog that can adapt to the surroundings and adjust easily.

Aggression

Some dog breeds are very aggressive. If you have no clue about the aggression level of the dog and choose them as a pet, unfortunately, it will be difficult for you to adjust.

Lifespan

Every being comes up with a certain life, and so do the dogs. Some dog breeds have a lifespan of up to 18 years, whereas some only live for 10 years. After knowing about the breed, it will be easy to conclude the same.

Eating habits

Eating habits say a lot about the lifestyle of a dog. Some breeds are there that can have the same meal as humans, but with some breeds, you need to be specific. If you feed a dog with food to which they are allergic, it will cause an emergency.

Activity level

Some dog breeds are so very active that they can even swim. But some breeds are not that active. Thus, if you are looking for a dog that can stay in bed all night, choose the lazy breeds.

Health conditions

Health conditions are also very important to notice. Some dogs get sick very little in their entire lives, whereas others become ill even with minor seasonal changes.

The attention they need

Some dog breeds can stay together for 8–10 hours, and you can even have the same dog breed with a 9–5 job. But some cannot even stay for 4 hours. Do check out your schedule and then finalize which breed you are ready to take.

The following are the factors that can help you decide on a dog breed. Let’s have a look at the dog breed list we are mentioning below!

Types Of Dog Breeds

Humans have selectively bred dogs from ancient times for various purposes like guarding, herding, hunting, as a companion, pulling sleds, military & police use, assisting disabled & senior people. As a result, dog breeds have different shapes, looks, sizes, colors, behavior, sensory abilities, and other physical characteristics. Take a look at this exhaustive list of dog breeds to learn more.

A-Z List Of Dog Breeds

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A

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier Dog Breeds

Akbash

Akbash Dog Breeds

Akita

Akita Dog Breeds

Aksaray Malaklisi

Aksaray Malaklisi Dog Breeds

Alano Español

Alano Español Dog Breeds

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog Dog Breeds

Alaskan husky

Alaskan husky Dog Breeds

Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaskan Klee Kai Dog Breeds

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute Dog Breeds

Alopekis

Alopekis Dog Breeds

Alpine Dachsbracke

Alpine Dachsbracke Dog Breeds

American Bulldog

American Bulldog Dog Breeds (1)

American Bully

American Bulldog Dog Breeds

American Cocker Spaniel

American Cocker Spaniel Dog Breeds

American English Coonhound

American English Coonhound Dog Breeds

American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog Dog Breeds

American Foxhound

American Foxhound Dog Breeds

American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier Dog Breeds

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier Dog Breeds

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier Dog Breeds

American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel Dog Breeds

Andalusian Hound

Andalusian Hound Dog Breeds

Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie

Anglo-Français of Petite Vénerie Dog Breeds

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Appenzeller Sennenhund Dog Breeds

Ariegeois

Ariegeois Dog Breeds

Armant

Armant Dog Breeds

Armenian Gampr dog

Armenian Gampr Dog Breeds

Artois Hound

Artois Hound Dog Breeds

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dog Breeds

Australian Kelpie

Australian Kelpie Dog Breeds

Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Breeds

Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier Dog Breeds

Austrian Black and Tan Hound

Austrian Black and Tan Hound Dog Breeds

Austrian Pinscher

Austrian Pinscher Dog Breeds

Azawakh

Azawakh Dog Breeds

B

Bakharwal Dog

Bakharwal Dog Breeds

Banjara Hound

Banjara Hound Dog Breeds

Barbado da Terceira

Bakharwal Dog Breeds

Barbet

Barbet Dog Breeds

Basenji

Basenji Dog Breeds

Basque Shepherd Dog

Basque Shepherd Dog Breeds

Basset Artésien Normand

Basset Artésien Normand Dog Breeds

Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Basset Bleu de Gascogne Dog Breeds

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Basset Fauve de Bretagne Dog Breeds

Basset Hound

Basset Hound Dog Breeds

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Bavarian Mountain Hound Dog Breeds

