Dog Breeds A–Z — 505 breeds, with pictures

Abyssinian sand terrier African hairless dogs, also known as Abyssinian sand terriers and African sand dogs among many other names, were hairless dogs from Africa. Affenpinscher The Affenpinscher is a German breed of small toy dog of Pinscher type. Afghan Hound The Afghan Hound (Pashto: تاژي سپی Tāžī Spay Dari: سگ تازی Sag-e Tāzī ) is a hound distinguished by its thick, fine, silky coat, and a tail with a ring curl at the end. African village dog African village dogs are a genetically diverse group of indigenous dogs found in Africa. Africanis The Africanis is a dog landrace found across southern Africa. Aidi The Aidi is a dog breed native to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa and is used as a livestock guardian, protecting herds of sheep and goats. Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale"), also called Bingley Terrier and Waterside Terrier, is a dog breed of the terrier type that originated in the valley (dale)… Akita The Akita Inu (秋田犬, Akita Inu, Akita Ken; Japanese pronunciation: [a.kʲi̥.ta(ꜜ) i.nɯ, -ta.keɴ]) is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog The Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog is a breed of bulldog from the United States, and it is predominantly used as a guard dog. Alaskan husky The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such. Alaskan Klee Kai The Alaskan Klee Kai is an American spitz-type breed of dog, developed in the late 20th century as a companion-sized dog resembling the larger Alaskan Malamute and Siberian… Alaskan Malamute The Alaskan Malamute () is a large spitz-type breed of dog that was originally bred for its strength and endurance to haul heavy freight as a sled dog. Alaunt The Alaunt is an extinct type of dog which came in different forms, with the original possibly having existed in the North Caucasus, Central Asia and Europe from ancient times. Alpine Dachsbracke The Alpine Dachsbracke (German: Alpenländische Dachsbracke) is a small breed of dog of the scent hound type originating in Austria. Alpine Mastiff The Alpine mastiff was a type of molosser, or "flock-guardian phenotype" with the same or similar ancestral origins as the Saint Bernard. American Cocker Spaniel The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of sporting dog. American English Coonhound The American English Coonhound, also referred to as the English Coonhound or the Redtick Coonhound, is a breed of coonhound that originated in and is typically bred in the… American Foxhound The American Foxhound is a breed of dog, closely related to the English Foxhound. American Staffordshire Terrier The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the AmStaff, is a medium-sized, short-coated American dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, but not the United… American Staghound The American Staghound, referred to by various names including the Cold-Blooded Greyhound, the Longdog of the Prairie and the American Lurcher, is a crossbreed of various… American Water Spaniel The American Water Spaniel (often abbreviated to AWS) is a breed of spaniel which originated in the United States. Andalusian Terrier The Andalusian Terrier (Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz) or Sherry Terrier (Bodeguero Jerezano) is a Spanish breed of dog of terrier type. Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a medium-sized breed of dog used in hunting as a scenthound, usually in packs. Appenzeller Sennenhund The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a Swiss breed of medium-sized working dog. Argentine polar dog The Argentine polar dog is an extinct breed of dog. Ariège Pointer The Ariège Pointer is a French breed of hunting dog of pointer type. Ariégeois The Ariégeois is a French breed of medium-sized scent hound from the département of Ariège in the Midi-Pyrenées region of southern France. Artois Hound The Artois Hound or Chien D'Artois is a medium-sized breed of dog. Assyrian Mastiff The Assyrian Mastiff, was a landrace of dog found in Assyria. Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog, or simply Cattle Dog, is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for droving cattle over long distances across rough terrain. Australian Kelpie The Australian Kelpie, or simply Kelpie, is an Australian sheepdog capable of mustering and droving with little or no guidance. Australian Shepherd The Australian Shepherd, also known as the Aussie, is a breed of herding dog from the United States. Australian Silky Terrier The Australian Silky Terrier or simply Silky Terrier (depending on the breed registry) is a small breed of dog of the terrier dog type. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, commonly known as the Stumpy, is a naturally bobtailed or tailless medium-sized cattle dog closely related to the Australian Cattle Dog. Australian Terrier The Australian Terrier is a small breed of dog of the terrier type. Austrian Black and Tan Hound The Austrian Black and Tan Hound is a medium-sized scenthound originating in Austria and is used for tracking wounded game, most commonly hare, in high altitudes. Azawakh The Azawakh is a breed of dog from West Africa. Barak hound The Barak or Bosnian Broken-haired Hound (Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian: bosanski oštrodlaki gonič / босански оштродлаки гонич), is a hunting dog breed developed in Bosnia. Barbado da Terceira The Barbado da Terceira is Portuguese breed of herding and guard dog from the Atlantic island of Terceira in the Azores, for which it is named. Barbet The Barbet is a medium-sized breed of French water dog. Basenji The Basenji () is a breed of hunting dog created from stock that originated in Central Africa, including in the Republic of the Congo and other adjacent tropical African… Basset Artésien Normand The Basset Artésien Normand (Norman Artesian Basset) is a short legged hound type dog developed in France. Basset Bleu de Gascogne The Basset Bleu de Gascogne (French pronunciation: [bɑsɛ blø də ɡasˈkɔɲ]), also known as the Blue Gascony Basset, is a long-backed, short legged breed of dog of the hound type. Basset Fauve de Bretagne The Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a short-legged hunting breed of dog of the scent hound type, originally from Brittany, a historical duchy of France. Basset Hound The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of scent hound. Bavarian Mountain Hound The Bavarian Mountain Hound (German: Bayerischer Gebirgsschweißhund) is a breed of dog from Germany. Beagle The Beagle is a British breed of scent hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. Beagle-Harrier The Beagle-Harrier is a breed of dog originating from France. Bearded Collie The Bearded Collie, also called Beardie, Highland Collie, or Hairy Mountain Dog is a British breed of herding dog of the collie type. Beauceron The Beauceron (French pronunciation: [bosʁɔ̃] ) is a herding dog breed originating from the plains of Central France. Bedlington Terrier The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of small dog named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England. Belgian Shepherd The Belgian Shepherd (Dutch: Belgische Herder), also known as the Belgian Sheepdog (Dutch: Belgische Herdershond) or the Chien de Berger Belge, is a Belgian breed of herding dog… Bergamasco Shepherd Dog The Bergamasco Shepherd, also known as the Bergamasco Sheepdog and in Italian: Cane da Pastore Bergamasco, is an Italian breed of sheepdog. Berger Picard The Berger Picard ( bair-ZHAY pih-KAR, French: [bɛʁʒe pikaʁ]) or Picardy Shepherd, is a French herding dog originating in Picardy. Bernese Mountain Dog The Bernese Mountain Dog, German: Berner Sennenhund or Dürrbächler, is a large dog breed originating from the canton of Bern, Switzerland and the Swiss Alps. Beskydský bundáš Beskydský bundáš was the original Beskydy breed of dog used for work on the mountain meadows of the Beskydy, where it helped the shepherds guard the sheep. Bichon A bichon is a distinct type of toy dog; it is typically kept as a companion dog. Bichon Frisé The Bichon Frisé or Bichon à Poil Frisé is a Franco-Belgian breed of small toy dog of bichon type. Biewer Terrier The Biewer Terrier () is a toy dog of German descent that is the result of two Yorkshire Terriers with a recessive piebald gene breeding. Billy The Billy is a French breed of large