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Dog Breeds

All throughout history specific dog breeds all served a certain purpose and function. They worked on farms, as gun dogs, water dogs and so on. The Kennel Club, the oldest recognised kennel club in the world, categorises breeds of dogs into 7 distinct groups, known as The Kennel Club Groups. As of 2011, The Kennel Club recognises 211 different breeds of dog.

Whilst the breeds listed in each group may appear to be varied with very little in common, they are characterised together because they were all bred for the same specific purpose.
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A loyal and courageous Affenpinscher standing alert outdoors

Affenpinscher

  • Apartment dog, Healthy, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Small, Short hair, Black
Purebred Afghan hound dog

Afghan Hound

  • Hunting dog, Easy to care for, Active, Healthy...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
The Airedale has a robust, muscular and compact physique

Airedale Terrier

  • Intelligent, Playful, Active, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red
Akita Inu dog

Akita Inu

  • Suitable as guard dog, Lively, Hunting dog, Copes with cold...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White...
alaskan husky in the woods

Alaskan Husky

  • Hunting dog, Active, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Big, Long hair
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puppy alaskan klee kai

Alaskan Klee Kai

  • Lively, Easy to care for, Active, Easy to train...

  • Small, Short hair, White, Orange / Mahagoni red, Black
The Malamute is very independent and enormously willing to work

Alaskan Malamute

  • Copes with cold, Healthy, Intelligent, Hunting dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Blue / Silver, White
American akita - UK

American Akita

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active, No tendency to bite

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
White American Bulldog posing for the camera

American Bulldog 

  • Suitable as guard dog, Active

  • Big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...
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American Bully puppy playing with a piece of wood

American Bully

  • Easy to care for, Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
American cocker spaniel

American Cocker Spaniel

  • Easy to care for, Easy to train, Child friendly, Apartment dog...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...
american foxhound dog breed

American Foxhound

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Cream, White...
american hairless terrier

American Hairless Terrier

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Apartment dog, Healthy...

  • Small, Hairless / Hypoallergenic, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
American Pit Bull Terrir posing for a picture while in the nature

American Pit Bull Terrier

  • Lively, Child friendly, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Strong and beautiful American staffordshire terrier portrait in the park

American Staffordshire Terrier

  • Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel

  • Suitable as guard dog, Active, No tendency to bite

  • Medium, Long hair, Brown / Chocolate brown
Appenzeller Mountain Dog on grass

Appenzeller Mountain Dog

  • Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Easy to train, Healthy...

  • Big, Short hair, Black
Australian Cattle Dog with a compact, athletic build, erect ears, and distinctive blue or red speckled coat patterns

Australian Cattle Dog 

  • Suitable as guard dog, Intelligent, Lively, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, White
black australian kelpie

Australian Kelpie

  • Lively, Active, Easy to train, Healthy...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Australian Koolie sitting in a grassy field.

Australian Koolie

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

Australian Shepherd

  • Intelligent, Playful, Active, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog in a grassy field

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog 

  • Intelligent, Active, Healthy, No tendency to run away

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver
Energetic Australian Terrier outdoors.

Australian Terrier 

  • Apartment dog, Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog...

  • Small, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Sand
Auvergne Pointer

Auvergne Pointer

  • Intelligent, Hunting dog, Copes with heat, Tracking dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, White, Black
Azawakh sighthound with slim body, long legs and sandy-coloured coat

Azawakh

  • Active, Gain little weight, No tendency to bite

  • Big, Short hair, Fawn, Sand
A Bullmastiff can be considered a bandog

Bandog

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Black, Sand, Fawn, White...
Medium-sized Barbet dog with curly coat and beard, standing outdoors

Barbet 

  • Easy to train, Suitable as first dog, Suitable as guard dog, No tendency to bite...

  • Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Basenji dog UK

Basenji

  • Active, No tendency to bark

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White...
basset hound

Basset Hound

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Cream...
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound standing alert in a forest, ready to assist its handler during a hunt

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

  • Healthy, Easy to train, Intelligent, Playful...

