The A-Z of Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

You should brush the coat of this breed once or tw... 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 requires significant grooming with a fir... find out more

Alaskan Malamute

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

American Eskimo

The American Eskimo Dog has a glorious standoff do... find out more

American Foxhound

A sleek and athletic breed, the American Foxhound ... find out more

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier does not requir... find out more

American Water spaniel

The American Water Spaniel has a double coat, whic... find out more

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

The Anatolian Shepherd requires brushing once a we... find out more

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Australian shepherd

The Australian Shepherd requires minimal grooming.... find out more

Australian Terrier

This breed requires brushing several times a week.... find out more

Basenji

The Basenji is much like a cat being very clean an... find out more

Basset Hound

The coat of the Basset Hound should always be shor... find out more

Beagle

Beagles should require daily brushing to remove an... find out more

Bearded collie

An enthusiastic, affectionate, and loving breed, t... find out more

Bedington Terrier

Bedlington Terriers have an affectionate personali... find out more

Belgian Malinois

This shorthaired breed is relatively easy to groom... find out more

Belgian Sheepdog

This is a very high-energy breed, and should alway... find out more

Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren has a double coat that makes ... 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

The virtually non-shedding hair is rough, hard, am... find out more

Bloodhound

Bloodhounds are very gentle, loving, and have a ve... find out more

Border Collie

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

Border Terrier

This breed is small, compact, lively, and extremel... find out more

Borzoi

The Borzoi has a unique and wonderfully patterned ... find out more

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier is compact, sturdy, and small b... find out more

Boxer

The Boxers tight, short coat requires minimal groo... find out more

Briard

The Briard is a rugged and agile medium sized dog.... find out more

Brittany

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

Brussels Griffon

There are two coat varieties for the Brussels Grif... 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

A firm bristle brush or rubber brush should be use... find out more

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn terrier must be brushed several times a ... find out more

Canaan Dog

Considered to be a Primitive breed, the Canaan Dog... find out more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a coat of si... find out more

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua coat comes in two varieties: The Smo... find out more

Chinese Crested

There are two very different varieties of the Chin... find out more

Chinese Shar-Pei

The coat of the Chinese Shar-Pei is not very high ... find out more

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow requires daily brushing. Proper groo... find out more

Clumber Spaniel

The Clumber Spaniel is handsome and useful; a true... find out more

Cocker Spaniel

Most commonly seen in white, solid black or light ... find out more

Collie

The Collie has a very even and well-mannered tempe... find out more

Curly coated Retriever

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

Dachshund

The Long Haired variety requires quite a bit of gr... find out more

Dalmatian

The Dalmatian has a hard, smooth, short and dense ... find out more

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

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

Doberman Pinscher

Muscular, elegant, and graceful, the Doberman Pins... find out more

English Cocker Spaniel

This dog gets along very well with other dogs, fam... find out more

English Setter

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

English Springer Spaniel

The English Springer Spaniel excels not only in hu... find out more

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel is affectionate, friendly,... find out more

Field Spaniel

Of the Spaniel breeds, the Field Spaniel is consid... 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 has a coat that is of mo... find out more

French Bulldog

The French Bulldog has a very even and pleasant te... find out more

German Pinscher

The German Pinscher can be an ideal companion dog.... find out more

German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd is a breed of classic beauty a... find out more

German Wirehaired Pointer

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

Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is a double coat breed. The ou... find out more

Glen of Imaal Terrier

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

Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are loveable, polite, and highly... find out more

Gordon Setter

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

Great Dane

This is a very responsible and dependable breed, m... find out more

Great Pyrenees

Sometimes stubborn and independent, the Great Pyre... find out more

Greater Swiss Mountain

This is an alert breed, making him very good as a ... find out more

Greyhound

The Greyhound is very gentle and sensitive, and ma... find out more

Harrier

The Harrier breed is tolerant, good-natured, and c... find out more

Havanese

The Havanese is a highly devoted breed. They are a... find out more

Ibizan Hound

The Ibizan Hound should be socialized properly as ... find out more

Irish Setter

An average shedding breed, daily brushing or combi... find out more

Irish Terrier

The Irish Terrier requires regular brushing with a... find out more

Irish Water Spaniel

A breed of ancient lineage, the Irish Water Spanie... find out more

Irish Wolfhound

Affectionate, sweet natured, and well mannered, th... find out more

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound has a very beautiful coat th... find out more