scent hound. Black and Tan Coonhound The Black and Tan Coonhound is a breed of hunting dog. Black and Tan Terrier The Black and Tan Terrier was a broad breed or type of terrier that was one of the earliest terrier breeds. Black Norwegian Elkhound The Black Norwegian Elkhound (Norwegian Elghund Sort (NES) in Norwegian) is a small Spitz breed classified by the FCI as a hunting dog. Black Russian Terrier The Black Russian Terrier (Russian: Русский чёрный терьер), also known as the Chornyi Terrier (chornyi being Russian for black), is a breed of dog from the USSR. Bloodhound The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, rabbits, and since the Middle Ages, for tracking people. Blue Lacy The Lacy Dog or Blue Lacy Dog is a breed of working dog that originated in the U.S. Blue Picardy Spaniel The Blue Picardy Spaniel (or Épagneul Bleu de Picardie) is a breed of Spaniel originating in France, from the area around the mouth of the River Somme, around the start of the… Boca-preta sertanejo The Boca-preta Sertanejo (English: Sertanejo Black-Muzzle Dog) is a regional landrace of dogs native to the Northeast of Brazil, traditionally used for hunting, watch, and… Bohemian Shepherd The Bohemian Shepherd (Czech: Chodský pes) is an ancient sheep herding dog and watch dog originating from what is today the Czech Republic. Bohemian Spotted Dog The Bohemian Spotted Dog (Czech: český strakatý pes, originally Horák's laboratory dog - Horákův laboratorní pes) is a medium-sized dog breed. Bolognese The Bolognese is an Italian breed of small dog of Bichon type. Bolonka The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka (Russian: русская цветная болонка), also known as the Bolonka Zwetna in Germany, or known simply as a Bolonka is a rare toy breed of the Bichon… Border Collie The Border Collie is a breed of British herding dog of the collie type of medium size. Border Terrier The Border Terrier is a British breed of small, rough-coated terrier. Borzoi The Borzoi or Russian Hunting Sighthound is a Russian breed of hunting dog of the sighthound type. Boston Terrier The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. Bouvier des Ardennes Bouvier des Ardennes is a rare dog breed from Belgium. Bouvier des Flandres The Bouvier des Flandres is a herding dog breed originating in Flanders, Belgium. Boxer The Boxer is a medium to large, short-haired dog breed of mastiff-type, developed in Germany. Boykin Spaniel The Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog, a Spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks in the Wateree River Swamp of South Carolina, in the United States. Bracco Italiano The Bracco Italiano is an Italian breed of pointing dog. Braque d'Auvergne The Braque d'Auvergne is a breed of dog originating in the mountain area of Cantal, in the historic Auvergne province in the mid-south of France. Braque du Bourbonnais The Braque du Bourbonnais is a breed of gundog sometimes born with a short tail, with a coat ticked with liver, fawn, black, or white. Braque Dupuy The Braque Dupuy, also known as the Dupuy Pointer, was a breed of pointing dog from the Poitou region of France. Braque Français The Braques Français are hunting dogs, from a very old type of gun dog used for pointing the location of game birds for a hunter. Braque Saint-Germain The Braque Saint-Germain (translated into English as the St. Brazilian Terrier The Brazilian Terrier is a breed of dog developed in Brazil. Briard The Briard or Berger de Brie is a French breed of large shepherd dog, traditionally used both for herding sheep and to defend them. Briquet Griffon Vendéen A Briquet Griffon Vendéen is a medium-sized griffon scenthound originating in Vendeé, France. Brittany Spaniel The Brittany Spaniel or Breton Spaniel (French: Épagneul Breton) is a French breed of gun dog of spaniel type, bred primarily for bird hunting. Broholmer The Broholmer, also called the Danish Mastiff, is a large mastiff breed of dog from Denmark, recognized by the Danish Kennel Club and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. Buckhound The Buckhound was a breed of scent hound from England; they were used to hunt fallow deer in packs. Bucovina Shepherd Dog The Romanian Bucovina Shepherd Dog (Romanian: Ciobănesc Românesc de Bucovina) is a breed of livestock guardian dogs native to the historical Bukovina (Bucovina) region. Bull and terrier Bull and terrier was a common name for crossbreeds between bulldogs and terriers in the early 1800s. Bull Terrier The Bull Terrier is a breed of dog in the terrier family. Bullenbeisser The Bullenbeisser (German: Bullenbeißer), also known as the German Bulldog, is an extinct breed of dog known for its strength and agility. Bullmastiff The Bullmastiff is an English breed of dog of mastiff type and large size, with a solid build and a short muzzle. Burgos Pointer The Burgos Pointer (Spanish: Perdiguero de Burgos), also called the Burgalese Pointer, is a breed of dog native to Spain. Ca de Bestiar The Ca de Bestiar, also known as the Majorca Shepherd Dog or Spanish: Perro de Pastor Mallorquín, is a Spanish breed of shepherd dog indigenous to the island of Mallorca, in the… Ca de Bou The Ca de Bou or Perro de Presa Mallorquín is a Spanish breed of catch dog from Mallorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands. Cairn Terrier The Cairn Terrier is a terrier breed originating in the Scottish Highlands and recognised as one of Scotland's earliest working dogs. Calupoh The Calupoh is a canine breed native to Mexico. Campeiro Bulldog The Campeiro Bulldog (Portuguese: Buldogue campeiro, Portuguese pronunciation: [buwˈdɔɡ kãˈpejɾu]) is a breed of bulldog from Brazil. Canaan Dog The Canaan Dog (Hebrew: כֶּלֶב כְּנַעֲנִי, romanized: Kelev kna'ani, lit. Canadian Eskimo Dog The Canadian Eskimo Dog or Canadian Inuit Dog is a breed of working dog from the Arctic. Cane Corso The Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff. Cane Paratore The Cane Paratore is a breed of herding dog from Italy. Cantabrian Water Dog The Cantabrian Water Dog (Spanish: Perro de agua cantábrico), is a Spanish breed of water dog. Carea Leonés The Carea Leonés or Perro Leonés de Pastor is a traditional Spanish breed of herding dog from the historical region of León in north-western Spain. Carolina Dog The Carolina dog, also known as a yellow dog, yaller dog, American dingo, or Dixie dingo, is a breed of medium-sized dog occasionally found feral in the Southeastern United… Carpathian Shepherd Dog The Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog (Romanian: Ciobănesc Românesc Carpatin) is a large breed of livestock guardian dogs that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. Castro Laboreiro Dog The Castro Laboreiro Dog (Portuguese: cão de Castro Laboreiro, 'dog of Castro Laboreiro'), also known as the Portuguese cattle dog or Portuguese watchdog, is a dog breed of the… Catahoula Leopard Dog The Catahoula Leopard Dog is an American dog breed named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Catalan Sheepdog The Catalan Sheepdog (Catalan: Gos d'Atura Català, Spanish: Pastor Catalán) is a Spanish breed of herding dog. Caucasian Shepherd Dog The Caucasian Shepherd Dog or Caucasian Ovcharka is a large livestock guardian dog native to the Caucasus region, particularly Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Dagestan. