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Alaskan
Malamute:
The Alaskan Malamute is a large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for use as an Alaskan sled dog and is often mistaken for a Siberian Husky. The Alaskan Malamute is a member of the Spitz group of dogs, traced back 2,000 to 3,000 years ago to the Mahlemuits tribe of Alaska
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Alopekis:
The Alopekis is a dog in the Working Group. The have no known common genetic problems, and are easy to care for. This dog is not associated with the American Kennel Club, and it will do well in a small apartment, a farm, and in both rural and urban settings
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Alpine
Dachsbracke:
The Alpine Dachsbracke, known in its native country of Austria as Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, is a small breed of dog of the scent hound family, bred to track wounded deer as well as boar, hare, and fox. It is highly efficient at following a trail even after it has gone cold. Its ancestry can be dated back to the middle of the 19th century
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Alp
Mastiff:
The Cane Garouf, also know as Patua and Alp Mastiff, is an old working dog from the Italian Alps in north-west Italy, more presicely from the area of Piemonte, near Gran Paradiso Park, close to the French and Swiss border
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Alsatian:
The German Shepherd Dog (GSD), is a breed of dog originally bred for herding sheep. There are various other names for this dog such as Alsatian (which originated out of Anti-German sentiment during WWI) and simply German Shepherd. Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds
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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,
Akitas are most striking and impressive creatures with an attitude of nobility and an appearance of strength and power. Their most noticeable physical characteristic is a
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American
Bulldog:
The American Bulldog is a breed of working dog developed for catching livestock and for protecting property.. Though larger in size, they are the closest surviving relative of the Old English Bulldog because they were not altered to as great an extent while in Colonial America as their European cousins
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American
Cocker Spaniel:
The American Cocker Spaniel is a breed of dog that originated in the United Kingdom and was brought to Canada and then Spain and the United States in the late 1800s. American Cocker Spaniels were given their own AKC Stud Book in the early 1900s. By 1946, the English Cocker Spaniel
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American
English Coonhound:
The English Coonhound is a breed of dog. It is a type of coonhound that is typically bred in the southern United States. Like all coonhounds, English are generally good natured and very sociable dogs. Skittishness or meanness is considered a defect according to UKC breed standards. They are strong willed, if not stubborn, and require more patience in training than other breeds
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American
Eskimo Dog:
The American Eskimo Dog or Standard German Spitz is a breed of companion dog originating from Germany. Despite its name and appearance this dog is neither from Alaska nor is it a descendant of the Husky. The breed, also known as German Spitz
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American
Foxhound:
The American Foxhound is a breed of dog that is cousin to the English Foxhound. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt foxes by scent. The American Foxhound is sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving at a home. As with all hounds they need careful training, constant socialization, and owners who are willing to give them ample exercise
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American
Hairless Terrier:
The American Hairless Terrier is a breed of dog that was formerly considered a variant of Rat Terrier. As of January 1, 2004, the United Kennel Club deemed the AHT a separate terrier breed. It is often mistaken for a hairless Chihuahua. Reputedly, the breed started when one hairless puppy appeared in one Rat Terrier litter in the state of Louisiana, United States
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American
Husky:
The Canadian Eskimo Dog (American Husky), otherwise known as the Qimmiq (Inuit for "dog") or what is considered to be the more politically correct Canadian Inuit Dog, is a larger breed of Arctic dog commonly found pulling sleds for their Inuit counterparts. However, as snowmobiles tend to be faster and more efficient, the Canadian Eskimo Dog is now a rare breed
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American
Indian Dog:
The Native American Indian Dog is a style of dog sold in North America. It is a mix of husky, malamute, chinook, German shepherd, and dogs from indian reservations. The dog is not the same as the American Indian Dog. The Native American Indian Dog can be long-coated or short-coated, and always double-coated. The former dogs will have a long overcoat and a dense undercoat, for protection from the snow when pulling loads
