The A-Z of Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

Affenpinschers are highly inquisitive and quick-wi... find out more

Afghan Hound

A very sweet, loyal and affectionate breed, the Af... find out more

Airedale Terrier

The good news is that this is a breed that is a ve... find out more

Akita

The Akita is highly intelligent, fearless, and spo... find out more

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is friendly, affectionate, an... find out more

American Eskimo

Bred solely to be companions, the American Eskimo ... find out more

American Foxhound

Regular combing and brushing should be done with a... find out more

American Staffordshire Terrier

The Staffordshire Terrier has a very short coat th... find out more

American Water spaniel

American Water Spaniels require a thorough brushin... find out more

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd is large and bold. This bre... find out more

Australian Cattle Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog needs weekly brushing wi... find out more

Australian shepherd

The Australian Shepherd has a striking and varied ... find out more

Australian Terrier

The Australian Terrier is a double coat breed. The... find out more

Basenji

The Basenji can be somewhat aloof around strangers... find out more

Basset Hound

Affectionate, lazy, devoted, quiet, and peaceful, ... find out more

Beagle

The Beagle is an all around happy dog that makes a... find out more

Bearded collie

The Bearded Collie requires daily brushing to prev... find out more

Bedington Terrier

This is a high maintenance breed. They require pro... find out more

Belgian Malinois

A working breed that needs a job to do. Very energ... find out more

Belgian Sheepdog

Attentive, alert, loving, and smart, the Belgian S... find out more

Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren requires daily brushing and c... find out more

Bernese Mountain

This breed is by nature, loving and alert. They ar... find out more

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise has an extremely appealing nature... find out more

Black and Tan Coonhound

The coat of the Black and Tan Coonhound is short, ... find out more

Black Russian Terrier

Active, hardy large breed with stable temperament,... find out more

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound has a very short and hard coat that... find out more

Border Collie

The Border Collie requires weekly brushing. Specia... find out more

Border Terrier

Friendly and playful, the Border Terrier is very a... find out more

Borzoi

The Borzoi is proud, sweet, and alert. They are ex... find out more

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier has a coat that is fine in text... find out more

Boxer

Boxers are lively, strong, and extremely loyal. Th... find out more

Briard

The Briard's coat is dirt and water shedding, and ... find out more

Brittany

The Brittany Spaniel loves water. Described as a v... find out more

Brussels Griffon

Cheerful, friendly, and sometimes moody, this bree... find out more

Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier does not require much grooming, a... find out more

Bulldog

This breed is loyal, exceedingly affectionate, and... find out more

Bullmastiff

This wilful dog requires a firm trainer to avoid a... find out more

Cairn Terrier

This breed is spirited and restless, always seekin... find out more

Canaan Dog

This breed is virtually maintenance free. Once a w... find out more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is best suited f... find out more

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. The Smoot... find out more

Chinese Crested

Rarely barking or nipping, this dog is well manner... find out more

Chinese Shar-Pei

The Chinese Shar-Pei is an intelligent, dignified,... find out more

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow has an abundant and profuse double c... find out more

Clumber Spaniel

Of the hunting breeds, the Clumber Spaniel is the ... find out more

Cocker Spaniel

This breed has a long and flat or wavy coat that r... find out more

Collie

This breed comes in both rough and smooth varietie... find out more

Curly coated Retriever

The coat of the Curly Coated Retriever is unique a... find out more

Dachshund

The Dachshund is a fun loving dog, tenacious, and ... find out more

Dalmatian

The Dalmatian requires frequent brushing with a fi... find out more

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Crisp coat containing both soft and coarse hair. T... find out more

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers require minimal grooming. Occas... find out more

English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is intelligent, lively,... find out more

English Setter

The English Setter is very gentle and has a very e... find out more

English Springer Spaniel

This breed requires regular grooming with a stiff ... find out more

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel has a profuse coat that is... find out more

Field Spaniel

A well-balanced, medium-sized breed, the Field Spa... find out more

Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz has been bred for centuries as a... find out more

Flat-coated Retriever

The Flat Coated Retriever does require quite a bit... find out more

French Bulldog

This hilarious little dog makes a wonderful playma... find out more

German Pinscher

German Pinschers are very loyal, alert, and playfu... find out more

German Shepherd Dog

A member of the herding group, the German Shepherd... find out more

German Wirehaired Pointer

This breed has a wiry, coarse, straight and weathe... find out more

Giant Schnauzer

This breed is very loving, protective, and respons... find out more

Glen of Imaal Terrier

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a loving, loyal compa... find out more

Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a gorgeous, large, and ene... find out more