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) is a British breed of toy dog of spaniel type. Cavapoo The Cavapoo (American English, British English) or Cavoodle (Australian English) is a crossbreed of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle. Central Asian Shepherd Dog The Central Asian Shepherd Dog, also known as the Alabay, Alabai (Turkmen: Alabaý), Tobet (Kazakh: Төбет, romanized: Töbet), and Turkmen Wolfhound (Russian: туркменский… Cesky Terrier The Cesky Terrier ( CHES-kee; Czech: Český teriér, lit. Chesapeake Bay Retriever The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a large breed of dog belonging to the retriever, gundog, and sporting breed groups. Chien Français Blanc et Noir The Chien Français Blanc et Noir (translated into English as the French White and Black dog) is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. Chien Français Blanc et Orange The Chien Français Blanc et Orange is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. Chien Français Tricolore The Chien Français Tricolore translated into English as the French Tricolour Hound, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. Chien-gris The Chien-gris a.k.a. Chihuahua The Chihuahua or Chihuahueño is a Mexican breed of toy dog and the smallest recognized dog breed in the world. Chinese Crested Dog The Chinese Crested Dog is a hairless breed of dog. Chinook The Chinook is a breed of sled dog, developed in the state of New Hampshire during the early 20th century. Chippiparai The Chippiparai is a breed of sighthound from the State of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Chiribaya Dog The Chiribaya Dog (Spanish: perro Chiribaya) or Peruvian Shepherd Dog (perro pastor Peruano) is an ancient pre-Columbian breed of dog from the southwest of Peru. Chow Chow The Chow Chow is a spitz-type of dog breed originally from Northern China. Chukotka sled dog The Chukotka sled dog (Russian: чуко́тская ездова́я, [t]chukótskaya yezdováya, "Chukotsky riding dog", literally "Chukotka riding") is the aboriginal spitz breed of dog… Cimarrón Uruguayo The Cimarrón Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarrón) is a breed of molosser-type dog originating in Uruguay. Cirneco dell'Etna The Cirneco dell'Etna (Sicilian: Cirnecu) is an Italian breed of hunting dog from the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Clumber Spaniel The Clumber Spaniel is a breed of dog of the spaniel type, developed in the United Kingdom. Cockapoo The cockapoo, also known as a cockerpoo (both portmanteaus of cocker spaniel and poodle) or a spoodle, is a dog crossbreed bred from the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle, most… Colombian Fino Hound The Colombian Fino Hound (Spanish: Sabueso Fino Colombiano) is a breed of scent hound and is the only recognized breed of dog native to Colombia. Continental Bulldog The Continental Bulldog, or Conti for short, is a newer dog breed created in Switzerland. Continental Toy Spaniel The Épagneul Nain Continental or Continental Toy Spaniel is a Belgian and French breed of dog of spaniel type and of miniature or toy size. Coton de Tulear The Coton de Tuléar is a breed of small dog named for the city of Tuléar (also known as Toliara) in Madagascar. Croatian Sheepdog The Croatian Shepherd Dog or Hrvatski Ovčar is a Croatian breed of sheepdog of South-European Spitz type. Cumberland Sheepdog The Cumberland Sheepdog is an extinct dog breed related to the Border Collie and other old working collie types. Curly-coated Retriever The Curly-coated Retriever (sometimes stylized as Curly Coated Retriever, and often called the Curly for short) is a breed of dog originally bred in England for upland bird and… Czechoslovakian Wolfdog The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (Czech: československý vlčák, Slovak: československý vlčiak, German: Tschechoslowakischer Wolfhund) is a breed of wolfdog that began as an experiment… Cão de Gado Transmontano The Cão de Gado Transmontano or Transmontano Mastiff is a breed of livestock guardian dog from Portugal. Cão do Barrocal Algarvio The Cão do Barrocal Algarvio or Barrocal Algarvio is Portuguese breed of warren hound. Córdoba fighting dog The Córdoba fighting dog (Spanish: viejo perro de pelea cordobés) was a type of dog indigenous to Córdoba, Argentina, that resulted from crossbreeding old mastiff types of… Dalbo dog The Dalbo dog (Dalbohund) or Dalsland Mastiff is an extinct livestock guardian dog breed from Sweden. Dalmatian dog The Dalmatian is a breed of dog with a white coat marked with dark-coloured spots. Dandie Dinmont Terrier A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small Scottish dog breed in the terrier family. Danish–Swedish Farmdog Danish–Swedish Farmdog (Swedish: Dansk–svensk gårdshund, Danish: Dansk–svensk gårdhund), historically known as the Danish Pinscher, is a breed of dog that has its origin in… Dobermann The Dobermann is a German breed of medium-large working dog of pinscher type. Dogo Argentino The Dogo Argentino (plural Dogos Argentinos) is an Argentine breed of large dog of mastiff type. Dogo Cubano The Dogo Cubano, also called the Cuban Bloodhound or Cuban Bullmastiff, is an extinct Cuban breed of domestic dog. Dogs of Roman Britain Dogs of Roman Britain concerns the presence of dogs within Britain under Roman occupation. Dogue de Bordeaux The Dogue de Bordeaux, also known as the Bordeaux Mastiff, French Mastiff or Bordeauxdog, is a large French mastiff breed. Donggyeongi The Donggyeongi (Korean: 동경이), also called daeng gyeon (댕견) or Donggyeong gae (동경개), is a naturally bob-tailed dog breed that originated in Korea. Drentse Patrijshond The Drentsche Patrijshond is a versatile spaniel-type hunting dog from the Dutch province of Drenthe. Drever The Drever is a breed of dog, a short-legged scenthound from Sweden used for hunting deer and other game. Dumfriesshire hound Dumfriesshire Black and Tan Foxhounds were a pack of foxhounds kennelled at Glenholm Kennels, Kettleholm, near Lockerbie until they were disbanded in 2001. Dunker A Dunker, also known as the Norwegian Hound, is a medium-sized breed of dog from Norway. Dutch Shepherd The Dutch Shepherd (Dutch: Hollandse Herder) is a herding dog of Dutch origin. East Siberian Laika The East Siberian Laika (Russian: Восточносибирская лайка, romanized: Vostotchno-Sibirskaia Laika) is a Russian laika of spitz type, a hunting dog originating in parts of… English Cocker Spaniel The English Cocker Spaniel is a breed of gun dog. English Foxhound The English Foxhound is one of the four foxhound breeds of dog. English Mastiff The English Mastiff, or simply the Mastiff, is a British breed of very large dog of mastiff type. English Setter The English Setter is a medium-size breed of dog. English Springer Spaniel The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog in the Spaniel group traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) The English Toy Terrier is a small breed of terrier in the toy dog group. English Water Spaniel The English Water Spaniel is a breed of dog that has been extinct since the first part of the 20th century, with the last specimen seen in the 1930s. English White Terrier The English White Terrier (also known as the White English Terrier) is an extinct breed of dog. Entlebucher Mountain Dog The Entlebucher Sennenhund or Entlebucher Mountain Dog is a medium-sized herding dog, it is the smallest of the four regional breeds that constitute the Sennenhund dog type. Erbi Txakur The Erbi Txakurra is a Spanish breed of scenthound. Estonian Hound The Estonian Hound (Estonian: eesti hagijas) is a scent hound-like breed, with the distinction of being the only dog breed developed in Estonia. Estrela Mountain Dog The Estrela Mountain Dog or Cão da Serra da Estrela is a Portuguese breed of large flock guardian dog indigenous to the Serra da Estrela mountain range in central Portugal. Eurasier The Eurasier, or Eurasian, is a spitz type breed of dog that originated in Germany through cross-breeding between popular European and Asian Spitz. Eurohound A Eurohound (also known as a European sled dog or Scandinavian hound) is a type of dog bred for sled dog racing. Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel is a medium-sized dog breed of spaniel type. Fila Brasileiro The Fila Brasileiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈfilɐ bɾaziˈlejɾu]) is a Brazilian breed of large working dog of mastiff type. Finnish Hound The Finnish Hound (Finnish: suomenajokoira [ˈsuo̯menˌɑjoˌkoi̯rɑ]) is a breed of dog originally bred for hunting hare and fox. Finnish Lapphund The Finnish Lapphund (or Finnish Lapponian Dog) (Finnish: Suomenlapinkoira [ˈsuo̯menˌlɑpinˌkoi̯rɑ]) is a hardy, easy-going, medium-size breed of Spitz type. Finnish Spitz The Finnish Spitz (Finnish: suomenpystykorva Finnish pronunciation: [ˈsuo̯menˌpystyˌkorʋɑ]) is a breed of dog originating in Finland. Flat-coated Retriever The Flat-coated Retriever is a gun dog breed originating from England. Folktales (film) Folktales is a 2025 documentary film, directed and produced by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. French Bulldog The French Bulldog (French: Bouledogue Français) is a French breed of companion dog or toy dog. French Spaniel The French Spaniel (épagneul français) is a breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. Fuegian dog The Fuegian dog, or Yahgan dog, or Patagonian dog (Spanish: perro fueguino, perro yagán, perro patagónico; Ona: wuisn) is an