Dog breeds A–Z

Dog Breeds, With Pictures

A picture tour of popular dog breeds, from family companions to guardians

Beagle

A merry little scent hound with a loud voice and a nose that rules its head.

Photo: Trougnouf (Benoit Brummer) · CC BY 4.0

Boxer

A playful, energetic guardian with a big heart — devoted to family and endlessly bouncy.

Photo: OleNeitzel · CC BY 4.0

Chihuahua

The world's smallest breed — tiny, bold and fiercely devoted to its chosen person.

Photo: JackyM59 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Chippiparai

A sleek Tamil Nadu sighthound — fast, hardy and devoted to a single family.

Photo: Rafeek35 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cocker Spaniel

A merry, gentle gundog with long silky ears — affectionate and eager to please.

Photo: Pleple2000 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Dachshund

The long-bodied, short-legged "sausage dog" — bold, clever and a burrowing hunter at heart.

Photo: William Crochot · CC BY-SA 4.0

Doberman Pinscher

Sleek, fast and fiercely loyal — an elegant guardian and one of the smartest working breeds.

Photo: Museum of Veterinary Anatomy FMVZ USP / Wagner Souza e Silva · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gaddi Kutta

A powerful Himalayan livestock-guardian — a mastiff-type mountain dog that stands up to leopards.

Photo: L. Shyamal · CC0

German Shepherd

A confident, brilliant working dog — loyal, protective and one of the great all-round service breeds.

Photo: Museum of Veterinary Anatomy FMVZ USP / Wagner Souza e Silva · CC BY-SA 4.0

Golden Retriever

A gentle, sunny family favourite — clever, patient and happiest with a job to do for you.

Photo: Dietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0

Great Dane

A giant, gentle "Apollo of dogs" — towering in size but calm and affectionate at home.

Photo: Unknown · Public domain

Indian Pariah Dog

India's hardy native street dog — intelligent, adaptable and one of the healthiest breeds of all.

Photo: Vengolis · CC BY-SA 4.0

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