  • Medium, Short hair, Fawn, Brown / Chocolate brown, Orange / Mahagoni red
Beagle dog breed

Beagle

  • Playful, Cat friendly, Child friendly, Apartment dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Cream, White, Fawn...
beagle harrier

Beagle Harrier

  • Tendency to drool, Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White
Playful Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Playful, Cat friendly...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown
Beaucerons love its family and especially its

Beauceron

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active, Easy to train...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver
Bedlington terrier dog

Bedlington Terrier

  • Lively, Apartment dog, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Small, Long hair, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown
Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

Belgian Shepherd (Malinois)

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Fawn
Bernedoodle dog breed

Bernedoodle

  • Child friendly, Cat friendly, Suitable as family dog, Easy to care for...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
bernese mountain dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

  • Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Copes with cold, Assitance dog...

  • Big, Long hair, Black
bichon frise dog breed

Bichon Frisé

  • Child friendly, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Healthy...

  • Small, Long hair, White
Black and Tan Coonhound UK

Black and Tan Coonhound

  • Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent, Playful...

  • Big, Short hair, Black
The origins of the Black Norwegian Elkhound date back a long time

Black Norwegian Elkhound

  • Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black
The imposing Bloodhound is not only considered one of the oldest large hounds in the world, but also the one with the world's best nose.

Bloodhound

  • Child friendly, Tendency to drool, Hunting dog, Easy to care for...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown
Boerboel dog breed in the forest

Boerboel

  • Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Bichon bolognese dog relax in the park

Bolognese

  • Child friendly, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Suitable as family dog...

  • Extra small, Long hair, White
Black Bolonka Zwetna

Bolonka Zwetna

  • Easy to train, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Playful...

  • Extra small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Border Collie - Dog Breed

Border Collie

  • Intelligent, Active, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Border Terrier dog breed

Border Terrier

  • Child friendly, Lively, Hunting dog, Active...

  • Small, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Boston terrier

Boston Terrier

  • Suitable as first dog, Suitable as family dog, Easy to care for, Easy to train...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, White
Close-up of a Bouvier des Flandres showing its rough coat, hanging ears, and confident posture, highlighting the breed’s traditional herding role

Bouvier des Flandres 

  • Easy to train, Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Big, Long hair, Black
Briard herding dog, known for intelligence, independence, and protective nature, bonded closely to its family

Briard

  • Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Suitable as family dog...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
White Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

  • Lively, Apartment dog, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Red-Fawn Bullmastiff Running in a Green Field

Bullmastiff 

  • Tracking dog, Child friendly, Playful, Tendency to drool...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Cream, Fawn
The unspoilt Cairn Terrier is one of the oldest hunting terriers in Scotland

Cairn Terrier

  • Child friendly, Apartment dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Cane Corso

Cane Corso

  • Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Carolina Dog sitting in a dirt road.

Carolina Dog

  • Healthy, Easy to care for, Intelligent, Suitable as family dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Beige, Sand, Orange / Mahagoni red...
The Caucasian Shepherd is a loyal partner and reliable watchdog

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

  • Suitable as guard dog, Can be left alone, Intelligent, Copes with cold...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Cream...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  • Child friendly, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Suitable as family dog...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Cream Cavapoo

Cavapoo

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Healthy...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Central Asian Shepherd Dog with thick undercoat and long topcoat, showcasing typical coat texture and regional color variation

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

  • Suitable as guard dog, Healthy, Intelligent, Copes with cold...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Chesapeake Bay Retriever with dense, water-repellent coat in shades from deadgrass to brown, adapted for swimming in cold waters

Chesapeake Bay Retriever 

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active, Child friendly...

  • Big, Short hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, Fawn
Chihuahua UK

Chihuahua

  • Apartment dog, Easy to train, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent...

  • Extra small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese Crested Dog

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Extra small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Chow Chow dog breed UK

Chow-Chow

  • Suitable as guard dog, Hunting dog, Copes with cold, Tendency to drool...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Cirneco dell'Etna in an autumn wood

Cirneco dell'Etna

  • Hunting dog, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Fawn, Orange / Mahagoni red, White...
Typical Clumber Spaniel in the spring garden

Clumber Spaniel

  • Intelligent, Active, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark

  • Medium, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White, Sand
A red Cockapoo puppy playing in a grassy field

Cockapoo

  • Tracking dog, Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Continental Bulldog

Continental Bulldog

  • Suitable as family dog, Child friendly, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...
A Coton de Tuléar enjoying a walk in a sunnt day next to the river

Coton de Tuléar

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Small, Long hair, White
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Easy to care for, Tracking dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Blue / Silver, Sand
dachshund breed

Dachshund

  • Suitable as family dog, Tracking dog, Apartment dog, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
Dog Dalmatian Breed

Dalmatian

  • Suitable as family dog, Active, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Big, Short hair, White
Dandie Dinmont Terrier with a tousled topknot, long body, and short legs, standing alertly outdoors

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Sand, Orange / Mahagoni red
Danish Swedish Farmdog

Danish Swedish Farmdog

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Healthy...