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American
Mastiff:
American Mastiff is a term that refers to a molosser-type dog that is a cross between and English Mastiff and an unknown molosser-type dog. They are recognized by the Continental Kennel Club. The head should be wide, heavy and rectangular in shape with high-set, rounded ears. A medium-sized muzzle should be well-proportioned to the rest of the
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American
Pit Bull Terrier:
The American Pit Bull Terrier was first recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC) in the late 19th century. The UKC was the first registry to do so, with U.K.C. founder C.Z. Bennett assigning U.K.C. registration number 1 to his own APBT, Bennett's Ring in 1898. It should be noted that the American Pit Bull Terrier was also the first breed to be registered by the organization
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American
Staghound:
The American Staghound is a type of sighthound that is used in hunting to course stag. Although they have been bred for many years, the American Staghound is not currently recognized as a dog breed, nor is there interest in doing so. Their ability to course hare and/or coyotes is all that matters to their owners. Staghounds are very calm and affectionate, making wonderful companion dogs
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American
Staffordshire Terrier:
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a breed of dog. The breed is a relative of the American Pit Bull Terrier. Early Bulldog–Terrier crosses were brought to the US with the British and Irish settlers, especially after the Civil War, where they were mainly used as fighting dogs, but also as hunting dogs and farm and guard dogs
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American
Water Spaniel:
The American Water Spaniel is a gundog breed of dog little known outside North America. An American original, this competent retriever also doubles as a flushing spaniel. Like many of the spaniel breeds, it hunts both feather and fur (and even fish) with equal enthusiasm. Friendly, intelligent, and often willing to please, this dog is also very protective of its owner
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Anatolian
Shepherd Dog:
The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is a breed of dog from Anatolia (central Turkey) and bred for guarding flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, jackals, and even cheetahs. The Anatolian was developed to be independent and forceful, responsible on its own for guarding its master's flocks. These traits make it more challenging as a pet; owners of dogs of this breed must determinedly socialize the dogs to turn them into appropriate companions
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Anglo-Francais
Petite Venerie:
The Anglo-Français de Petite Vénerie is a medium-sized breed of dog. Its color ranges from tan, black, and white, or two of the three colours in any combination, (i.e. white and black, or white and orange). Its coat is tight, smooth and short. It is 19-22 inches tall It is a compact dog that is a half-breed
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Appenzeller
Sennenhund:
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 used for these purposes but also excels in obedience competitions and Schutzhund. It has a friendly disposition, and makes a wonderful pet for the experienced large-breed
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Arctic
Husky:
A working dog breed that originated in eastern Siberia, the Siberian Husky is a wolf-like, medium-sized dog, 35 to 60 pounds (16 to 27 kg) in weight, 20 to 23.5 inches (51 to 60 cm) in height, originally bred by the Chukchi tribes for use as a village dog, herding the reindeer, pulling sledges, and keeping the children warm
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Argentine
Dogo:
The Argentine Dogo (also known as the Dogo Argentino or Argentinian Mastiff) is a large, white, game-bred, muscular dog that was developed in Argentina for big-game hunting. Dogos are known for being extremely loyal and affectionate with their families and crave attention from their owners. They are excessively tolerant of children due to their high pain tolerance, derived from selective breeding to be a big game hunter
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Ariege
Pointer:
The Ariege Pointer is a breed of dog that descends from a French breed, the Saint-Germain pointer. This is an old breed from the South-West of France, and it had almost disappered prior to the First World War. Fortunately, a few breeders decided to revive the breed from the few remaining specimens, and today's breed closely resembles the original
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Ariegeois:
The Ariegeois is a breed of dog, specifically a French pack-hunting scenthound developed late in the last century. Distinguished by its friendly nature with other hounds and affection for human companions. One that enjoys a happy, easy going athlete. Very adaptable but particularly enjoys time with their people including athletic activities