Beagle

Beagle Dog Breeds

Beagle-Harrier

Beagle-Harrier Dog Breeds

Belgian Shepherd

Belgian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie Dog Breeds

Beauceron

Beauceron Dog Breeds

Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier Dog Breeds

Bergamasco Shepherd

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Breeds

Berger Picard

Berger Picard Dog Breeds

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bichon Frisé

Bichon Frise

Billy

Billy Dog Breeds

Black and Tan Coonhound

Black & Tan Coonhound Dog Breeds

Black Norwegian Elkhound

Black Norwegian Elkhound Dog Breeds

Black Russian Terrier

Black Russian Terrier Dog Breeds

Black Mouth Cur

Black Mouth Cur Dog Breeds

Bloodhound

Bloodhound Dog Breeds

Blue Lacy

Blue Lacy Dog Breeds

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog Breeds

Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound Dog Breeds

Boerboel

Boerboel Dog Breeds

Bohemian Shepherd

Bohemian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Bolognese

Bolognese Dog Breeds

Border Collie

Border Collie Dog Breeds

Border Terrier

Border Terrier Dog Breeds

Borzoi

Borzoi Dog Breeds

Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound

Bosnian Coarse-haired Hound Dog Breeds

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier Dog Breeds

Bouvier des Ardennes

Bouvier des Ardennes Dog Breeds

Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres Dog Breeds

Boxer

Boxer Dog Breeds

Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel Dog Breeds

Bracco Italiano

Bracco Italiano Dog Breeds

Braque d’Auvergne

Braque d’Auvergne Dog Breeds

Braque de l’Ariège

Braque de l’Ariège Dog Breeds

Braque du Bourbonnais

Braque du Bourbonnais Dog Breeds

Braque Francais

Braque Francais Dog Breeds

Braque Saint-Germain

Braque Saint-Germain Dog Breeds

Briard

Briard Dog Breeds

Briquet Griffon Vendéen

Briquet Griffon Vendéen Dog Breeds

Brittany

Brittany Dog Breeds

Broholmer

Broholmer Dog Breeds

Bruno Jura Hound

Bruno Jura Hound Dog Breeds

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon Dog Breeds

Bucovina Shepherd Dog

Bucovina Shepherd Dog Breeds

Bull Arab

Bull Arab Dog Breeds

Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier Dog Breeds

Bulldog

Bulldog Dog Breeds

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff Dog Breeds

Bully Kutta

Bully Kutta Dog Breeds

Burgos Pointer

Burgos Pointer Dog Breeds

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois

C

Ca Mè Mallorquí

Ca Mè Mallorquí Dog Breeds

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terrier Dog Breeds

Campeiro Bulldog

Campeiro Bulldog Dog Breeds

Can de Chira

Can de Chira Dog Breeds

Can de Palleiro

Can de Palleiro Dog Breeds

Canaan Dog

Canaan Dog Breeds

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Canadian Eskimo Dog Breeds

Cane Corso

Cane Corso Dog Breeds

Cane di Oropa

Cane di Oropa Dog Breeds

Cane Paratore

Cane Paratore Dog Breeds

Cantabrian Water Dog

Cantabrian Water Dog Breeds

Cão da Serra de Aires

Cão da Serra de Aires Dog Breeds

Cão de Castro Laboreiro

Cão de Castro Laboreiro Dog Breeds

Cão de Gado Transmontano

Cão de Gado Transmontano Dog Breeds

Cão Fila de São Miguel

Cão Fila de São Miguel Dog Breeds

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Breeds

Carea Castellano Manchego

Carea Castellano Manchego Dog Breeds

Carea Leonés

Carea Leonés Dog Breeds

Carolina Dog

Carolina Dog Breeds

Carpathian Shepherd Dog

Carpathian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog Breeds

Catalan Sheepdog

Catalan Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Caucasian Shepherd Dog Dog Breeds

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog Breeds

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Central Asian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Cesky Fousek

Cesky Fousek Dog Breeds

Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier Dog Breeds

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breeds

Chien Français Blanc et Noir

Chien Français Blanc et Noir Dog Breeds

Chien Français Blanc et Orange

Chien Français Blanc et Orange Dog Breeds

Chien Français Tricolore

Chien Français Tricolore Dog Breeds

Chihuahua

Chihuahua Dog Breeds

Chilean Terrier

Chilean Terrier Dog Breeds

Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested Dog Breeds

Chinook

Chinook Dog Breeds

Chippiparai

Chippiparai Dog Breeds

Chongqing dog

Chongqing Dog Breeds

Chortai

Chortai Dog Breeds

Chow Chow

Chow Chow Breeds

Cimarrón Uruguayo

Cimarrón Uruguayo Breeds

Cirneco dell’Etna

Cirneco dell’Etna Breeds

Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel Dog Breeds

Colombian fino hound

Colombian fino hound Dog Breeds

Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear Dog Breeds

Cretan Hound

Cretan Hound Dog Breeds

Croatian Sheepdog

Croatian Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Curly-Coated Retriever