  • Small, Short hair, White, Fawn, Black...
Deerhounds love to run freely and are the ideal companion for cycling and jogging

Deerhound

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Intelligent, Active...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...

Dogo Argentino

  • Suitable as guard dog, Hunting dog, Intelligent, Easy to care for...

  • Big, Short hair, White
Elo Dog Breed

Elo

  • Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Healthy, Cat friendly...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
English Bulldog in forest

English Bulldog

  • Apartment dog, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Playful...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
English Cocker Spaniel Dog Breed

English Cocker Spaniel

  • Suitable as family dog, Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Child friendly...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
English Foxhound standing in a field.

English Foxhound 

  • Active, Child friendly, No tendency to bite

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Cream, White

English Mastiff

  • Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Tendency to drool, No tendency to bark

  • Extra big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Fawn
English Pointer standing alert in a grassy field, showcasing its lean body, short coat, and athletic posture

English Pointer 

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
English Setter in profile in a field at sunset

English Setter

  • Hunting dog, Child friendly, Intelligent, Lively...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
English shepherd

English Shepherd

  • Suitable as guard dog, Copes with cold, Tracking dog, Obedient...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, White, Fawn
White and black English Springer Spaniel in the grass enjoying a sunny day

English Springer Spaniel

  • Intelligent, Lively, Hunting dog, Tracking dog...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Epagneul Picard standing outdoors.

Epagneul Picard 

  • Obedient, Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog...

  • Big, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Estrela Mountain Dog alert and protective in a rural setting, guarding its territory

Estrela Mountain Dog

  • Suitable as guard dog, Active, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Big, Short hair, Blue / Silver, Fawn, Sand
Eurasier

Eurasier

  • Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Easy to care for, No tendency to bite...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel

  • Child friendly, Playful, Active, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
The Fila Brasileiro is a sporty powerhouse and a typical Molosser

Fila Brasileiro

  • Suitable as guard dog, Lively, Hunting dog, Calm

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
The Finnish Lapphund is generally considered a robust breed

Finnish Lapphund

  • Child friendly, Assitance dog, Easy to train, Healthy...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream, White...
Black French Bulldog Dog In Green Grass

French Bulldog

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White...
German Boxer - Dog Breed UK

German Boxer

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Playful...

  • Medium, Short hair, Fawn, Sand
A German Hunting Terrier showing its agility and focus as a hunting companion

German Hunting Terrier 

  • Active, Healthy, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown
German Pinscher

German Pinscher

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
German Shepherd on a beach

German Shepherd

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver

German Wire-Haired Pointer

  • Intelligent, Child friendly, Healthy, Playful...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown
Germanic Bear Dog

Germanic Bear Dog

  • Suitable as guard dog, Calm

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Dog Giant Schnauzer

Giant Schnauzer

  • Intelligent, Playful, Active, Easy to train...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver
White Giant Spitz

Giant Spitz

  • Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Healthy, Cat friendly...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White
Golden retriever dog breed

Golden Retriever

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Long hair, Cream, White, Sand
Goldendoodle on lawn

Goldendoodle

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Cat friendly...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Gordon Setter with deep black and chestnut coat standing alert, tail raised and head held in hunting posture

Gordon Setter 

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red
A blue and silver Great Dane, with its grand and imposing presence, standing on the grass

Great Dane

  • Tendency to drool, Easy to train, Child friendly, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Sand
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

  • Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Easy to train...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Greenland Dog with strong build, erect triangular ears, curled tail, and thick double coat suitable for sled pulling.