extinct type of canine. Galgo Español The Galgo Español or Spanish Greyhound is a Spanish breed of dog of sighthound type, bred specifically for coursing hare and other game. Gascon Saintongeois The Gascon Saintongeois is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, recognised in two varieties, Grand (large) and Petit (smaller than the Grand, but not a small dog). Gaucho sheepdog The Gaucho Sheepdog (Portuguese: Ovelheiro gaúcho) is a dog breed that originated in the Pampas of Brazil. German Hound The German Hound (Deutsche Bracke) is a breed of dog originating in Westphalia, a region of Germany. German Longhaired Pointer The German Longhaired Pointer or Deutsch Langhaar is a German breed of gundog of pointer type. German Pinscher The German Pinscher or Deutscher Pinscher is a German breed of dog in the Pinscher and Schnauzer group. German Roughhaired Pointer The German Roughhaired Pointer, more commonly known and internationally recognized as the Deutsch Stichelhaar is a medium-sized breed of pointing dog developed in Germany. German Shepherd The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German breed of working dog of medium to large size. German Shorthaired Pointer The German Shorthaired Pointer or Deutsch Kurzhaar is a German breed of continental pointing dog of Braque type. German Spaniel The German Spaniel, also known as the Deutscher Wachtelhund (German Quail Dog), is a breed of dog that was developed in Germany around 1890, and is used as a hunting dog. German Spitz The German Spitz (German: Deutscher Spitz) is a breed of spitz-type dogs from Germany. German Wirehaired Pointer The German Wirehaired Pointer or Deutsch Drahthaar is a German breed of pointing dog of Griffon type. Giant dog breed A giant dog breed is any breed of dog known for its large size and weight that can exceed 45 kg (100 pounds). Giant Schnauzer The Giant Schnauzer or Riesenschnauzer is a German breed of dog of Schnauzer type. Glen of Imaal Terrier The Glen of Imaal Terrier (Irish: Brocaire Uí Mháil) is a rare Irish dog breed from County Wicklow, Ireland, and one of four original Irish terrier breeds native to Ireland. Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium-large size. Goldendoodle The Goldendoodle is a designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Gordon Setter The Gordon Setter is a Scottish large breed of dog, a member of the setter family that also includes both the better-known Irish Setter and the English Setter. Gończy Polski The Gończy Polski, also known as the Polish Hound or the Polish Hunting Dog, is a rare breed of scent hound indigenous to Poland, prized for its stability, resilience, and… Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir (FCI No.323) translated into English as the Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound, is a breed of dog used in hunting as a scenthound,… Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange The Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Orange translated into English as the Great Anglo-French White and Orange Hound, is a breed of dog used in hunting as a scenthound, usually in… Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore The Grand Anglo-Francais Tricolore is a breed of dog used in hunting as a scenthound, usually in packs. Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen The Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen or GBGV is a dog breed from France. Grand Bleu de Gascogne The Grand Bleu de Gascogne (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ blø də ɡaskɔɲ]) is a breed of hounds of the scenthound type, originating in France and used for hunting in packs. Grand Fauve de Bretagne The Grand Fauve de Bretagne was a breed of scenthound from Brittany used to hunt wolves and wild boar. Grand Griffon Vendéen The Grand Griffon Vendéen is a breed of hunting dog originating in France. Great Dane The Great Dane is a German breed of large mastiff-sighthound, which descends from hunting dogs of the Middle Ages used to hunt bears, wild boar, and deer. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (German: Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund or French: Grand Bouvier Suisse) is a dog breed which was developed in the Swiss Alps. Greek Harehound The Greek Harehound (Greek: Ελληνικός Ιχνηλάτης; FCI No. Greenland Dog The Greenland Dog (Greenlandic: Kalaallit Qimmiat, Danish: Grønlandshund) is a breed of large dog of husky type. Greyhound The Greyhound is a breed of dog and a sighthound. Greyster The Greyster is a type of sled dog bred for sled dog racing, especially dryland sports like canicross and bikejoring. Griffon Bleu de Gascogne The Griffon Bleu de Gascogne is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France, and is a versatile hunting dog, used on small and large game, in packs or… Griffon Bruxellois The Griffon Bruxellois or Brussels Griffon is a breed of toy dog, named for their city of origin of Brussels, Belgium. Griffon Fauve de Bretagne The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (English: Fawn Brittany Griffon) is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France in the region of Brittany. Griffon Nivernais The Griffon Nivernais is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating in France. Gull Dong The Gull Dong is a dog breed of India and Pakistan that is often used in dog fighting, hunting, and guarding. Gull Terrier The Gull Terrier (also known as the Gull Terr) is a rare breed of dog that originates from the Punjab region of Pakistan and India; it is believed to be several hundred years… Halden Hound The Halden Hound (Norwegian: Haldenstøver), is a medium-sized Norwegian dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares and other plains quarry. Halls Heeler The Halls Heeler is the presumed ancestor of two present-day dog breeds, the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. Hamiltonstövare The Hamiltonstövare (or Hamilton Hound) is a breed of scenthound originally developed by the founder of the Swedish Kennel Club, Count Adolf Hamilton. Hanover Hound The Hanover Hound is a breed of dog sometimes referred to as a Hanoverian Hound, Hanoverian Scent hound, and Hannover Schweißhund. Hare Indian Dog The Hare Indian dog is an extinct domesticated canine; possibly a breed of domestic dog, coydog, or domesticated coyote; formerly found and originally bred in northern Canada by… Harrier The Harrier is a medium-sized dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares by trailing them. Havanese dog The Havanese, a bichon-type dog, is the national dog of Cuba, developed from the now extinct Blanquito de la Habana ("little white dog of Havana"). Havapoo The Havapoo (also known as Poovanese, Havadoodle, or Havanese-Poodle mix) is a small designer dog produced by crossing a Havanese with a Poodle (usually Toy or Miniature Poodle). Hawaiian Poi Dog The Hawaiian Poi Dog (Hawaiian: ʻīlio or ʻīlio mākuʻe) is an extinct breed of pariah dog from Hawaiʻi which was used by Native Hawaiians as a spiritual protector of children and… Hokkaido The Hokkaido (北海道犬, Hokkaidō Inu, Hokkaidō-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [hok.kai.doꜜː i.nɯ]) is a breed of dog originating from Japan. Hovawart The Hovawart is a medium to large size German dog breed. Husky Husky is a general term for a type of dog used in the polar regions, primarily and specifically for work as sled dogs. Hygen Hound A Hygen Hound (Hygenhund) is a Norwegian breed of dog from the hound group, created in the 19th century by Norwegian breeder Hygen from various other hound breeds. Hypoallergenic dog breed A hypoallergenic dog breed is a dog breed (or crossbreed) that is purportedly more compatible with allergic people than are other breeds. Hällefors Elkhound Hällefors Elkhound (Swedish: Hälleforshund) is a Swedish dog breed. Ibizan Hound The Ibizan Hound (Spanish: podenco ibicenco, Catalan: ca eivissenc) is a lean, agile dog of the hound family. Icelandic Sheepdog The Icelandic Sheepdog (Icelandic: Íslenskur fjárhundur, pronounced [ˈistlɛnskʏr ˈfjaurˌhʏntʏr̥]), is an Icelandic breed of dog of Nordic Spitz type. Indian pariah dog The Indian pariah dog, South Asian pariah dog, or Desi Kutta, is a landrace of dog native to the Indian subcontinent. Irish Red and White Setter The Irish Red and White Setter (Irish: An Sotar Rua agus Bán) is a breed of dog. Irish Setter The Irish Setter (Irish: sotar