Curly-Coated Retriever Dog Breeds

Cursinu

Cursinu Dog Breeds

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog Dog Breeds

D

Dachshund

Dachshund Dog Breeds

Dalmatian

Dalmatian

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Breeds

Danish Spitz

Danish Spitz Dog Breeds

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Danish-Swedish Farmdog Dog Breeds

Denmark Feist

Denmark Feist Dog Breeds

Dingo

Dingo Dog Breeds

Dobermann

Dobermann Dog Breeds

Dogo Argentino

Dogo Argentino Dog Breeds

Dogo Guatemalteco

Dogo Guatemalteco Dog Breeds

Dogo Sardesco

Dogo Sardesco Dog Breeds

Dogue Brasileiro

Dogue Brasileiro Dog Breeds

Dogue de Bordeaux

Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breeds

Drentse Patrijshond

Drentse Patrijshond Dog Breeds

Drever

Drever Dog Breeds

Dunker

Dunker Dog Breeds

Dutch Shepherd

Dutch Shepherd Dog Breeds

Dutch Smoushond

Dutch Smoushond Dog Breeds

E

East Siberian Laika

East Siberian Laika Dog Breeds

East European Shepherd

East European Shepherd Dog Breeds

Ecuadorian Hairless Dog

Ecuadorian Hairless Dog Breeds

English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel Dog Breeds

English Foxhound

English Foxhound Dog Breeds

English Mastiff

English Mastiff Dog Breeds

English Setter

English Setter Dog Breeds

English Shepherd

English Shepherd Dog Breeds

English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel Dog Breeds

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) Dog Breeds

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog Breeds

Estonian Hound

Estonian Hound Dog Breeds

Estrela Mountain Dog

Estrela Mountain Dog Breeds

Eurasier

Eurasier Dog Breeds

F

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel Dog Breeds

Fila Brasileiro

Fila Brasileiro Dog Breeds

Finnish Hound

Finnish Hound Dog Breeds

Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund Dog Breeds

Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz Dog Breeds

Flat-Coated Retriever

Flat-Coated Retriever Dog Breeds

French Bulldog

French Bulldog Dog Breeds

French Spaniel

French Spaniel Dog Breeds

G

Galgo Español

Galgo Español Dog Breeds

Garafian Shepherd

Garafian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Gascon Saintongeois

Gascon Saintongeois Dog Breeds

Georgian Shepherd

Georgian Shepherd Dog Breeds

German Hound

German Hound Dog Breeds

German Longhaired Pointer

German Longhaired Pointer Dog Breeds

German Pinscher

German Pinscher Dog Breeds

German Roughhaired Pointer

German Roughhaired Pointer Dog Breeds

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog Breeds

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Breeds

German Spaniel

German Spaniel Dog Breeds

German Spitz

German Spitz Dog Breeds

German Wirehaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breeds

Giant Schnauzer

Giant Schnauzer Dog Breeds

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier Dog Breeds

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever Dog Breeds

Gończy Polski

Gończy Polski Dog Breeds

Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter Dog Breeds

Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir

Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir Dog Breeds

Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange

Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange Dog Breeds

Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore

Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore Dog Breeds

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Dog Breeds

Grand Bleu de Gascogne

Grand Bleu de Gascogne Dog Breeds

Grand Griffon Vendéen

Grand Griffon Vendéen Dog Breeds

Great Dane

Great Dane Dog Breeds

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Breeds

Greek Harehound

Greek Harehound Dog Breeds