Greenland Dog

  • Active, Healthy, Intelligent, No tendency to bite

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
The Grey Norwegian Elkhound carries its Nordic history in every strand

Grey Norwegian Elkhound

  • Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, White
Greyhounds exude power and speed

Greyhound

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Hanover Hound

Hanover Hound

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Fawn

Havanese

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
hokkaido dog on the grass

Hokkaido

  • Suitable as guard dog, Active, Healthy, Intelligent

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, White, Fawn
Hovawart Dog Breed

Hovawart

  • Easy to train, Suitable as guard dog, Suitable as family dog, Child friendly...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
Irish Terrier with its distinctive reddish coat, featuring a soft undercoat and weather-resistant harsh topcoat

Irish Terrier

  • Lively, Active, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
The Irish Water Spaniel with its brown coat that protects it from winter

Irish Water Spaniel

  • Active, No tendency to bite, Does not moult

  • Medium, Long hair, Brown / Chocolate brown
The Irish Wolfhound is a kind-hearted dog

Irish Wolfhound

  • Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Black Italian Sighthound

Italian Sighthound

  • Lively, Easy to care for, Active, Child friendly...

  • Extra small, Short hair, Black, Sand, Blue / Silver
Jack Russell Terrier dog breed

Jack Russell Terrier

  • Suitable as family dog, Tracking dog, Active, Child friendly...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
With a muscular body, the Kai Ken loves nature

Kai Ken

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active

  • Medium, Short hair, Black
The Kangal exudes strength and muscle

Kangal

  • Suitable as guard dog, Healthy, Intelligent

  • Extra big, Short hair, Fawn, Sand
Karelian Bear Dog alert, showing its independent and confident nature

Karelian Bear Dog 

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, White
Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Long hair, Blue / Silver
kokoni

Kokoni

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Beige, Fawn...
Kooikerhondje

Kooikerhondje

  • Suitable as first dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Labradoodle dog outdoors in nature

Labradoodle

  • Easy to train, Easy to care for, Active

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
brown, black and cream labrador retriever

Labrador Retriever

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...
Laekenois

Laekenois

  • Suitable as guard dog, Tracking dog, Easy to train, Lively...

  • Short hair, Beige
Portrait of a brown lagotto romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo

  • Tracking dog, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Long hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, White, Sand

Laika

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Black, Sand, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
the Lakeland, with a maximum height of 37cm and a weight of about 7kg, is slightly smaller and lighter than the Welsh

Lakeland Terrier

  • Playful, Lively, Active, Easy to train...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Landseer dog with a black and white coat standing outdoors.

Landseer 

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Assitance dog...

  • Extra big, Long hair, White
Lapponian Reindeer Dog with erect ears, curved tail and black-grey coat with white markings

Lapponian Reindeer Dog

  • Child friendly, Healthy, Easy to train, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Large Münsterländer

Large Münsterländer

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, White
Leonberger dog in nature

Leonberger

  • Suitable as guard dog, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Fawn, Sand
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog

  • Suitable as guard dog, Intelligent, Active

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Portrait of a Lurcher in the forest

Lurcher

  • Intelligent, Playful, Hunting dog, Active...

  • Big, Short hair, Beige, Sand, Fawn...
Malinois

Malinois

  • Suitable as guard dog, Lively, Copes with heat, Copes with cold...

  • Short hair, Sand, Fawn
Maltese dog breed

Maltese

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Extra small, Long hair, White
Maltipoo

Maltipoo

  • Intelligent, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Typical Manchester Terrier in the spring garden

Manchester Terrier

  • Playful, Easy to train, Child friendly, Apartment dog...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red
Medium Poodle dog

Medium Size Poodle

  • Easy to train, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent, Suitable as family dog...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, White, Fawn...
Two Miniature American Shepherd (Mini-Aussie) dogs

Miniature American Shepherd

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown, Blue / Silver
Miniature Bull Terrier standing alert outdoors, reflecting its playful yet balanced temperament

Miniature Bull Terrier

  • Apartment dog, Playful, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Miniature dachshund

Miniature Dachshund

  • Hunting dog, Lively, Tracking dog, Does not moult...

  • Small, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown
Miniature Pinscher puppy

Miniature Pinscher

  • Apartment dog, Intelligent, Suitable as family dog, Active...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Miniature Poodle

Miniature Poodle

  • Suitable as first dog, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train, Lively...

  • Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, White...
zwergschnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Obedient...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...