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Artois
Hound:
The Artois Hound is a rare breed of dog, and a descendant of the Bloodhound. A scent hound 22-23 inches high at the withers, weighting anything between 55 and 65 pounds, it is a well constructed dog with a slow graceful gait. It has a large, strong head, a medium-length back and a pointed tail that tends to be long and sickle-shaped
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Australian
Bulldog:
The Australian Bulldog, originally known as the Aussie Bulldog, is a developing dog breed from Australia. Selective breeding was begun in the 1990s by breeders who wished to create a dog with the look of a Bulldog without that breed's inherent health problems. There were two independent breeding programs, one by Noel and Tina Green
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Australian
Cattle Dog:
The Australian Cattle Dog (ACD), also known as the Queensland Heeler, Blue Heeler, and Red Heeler, is a breed of herding dog developed in Australia for controlling cattle. It is a medium-sized short-coated dog with a lot of energy, intelligence and an independent streak, The Australian Cattle Dog should be muscular, athletic and substantial in appearance, without any trace of weakness or fragility
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Australian
Jack Russell Terrier:
The Jack Russell Terrier is a type (or landrace) of small, principally white-bodied, smooth or rough-coated terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. The name "Jack Russell" has been used to describe a wide array of small white terriers, but is now most commonly used to describe a working terrier. The Jack Russell Terrier is commonly confused with the Parson Russell Terrier or Russell Terrier
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Australian
Kelpie:
The Kelpie is an Australian sheep dog that has proven very successful at mustering and droving with little or no command guidance. They are medium-sized dogs and come in a variety of colours. Kelpies have been exported throughout the world and are used to muster (livestock) (primarily sheep), cattle and poultry
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Australian
Koolie:
The
Koolie Coolie is an Australian dog breed. Specifically, it is a herding dog, a subcategory of a working dog. Koolies have existed in Australia since the early 1800s, this has been established through old photos owned by elder Koolie breeders and personal records such as diaries, similar to those owned by Thomas Halls Great Granddaughter
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Australian
Shepherd:
The Australian Shepherd is a breed of working dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not in fact originate in Australia. They acquired their name because of its association with sheepherders who came to the United States from Australia
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Australian
Silky Terrier:
The Australian Silky Terrier is an Australian breed of dog. It is classed in the Toy group in its country of origin and some other countries, but is classed as a terrier in Europe. Australian Silky Terriers are bred as house dogs, so tend to have a strong attachment to their owner and owner's family, coupled with a slight suspicion of strangers and strange dogs. They are very good watch
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Australian
Stumpy Cattle Dog:
The Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog is a breed of dog that originated in Australia to herd cattle. It is similar to its cousin the Australian Cattle Dog but with several differences, the most obvious being its naturally "bobbed" tail. The tail is not actually surgically docked. Due to the square body ratio to height, the breed is leggier than the ACD, and does not have the heavy body mass of the ACD
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Australian
Terrier:
The Australian Terrier is a small breed of dog in the terrier family. The Australian Terrier stands around 25 centimeters high at the withers and weighs around 7 kilograms. It is a low-set dog; the length of its body is longer than its height at the withers. The Aussie has a high-set tail that is now not docked in Australia
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Austrian
Brandlbracke:
The Austrian BrandlBracke, also known as the Austrian Smoothhaired Hound or the Osterreichischer Glat thaariger Bracke, is an excellent hunting dog that is known for its ability to hunt silently. The Austrian BrandlBracke, is a hound dog and unlike many other hunting breeds, is still used primarily for hunting. A lot of Austrian hunters prefer the Austrian BrandlBracke to other breeds of hunting dog because they
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Azawakh:
The Azawakh is a sighthound dog breed from Africa. The breed natively weighs from 33 to 55 pounds (15-25 kg); its height is 24 to 29 inches (60-74 cm). As a pet and without a strict (protein and reduced calorie) diet, an Azawakh that would weigh 50 pounds in the Sahel, can easily become a 70+ pound couch potato. The coat is very short and almost absent on the belly
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