The A-Z of Dog Breeds

The dog breeds on Petlist have been broken down alphabetically to make it easier for you to find information on the breed you are looking for. Simply select a letter to view the breed information available.

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Affenpinscher

You should brush the coat of this breed once or tw... find out more

Afghan Hound

The Afghan's coat requires quite a bit of attentio... find out more

Airedale Terrier

Spunky, protective, yet sweet, this breed is not r... find out more

Akita

Akitas are large, sturdy, and muscular. The paws a... find out more

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute has a very thick and coarse c... find out more

American Eskimo

Bred solely to be companions, the American Eskimo ... find out more

American Foxhound

The American Foxhound breed has a coat that is of ... 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

A loyal, deeply devoted, and intelligent breed, th... 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 has a very short coat, which shouldn't... 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

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

Bedington Terrier

This well-balanced breed is mild and gentle, never... find out more

Belgian Malinois

Very intelligent, this breed can do well around ch... find out more

Belgian Sheepdog

Attentive, alert, loving, and smart, the Belgian S... 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 a loosely curled outer coat, ... find out more

Black and Tan Coonhound

The Black and Tan Coonhound requires weekly brushi... find out more

Black Russian Terrier

Active, hardy large breed with stable temperament,... find out more

Bloodhound

The Bloodhound has a very short and hard coat that... find out more

Border Collie

The Border Collie comes in two coat varieties: rou... find out more

Border Terrier

Friendly and playful, the Border Terrier is very a... find out more

Borzoi

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

Boston Terrier

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

Boxer

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

Briard

The Briard has a long double coat. The outer coat ... find out more

Brittany

Silky, feathered beautiful coat is medium length a... find out more

Brussels Griffon

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

Bull Terrier

The coat of the Bull Terrier should always be shor... find out more

Bulldog

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

Bullmastiff

Being shy around strangers, this dog should be pro... find out more

Cairn Terrier

This breed is spirited and restless, always seekin... 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

There are two very different varieties of the Chin... 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

Clumber Spaniels need daily grooming with a comb a... find out more

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are beautiful dogs that can get al... find out more

Collie

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

Curly coated Retriever

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

Dachshund

The Dachshund comes in three different varieties. ... find out more

Dalmatian

Dalmatians are of medium size and are extremely ac... find out more

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

As are most terriers, the Dandie Dinmont is indepe... find out more

Doberman Pinscher

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

English Cocker Spaniel

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

English Setter

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

English Springer Spaniel

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

English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel's are the smallest of all Span... 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 does require quite a bit... find out more

French Bulldog

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

German Pinscher

The strong, smooth, glossy coat requires little gr... find out more

German Shepherd Dog

A member of the herding group, the German Shepherd... find out more

German Wirehaired Pointer

The coat of the German Wirehaired Pointer requires... find out more

Giant Schnauzer

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

Glen of Imaal Terrier

A double coat breed, the outer coat is harsh in te... 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

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

Greater Swiss Mountain

Dedicated, faithful, and loving, the Greater Swiss... find out more

Greyhound

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

Harrier

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

Havanese

The Havanese require brushing and combing a minimu... find out more

Ibizan Hound

This average shedding breed is relatively low main... find out more

Irish Setter

A silky and feathered coat, this breed has a mediu... 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

Brushing and combing this dog regularly is a must.... find out more

Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhounds make wonderful companions, espe... find out more

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chins are a fine-boned, dainty breed with... find out more

Keeshond

The Keeshond is highly intelligent and affectionat... find out more

Kerry Blue Terrier

A stubborn dog that loves a challenge. Is quick to... find out more

Komondor

The Komondor has very sensitive skin when it comes... 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 has a thick double coat makin... find out more

Lhasa Apso

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

Lowchen

An active, well-balanced, and strongly built breed... find out more

Maltese

The Maltese has an elegant mantle of long, silky h... 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

Lively, friendly, yet protective, this breed can b... find out more

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinschers have a very spirited personali... find out more

Miniature Schnauzer

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

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff, no matter how large or int... 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

Norwegian Elkhound's require weekly brushing with ... 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

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

Otterhound

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

Papillon

The Papillon's coat is long and flowing, and is si... 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

The Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen is a double coat... find out more

Pharaoh Hound

Cheerful, quiet, and independent, this breed is wo... find out more

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound requires minimal grooming. Occasio... find out more

Pointer

Friendly and energetic, this breed can also become... 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 has a dense, harsh coat that is either ... find out more

Portuguese Cao de

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

Pug

Grooming wise, the Pug does not require much maint... find out more

Puli

The Puli has a very unique coat. The coat is fairl... find out more

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgebacks do well with other animals if... find out more

Rottweiler

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

Saint Bernard

The Saint Bernard's coat is shed twice a year. The... find out more

Saluki

The Saluki is intelligent and inventive. They disp... 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 exudes a bold and dignified m... find out more

Sealyham Terrier

The Sealyham Terrier is a hardy and muscular breed... find out more

Shetland Sheepdog

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

Shiba Inu

The Shiba Inu is intelligent, alert, and makes a g... find out more

Shih Tzu

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

Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky is by nature clean and free fro... find out more

Silky Terrier

The Silky Terrier is an excellent companion. This ... 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 is medium-sized, c... find out more

Spinone Italiano

The Spinone Italiano has a thick, wire-haired coat... 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 can be good around children, bu... find out more

Tibetan Mastiff

The Tibetan Mastiff has very little dog odor, but ... find out more

Tibetan Spaniel

Commonly referred to as the "Tibbie", this breed i... 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 breed comes in two coat varieties: the ... 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 should have at least weekly brus... find out more

West Highland White Terrier

The Westie is energetic and spunky. They are devot... find out more

Whippet

Very easily groomed, Whippets must however be prot... find out more

Wire Fox Terrier

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

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon needs to be brushe... find out more

Yorkshire Terrier

The Yorkshire Terrier can be territorial and likes... find out more