The A-Z of Dog Breeds

Affenpinscher

The Affenpinscher has a coat of shaggy hair, which... find out more

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound has a thick and silky coat with a... find out more

Airedale Terrier

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

Akita

The Akita is highly intelligent, fearless, and spo... 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

The American Foxhound breed has a coat that is of ... find out more

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier has a very even... find out more

American Water spaniel

American Water Spaniels require a thorough brushin... 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

The Australian Shepherds most identifiable charact... find out more

Australian Terrier

The Australian Terrier is low-set, sturdy, and sma... find out more

Basenji

The Basenji has a very short coat, which shouldn't... find out more

Basset Hound

The long ears of this rather lazy breed are sensit... find out more

Beagle

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

Bearded collie

The Bearded Collie is hardy and active. This unspo... find out more

Bedington Terrier

The Bedlington Terrier is a very distinctive breed... find out more

Belgian Malinois

A working breed that needs a job to do. Very energ... find out more

Belgian Sheepdog

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

Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Tervurens are exceedingly loyal and deeply... 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

Weekly grooming with a brush and comb is required.... find out more

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound doesn't require much grooming coat ... find out more

Border Collie

The Border Collie is medium-sized, exceptionally a... find out more

Border Terrier

The Border Terrier has a weather resistant double ... find out more

Borzoi

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

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier has a coat that is fine in text... find out more

Boxer

The Boxer is patient, dignified, and self-assured.... 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

The Brussels Griffon is a barker and definitely en... find out more

Bull Terrier

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

Bulldog

The Bulldog is moderate in size, heavy, and built ... find out more

Bullmastiff

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

Cairn Terrier

The Cairn terrier is double coated with a coarse o... find out more

Canaan Dog

The Canaan Dog is well balanced, strong, and of me... find out more

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a very individualistic breed. The... find out more

Chinese Crested

A devoted family member, the Chinese Crested is ge... find out more

Chinese Shar-Pei

The Chinese Shar-Pei has a very harsh and straight... find out more

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow has an abundant and profuse double c... find out more

Clumber Spaniel

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

Cocker Spaniel

This breed has a long and flat or wavy coat that r... find out more

Collie

This gentle breed makes a great household companio... find out more

Curly coated Retriever

The Curly Coated Retriever breed requires minimal ... find out more

Dachshund

The Dachshund is a fun loving dog, tenacious, and ... find out more

Dalmatian

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

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Regular brushing is necessary for this longhaired ... find out more

Doberman Pinscher

The coat of the Doberman Pinscher is thick, smooth... find out more

English Cocker Spaniel

The English Cocker Spaniel is intelligent, lively,... find out more

English Setter

Enthusiastic and mild mannered, English Setters do... find out more

English Springer Spaniel

This breed requires regular grooming with a stiff ... find out more

English Toy Spaniel

The English Toy Spaniel requires regular brushing ... find out more

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniels require combing and brushing at lea... find out more

Finnish Spitz

The Finnish Spitz is a meticulously clean dog, som... find out more

Flat-coated Retriever

The Flat Coated Retriever does require quite a bit... find out more

French Bulldog

This hilarious little dog makes a wonderful playma... find out more

German Pinscher

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Wirehaired Pointer

This is a breed that is extremely affectionate and... 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

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

Gordon Setter

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

Great Dane

Combing and brushing the short coat of this breed ... find out more

Great Pyrenees

Shedding heavily once a year, the Great Pyrenees r... find out more

Greater Swiss Mountain

The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a short double ... find out more

Greyhound

The Greyhound has a very short coat that does not ... find out more

Harrier

The Harrier coat is glossy, hard, dense, and short... find out more

Havanese

The Havanese require brushing and combing a minimu... 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 is a double coat breed. The oute... find out more

Irish Water Spaniel

Irish Water Spaniels are highly intelligent, confi... find out more

Irish Wolfhound

Brushing and combing this dog regularly is a must.... 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

Requiring grooming every six weeks, the Kerry Blue... find out more

Komondor

A very devoted member of his family, the Komondor ... find out more

Kuvasz

This breed has been used in herding so he does hav... find out more

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is a double coat breed. The... find out more

Lakeland Terrier

The Lakeland Terrier can be wary around strangers,... find out more

Lhasa Apso

The Lhasa Apso is a hardy and vigorous breed. They... 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 has a short, dense, glossy,... 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 shorthaired toy breed does not require much m... find out more

Miniature Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer has a hard and wiry outer ... find out more

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is a very loyal guardian an... find out more

Newfoundland

The Newfoundland is generous with love and affecti... find out more

Norfolk Terrier

The Norfolk Terrier is busy and curious. They are ... find out more

Norwegian Elkhound

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

Norwich Terrier

The Norwich Terrier is loyal, active, curious, and... find out more

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling

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

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog has a rather long double ... find out more

Otterhound

Otterhounds are very cheerful and jolly, making th... find out more

Papillon

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

Parson Russell Terrier

Regular brushing and combing is recommended. Bathi... find out more

Pekingese

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

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

This breed requires weekly brushing to remove loos... find out more

Pharaoh Hound

This beautiful and athletic breed has a short coat... find out more

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is athletic, powerful, and muscula... find out more

Pointer

The Pointer has a very short coat, which makes gro... find out more

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

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

Pomeranian

The Pomeranian is confident, commanding, and outgo... find out more

Poodle

The Poodle requires extensive grooming. Profession... find out more

Portuguese Cao de

The Portuguese Water Dog is very intelligent, devo... find out more

Pug

The Pug is a happy and cheerful little fellow that... find out more

Puli

Happy, cheerful, and devoted, this dog does very w... find out more

Rhodesian Ridgeback

This hunting breed does well in home life, and is ... find out more

Rottweiler

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

Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard has a somewhat sorrowful express... find out more

Saluki

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

Samoyed

The Samoyed has a long and thick double coat and r... 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 exudes a bold and dignified m... find out more

Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier requires professional trimmin... find out more

Shetland Sheepdog

The Shetland Sheepdog, better known as the Sheltie... find out more

Shiba Inu

This agile breed is playful and energetic. Lively,... find out more

Shih Tzu

the Shih Tzu requires extensive grooming. They nee... find out more

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is a compact and strong working... find out more

Silky Terrier

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

Skye Terrier

The Skye Terrier is a double-coated breed. The out... find out more

Soft coated Wheaten Terrier

A happy, well-balanced and friendly terrier, the W... find out more

Spinone Italiano

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

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

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

Standard Schnauzer

Robust and medium-sized, this breed is often refer... find out more

Sussex Spaniel

The Sussex Spaniel must be socialized well at pupp... find out more

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff is double coated, with long an... 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

A sensitive, loving, loyal, and affectionate breed... find out more

Vizsla

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

Weimaraner

The Weimaraner is happy and cheerful, highly intel... find out more

Welsh Springer Spaniel

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

Welsh Terrier

Intelligent, sweet, lively, and eager to please, t... find out more

West Highland White Terrier

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

Whippet

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

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier does require much grooming, h... find out more

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A lively and agile breed, the Wirehaired Pointing ... find out more

Yorkshire Terrier

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