Gordon Setter

The Gordon Setter has a beautiful coat that is of ... find out more

Great Dane

His sheer size makes this breed very intimidating;... find out more

Great Pyrenees

Shedding heavily once a year, the Great Pyrenees r... find out more

Greater Swiss Mountain

Dedicated, faithful, and loving, the Greater Swiss... find out more

Greyhound

The Greyhound's coat is very short and sleek, whic... find out more

Harrier

The Harrier requires a minimal amount of grooming.... find out more

Havanese

The Havanese is a double-coated breed that is low ... find out more

Ibizan Hound

This average shedding breed is relatively low main... find out more

Irish Setter

Very lively, energetic, and impulsive. The Irish S... find out more

Irish Terrier

A bold, reckless, and spirited breed, the Irish Te... find out more

Irish Water Spaniel

This breed is high maintenance and requires extens... find out more

Irish Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a large breed with a medium... find out more

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is very dependent and does n... find out more

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chins are a fine-boned, dainty breed with... find out more

Keeshond

The Keeshond has a plush, abundant double coat. Th... find out more

Kerry Blue Terrier

A stubborn dog that loves a challenge. Is quick to... find out more

Komondor

A very devoted member of his family, the Komondor ... find out more

Kuvasz

The Kuvasz should be brushed on a regular basis al... find out more

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever requires regular grooming w... find out more

Lakeland Terrier

Peppy, spunky, and jolly, this breed does exceptio... find out more

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso has a heavy double-coat that is dra... find out more

Lowchen

The Lowchen has a soft and silky coat texture. It ... find out more

Maltese

The Maltese is gentle, trusting, and obedient. The... find out more

Manchester Terrier

Compact, agile, and small, the Manchester Terrier ... find out more

Mastiff

The Mastiff is a watchful, reliable, and intellige... find out more

Miniature Bull Terrier

Lively, friendly, yet protective, this breed can b... find out more

Miniature Pinscher

This breed needs proper exercise, as they are very... find out more

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer has a hard and wiry outer ... find out more

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very loyal guardian an... find out more

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is generous with love and affecti... find out more

Norfolk Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier requires daily brushing. They ... find out more

Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is hardy, well-built, and p... find out more

Norwich Terrier

The Norwich Terrier is loyal, active, curious, and... find out more

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling

The double coat on the Toller should be brushed al... find out more

Old English Sheepdog

Even-tempered and faithful, the Old English Sheepd... find out more

Otterhound

The Otterhound has a long double coat. The outer c... find out more

Papillon

The Papillon possesses a petite appearance, but th... find out more

Parson Russell Terrier

Regular brushing and combing is recommended. Bathi... find out more

Pekingese

The Pekingese requires diligent daily brushing to ... find out more

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

A compact, hardy, vivacious, and bold breed, the P... find out more

Pharaoh Hound

Cheerful, quiet, and independent, this breed is wo... find out more

Plott Hound

Plott Hound's are loyal, enthusiastic, and friendl... find out more

Pointer

The Pointer has a very short coat, which makes gro... find out more

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is not recommended for... find out more

Pomeranian

The Pomeranians long double coat requires brushing... find out more

Poodle

The Poodle requires extensive grooming. Profession... find out more

Portuguese Cao de

Regular combing and brushing this breed is necessa... find out more

Pug

The Pug can be somewhat sensitive to the tone of s... find out more

Puli

The Puli has a strange and unique coat making groo... find out more

Rhodesian Ridgeback

This hunting breed does well in home life, and is ... find out more

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler has a short and glossy coat that is... find out more

Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard is extremely loyal and friendly.... find out more

Saluki

The Saluki is intelligent and inventive. They disp... find out more

Samoyed

The Samoyed has a long and thick double coat and r... find out more

Schipperke

An energetic and jolly breed, this dog will protec... find out more

Scottish Deerhound

Coat on the Scottish Deerhound should be harsh and... find out more

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier will go anywhere and do anyth... find out more

Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier is highly intelligent and aff... find out more

Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog, better known as the Sheltie... find out more

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is intelligent, alert, and makes a g... find out more

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is first and foremost a companion. Th... find out more

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky has an affectionate, gentle, an... find out more

Silky Terrier

The Silky Terrier's coat is highly susceptible to ... find out more

Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier requires frequent brushing with a... find out more

Soft coated Wheaten Terrier

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is medium-sized, c... find out more

Spinone Italiano

Often referred to as the Spinoni, this breed is a ... find out more

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Often referred to as the Staffie, this muscular an... find out more

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer requires daily brushing and... find out more

Sussex Spaniel

The Sussex Spaniel can be good around children, bu... find out more

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is double coated, with long an... find out more

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniels require brushing once a week. It ... find out more

Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier is of medium size. With their ... find out more

Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terriers are relatively maintenance free. ... find out more

Vizsla

The Vizsla is friendly, lively, and affectionate w... find out more

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner has a fine, short, sleek gray coat.... find out more

Welsh Springer Spaniel

This breed is affectionate, happy, and excellent w... find out more

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has a great sense of humor and m... find out more

West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier is a double coat b... find out more

Whippet

Very easily groomed, Whippets must however be prot... find out more

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier does require much grooming, h... find out more

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A lively and agile breed, the Wirehaired Pointing ... find out more

Yorkshire Terrier

This dog is intelligent, lively, and fearless. The... find out more