German_Shepherd_Dog

The German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian is a breed of dog. Because they are eager to please, they are easily trained in obedience and protection. German Shepherd Dogs are often used as working dogs in many capacities,

German_Shorthaired_Pointer

The German Shorthaired Pointer is a breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. This gun dog was developed by crossing an older German Pointer breed with the English Pointer to create a lean, athletic,

German_Wirehaired_Pointer

The German Wirehaired Pointer is a breed of dog developed in the 1800s in Germany for hunting. The German Wirehaired Pointer is a well muscled, medium sized dog of distinctive appearance. Balanced in size and sturdily built,

Giant_Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer (German Reichschnauzer) is a large, powerful, compact breed of dog. It is one of several Schnauzer breeds. Like most large breeds, the Giant Schnauzer needs a fair amount of exercise.

Glen_of_Imaal_Terrier

The Glen of Imaal Terrier is a breed of dog of the terrier category. It originates in Wicklow, Ireland, and was developed as a working terrier, proficient in badger-baiting and hunting of fox. The Glen of Imaal is classified as a medium-sized dog.

Golden_Retriever

The Golden Retriever is a relatively modern and very popular breed of dog. It was developed as a retrieving dog to use while hunting wild fowl. Today it is one of the most common family dogs as it is easy to handle, very tolerant

Gordon_Setter

Gordon Setters are a medium sized breed of dog, a member of the setter family that also includes the more common Irish Setters and English Setters and the less-common Irish Red and White Setter.

Great_Dane

The Great Dane is a breed of dog known for its large size and gentle personality. The breed is commonly referred to as the "Gentle Giant". Height and weight requirements for show dogs vary from one kennel club's standards to another,

Great_Pyrenees

The Pyrenean Mountain Dog, also commonly known as the Great Pyrenees, is a large, Majestic breed of dog that was used traditionally for protecting livestock (especially sheep) in pasture. It is a very old breed,

Greater_Swiss_Mountain_Dog

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, or Großer Schweizer Sennenhund, is the largest of the traditional Swiss herding breeds, the Sennenhunds, a grouping in which the Bernese Mountain Dog is also included.

Greyhound

The Greyhound is a breed of dog used for hunting and racing. They are one of the fastest land mammals; their combination of long, powerful legs, deep chests and aerodynamic build allows them to reach speeds of up to 72 km/h (45 m

Harrier

The Harrier is a small dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting rabbits ("hares"). It resembles a foxhound but is smaller. The Harrier is similar to the English Foxhound, but smaller. It is a muscular hunting hound with a short,

Havanese

The Havanese is a member of the Bichon family of dogs, which also includes the Bichon Frise, the Bichon Bolognese, Maltese, Coton De Tulear, Tsvetnaya Bolonka, Franzuskaya Bolonka and possibly the Löwchen breeds. These

Ibizan_Hound

The Ibizan Hound, also called Podenco Ibicenco in Spanish or Ca Eivissenc in Catalan, is an agile, deer-like dog of the hound family. There are two hair types of the breed: smooth and wire. The more commonly

Irish_Setter

The Irish Setter, also known as the Red Setter, is a breed of gundog. The term Irish Setter is commonly used to encompass the Show-bred dog recognized by the AKC as well as the field-bred Red Setter recognized by the Field Dog

Irish_Terrier

The Irish Terrier is a dog breed from Ireland, one of many breeds of Terrier. The Irish Terrier should be powerful, athletic, and of moderate build. It is graceful, and must not be heavily built (as that would interfere with working ability)

Irish_Water_Spaniel

Known as the "clown" of the spaniel family, the Irish Water Spaniel is the largest and one of the oldest breeds of spaniels. It is also one of the rarest with only around 500 dogs left in the UK The Irish Water Spaniel is a stout and coby dog Native to Ireland.

Irish_Wolfhound

The Irish Wolfhound is a breed of hound (a sighthound), bred to hunt. The name originates from its purpose rather than from its appearance: To hunt wolves. These dogs are the tallest breed of dog in the world.

Japanese_Chin

In Japan, there are Inu (?) (dogs) and there are Chin (?). The Japanese Chin (also known as the Japanese Spaniel) is the dog of Japanese Royalty. A lap dog and companion dog, this breed of toy dog is one with a distinctive heritage.