Greek Shepherd

Greek Shepherd Dog Breeds

Greenland Dog

Greenland Dog Breeds

Greyhound

Greyhound Breeds

Griffon Bleu de Gascogne

Griffon Bleu de Gascogne Breeds

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne Breeds

Griffon Nivernais

Griffon Nivernais Breeds

Gull Dong

Gull Dong Breeds

Gull Terrier

Gull Terrier Breeds

H

Hällefors Elkhound

Hällefors Elkhound Dog Breeds

Halden Hound

Halden Hound Dog Breeds

Hamiltonstövare

Hamiltonstövare Dog Breeds

Hanover Hound

Hanover Hound Dog Breeds

Harrier

Harrier Dog Breeds

Havanese

Havanese Dog Breeds

Himalayan Sheepdog

Himalayan Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Hierran Wolfdog

Hierran Wolfdog Dog Breeds

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Dog Breeds

Hovawart

Hovawart Dog Breeds

Huntaway

Huntaway Dog Breeds

Hygen Hound

Hygen Hound Dog

I

Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound Dog

Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Indian pariah dog

Indian  pariah

Indian Spitz

Indian Spitz Dog Breeds

Irish Red & White Setter

Irish Red White Setter Dog Breeds

Irish Setter

Irish Setter Dog Breeds

Irish Terrier

Irish Terrier Dog Breeds

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniel Dog Breeds

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound

Istrian Coarse-haired Hound

Istrian Coarse haired Hound Dog Breeds

Istrian Shorthaired Hound

Istrian Shorthaired Hound Dog Breeds

Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound Dog Breeds

J

Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier Dog Breeds

Jagdterrier

Jagdterrier Dog Breeds

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin Dog Breeds

Japanese Spitz

Japanese Spitz Dog Breeds

Japanese Terrier

Japanese Terrier Dog Breeds

Jindo

Jindo Dog Breeds

Jonangi

Jonangi Dog Breeds

K

Kai Ken

Kai Ken Dog Breeds

Kaikadi

Kaikadi Dog Breeds

Kangal Shepherd Dog

Kangal Shepherd Dog Breeds

Kanni

Kanni Dog Breeds

Karakachan dog

Karakachan Dog Breeds

Karelian Bear Dog

Karelian Bear Dog Breeds

Kars

Kars Dog Breeds

Karst Shepherd

Karst Shepherd Dog Breeds

Keeshond

Keeshond Dog Breeds

Kerry Beagle

Kerry Beagle Dog Breeds

Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier Dog Breeds

Khala

Khala Dog Breeds

King Charles Spaniel

King Charles Spaniel Dog Breeds

King Shepherd

King Shepherd Dog Breeds

Kintamani

Kintamani Dog Breeds

Kishu

Kishu Dog Breeds

Kokoni

Kokoni Dog Breeds

Kombai

Kombai Dog Breeds

Komondor

Komondor Dog Breeds

Kooikerhondje

Kooikerhondje Dog Breeds

Koolie

Koolie Dog Breeds

Koyun dog

Koyun Dog Breeds

Kromfohrländer

Kromfohrländer Dog Breeds

Kuchi

Kuchi Dog Breeds

Kuvasz

Kuvasz Dog Breeds

L

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever Dog Breeds

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Breeds

Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier Dog Breeds

Lancashire Heeler

Lancashire Heeler Dog Breeds

Landseer

Landseer Dog Breeds

Lapponian Herder

Lapponian Herder Dog Breeds

Large Münsterländer

Large Münsterländer Dog Breeds

Leonberger

Leonberger Dog Breeds

Levriero Sardo

Levriero Sardo Dog Breeds

Lhasa Apso

Lhasa Apso Dog Breeds

Lithuanian Hound

Lithuanian Hound Dog Breeds

Löwchen

Löwchen Dog Breeds

Lupo Italiano

Lupo Italiano Dog Breeds

M

Mackenzie River husky

Mackenzie River husky Dog Breeds

Magyar agár

Magyar agár Dog Breeds

Mahratta Greyhound

Mahratta Greyhound Dog Breeds

Maltese

Maltese Dog Breeds

Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier Dog Breeds

Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog

Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog Dog Breeds

McNab dog

McNab Dog Breeds

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd Dog Breeds

