Affenpinscher

Affenpinschers have a distinct appearance that some associate with terriers. They are different from terriers, however, in that they are actually part of the pinscher-schnauzer subgroup of group 2 in the FCI classification so often get along with other dogs and pets. They are active, adventurous, curious, and stubborn, but they are also fun-loving and playful. The breed is confident, lively, affectionate towards family members and also very protective of them.

Afghan_Hound

The Afghan Hound is high-stationed, standing 24 to 29 inches (63-74 cm) in height and weighing 45 to 60 pounds (20-30 kg). The coat may be any colour, but white markings, particularly on the head, are discouraged; many individuals have a black facial mask. Some are almost white, but particolor hounds (white with islands of red or black) are not acceptable and may indicate impure breeding.

African_Wild_Dog

The African wild dog is quite different from the more familiar domestic dogs or the gray wolf. It has highly specialised sharp shearing teeth, large round ears and only four toes on its front feet, rather

Airdale_Terrier

The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale") is a large and versatile terrier dog breed originating from Airedale in Yorkshire, England, in the UK. It is often called the "King of Terriers" because it is the largest of the terrier breeds, 50 to 70 pounds (23-32 kg). The Airedale was bred originally to hunt otters. It was also called

Akita_Inu

The Akita or Akita Ken is a breed of large Japanese dog, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. "Inu" means "dog" in Japanese, although in practice this animal is nearly

Alaskan_Malamute

The Malamute is a descendant of dogs of the Mahlemuit tribe of upper western Alaska. For a brief period during the Gold Rush, the Malamute and other sled dogs became extremely valuable to recently landed

American_Akita

The American Akita is a dog breed from Japan. It is not identical with the Akita Inu ("Japanese" Akita). Note that in 2006 the FCI-designation Great Japanese Dog was officially changed to American Akita.

American_Cocker_Spaniel

The American Cocker Spaniel evolved in the United States from spaniels imported from Great Britain. By the 1930s the American variety had become so different from the English variety

American_Eskimo_Dog

The American Eskimo Dog is a breed of companion dog originating in the United States of America (probably in New York City) in the twentieth century. The breed

American_Foxhound

The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the English Foxhound. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. The American foxhound is about 21-25 inches tall to the withers

American_Staffordshire_Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed of dog. The breed is descended from American dog fighting breeds and was intended to be a show strain of the American Pit Bull Terrier. American

American_Water_Spaniel

The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed of dog little known outside North America. Weighing 25 to 45 pounds (11-20 kg) and standing 15 to 18 inches (36-46 cm) in height, they have a curly

Anatolian_Shepherd

The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is an ancient breed of dog developed in Anatolia (central Turkey) for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and jackals. The coat can be any color or length. The Anatolian

Appenzeller_Sennenhunde

The Appenzeller Sennenhund is a medium-size breed of dog from Switzerland whose original purpose was as a flock guardian, a draft dog, and general farm dog. It is still

Argentine_Dogo

The Dogo Argentino also known as the Argentine Dogo is a large, white, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for big game hunting. The Dogo Argentino is a large, white, short-coated dog with

Australian_Cattle_Dog

The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized dog with

Australian_Shepherd

The Australian Shepherd is a working dog that was developed in the United States in the 19th century, rather than Australia—a misnomer. The dog, commonly known as an Aussie

Australian_Terrier

The Australian Terrier is a small breed of dog in the terrier family. The Australian Terrier stands around 10 inches (25 cm) high at the withers and weighs around 14 pounds (7 kg). It is a low-set dog; the length of its body

Azawakh

The Azawakh is a sight hound dog breed from Africa. Rangy, leggy, lean, and elegant, the Azawakh is extremely high-stationed, taller than it is long. Its back length should be 90 percent of its leg length

Basenji

The Basenji is a breed of dog considered by some, particularly in North America, to be a member of the sighthound family. The Basenji is a Congolese hunting dog that rarely (if ever) barks, but does make a strange

Basset_Hound

The Basset Hound is a short-legged breed of dog of the hound family. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. Their sense of smell for tracking is second only to that of the Bloodhound. The name

Beagle

A Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed and a member of the hound group, similar in appearance to a Foxhound but smaller with shorter legs, and with longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds used primarily for hunting rabbits to larger hares. The Beagle has a somewhat oval skull; a medium-length, square-cut muzzle; large, hound-like hazel

Bearded_Collie

It is difficult to distinguish between fact and legend in looking at the history of a breed, but it is believed that in the 17th Century the Polish Lowland Sheepdog was bred into the local Scottish dogs, to give the typical

Beauceron

The Beauceron is a herding dog breed from France. It is also known as the Berger de Beauce, the Bas Rouge, or the French Shorthaired Shepherd. This breed stands 24 to 27.5 inches (61-70 cm) in height and weighs 66 to 85

Bedlington_Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of dog. It is one of many breeds of terrier and is named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England. The Bedlington Terrier is often described as

Belgian_Sheepdog

Belgian Shepherd Dog (also know as the Belgian Sheepdog or Chien de Berger Belge) can refer to any of four breeds of dog: the Groenendael, the Laekenois, the Tervueren, or the Malinois. In some regions

Belgian_Sheperd_Dog_Laekenois

The Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) is a breed of dog, sometimes classified as a variety of the Belgian Shepherd Dog rather than as a separate breed. The Laekenois is not fully recognized in the United States.

Belgian_Sheperd_Dog_Malinois

Like all Belgian Shepherds, the Malinois is a medium-sized, hard-working, square-proportioned dog in the sheepdog family. The Malinois is recognized by its short brown and yellow coat and its black ears