rua, literally 'red setter') is a setter, a breed of gundog, and family dog originating in Ireland. Irish Terrier The Irish Terrier (Irish: Brocaire Rua) is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of terrier. Irish Water Spaniel The Irish Water Spaniel (Irish: An Spáinnéar Uisce) is a breed of dog that is the tallest of the spaniels. Irish Wolfhound The Irish Wolfhound (Irish: Cú Faoil) is a breed of large sighthound that has, by its presence and substantial size, inspired literature, poetry and mythology. Istrian Coarse-haired Hound The Istrian Coarse-haired Hound (Croatian: istarski oštrodlaki gonič, Slovene: istrski ostrodlaki gonič) is a dog breed from Croatia. Istrian Shorthaired Hound The Istrian Short-haired Hound (Croatian: istarski kratkodlaki gonič) is a breed of dog from Istria in Croatia, descended from a very old type of scenthound. Italian Greyhound The Italian Greyhound or Piccolo Levriero Italiano is an Italian breed of small sighthound. Jack Russell Terrier The Jack Russell Terrier is a British breed of small terrier. Jagdterrier The Jagdterrier ( YAHK-terr-i-ər) (English: Hunting Terrier) is a type of working terrier, originating in Germany, that is used for hunting quarry both above and underground. Japanese Chin The Japanese Chin (Japanese: 狆, chin), also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a toy dog breed, being both a lap dog and a companion dog, with a distinctive heritage. Japanese Spitz The Japanese Spitz (日本スピッツ, Nihon Supittsu; Japanese pronunciation: [nʲippoɴ.sɯ̥ᵝpʲittsɯᵝ]) is a Japanese small to medium breed of dog of the Spitz type. Japanese Terrier The Japanese Terrier (日本テリア, Nihon Teria) is a small terrier native to Japan. Jeju dog The Jeju Dog (Korean: 제주개) is a breed of dog that was brought back from the edge of extinction in 1986, when only three of them were found on the entire island of Jeju in South… Jämthund The Jämthund, also called the Swedish Elkhound, is a breed of dog of the Spitz type that is found in Northern Europe. Kai Ken The Kai Ken (甲斐犬, Kai Inu, Kai-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [kaꜜi i.nɯ], also called the Tora Inu or Tiger Dog) is a breed of dog native to the Kai region, Yamanashi Prefecture,… Kamchatka Sled Dog The Kamchatka Sled Dog (Russian: Камчатская ездовая собака, romanized: Kamcheatskaya ezdovaya sobaka, lit. Kangal Shepherd Dog The Kangal Shepherd Dog or Turkish Kangal (Turkish: Kangal Çoban Köpeği) is a traditional Turkish breed of large livestock guardian dog. Kangaroo dog The Kangaroo Dog, also colloquially known the Roo Dog or the Staghound, was created in the early 1800s from a foundation stock of primarily British colonial sighthounds. Kanni The Kanni (கன்னி), meaning pure (also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster), is a rare indigenous South Indian sighthound breed of dog found in the state of Tamil Nadu. Karelian Bear Dog The Karelian Bear Dog (Finnish: Karjalankarhukoira [ˈkɑrjɑlɑnˌkɑrhuˌkoi̯rɑ]) is a Finnish breed of dog. Karst Shepherd The Karst Shepherd Dog (Slovene: kraški ovčar or kraševec ) is a breed of dog of the livestock guardian type, originating in Slovenia. Kazakh Tazy Kazakh Tazy is a breed of sighthound hunting dog originating from Kazakhstan. Keeshond The Keeshond ( KAYSS-hond, plur. Kerry Blue Terrier The Kerry Blue Terrier or Irish Blue Terrier (Irish: An Brocaire Gorm) is an Irish breed of dog of terrier type. King Charles Spaniel The King Charles Spaniel (also known as the English Toy Spaniel) is a small dog breed of the spaniel type. King's White Hound The King's White Hound, the Chien Blanc du Roi in French, was a breed of scent hound from France that is now extinct. Kintamani The Kintamani (Indonesian: anjing kintamani; pronounced [ˌand͡ʒɪŋ kɪn̪t̪aˈmani]; Balinese: cicing kintamani), or the Kintamani-Bali Dog, is a dog breed native to the Indonesian… Kishu The Kishu (紀州犬, Kishū Inu, Kishū-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi̥.ɕɯꜜː i.nɯ]) is a Japanese breed of dog. Komondor The Komondor (), also known as the Hungarian sheepdog, is a large, white-coloured Hungarian breed of livestock guardian dog with a long, corded coat. Kooikerhondje The Kooikerhondje is a small spaniel-type dog breed of Dutch ancestry that was originally used as a working dog, particularly in a decoy to lure ducks. Korean Jindo The Jindo dog (Korean: 진돗개) is an indigenous dog native to the island of Jindo in South Korea. Kromfohrländer The Kromfohrländer is a modern German breed of companion dog. Kuchi dog The Kuchi dog (Pashto: د کوچی سپی), also known as the Afghan Shepherd, is an Afghan livestock guardian dog, taking its name from the Kuchi people of Afghanistan. Kurdish Mastiff The Kurdish Mastiff, Assyrian Shepherd, or Pişder dog (Kurdish: سەگی پشدەری, romanized: Segî Pişderî) is a dog landrace native to the mountainous Kurdistan Region in Iraq,… Kurī The Kurī is an extinct breed of Polynesian Dog kept by Māori people. Kuvasz The Kuvasz is a Hungarian breed of flock guardian dog. Labradoodle A labradoodle () is a crossbreed dog originating from Australia created by crossing a Labrador Retriever and a Standard or Miniature Poodle. Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever, also known simply as the Labrador or Lab, is a British breed of retriever gun dog. Laconian The Laconian (Ancient Greek: Λάκαινα, romanized: Lákaina), also known as the Spartan, is an extinct dog breed from ancient Laconia, in Greece. Lagotto Romagnolo The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian breed of dog. Lakeland Terrier The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, which takes its name from its place of origin, the Lake District in England. Lancashire Heeler The Lancashire Heeler is a small breed of dog developed for use as a drover and herder of cattle. Landseer The Landseer is a dog that originated in Germany and Switzerland. Lapponian Herder The Lapponian Herder (Finnish: Lapinporokoira [ˈlɑpinˌporoˌkoi̯rɑ]) or Lapp Reindeer Dog or Lapsk Vallhund is a breed of dog from Finland, one of three Lapphund breeds developed… Lapponian Shepherd The Lapponian Shepherd (Finnish: Lapinpaimenkoira [ˈlɑpimˌpɑi̯meŋˌkoi̯rɑ]) or Cockhill's Finnish Lapphound (Kukonharjunkoira) is an extinct dog breed originating from Finland. Large Münsterländer The Large Münsterländer or Großer Münsterländer is a modern German breed of continental pointing dog of spaniel type. Leonberger The Leonberger is a German breed of large dog. Levriero Sardo The Levriero Sardo (Sardinian: Cani de lèpori) is a very rare breed of dog originating in Sardinia. Lhasa Apso The Lhasa Apso ( LAH-sə AP-soh) is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. Limer A limer, or lymer , was a kind of dog, a scenthound, used on a leash in medieval times to find large game before it was hunted down by the pack. Longdog A longdog (also long-dog or long dog) is any dog of sighthound type, whether pure-bred or not. Lupo Italiano The Lupo Italiano is a dog breed from Italy. Lurcher A lurcher is a crossbred dog resulting from mating a greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type such as a herding dog, terrier or working dog. Löwchen The Löwchen or Little Lion Dog (German: Löwchen, "little lion"; French: Petit chien lion, "little lion dog") is a breed of small dog. Macedonian Shepherd Dog Macedonian Shepherd Dog or Karaman is a traditional shepherd dog breed originating from North Macedonia. Mackenzie River husky Mackenzie River husky describes several overlapping historical populations of Arctic and sub-Arctic sled dog originally bred to support fur traders for Hudson's Bay Company and… Magyar Agár The Magyar agár (MA) is a dog breed. Majestic Tree Hound The Majestic Tree Hound is a relatively modern variety of crossbred dog, belonging to the coonhound/bloodhound group. Maltese dog Maltese dog refers both to an ancient variety of dwarf, white-coated dog breed from Italy and generally associated also with the island of Malta, and to a modern breed of… Manchester Terrier The Manchester Terrier is a breed of dog of the smooth-haired terrier type. Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog The Maremmano-Abruzzese Sheepdog (Italian: Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese) is an Italian breed of livestock guardian dog. Marquesan Dog The Marquesan Dog or Marquesas Islands Dog is an extinct breed of dog from the Marquesas Islands. Mexican lapdog The Mexican lapdog, also known as the Ytzcuinte potzotli, is an extinct breed of lap dog originating in Mexico. Mi-Ki The Mi-Ki (pronounced ) is a small companion dog breed developed in the United States. Miniature American Shepherd The Miniature American Shepherd, frequently abbreviated MAS, is a small herding dog breed. Miniature Bull Terrier The Miniature Bull Terrier is a breed with origins in the extinct English White Terrier, the Dalmatian and the Bulldog. Miniature Pinscher The Miniature Pinscher or Zwergpinscher is a German breed of small dog of Pinscher type. Miniature Schnauzer The Miniature Schnauzer is a German breed of small dog of Schnauzer type. Molossian hound The Molossus (Greek: Μολοσσός, romanized: Molossós), also known as the Molossian hound and Epirus mollosus, is an extinct dog breed from Ancient Greece. Montenegrin Mountain Hound The Montenegrin Mountain Hound (Serbo-Croatian: crnogorski planinski gonič / црногорски планински гонич) is a rare dog breed originating from the mountainous regions of… Moscow Water Dog The Moscow Water Dog, also known as the Moscow Diver, Moscow Retriever or Moskovsky Vodolaz, was a little-known dog breed derived from the Newfoundland, Caucasian Shepherd Dog… Mudi The Mudi is a herding dog breed from Hungary. Neapolitan Mastiff The Neapolitan Mastiff or Mastino Napoletano is an Italian breed of large dog of mastiff type. Nenets Herding Laika The Nenets Herding Laika is an aboriginal spitz landrace of dog originating from the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, in Russia. New Guinea singing dog The New Guinea singing dog or New Guinea Highland dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus dingo) is an ancient (basal) lineage of dog found in the New Guinea Highlands, on the… Newfoundland dog The Newfoundland is a large breed of working dog. Norfolk Spaniel The Norfolk Spaniel or Shropshire Spaniel is a breed of dog which has been extinct since the early 20th century. Norfolk Terrier The Norfolk Terrier is a British breed of dog. Norman Hound The Norman Hound is a now extinct breed of scent hound from France. Norrbottenspets The Norrbottenspets, also known as the Norrbottenspitz, and the Pohjanpystykorva, is a breed of spitz type dog from Sweden. North Country Beagle The North Country Beagle, Northern Hound or Northern Beagle was a breed of dog that existed in Britain probably until early in the 19th century. Norwegian Buhund The Norwegian Buhund (Norwegian: Norsk buhund) is a breed of dog of the spitz type. Norwegian Elkhound The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the Northern Spitz-type breeds of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. Norwegian Lundehund The Norwegian Lundehund (Norwegian: Norsk lundehund) is a small dog breed of the Spitz type that originates from Norway. Norwich Terrier The Norwich Terrier is a breed of dog originating in England, and was bred to hunt small rodents. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a medium-sized gun dog bred primarily for hunting. Old Croatian Sighthound The Old Croatian Sighthound (Croatian: hrt, 'greyhound'), also known as the Old Bosnian Sighthound, is an extinct breed of sighthound from the countries of Croatia and Bosnia… Old Danish Pointer The Old Danish Pointer is a medium-sized breed of dog, white with brown markings, originally used as a pointing dog in Denmark. Old English Bulldog The Old English Bulldog is an extinct breed of dog. Old English Sheepdog The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog that emerged in England from early types of herding dog. Old Spanish Pointer The Old Spanish Pointer, or Perro de Punta Español, is an extinct breed of Spanish pointing dogs known from the Early Modern Period; it is considered the first of its type from… Old Welsh Grey Sheepdog The Welsh Grey or Old Welsh Grey was a breed of sheepdog native to Wales. Original Fila Brasileiro The Original Fila Brasileiro (OFB) or Old Brazilian Fila is a rare working farm dog breed from Brazil. Otterhound The Otterhound is an English dog breed. Paisley Terrier The Paisley or Clydesdale Terrier was a breed of terrier-type dog that is now extinct. Pampas Deerhound Pampas Deerhound (Portuguese: Veadeiro pampeano) is a Brazilian breed of hunting dog; it is also found in Argentina and Uruguay. Parson Russell Terrier The Parson Russell Terrier is an English breed of small white terrier that was the original Fox Terrier of the 18th century. Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai — a dog breed. Pekingese Pekingese — a dog breed. Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pembroke Welsh Corgi — a dog breed. Peruvian Hairless Dog Peruvian Hairless Dog — a dog breed. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen — a dog breed. Petit Bleu de Gascogne Petit Bleu de Gascogne — a dog breed. Pharaoh Hound Pharaoh Hound — a dog breed. Phu Quoc Ridgeback Phu Quoc Ridgeback — a dog breed. Picardy Spaniel Picardy Spaniel — a dog breed. Podenco Canario Podenco Canario — a dog breed. Podenco Valenciano Podenco Valenciano — a dog breed. Pointer Pointer — a dog breed. Poitevin Poitevin — a dog breed. Polish Greyhound Polish Greyhound — a dog breed. Polish Hound Polish Hound — a dog breed. Polish Lowland Sheepdog Polish Lowland Sheepdog — a dog breed. Polynesian Dog Polynesian Dog — a dog breed. Pomeranian dog Pomeranian dog — a dog breed. Pont-Audemer Spaniel Pont-Audemer Spaniel — a dog breed. Poodle Poodle — a dog breed. Porcelaine The Porcelaine [pɔʁsəlɛn] is a French breed of dog of scent hound type. Portuguese Podengo The Portuguese Podengo, also known as the Podengo Português or Portuguese Warren Hound, is a Portuguese breed of dog of warren hound type. Portuguese Pointer The Portuguese Pointing Dog or Perdigueiro Português is a Portuguese breed of pointer dog. Portuguese Sheepdog The Portuguese Sheepdog (Portuguese: cão da Serra de Aires, literally 'dog of Serra de Aires') is a medium-sized breed of dog of the herding dog type, and is one of the… Portuguese Water Dog The Portuguese Water Dog (PWD; Portuguese: cão de água IPA: [ˈkɐ̃w dɨ ˈaɣwɐ]), also known as the Algarvian Water Dog (cão de água algarvio), or Portuguese Fishing Dog (cão… Posavac Hound The Posavac Hound (FCI No. Pražský Krysařík The Pražský Krysařík (Prague Ratter) is a small breed of dog from the Czech Republic that is rarely seen outside its country of origin. Presa Canario The Presa Canario is a Spanish breed of large dog of mastiff or catch dog type. Pudelpointer The Pudelpointer is a versatile hunting dog breed from Germany. Pug The Pug is a breed of dog with the physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. Puggle A puggle is a dog crossbred from a pug and a beagle. Puli dog The Puli (plural pulis or pulik) is a small-medium breed of Hungarian herding dog known for its long, corded coat. Pumi dog The Pumi (in Hungarian, the plural form is pumik) is a medium-small breed of sheep dog from Hungary. Pungsan dog The Pungsan dog (Korean: 풍산개) is a breed of hunting dog from Korea, named for originating in Kimhyonggwon County, formerly Pungsan County. Pyrenean Mastiff The Pyrenean Mastiff or Mastín del Pirineo is a Spanish breed of large livestock guardian dog from the autonomous community of Aragón in north-eastern Spain. Pyrenean Mountain Dog The Pyrenean Mountain Dog (Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées) is a French breed of livestock guardian dog. Pyrenean Sheepdog The Pyrenean Sheepdog, the Chien de Berger des Pyrénées in French, is a small to medium-sized breed of herding dog from the Pyrenees Mountains region of France. Rache Rache , also spelled racch, rach, and ratch, from Old English ræcc, linked to Old Norse rakkí, is an obsolete name for a type of hunting dog used in Great Britain in the Middle… Rafeiro do Alentejo The Rafeiro do Alentejo or Rafeiro Alentejano is a Portuguese breed of flock guardian dog. Rastreador Brasileiro The Rastreador Brasileiro (English: Brazilian Tracker) is a mid- to large-sized breed of dog—specifically a scent hound—from Brazil, also known by the names Urrador (for its… Ratonero Murciano The Ratonero Murciano or Ratonero Murciano de Huerta is a Spanish breed of dog from the Region of Murcia. Ratonero Valenciano The Ratonero Valenciano or Gos Rater Valencià ('Valencian ratter') is a Spanish breed of ratting dog. RCMP dog killings RCMP dog killings — a dog breed. Red Decoy Dog The Red Decoy Dog, also known as the Decoy Dog, was a now extinct breed of gundog from England. Rhodesian Ridgeback The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. Roman war dog Roman war dog — a dog breed. Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog The Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog (Romanian: Ciobănesc Românesc Mioritic) is a breed of large livestock guardian dog that originated in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog The Romanian Raven Shepherd Dog (Romanian: Ciobănesc Românesc Corb) is a livestock guardian dog originating in the southern and sub-Carpathian regions of Argeș County, Brașov… Rottweiler The Rottweiler (, UK also , German: [ˈʁɔtvaɪ̯lɐ] ) is a breed of domestic mastiff type dog, regarded as medium-to-large or large. Rough Collie The Rough Collie or Long-Haired Collie is a British breed of long-coated herding dog of medium to large size. Russell Terrier The Russell Terrier is a predominantly white working terrier with an instinct to hunt prey underground. Russian Spaniel The Russian Spaniel is a type of spaniel first standardised in 1951 in the Soviet Union after World War II by cross breeding English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels… Russian Toy The Russian Toy (also known as the Russian Toy Terrier, and in Russia as the Russkiy Toy, Russian: русский той) is a very small breed of dog originally bred in Russia from the… Russo-European Laika Russo-European Laika (Russko-Evropeĭskaya Láĭka) is the name of a breed of hunting dog that originated in the forested regions of north-eastern Europe, one of several breeds… Ryukyu dog The Ryukyu dog (琉球犬; Ryūkyū-inu or Ryūkyū-ken) is an endangered, medium-sized, Japanese breed of dog indigenous to Okinawa and Ishigaki Island. Saarloos wolfdog The Saarloos Wolfdog (Dutch: Saarlooswolfhond, German: Saarlooswolfhund) is a wolfdog breed originating from the Netherlands by the crossing of a German Shepherd with a Siberian… Sabueso Español The Sabueso Español or Spanish Hound is a scenthound breed with its origin in the far north of Iberian Peninsula. Saint Miguel Cattle Dog The Saint Miguel Cattle Dog (Portuguese: cão fila de São Miguel [ˈkɐ̃w ˈfilɐ ðɨ ˈsɐ̃w miˈɣɛl], literally 'catch dog of São Miguel') is a dog breed of mastiff type originating on… Sakhalin Husky The Sakhalin Husky (Japanese: 樺太犬, Karafuto Ken; Russian: Сахалинский хаски; Chinese: 库页犬, Kuye Quan) is a critically endangered landrace and sled laika associated with Sakhalin… Saluki The Saluki or Arabian hound or Persian hound (Persian: سگ تازی،; Arabic: سلوقي) is a standardised breed developed from sighthounds – dogs that hunt primarily by sight rather… Samoyed dog The Samoyed ( SAM-ə-yed or sə-MOY-ed; Russian: самое́дская соба́ка, romanized: samoyédskaya sobáka, or самое́д, samoyéd) is a breed of herding dog with a thick, white,… Sarail Hound Sarail Hound (Bengali: সরাইল হাউন্ড), also known as Bengal Hound, is a breed of dog indigenous to Bangladesh. Sardinian Shepherd Dog The Sardinian Shepherd Dog or Fonni's Dog (Sardinian: cane fonnesu or cani sardu antigu; Italian: pastore fonnese) is an ancient landrace breed of Sardinian dog used as a… Schapendoes The Schapendoes (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈsxaːpə(n)ˌdus] ) is a breed of herding dog originating in the Netherlands. Schillerstövare The Schillerstövare, translated as the Schiller Hound in English, is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, originating as a hunting dog in Sweden in the late 19th century. Schipperke A Schipperke (; Dutch: [ˈsxɪpərkə]) is a small breed of dog that is believed to have originated in the 1600s in Flanders. Schweizer Laufhund The Schweizer Laufhund (German: Schweizer Laufhund, lit. Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund The Schweizerischer Niederlaufhund (Small Swiss Hound), is a breed of dog of the scenthound type from Switzerland. Scottish Deerhound The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a breed of large sighthound, once bred to hunt the red deer by coursing. Scottish Terrier The Scottish Terrier (Scottish Gaelic: Abhag Albannach; also known as the Aberdeen Terrier), popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog. Sealyham Terrier The Sealyham Terrier (Welsh: Daeargi Sealyham) is a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier that originated in Wales as a working dog. Segugio dell'Appennino The Segugio dell'Appennino is an Italian breed of small scent hound, bred specifically to hunt hare. Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte The Segugio Italiano a Pelo Forte or Italian Rough-haired Segugio is an Italian breed of wire-haired dog of scent hound type. Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso The Segugio Italiano a Pelo Raso or Italian Short-haired Segugio is an Italian breed of smooth-haired dog of scent hound type. Segugio Maremmano The Segugio Maremmano is an Italian breed of scent hound from the coastal plains of the Maremma, in Tuscany. Serbian Hound The Serbian Hound (Serbo-Croatian: srpski gonič / српски гонич), previously known as the Balkan Hound (Serbo-Croatian: balkanski gonič / балкански гонич), is a breed of scent… Serbian Tricolour Hound The Serbian Tricolour Hound (Serbian: српски тробојни гонич, romanized: srpski trobojni gonič) is a breed of scent hound from Serbia. Serrano Bulldog The Serrano Bulldog (Portuguese: Buldogue serrano) is a Brazilian dog breed recognized by the Brazilian Confederation of Cynophilia (CBKC). Shar Pei The Shar Pei (Chinese: 沙皮; Cantonese Yale: shā pèih; pinyin: shā pí; lit. Shetland Sheepdog The Shetland Sheepdog, also known as the Sheltie, is a breed of herding dog that originated in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu (Japanese: 柴犬; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕi.ba.i.nɯ]) is a breed of hunting dog from Japan. Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu (UK: , US: ) is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso. Shikoku dog The Shikoku (四国犬, Shikoku Inu, Shikoku-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕi̥.ko.kɯꜜ i.nɯ]) or Kōchi Inu (高知犬) is a Japanese breed of dog from Shikoku island, Japan. Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog. Silken Windhound The Silken Windhound is an American breed of sighthound. Skye Terrier The Skye Terrier is a Scottish breed of terrier. Sled dog A sled dog is a dog trained and used to pull a land vehicle in harness, most commonly a sled over snow. Sleuth hound The sleuth hound (, from Old Norse slóð "track, trail" + hound) was a breed of dog. Sloughi The Sloughi (; Arabic: سلوقي), Arabian Greyhound, or Berber Greyhound is an ancient breed of domesticated dog, a member of the sighthound family. Slovak Cuvac The Slovak Cuvac is a Slovak breed of dog, bred for use as a livestock guard dog. Slovak Rough-haired Pointer The Slovak Rough-Haired Pointer (SRHP) is a gundog breed developed after World War II in Slovakia. Slovenský kopov The slovenský kopov (translated into English as Slovakian Hound) is a medium-sized breed of hunting dog of the scenthound type. Smaland Hound Smaland Hound (Swedish: Smålandsstövare) is a breed of dog that originated in Sweden in the 16th century. Small Münsterländer The Small Münsterländer (also SM or Kleiner Münsterländer) is a versatile hunting-pointing-retrieving dog breed that reached its current form in the area around Münster, Germany. Smooth Collie The Smooth Collie is a breed of dog developed originally for herding. Smooth Fox Terrier The Smooth Fox Terrier is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier The soft-coated Wheaten Terrier (Irish: An Brocaire Buí – literally, "Yellow Terrier") is a pure-breed terrier originating from Ireland. South Russian Ovcharka The South Russian Ovcharka or South Russian Shepherd Dog is breed of flock guardian dog. Southern Hound The Southern Hound was a breed of dog that existed in Britain probably until sometime in the 19th century, now extinct. Spanish Mastiff The Spanish Mastiff or Mastín Español is a breed of mastiff from Spain, originally bred to be a guard dog and whose specialized purpose is to be a livestock guardian dog… Spanish Water Dog The Spanish Water Dog or Perro de Agua Español is a Spanish breed of water dog. Spinone Italiano The Spinone Italiano is an Italian breed of hunting dog, traditionally used for tracking, for pointing