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier Dog Breeds

Miniature Fox Terrier

Miniature Fox Terrier Dog Breeds

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer Dog Breeds

Molossus of Epirus

Molossus of Epirus Dog Breeds

Montenegrin Mountain Hound

Montenegrin Mountain Hound Dog Breeds

Mountain Cur

Mountain Cur Dog Breeds

Mountain Feist

Mountain Feist Dog Breeds

Mucuchies

Mucuchies Dog Breeds

Mudhol Hound

Mudhol Hound Dog Breeds

Mudi

Mudi Dog Breeds

N

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff Dog Breeds

New Guinea singing dog

New Guinea singing Dog Breeds

New Zealand Heading Dog

New Zealand Heading Dog Breeds

Newfoundland

Newfoundland Dog Breeds

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier Dog Breeds

Norrbottenspets

Norrbottenspets Dog Breeds

Northern Inuit Dog

Northern Inuit Dog Breeds

Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Buhund Dog Breeds

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound Dog Breeds

Norwegian Lundehund

Norwegian Lundehund Dog Breeds

Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dog Breeds

O

Old Croatian Sighthound

Old Croatian Sighthound Dog Breeds

Old Danish Pointer

Old Danish Pointer Dog Breeds

Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Old English Terrier

Old English Terrier Dog Breeds

Olde English Bulldogge

Olde English Bulldogge Dog Breeds

Otterhound

Otterhound Dog Breeds

P

Pachon Navarro

Pachon Navarro Dog Breeds

Pampas Deerhound

Pampas Deerhound Dog Breeds

Paisley Terrier

Paisley Terrier Dog Breeds

Papillon

Papillon Dog Breeds

Parson Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier Dog Breeds

Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai

Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai Dog Breeds

Patagonian Sheepdog

Patagonian Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Patterdale Terrier

Patterdale Terrier Dog Breeds

Pekingese

Pekingese Dog Breeds

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Breeds

Perro Majorero

Perro Majorero Dog Breeds

Perro de Pastor Mallorquin

Perro de Pastor Mallorquin Dog Breeds

Perro de Presa Canario

Perro de Presa Canario Dog Breeds

Perro de Presa Mallorquin

Perro de Presa Mallorquin Dog Breeds

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Peruvian Inca Orchid Dog Breeds

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Dog Breeds

Petit Bleu de Gascogne

Petit Bleu de Gascogne Dog Breeds

Phalène

Phalène Dog Breeds

Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound Dog Breeds

Phu Quoc Ridgeback

Phu Quoc Ridgeback Dog Breeds

Picardy Spaniel

Picardy Spaniel Dog Breeds

Plummer Terrier

Plummer TerrierDog Breeds

Plott Hound

Plott Hound Dog Breeds

Podenco Canario

Podenco Canario Dog Breeds

Podenco Valenciano

Podenco Valenciano Dog Breeds

Pointer

Pointer Dog Breeds

Poitevin

Poitevin Dog Breeds

Polish Greyhound

Polish Greyhound Dog Breeds

Polish Hound

Polish Hound Dog Breeds

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Polish Tatra Sheepdog

Polish Tatra Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Pomeranian

Pomeranian Dog Breeds

Pont-Audemer Spaniel

Pont-Audemer Spaniel Dog Breeds

Poodle

Poodle Dog Breeds

Porcelaine

Porcelaine Dog Breeds

Portuguese Podengo

Portuguese Podengo Dog Breeds

Portuguese Pointer

Portuguese Pointer Dog Breeds

Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese Water Dog

Posavac Hound

Posavac Hound Dog Breeds

Pražský Krysařík

Pražský Krysařík Dog Breeds

Pshdar dog

Pshdar Dog Breeds

Pudelpointer

Pudelpointer Dog Breeds

Pug

Pug Dog Breeds

Puli

Puli Dog Breeds

Pumi

Pumi Dog Breeds

Pungsan dog

Pungsan Dog Breeds

Pyrenean Mastiff

Pyrenean Mastiff Dog Breeds

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Pyrenean Mountain Dog Breeds