Kerry_Blue_Terrier

A Kerry Blue Terrier is a dog breed that comes from Kerry, Ireland. It was used for hunting, cattle herding, dog fighting, and guarding. Today, the Kerry is a companion and working dog. Some characteristics of the Kerry Blue Terrier include a long head, flat skull,

Komondor

The Komondor is a livestock guardian dog breed originally from Hungary. Known as the king of the Hungarian sheepdogs, the Komondor is a truly impressive animal. The plural is Komondors or Komondorok. Large (27 in/69 cm at the withers,

Kuvasz

The Kuvasz (pl. Kuvaszok, also known as the Hungarian Sheepdog) is a dog breed of ancient Hungarian origin. The word is, contrary to some theories, not of Sumerian origin. These dogs are used to guard livestock. Mention of the breed can be found in old Hungarian

Labrador_Retriever

The Labrador Retriever ("Labrador" or "Lab" for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, and is the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The breed is exceptionally

Lagotto_Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name means "water dog from Romagna," coming from the Italian word "lago," lake.

Lakeland_Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier is a dog breed, one of many Terrier breeds, that originated in the Lake District of England as a descendant of the old English Black and Tan and Fell Terriers for the purpose of hunting vermin.

Lancashire_Heeler

The Lancashire Heeler is a small breed of dog. It is alert, friendly, and a pleasant companion. Standing 10 to 12 inches at the withers and weighing only 6 to 13 pounds, this dog has a lot of energy. It is a strong dog with great strength and instincts,

Leonberger

The Leonberger is a giant breed of dog. The breeds name derives from the city of Leonberg in south-west Germany. Due to this breed's large size, its love of muddy water, and the amount of attention and exercise it needs, the Leonberger is not commonly

Lhasa_Apso

The Lhasa Apso is a small breed of dog originally from Tibet. They were used as watchdogs inside Tibetan monasteries for over 1200 years, for which they are uniquely suited with keen intelligence, acute hearing,

Löwchen

The Löwchen once had the dubious distinction, like the Portuguese Water Dog and the Havanese, of being the "rarest dog in the world". Even today, the breed generally has fewer than a few hundred new registrations each year worldwide1.

Maltese

A Maltese is a small breed of white dog that does not shed. An adorable Maltese enjoying the fall leaves.The Maltese is a dog belonging to the toy group that is covered from head to foot with a mantle of long, silky, white hair.

Manchester_Terrier

The Manchester Terrier is a breed of dog. Developed in the medieval era in England. It is said that its closest ancestor and relative is an English terrier known as the Black and Tan Terrier, which was crossed with Whippets to impart some elegance and speed

Mastiff

The Mastiff' is a large breed of dog of the general mastiff or Molosser type. This breed is powerfully built, with a massive body, broad skull and head of generally square appearance. The size should be very large,

Miniature_Bull_Terrier

The Bull Terrier (Miniature) is exactly what the name suggests, a Bull Terrier in miniature. This breed of dog was developed using selective breeding from the larger breed. In the early 1900s, the difference between the breeds was determined by the dog's

Miniature_Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher, also known as the Minpin by fanciers, is a toy breed of dog. Minpins were first bred to hunt vermin, especially rats. In its native Germany, the dog is known as the Zwergpinscher. Pinscher, refers to a classification of dogs bred

Neapolitan_Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a large, ancient breed of dog that can be traced back to about 100 BC. This dog is a massive, awe-inspiring breed often used as a guard and defender of owner and property. Neapolitan Mastiffs are characterised

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is a large, usually black, breed of dog originally used as a working dog in Newfoundland. They are known for their sweet dispositions. They are very loyal to their families and possess natural water rescue tendencies

Norfolk_Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier is the smallest of the working Terriers. Prior to 1960, when it gained recognition as an independent breed, it was a variety of the Norwich Terrier, distinguished from the Norwich by its "drop", or folded ears. The Norfolk

Norwegian_Buhund

The Buhund ranges in size from about 17 to 18 inches, and between 30 to 40 lbs. It comes in wheaten and black. The wheaten colour (colour of wheat straw) has a variety of shades ranging from light to almost red and with various degrees

Norwegian_Elkhound

The dog stands about 52 centimetres high and weighs up to 24 kilogrammes. Its grey coat is made of dense smooth lying hair ranging from black at the muzzle, ears and tip of its tail, to silvery grey on its legs,

Norwegian_Lundehund

It is known for its great range of motion in its joints. His upright ears are placed so high and forward that, upon pricking them, they afford the added protection of almost closing to the front. This creates a shield from the constantly

Norwich_Terrier

These terriers are the smallest terriers (11-12 lbs, 5 to 5.4 kg; 9 to 10 inches (24 to 25.5 cm) at the withers), with prick ears and a double coat.