Morkie

  • Child friendly, Apartment dog, Playful, Cat friendly...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, White, Brown / Chocolate brown...
New Zealand Huntaway

New Zealand Huntaway

  • Active, Easy to train, Child friendly, Intelligent...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Orange / Mahagoni red...
Newfoundland dogs

Newfoundland

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Copes with cold, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Fawn
Norfolk Terriers understand commands swiftly and usually submit willingly

Norfolk Terrier

  • Easy to train, Suitable as first dog, Healthy, Playful...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Norwegian Buhund standing outdoors, showing typical Spitz features such as a square body, pointed ears, curled tail, and wheat-coloured coat.

Norwegian Buhund

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Cream, Sand
Tri-color coat Norwegian Lundehund on grass.

Norwegian Lundehund 

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Active...

  • Small, Short hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream, White...
Portrait of nice norwich terrier in a sunny dat at the park

Norwich Terrier

  • Apartment dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog, Lively...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
Young Nova Scotia Duck tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

  • Intelligent, Playful, Suitable as family dog, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Otterhound with rough, medium-length fur, showing its large paws and floppy ears

Otterhound

  • Child friendly, Playful, Active, Does not moult...

  • Big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Parson Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

  • Intelligent, Playful, Active, Easy to train...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Patterdale Terrier dog in an autumn garden

Patterdale Terrier

  • Healthy, Hunting dog, Active, Child friendly...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Fawn...
Pekingese dog

Pekingese

  • Apartment dog, Easy to care for, Tracking dog, Gain little weight...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Peruvian Hairless Dog standing outdoors, showing its smooth skin, erect ears, and slender, greyhound-like build

Peruvian Hairless Dog

  • No tendency to bite, Gain little weight, No tendency to run away, Does not moult...

  • Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Pharaoh hound

Pharaoh Hound

  • Active, Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red
Podenco Andaluz

Podenco Andaluz

  • Healthy, Hunting dog, Copes with heat, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, White, Fawn
Podenco Canario dog breed

Podenco Canario

  • Healthy, Lively, Hunting dog, Copes with heat...

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
A Polski Owczarek Nizinny standing attentively, showcasing its intelligence and strong bond with its family

Polish Lowland Sheepdog (PON)

  • Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Playful...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
pomeranian puppy

Pomeranian

  • Apartment dog, Easy to care for, Easy to train, Suitable as first dog...

  • Extra small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Posmky Dog with heterochromia in the wild

Pomsky

  • Easy to care for, Tendency to drool

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Poodle

Poodle

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Originally, Standard Poodles were hunting dogs. Nowadays, they are more commonly kept as companion or assistance dogs

Poodle (Standard)

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Long hair, Black, White, Cream, Blue / Silver...
Portuguese Water Dog, a historic breed once used by fishermen for retrieving fish and rescuing sailors, known for its intelligence and agility

Portuguese Water Dog 

  • Intelligent, Suitable as family dog, Easy to care for, Active...

  • Medium, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown, White
Despite its heavy build, the Presa Canario is far from clumsy or sluggish

Presa Canario

  • Suitable as guard dog, Easy to care for, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
pug

Pug

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Puggle dog with beige coat and black mask, floppy ears, and sturdy build

Puggle 

  • Suitable as family dog, Child friendly, Cat friendly, Tendency to drool...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Puli dog outdoors in nature

Puli

  • Healthy, Suitable as guard dog, Lively, Easy to care for...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, White...
Grey Pumi dog with curly coat and erect ears, standing alertly outdoors

Pumi

  • Suitable as guard dog, Healthy, Intelligent, Active...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, White...
A powerful Pyrenean Mastiff displaying loyalty, intelligence, and calm confidence

Pyrenean Mastiff 

  • Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Intelligent, Active...

  • Extra big, Long hair, White
Rafeiro do Alentejo alert with sharp eyes and ears, showing its protective nature as a livestock guardian dog

Rafeiro do Alentejo

  • Suitable as guard dog, Can be left alone, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Short hair, Black, White, Fawn...
Retro pug

Retro Pug

  • Apartment dog, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Playful...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Rhodesian ridgeback in a city park

Rhodesian Ridgeback

  • Hunting dog, Healthy, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Big, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
Dog Breed Rottweiler

Rottweiler

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Easy to train, Child friendly...

  • Big, Short hair, Black
rough collie on the grass

Rough Collie

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent...

  • Big, Long hair, Blue / Silver, White, Sand
Black russian terrier in autumn

Russian Black Terrier

  • Suitable as guard dog, Suitable as family dog, Copes with cold, Easy to care for...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Black
Laika standing in a grassy forest with shrubs and leafless trees.