Pyrenean Sheepdog

Pyrenean Sheepdog Dog Breeds

R

Rafeiro do Alentejo

Rafeiro do Alentejo Dog Breeds

Rajapalayam

Rajapalayam Dog Breeds

Rampur Greyhound

Rampur Greyhound Dog Breeds

Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier Dog Breeds

Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz

Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz Dog Breeds

Ratonero Mallorquin

Ratonero Mallorquin Dog Breeds

Ratonero Murciano

Ratonero Murciano Dog Breeds

Ratonero Valenciano

Ratonero Valenciano Dog Breeds

Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound Dog Breeds

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Breeds

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog

Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog Breeds

Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog

Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog Breeds

Rottweiler

Rottweiler Dog Breeds

Rough Collie

Rough Collie Dog Breeds

Russian Spaniel

Russian Spaniel Dog Breeds

Russian Toy

Russian Toy Dog Breeds

Russo-European Laika

Russo-European Laika Dog Breeds

Ryukyu Inu

Ryukyu Inu Dog Breeds

S

Saarloos Wolfdog

Saarloos Wolfdog Dog Breeds

Sabueso Español

Sabueso Español Dog Breeds

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard Dog Breeds

Saint Hubert Jura Hound

Saint Hubert Jura Hound Dog Breeds

Saint-Usuge Spaniel

Saint-Usuge Spaniel Dog Breeds

Saluki

Saluki Dog Breeds

Samoyed

Samoyed Dog Breeds

Sapsali

Sapsali Dog Breeds

Sarabi dog

Sarabi Dog Breeds

Sardinian Shepherd Dog

Sardinian Shepherd Dog Breeds

Šarplaninac

Šarplaninac Dog Breeds

Schapendoes

Schapendoes Dog Breeds

Schillerstövare

Schillerstövare Dog Breeds

Schipperke

Schipperke Dog Breeds

Schweizer Laufhund

Schweizer Laufhund Dog Breeds

Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund

Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund Dog Breeds

Scottish Deerhound

Scottish Deerhound Dog Breeds

Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terrier Dog Breeds

Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terrier Dog Breeds

Segugio dell’Appennino

Segugio dell'Appennino Dog Breeds

Segugio Italiano

Segugio Italiano Dog Breeds

Segugio Maremmano

Segugio Maremmano Dog Breeds

Serbian Hound

Serbian Hound Dog Breeds

Serbian Tricolour Hound

Serbian Tricolour Hound Dog Breeds

Serrano Bulldog

Serrano Bulldog Dog Breeds

Shar Pei

Shar Pei Dog Breeds

Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu Dog Breeds

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu Dog Breeds

Shikoku

Shikoku Dog Breeds

Shiloh Shepherd

Shiloh Shepherd Dog Breeds

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky Dog Breeds

Silken Windhound

Silken Windhound Dog Breeds

Silky Terrier

Silky Terrier Dog Breeds

Sinhala Hound

Sinhala Hound Dog Breeds

Skye Terrier

Skye Terrier Dog Breeds

Sloughi

Sloughi Dog Breeds

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer

Slovakian Wirehaired Pointer Dog Breeds

Slovenský Cuvac

Slovenský Cuvac Dog Breeds

Slovenský Kopov

Slovenský Kopov Dog Breeds

Smalandstövare

Smalandstövare Dog Breeds

Small Greek domestic dog

Small Greek domestic Dog Breeds

Small Münsterländer

Small Münsterländer Dog Breeds

Smooth Collie

Smooth Collie Dog Breeds

Smooth Fox Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier Dog Breeds

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Dog Breeds

South Russian Ovcharka

South Russian Ovcharka Dog Breeds

Spanish Mastiff

Spanish Mastiff Dog Breeds

Spanish Water Dog

Spanish Water Dog Breeds

Spinone Italiano

Spinone Italiano Dog Breeds

Sporting Lucas Terrier

Sporting Lucas Terrier Dog Breeds

Stabyhoun

Stabyhoun Dog Breeds

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dog Breeds

Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer Dog Breeds

Stephens Stock

Stephens Stock Dog Breeds

Styrian Coarse-haired Hound

Styrian Coarse-haired Hound Dog Breeds

Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel Dog Breeds

Swedish Elkhound

Swedish Elkhound Dog Breeds

Swedish Lapphund

Swedish Lapphund Dog Breeds

Swedish Vallhund

Swedish Vallhund Dog Breeds

Swedish White Elkhound

Swedish White Elkhound Dog Breeds

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Tyrolean Hound

Tyrolean Hound Dog Breeds

Taigan

Taigan Dog Breeds

Taiwan Dog

Taiwan Dog Breeds

Tamaskan Dog

Tamaskan Dog Breeds

Tazy

Tazy Dog Breeds

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Dog Breeds

Telomian

Telomian Dog Breeds

Tenterfield Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier Dog Breeds

Terrier Brasileiro

Terrier Brasileiro Dog Breeds

Thai Bangkaew Dog

Thai Bangkaew Dog Breeds

Thai Ridgeback

Thai Ridgeback Dog Breeds

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff Dog Breeds

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel Dog Breeds

Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier Dog Breeds

Tornjak

Tornjak Dog Breeds

Tosa

Tosa Dog Breeds

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier Dog Breeds

Toy Manchester Terrier

Toy Manchester Terrier Dog Breeds

Transylvanian Hound

Transylvanian Hound Dog Breeds

Treeing Cur

Treeing Cur Dog Breeds

Treeing Feist

Treeing Feist Dog Breeds

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Treeing Tennessee Brindle Dog Breeds