Japanese Chin

The Japanese Chin's coat is thick, straight, long,... find out more

Keeshond

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

Kerry Blue Terrier

A soft, wavy and dense coat, the Kerry Blue Terrie... find out more

Komondor

The Komondor has a long and soft white coat that s... find out more

Kuvasz

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

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is medium in size, strong, ... find out more

Lakeland Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier sheds little to no hair, but ... find out more

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso displays a dual temperament. They a... find out more

Lowchen

The Lowchen is extremely intelligent, affectionate... find out more

Maltese

The Maltese exudes great joy and delight. They are... find out more

Manchester Terrier

The Manchester Terrier is exceedingly loyal and a ... find out more

Mastiff

A massive, muscular, and powerful dog, the Mastiff... find out more

Miniature Bull Terrier

The Miniature Bull Terrier has a very fiery person... find out more

Miniature Pinscher

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

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer can have troubles with oth... find out more

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff, known for his massive wrin... find out more

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland has a water resistant double coat... find out more

Norfolk Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier has a protective weatherproof ... find out more

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound's require weekly brushing with ... find out more

Norwich Terrier

The Norwich Terrier has a straight, hard and wiry ... find out more

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling

Some say this breed has the wonderful temperament ... find out more

Old English Sheepdog

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

Otterhound

Making a good house pet, this dog does very well w... find out more

Papillon

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

Parson Russell Terrier

The Parson Russell Terrier has two varieties of co... find out more

Pekingese

The Pekingese is a double-coat breed. The outer-co... find out more

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

The Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen is always busy a... find out more

Pharaoh Hound

Rubber brushing for the Pharaoh Hound is fine for ... find out more

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound has a thick weather-resistant coat... find out more

Pointer

Firm bristle brushing occasionally will suffice fo... find out more

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog is a double coat breed... find out more

Pomeranian

In addition to grooming it is important for Pomera... find out more

Poodle

The Poodle has a dense, harsh coat that is either ... find out more

Portuguese Cao de

The Portuguese Water Dog has a little to no sheddi... find out more

Pug

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

Puli

The Puli surprisingly makes a very good watchdog, ... find out more

Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a very distinct markin... find out more

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler has an outer coat that is short, st... find out more

Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard breed has two different coat var... find out more

Saluki

The Saluki breed come in two different coat variet... find out more

Samoyed

The Samoyed has a very thick coat, which requires ... find out more

Schipperke

Combing or brushing with a firm bristle brush shou... find out more

Scottish Deerhound

The Wiry coat of the Scottish Deerhound should be ... find out more

Scottish Terrier

The Scottish Terrier requires brushing twice weekl... find out more

Sealyham Terrier

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

Shetland Sheepdog

A sweet disposition, this loveable breed does have... find out more

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu has a thick double coat. Outer coat ... find out more

Shih Tzu

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

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky has a medium length double coat... find out more

Silky Terrier

The Silky Terrier's coat is virtually non-shedding... find out more

Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier is fearless and sweet-tempered. T... find out more

Soft coated Wheaten Terrier

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's coat is this bre... find out more

Spinone Italiano

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Despite this breed's beginnings, the Staffordshire... find out more

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer is a double coat breed. The... find out more

Sussex Spaniel

The Sussex Spaniel has a flat and usually dark col... find out more

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is strong willed and very inte... find out more

Tibetan Spaniel

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

Tibetan Terrier

The Tibetan Terrier has a profuse double coat that... find out more

Toy Fox Terrier

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

Vizsla

The Vizsla is classified as a rare breed. They ori... find out more

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner's smooth, short coat is easy to car... find out more

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has a very short coat. Resemblin... find out more

West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier is hardy and compa... find out more

Whippet

Amiable, docile, yet high energy, the Whippet make... find out more

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier has a broken coat giving the ... find out more

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Affectionately referred to as Griffs, this gracefu... find out more

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier's coat is not coarse, but is... find out more