Russian-European Laika

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Black, White
Saarloos Wolfhound

Saarloos Wolfhound

  • Intelligent, Lively, Hunting dog, Active...

  • Big, Short hair, Blue / Silver, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...

Saluki

  • Easy to care for, Active, Easy to train, Healthy...

  • Big, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Samoyed dog breed with white fur posing for the camera

Samoyed

  • Child friendly, Playful, Active, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Long hair, Cream, White
Schipperke

Schipperke

  • Child friendly, Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Active...

  • Small, Short hair, Black
Schnauzer in the grass

Schnauzer

  • Suitable as guard dog, Playful, Lively, Active...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver
Scottish Terrier with black, wiry coat and upright tail standing alert

Scottish Terrier

  • Apartment dog, Suitable as guard dog, No tendency to bite, Does not moult

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Sand
Sealyham Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Small, Long hair, White
Shar pei Dog Breed

Shar Pei

  • Suitable as guard dog, Apartment dog, Suitable as family dog, No tendency to run away...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Sheepadoodle

Sheepadoodle

  • Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent, Playful...

  • Medium, Hairless / Hypoallergenic, Black, White, Brown / Chocolate brown
Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog

  • Easy to train, Intelligent, Playful, Cat friendly...

  • Small, Long hair, White, Sand, Brown / Chocolate brown...
Shiba Inu dog purebred

Shiba Inu

  • Suitable as guard dog, Healthy, Intelligent, Active

  • Medium, Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Brown / Chocolate brown, Cream...
Shih Tzu dog breed

Shih Tzu

  • Apartment dog, Playful, Suitable as family dog, Child friendly...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Shikoku dog breed japanese

Shikoku

  • Healthy, Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White...
A small Shiranian puppy, highlighting its suitability as a starter dog but requiring careful grooming and health attention

Shiranian 

  • Apartment dog, Easy to train, Suitable as first dog, Cat friendly...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Siberian husky

Siberian Husky

  • Copes with cold, Active, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Silken Windsprite

Silken Windsprite

  • Playful, Obedient, Easy to train, Apartment dog...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Skye Terrier Dogs

Skye Terrier

  • Lively, Apartment dog, Suitable as guard dog, Active...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Cream...
Small Münsterländer on the grass

Small Münsterländer

  • Healthy, Intelligent, Active

  • Medium, Short hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, White, Fawn
Smooth Collie dog breed

Smooth Collie

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Playful...

  • Big, Short hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, White, Sand
The Spanish Mastiff doesn’t need to prove its power; its presence says it all

Spanish Mastiff

  • Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Purebred Spanish Water Dog

Spanish Water Dog

  • Intelligent, Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White
Saint Bernard

St. Bernard

  • Suitable as guard dog, Cat friendly, Child friendly, Intelligent...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
Stabyhoun

Stabyhoun

  • Child friendly, Suitable as family dog, Hunting dog, Easy to train...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White
Black and white Staffordshire bull terrier sitting on a meadow

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Intelligent, Playful...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel

  • Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Intelligent, Easy to train...

  • Small, Long hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, Sand
Swedish Vallhund with short legs, erect ears, and bushy tail standing on grass

Swedish Vallhund

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Thai ridgeback dog breed

Thai Ridgeback

  • Hunting dog, Tracking dog, Active, Tendency to drool...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Magyar Vizsla, a loyal Hungarian hunting dog.

The Magyar Vizsla 

  • Suitable as family dog, Copes with heat, Copes with cold, Tracking dog...

  • Medium, Short hair, Sand
Tibetaanse Mastiff op de weide

Tibetan Mastiff

  • Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog, Child friendly, Healthy...

  • Extra big, Long hair, Black, Blue / Silver, Sand

Tibetan Spaniel

  • Suitable as family dog, Easy to train, Child friendly, Apartment dog...

  • Small, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

  • Child friendly, Healthy, Playful, Suitable as family dog...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
toy poodle

Toy Poodle

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Long hair, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, White, Fawn
Wäller

Wäller

  • Easy to train, Intelligent, Suitable as first dog, Healthy...

  • Medium, Long hair, Black, Beige, Sand...
Silver Weimaraner dog and dry tree

Weimaraner

  • Intelligent, Playful, Hunting dog, Active...