Nova_Scotia_Duck_Tolling_Retriever

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is one of the most unusual breeds of gundog, The Toller should be athletic, well-muscled, compact, and powerful. All tollers should be capable of tolling, and physical faults that inhibit working

Old_English_Sheepdog

An Old English Sheepdog is a breed of dog formerly used for herding livestock,. Males generally weigh 70 to 100 pounds(45 kg); females, 60 to 80 pounds. They stand around 22 inches at the withers.

Otterhound

The Otterhound is a large, rough-coated hound with an imposing head showing great strength and dignity, and the strong body and long striding action fit for a long day's work. They generally weigh between 80 and 120 pounds (36 to 54 kg).

Papillon

According to the AKC breed standard, the Papillon has an abundant, flowing coat, short on the head but with a profuse frill on the chest. The Papillon has no undercoat. The tail should be a plume of long hair.

Parson_Russell_Terrier

The Parson Russell Terrier was the first Kennel Club recognized variant of the Jack Russell Terrier. The Kennel Club Parson Russell terriers are dogs that reside at the top end of Jack Russell height spectrum (12-14 inches)

Pekingese

The Pekingese breed is over 2000 years old and has hardly changed in all that time. One exception is that modern breeders and dog-show judges seem to prefer the long-haired type over the more-traditional spaniel-type coat.

Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi

A Pembroke is between 10 and 12 inches (250 to 300 mm) tall at the withers (tallest point in the shoulders) and weighs no more than 30 lb (15 kg); dogs in peak condition weigh about 27 pounds (12 kg) for the male and the females are about 2 pounds

Perro_de_Presa_Canario

Presa Canarios have thick skin and short fur that comes in all shades of fawn and brindle. White is allowed up to 20 percent and is most commonly found on the chest and feet, and occasionally on a blaze on the muzzle.

Peruvian_Inca_Orchid

According to the FCI breed standard, the most important aspect of its appearance is its hairlessness. The dog may have short hair on top of its head, on its feet, and on the tip of its tail. In Peru, breeders tend to prefer completely hairless

Petit_Basset_Griffon_Vendeen

The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a Scent hound . Both sexes should be of similar size, range between 12.5 and 15.5 inches (32 to 40 cm) at the withers and between 35 and 45 pounds (15 to 20 kilograms).

Pharaoh_Hound

The Pharaoh is an elegant breed. Its skull is long and chiseled with only a slight stop. Its muzzle is slightly longer than the skull and is wedge-shaped and finely built, but strong and without snipyness. Its eyes are oval, it has a keen, noble,

Plott_Hound

The Plott Hound is a large scent hound, specifically a coonhound, originally bred for hunting boar.

Pointer

A pointing breed is a type of gundog typically used in finding game. Gundogs are traditionally divided into three classes: retrievers, flushing spaniels, and pointing breeds. The name pointer most comes from the dog's instinct to

Polish_Lowland_Sheepdog

The PON is a stocky, muscular, thick-coated dog. The double coat can be of any color or pattern, although white, gray, and brown are most common, with black, gray, or brown markings. It is common for colors to fade

Pomeranian

At an average of 3 to 7 lb (1.4 to 3.2 kg) according to AKC standards, the Pomeranian (Pom) is the most diminutive of the northern breeds. The head of the Pomeranian is wedge-shaped, making it somewhat foxy in appearance.

Poodle

Breed standards call for a dignified, elegant carriage. The breed comes in three sizes (as described by most breed registries): Standard: Over 38 cm (15 in) at the shoulder Miniature: Over 28 cm (11 in) high, but under 38 cm Toy: Under 28 cm

Portuguese_ Water_Dog

The hair is either worn in a "retriever cut" or a "lion cut." In the lion cut, the hindquarters, muzzle, and the base of the tail are shaved and the rest of the body is left full length. This cut originated with the fishing dogs

Portuguese_Podengo

The Portuguese Podengo is the name given to the national breed of Portugal. The Podengo comes in three sizes - small (Pequeno), medium (Medio) and large (Grande), each with two hair coats (smooth coat and wire

Pudelpointer

Although it is an excellent breed with no major faults, it has never become a popular or well-known breed. However, it is slowly gaining notoriety with many serious upland bird and waterfowl hunters in the U.S.

Pug

The Pug's appearance is characterized by a flat, wrinkled face, compact body, and curled tail. Pugs have four color variations: fawn with a black mask and ears, entirely black, silver, or apricot.

Puli

The Puli comes in white, apricot, and black. It weighs around 22 pounds (13 kg) and is about 16 inches (42 cm) at the shoulder. The coat needs considerable grooming to keep its cords clean, neat, and attractive,