The A-Z of Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher is a balanced and sturdy breed. ... find out more

Afghan Hound

A very sweet, loyal and affectionate breed, the Af... find out more

Airedale Terrier

The coat of the Airedale Terrier should be wiry, c... find out more

Akita

The Akita requires significant grooming with a fir... find out more

Alaskan Malamute

Extraordinarily loyal, intelligent, and friendly. ... 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 Staffordshire Terrier has a very short coat th... 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 is compact, strong, aler... find out more

Australian shepherd

Australian Shepherds are intelligent, delightful, ... find out more

Australian Terrier

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

Basenji

The Basenji is a very alert and fun loving breed, ... find out more

Basset Hound

Combing and brushing with a firm bristle brush sho... find out more

Beagle

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

Bearded collie

The Bearded Collie requires daily brushing to prev... 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

Daily combing and/or brushing is required for this... find out more

Belgian Tervuren

The Belgian Tervuren has a double coat that makes ... find out more

Bernese Mountain

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a stunning weather-re... find out more

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise has an extremely appealing nature... find out more

Black and Tan Coonhound

This breed is highly intelligent, loyal, obedient,... find out more

Black Russian Terrier

Black Russian Terriers are intelligent, loyal, str... find out more

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is shy, placid, however can be soci... find out more

Border Collie

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

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier must be brushed weekly and have... find out more

Borzoi

The Borzoi is proud, sweet, and alert. They are ex... find out more

Boston Terrier

Regular brushing with a firm bristle brush will mi... find out more

Boxer

Boxers are lively, strong, and extremely loyal. Th... find out more

Briard

The Briard's coat is dirt and water shedding, and ... find out more

Brittany

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

Brussels Griffon

Shedding very little, this breed does need a lot o... find out more

Bull Terrier

Fiery, energetic, and loving, this breed can also ... find out more

Bulldog

The coat of the Bulldog is close, straight, short,... find out more

Bullmastiff

Having a great coat for weather protection, the ha... find out more

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn terrier is intelligent, tenacious, and c... find out more

Canaan Dog

The Canaan Dog is a double coat breed. The outer c... find out more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel must be brushed ... find out more

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua requires minimal grooming. The Smoot... find out more

Chinese Crested

Rarely barking or nipping, this dog is well manner... find out more

Chinese Shar-Pei

The Chinese Shar-Pei is an intelligent, dignified,... find out more

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow is a true masterpiece of dignity and... 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

A breed of courage, perseverance, and grace, the C... 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

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier does best in a home wit... 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

English Springer Spaniels are sociable, gregarious... find out more

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel requires regular brushing ... 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 sports a very short and smooth ... find out more

German Pinscher

Short and dense, smooth, close, shiny, covering th... find out more

German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd is a double coat breed. The ou... find out more

German Wirehaired Pointer

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

Giant Schnauzer

The Giant Schnauzer is powerful and large, yet pos... find out more

Glen of Imaal Terrier

A medium-sized breed, the Glen of Imaal Terrier is... find out more

Golden Retriever

The Golden Retriever has a double coat that is wat... find out more

Gordon Setter

Gordon Setters are more sturdy and robust than the... find out more

Great Dane

brindle, black-masked fawn, blue, black, harlequin... find out more

Great Pyrenees

Gentle, affectionate, obedient and eager to please... find out more

Greater Swiss Mountain

Averagely shedding, a rubber brushing occasionally... find out more

Greyhound

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

Harrier

Originating in England during the 13th century, th... find out more

Havanese

The Havanese is a true delight. They are intellige... find out more

Ibizan Hound

Nicknamed Beezers, this breed is intelligent, frie... find out more

Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is affectionate, loving, and sens... 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

The Irish Wolfhound is a large breed with a medium... find out more

Italian Greyhound

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

Japanese Chin

The Japanese Chin requires daily gentle combing an... find out more

Keeshond

The Keeshond requires thorough daily brushing. It ... find out more

Kerry Blue Terrier

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

Komondor

The Komondor has very sensitive skin when it comes... find out more

Kuvasz

The Kuvasz has a very sturdy double coat. The oute... find out more

Labrador Retriever

This breed is highly intelligent, loyal, and deepl... find out more

Lakeland Terrier

Peppy, spunky, and jolly, this breed does exceptio... find out more

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso has a heavy double-coat that is dra... find out more

Lowchen

The Lowchen has a soft and silky coat texture. It ... find out more

Maltese

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

Manchester Terrier

Compact, agile, and small, the Manchester Terrier ... 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

Miniature Pinschers are very loyal, alert, and pla... find out more

Miniature Schnauzer

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

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is very easy to care for gr... find out more

Newfoundland

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

Norfolk Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier requires daily brushing. They ... find out more

Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is a double coat breed. The... find out more

Norwich Terrier

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

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling

The double coat on the Toller should be brushed al... find out more

Old English Sheepdog

An intelligent breed displaying no signs of aggres... find out more

Otterhound

Weekly brushing will be sufficient, however twice ... find out more

Papillon

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

Parson Russell Terrier

The Parson Russell Terrier breed is not recommende... find out more

Pekingese

The Pekingese is a small, well-balanced breed. The... find out more

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

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

Pharaoh Hound

Doing well in running and obedience sports, the Ph... find out more

Plott Hound

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

Pointer

A very even-tempered and alert dog that generally ... find out more

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog's are compact, of medium-s... find out more

Pomeranian

The Pomeranians long double coat requires brushing... 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 has a very unique coat. The coat is fairl... find out more

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Average shedding, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is easy ... find out more

Rottweiler

The Rottweiler can be a very fun loving dog, howev... find out more

Saint Bernard

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

Saluki

The Saluki's coat is easy to care for. They requir... find out more

Samoyed

This dog has the tendency to bark quite a bit, and... find out more

Schipperke

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

Scottish Deerhound

The Scottish Deerhound is a large breed that does ... find out more

Scottish Terrier

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

Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier has a harsh, coarse, and stra... find out more

Shetland Sheepdog

Regular brushing is necessary to keep the coat smo... find out more

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu has a coat that is fairly easy to gr... find out more

Shih Tzu

the Shih Tzu requires extensive grooming. They nee... 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 highly susceptible to ... 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

This breed requires weekly brushing as well as occ... find out more

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

This breed requires minimal grooming. An occasiona... find out more

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer requires daily brushing and... find out more

Sussex Spaniel

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

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff has very little dog odor, but ... 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

The coat of the Toy Fox Terrier is smooth to the t... find out more

Vizsla

The Vizsla's coat requires very minimal care. They... find out more

Weimaraner

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

Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel requires regular brushi... find out more

Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has a great sense of humor and m... find out more

West Highland White Terrier

The West Highland White Terrier is a double coat b... find out more

Whippet

Very fun loving and energetic, this breed is prone... find out more

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier is very friendly and alert. T... find out more

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

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

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier's coat requires daily groomi... find out more