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Treeing Walker Coonhound Brindle Dog Breeds

Trigg Hound

Trigg Hound Dog Breeds

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Vikhan

Vikhan Dog Breeds

Villano de Las Encartaciones

Villano de Las Encartaciones Dog Breeds

Villanuco de Las Encartaciones

Villanuco de Las Encartaciones Dog Breeds

Vizsla

Vizsla Dog Breeds

Volpino Italiano

Volpino Italiano Dog Breeds

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Welsh Sheepdog

Weimaraner Dog Breeds

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Welsh Sheepdog Dog Breeds

Welsh Terrier

Welsh Springer Spaniel Dog Breeds

West Country Harrier

West Country Harrier Dog Breeds

West Highland White Terrier

Terrier West Highland White 

West Siberian Laika

West Siberian Laika Dog Breeds

Westphalian Dachsbracke

Westphalian Dachsbracke Dog Breeds

Wetterhoun

Wetterhoun Dog Breeds

Whippet

Whippet Dog Breeds

White Shepherd

White Shepherd Dog Breeds

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

White Swiss Shepherd Dog Breeds

Wire Fox Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier Dog Breeds

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Dog Breeds

Wirehaired Vizsla

Wirehaired Vizsla Dog Breeds

Weimaraner

Weimaraner Dog Breeds

X

Xoloitzcuintle

Xoloitzcuintle Dog Breeds

Xiasi Dog

Xiasi Dog Breeds

Y

Yakutian Laika

Yakutian Laika Dog Breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breeds

Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Breeds

  1. What Is The Rarest Dog Breed?

    There are a few uncommon dog breeds that don't get nearly as much attention as the more common ones. Some of these dogs are especially appealing because they are ancient breeds with fascinating histories and have not yet gained mainstream popularity.
    Examples of rare dog breeds are:
    > Norwegian Lundehund
    > Lagotto Romagnolo
    > Azawakh
    > Chinook
    > Cesky Terrier
    > American Foxhound
    > English Foxhound, etc.

  2. How Many Dog Breeds Are There In The United States?

    There are a total of 192 recognized dog breeds in the US.

  3. What Is The Most Popular Dog Breed In 2021?

    For nearly 30 years, the Labrador retriever has held the title of most popular dog breed in the United States. It's easy to see why the family-friendly breed has been ranked as the most popular dog breed since 1990.

  4. Who is the no. 1 dog in the world?

    The Labrador Retriever is the world's most popular No. 1 dog breed.

  5. Did Humans Create Dog Breeds?

    For around 15,000 years before our forefathers tamed and began to govern them, dogs were only a loosely defined category of wolves. We provided them with food, bred them, and transported them all over the world. During the extinction of other wolf ancestors, dogs developed into a new species. We were the ones who created the dog.

  6. Are Dog Breeds Genetically Modified?

    Yes, Almost all domestic dog breeds are genetically modified. In 2009, Ruppy (short for Ruby Puppy) became the world's first genetically modified dog, having been cloned to beagle 

  7. Why Cross Breeding Dogs Is Bad?

    Although many breeders assert that crossbreeding produces healthier, stronger dogs, there is no scientific evidence to support this assertion. As a result, combining two different dogs may raise serious concerns about genetic entanglement.

  8. Why Are Crossbreed Dogs So Expensive?

    Designer canines are ridiculously expensive for two reasons.
    1. Some breeders are dishonest, depending on impatient and lazy customers who are unwilling to do the necessary research and work to distinguish between puppies that are truly valuable and puppies that are simply pretty and costly.
    2. Only a small percentage of designer dog breeders are actually trying to achieve a goal by breeding their dogs, which means they are more likely to devote all of their time and money to finding ideal breeding stock, paying to use said breeding stock, performing genetic health tests, socializing their puppies, receiving quality vet care, and providing a quality diet for mom and puppies before and after birth. The breeder is reimbursed in full through puppy prices, but the majority of the money is recycled back into the puppies