and for retrieving game. St. Bernard The St. St. John's water dog The St. Stabyhoun The Stabyhoun, or Stabijhoun or Stabij (in Frisian), is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world. Staffordshire Bull Terrier The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, also called the Staffy or Stafford, is a purebred dog of small to medium size in the terrier group that originated in the northern parts of… Staghound The Staghound, sometimes referred to as the English Staghound, is an extinct breed of scent hound from England. Standard Schnauzer The Standard Schnauzer or Mittelschnauzer is a German breed of dog in the Pinscher and Schnauzer group. Styrian Coarse-haired Hound The Styrian Coarse-haired Hound (German: Steirische Rauhhaarbracke) is a breed of medium-sized hound dog originated in the Austrian province of Styria. Sussex Spaniel The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of dog native to Sussex, in southern England. Swedish Lapphund The Swedish Lapphund (Swedish: Svensk lapphund) is a breed of dog of the Spitz type from Sweden, one of three Lapphund breeds developed from a type of dog used by the Sami… Swedish Vallhund The Swedish Vallhund, also known as the Västgötaspets and Swedish cow dog, is a breed of dog native to Sweden. Tahitian Dog The Tahitian Dog (Tahitian: ʻŪrī Mā’ohi, translated as 'native dog') is an extinct breed of dog from Tahiti and the Society Islands. Tahltan Bear Dog The Tahltan Bear Dog was a breed of dog that came to Canada in early migrations and acclimatised to the environment. Taiwan Dog The Taiwan Dog (Chinese: 台灣犬) is a breed of small or medium dog indigenous to Taiwan. Talbot The Talbot (also known as the St. Tamaskan Dog Tamaskan dogs are a dog breed from Finland that have been selectively bred to resemble a wolf or wolfdog. Tarsus çatalburun The Tarsus çatalburun or Turkish Pointer is a native hound of Turkey most recognizable for its split or bifid nose. Tatra Shepherd Dog The Tatra Shepherd Dog (Polish: Polski Owczarek Podhalański, lit. Tatranský durič Tatranský durič (Tatra hound) is a Slovak breed of dog. Techichi The Techichi is an extinct breed of small dog bred by the Toltec culture in the 9th century C.E. Teddy Roosevelt Terrier The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a small to medium-sized American hunting terrier. Terceira Mastiff The Terceira Mastiff (Portuguese: Cão de Fila da Terceira) is an extinct Portuguese dog landrace, also known as the Rabo Torto (rabo=tail, torto=curled/twisted). Tesem Tesem (Ancient Egyptian: ṯzm, tjezem; ) was the ancient Egyptian name for "hunting dog". Thai Bangkaew Dog The Thai Bangkaew Dog (Thai: ไทยบางแก้ว) is a dog breed from Thailand. Thai Ridgeback The Thai Ridgeback (Thai: ไทยหลังอาน, RTGS: Thai lang-an) is a dog breed from Thailand. Tibetan Kyi Apso The Tibetan Kyi Apso (Tibetan: འདོགས་ཁྱི; Wylie: 'dogs khyi) is a medium to large sized breed of livestock guardian dog originating from Tibet and the Himalayas. Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff is a large Tibetan dog breed. Tibetan spaniel The Tibetan Spaniel is a breed of assertive, small dogs originating in Tibet. Tibetan Terrier The Tibetan Terrier is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Tibet. Tonya Finosu The Tonya Finosu is a white spitz dog indigenous to Trabzon, Turkey, especially the city of Tonya. Tornjak The Tornjak (Serbo-Croatian pronunciation: [tǒrɲaːk]), also known as the Bosnian-Herzegovinian sheepdog, is a recreated breed of livestock guardian dog native to Bosnia and… Tosa The Tosa, also known as the Japanese Mastiff, is a dog breed of Japanese origin that is considered rare. Toy Bulldog The Toy Bulldog was a British type of miniature or toy bulldog in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Toy Fox Terrier The Toy Fox Terrier is a small terrier breed of dog, directly descended from the larger Smooth Fox Terrier but since 1936, it has been registered in the United States with the… Toy Trawler Spaniel The Toy Trawler Spaniel is an extinct breed of Spaniel which physically was similar to the King Charles Spaniel of the 16th century. Transylvanian Hound The Transylvanian Hound, also known as the Transylvanian Scent Hound or Hungarian Hound, is a Hungarian breed of scent hound used primarily for hunting. Treeing Tennessee Brindle The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a breed of cur. Treeing Walker Coonhound The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a breed of hound descended primarily from English and American Foxhounds. Turnspit dog The turnspit dog was a short-legged, long-bodied dog bred to run on a wheel, called a turnspit or dog wheel, to turn meat as it cooked. Tweed Water Spaniel The Tweed Water Spaniel, or Tweed Spaniel, is a breed of dog extinct since the 19th century. Tyrolean Hound The Tyrolean Hound is a breed of dog that originated in Tyrol also called the Tiroler Bracke or Tyroler Bracke. Villano de Las Encartaciones The Villano de Las Encartaciones is a Spanish breed of large working dog from the region of Las Encartaciones in the province of Biscay, in the Basque Country; it is found also… Villanuco de Las Encartaciones The Villanuco de Las Encartaciones (Basque: Enkarterriko Billanuko, Cantabrian: Villanucu) is a Spanish breed of small dog of ratter type. Vizsla The Vizsla (Hungarian: [ˈviʒlɒ]), also known as Hungarian Vizsla, Magyar Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer, is a dog breed from Hungary and belongs to the Fédération Cynologique… Volpino Italiano The Volpino Italiano or Volpino is an Italian breed of dog of Spitz type. Weimaraner The Weimaraner is a German breed of hunting dog of medium to large size, with history going back at least to the nineteenth century. Welsh Hillman The Welsh Hillman was an ancient landrace or type of herding dog in Wales, used for herding and droving. Welsh Hound The Welsh Hound (Welsh: Bytheiad or Ci Hela Cymreig) is a breed of hunting dog of the foxhound type, indigenous to Wales. Welsh Springer Spaniel The Welsh Springer Spaniel (Welsh: Llamgi Cymru or Tarfgi Cymru) is a breed of dog and a member of the spaniel family. Welsh Terrier The Welsh Terrier (Welsh: Daeargi Cymreig) also known as the Welshie, is believed to have originated in the 1700s in Wales and was originally bred for hunting fox, rodents and… West Highland White Terrier The West Highland White Terrier (commonly shortened to Westie) is a Scottish dog breed with a distinctive white harsh coat and somewhat soft white undercoat. West Siberian Laika The West Siberian Laika or WSL, is a breed of spitz–type hunting dog. Westphalian Dachsbracke The Westphalian Dachsbracke is a small, short-legged scenthound, a breed of dog originating in Westphalia, a region of Germany. Wetterhoun The Wetterhoun (translated into English as the Frisian Water Dog) is a breed traditionally used as a hunting dog for small game and waterfowl and native to the province of… Whippet The Whippet is a British breed of sighthound. White Swiss Shepherd Dog The White Swiss Shepherd Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse (German: Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund, Italian: Pastore Svizzero Bianco, Romansh: Chaun Paster Svizzer Alv) is a Swiss breed… Wire Fox Terrier The Wire Fox Terrier (also known as Wire Hair Fox Terrier, Wirehaired Terrier or simply Fox Terrier) is a breed of dog, one of many terrier breeds. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon (also called the Korthals Griffon and the Griffon d'arrêt à poil dur Korthals in France and Quebec) is a breed of dog used in hunting as a gundog. Wirehaired Vizsla The Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla (Hungarian: Drótszőrű magyar vizsla) or Hungarian Wirehaired Pointer is a Hungarian breed of pointer dog. Xoloitzcuintle The Xoloitzcuintle (or Xoloitzquintle, Xoloitzcuintli, or Xolo) is one of several breeds of hairless dog. Yakutian Laika The Yakutian Laika (Russian: Якутская лайка) is a recently recognized dog breed originating from the Yakutia region of Siberia. Yorkshire Terrier The Yorkshire Terrier, also known as a Yorkie, is a British breed of toy dog of terrier type. Český Fousek The Český Fousek is a Czech breed of versatile hunting dog that was traditionally and currently used to hunt, point, and retrieve. Šarplaninac The Šarplaninac or Sharr dog is a breed of dog of livestock guardian type.