Dog Breeds A-Z

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Designer

Explore designer breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

13 breeds

Herding

Explore herding breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

19 breeds

Hound

Explore hound breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

27 breeds

Non-Sporting

Explore non-sporting breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

18 breeds

Sporting

Explore sporting breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

25 breeds

Terrier

Explore terrier breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

25 breeds

Toy

Explore toy breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

21 breeds

Working

Explore working breeds with individual pages, care notes, and related guides.

33 breeds

Browse by size

Giant

Giant dog breeds gathered into one place for faster browsing.

25 breeds

Large

Large dog breeds gathered into one place for faster browsing.

52 breeds

Medium

Medium dog breeds gathered into one place for faster browsing.

61 breeds

Small

Small dog breeds gathered into one place for faster browsing.

36 breeds

Toy

Toy dog breeds gathered into one place for faster browsing.

17 breeds

Browse by coat type

Broken

Browse breeds with broken coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

3 breeds

Close

Browse breeds with close coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

3 breeds

Coarse

Browse breeds with coarse coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Coated

Browse breeds with coated coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Corded

Browse breeds with corded coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Curly

Browse breeds with curly coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

22 breeds

Dense

Browse breeds with dense coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

44 breeds

Double

Browse breeds with double coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

54 breeds

Feathered

Browse breeds with feathered coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

7 breeds

Fine

Browse breeds with fine coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

14 breeds

Flat

Browse breeds with flat coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

11 breeds

Flowing

Browse breeds with flowing coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Fluffy

Browse breeds with fluffy coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

3 breeds

Glossy

Browse breeds with glossy coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

7 breeds

Hairless

Browse breeds with hairless coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

3 breeds

Hard

Browse breeds with hard coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

18 breeds

Harsh

Browse breeds with harsh coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

17 breeds

Heavy

Browse breeds with heavy coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Hypoallergenic

Browse breeds with hypoallergenic coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Long

Browse breeds with long coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

31 breeds

Low-Shedding

Browse breeds with low-shedding coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

11 breeds

Medium

Browse breeds with medium coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

14 breeds

Rough

Browse breeds with rough coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

9 breeds

Shaggy

Browse breeds with shaggy coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Short

Browse breeds with short coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

66 breeds

Silky

Browse breeds with silky coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

21 breeds

Sleek

Browse breeds with sleek coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Smooth

Browse breeds with smooth coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

37 breeds

Soft

Browse breeds with soft coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

6 breeds

Stand-Off

Browse breeds with stand-off coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

4 breeds

Stiff

Browse breeds with stiff coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Straight

Browse breeds with straight coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

15 breeds

Thick

Browse breeds with thick coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

23 breeds

Water-Repellent

Browse breeds with water-repellent coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

5 breeds

Water-Resistant

Browse breeds with water-resistant coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

3 breeds

Waterproof

Browse breeds with waterproof coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Wavy

Browse breeds with wavy coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

20 breeds

Weather-Resistant

Browse breeds with weather-resistant coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

22 breeds

Wiry

Browse breeds with wiry coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

17 breeds

Woolly

Browse breeds with woolly coats and jump into the matching breed pages.

2 breeds

Browse by origin

Afghanistan

Explore breeds connected to Afghanistan and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Argentina

Explore breeds connected to Argentina and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Australia

Explore breeds connected to Australia and follow through to the individual breed guides.

5 breeds

Belgium

Explore breeds connected to Belgium and follow through to the individual breed guides.

6 breeds

Canada

Explore breeds connected to Canada and follow through to the individual breed guides.

4 breeds

China

Explore breeds connected to China and follow through to the individual breed guides.

6 breeds

Croatia

Explore breeds connected to Croatia and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Cuba

Explore breeds connected to Cuba and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Czechoslovakia

Explore breeds connected to Czechoslovakia and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Explore breeds connected to Democratic Republic Of Congo and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Egypt

Explore breeds connected to Egypt and follow through to the individual breed guides.

2 breeds

England

Explore breeds connected to England and follow through to the individual breed guides.

33 breeds

Finland

Explore breeds connected to Finland and follow through to the individual breed guides.

3 breeds

France

Explore breeds connected to France and follow through to the individual breed guides.

7 breeds

Germany

Explore breeds connected to Germany and follow through to the individual breed guides.

15 breeds

Hungary

Explore breeds connected to Hungary and follow through to the individual breed guides.

5 breeds

Iceland

Explore breeds connected to Iceland and follow through to the individual breed guides.

1 breed

Ireland

Explore breeds connected to Ireland and follow through to the individual breed guides.

7 breeds

Featured guides and lists

Family life

Best Family Dog Breeds

Explore dog breeds that tend to fit family life well, with notes on child-friendliness, trainability, and day-to-day care.

18 featured breeds

Training

Most Trainable Dog Breeds

Browse dog breeds that stand out for trainability, working ability, and responsiveness.

18 featured breeds

Coats and upkeep

Low Shedding Dog Breeds

Find lower-shedding dog breeds with quick notes on coats, grooming, and everyday upkeep.

18 featured breeds

Beginner-friendly

Best Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners

Browse dog breeds that are often a better fit for first-time owners, with attention to training, energy, barking, and care.

18 featured breeds

Active lifestyles

High Energy Dog Breeds

Discover active dog breeds with strong exercise needs, working drive, and busy daily routines.

18 featured breeds

Quieter homes

Low Barking Dog Breeds

Find dog breeds that tend to bark less, with notes that are especially useful for close neighbors or shared walls.

18 featured breeds

Apartment living

Best Dog Breeds for Apartments

Browse dog breeds that may fit apartment life better, with attention to size, barking, and exercise needs.

18 featured breeds

Starter apartment dogs

Best Apartment Dogs for Beginners

Compare apartment-friendly dog breeds that are often easier for first-time owners to handle, with attention to noise, routine, and day-to-day upkeep.

18 featured breeds

Small family dogs

Best Small Dog Breeds for Families

Compare smaller dog breeds that can still fit family life well, with an eye on patience, training, and everyday livability.

18 featured breeds

Easygoing temperaments

Calm Dog Breeds

Browse dog breeds that are often described as steadier or more relaxed, with notes on livability, noise, and day-to-day energy.

18 featured breeds

Trails and outdoor days

Best Dog Breeds for Hiking

Find dog breeds that often make strong hiking companions, with notes on stamina, trainability, and all-day outdoor energy.

18 featured breeds

Alert and watchful

Best Watchdog Breeds

Compare dog breeds that are often chosen for alertness and watchdog instincts, not just size or intimidation.

18 featured breeds

Older owners

Best Dog Breeds for Seniors

Browse dog breeds that can be easier for older owners to live with, focusing on manageability, routine, and day-to-day comfort.

18 featured breeds

Cold climates

Best Dog Breeds for Cold Weather

Explore dog breeds that are often better suited to colder climates, with attention to coat, origin, and outdoor tolerance.

18 featured breeds

Low-maintenance coats

Easiest Dog Breeds to Groom

Browse dog breeds that are often easier to maintain coat-wise, with notes on brushing, trims, and everyday coat care.

18 featured breeds

Breed origin

Dog Breeds from Scotland

Explore dog breeds connected to Scotland, from iconic terriers to well-known herding and sporting breeds.

12 featured breeds

History

Ancient Dog Breeds

Explore dog breeds with especially old origin histories, using the historical details available for each profile.

18 featured breeds

Mixes and crosses

Designer Dog Breeds

Browse designer and mixed dog breeds with quick facts, related breed pages, and easy jumping-off points.

16 featured breeds

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