  • Big, Short hair, Blue / Silver
Welsh Corgi Pembroke with short legs

Welsh Corgi Pembroke

  • Suitable as family dog, Child friendly, Apartment dog, Suitable as first dog...

  • Small, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Cream...
Welsh Springer Spaniel enjoying outdoor exercise, a key factor for becoming a happy and well-balanced family dog

Welsh Springer Spaniel

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Apartment dog, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, White
A Welsh Terrier absolutely needs a sporty family

Welsh Terrier

  • Child friendly, Intelligent, Playful, Active...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red
West Highland White Terrier - Westie, Westy Dog

West Highland White Terrier

  • Apartment dog, Assitance dog, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog...

  • Small, Long hair, White
West Siberian Laika

West Siberian Laika

  • Healthy, Hunting dog, Active, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
Westphalian Dachsbracke

Westphalian Dachsbracke

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Sand
Whippet Dog Breed

Whippet

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Suitable as first dog, Healthy...

  • Medium, Short hair, Black, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver...
White Swiss Shepherd dog standing outdoors, known for its friendly temperament and suitability as a family companion

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Intelligent, Suitable as guard dog...

  • Big, Long hair, White
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon standing in grass

Wirehaired Pointing Griffin

  • Easy to train, Child friendly, Healthy, Intelligent...

  • Medium, Long hair, Brown / Chocolate brown, Orange / Mahagoni red, White...

Yakutskaya Laika

  • Gain little weight, No tendency to bite, No tendency to bark, No tendency to run away...

  • Short hair, White, Black, Brown / Chocolate brown, Sand
Yorkshire terrier in the grass

Yorkshire Terrier

  • Apartment dog, Playful, Easy to care for, Active...

  • Extra small, Long hair, Orange / Mahagoni red, Blue / Silver

Discover your dog

Character traits (select any 5)

Suitable as first dog
Easy to train
Can be left alone
Apartment dog
Child friendly
Does not moult
Suitable as family dog
Gain little weight
Healthy
Intelligent
No tendency to bite
No tendency to bark
No tendency to run away
Suitable as guard dog
Playful
Cat friendly
Active
Calm
Lively
Tendency to drool
Hunting dog
Easy to care for
Copes with heat
Copes with cold
Tracking dog
Assitance dog
Obedient

Size

Extra small sized dog next to an average sized human

Extra small

1-4 kg
Small dog next to an average sized human

Small

5-10 kg
Medium sized dog next to an average sized human

Medium

11-25 kg
Large sized dog next to an average sized human

Big

26-44 kg
Extra large sized dog next to an average sized human

Extra big

45+ kg

Coat

Color

Black
Orange / Mahagoni red
Blue / Silver
Brown / Chocolate brown
Cream
White
Fawn
Sand
Beige

Pattern

FCI Group
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Welsh Corgi Pembroke

This little and confident Welsh Corgi Pembroke from Great Britain has won the hearts of dog lovers all around the world with its short legs. Some Corgis have even made it all the way to Buckingham Palace.

Gundog Group

The gundog is a type of hunting dog used mainly to hunt birds in a variety of locations and were bred to help hunters find and retrieve game. Gundogs can be separated into three categories, depending on the dog’s hunting style. Pointing breeds were used to direct a hunter to their prey. The dogs would either ‘point’ with their noses or ‘set’ – freeze in place, to indicate to their owners that hunted game was nearby. And so, the names ‘Pointer’ and ‘Setter’ were used! Flushing dogs were trained to flush out birds and other animals from their hiding spots, making it easier for their owners to shoot or capture them. Many spaniels, like the Cocker Spaniel and Springer Spaniel are very popular flushing dogs. It’s easy to guess what Retrieving dogs do! Retrievers were trained to collect prey and return it without damage to their owners. Types of retrievers are famous for having ‘soft mouths’ because of this!

Hound Group

Hounds are very similar to gundogs but were actually the first hunting dogs. Hounds have a powerful sense of smell, which help them sniff out and track down whatever they are hunting. Some breeds of hound are also characterised by their speed. There are three distinct types of hound, with several different breeds within each subgroup. Sighthounds or gazehounds are dogs that use their fast speed for hunting and keep their prey in sight, whilst chasing them down.  Some of the most popular breeds of sighthound are Greyhounds, Salukis and Irish Wolfhounds. Sighthounds are predominantly used in hunting foxes, deer and hares.

Scenthounds, as their name suggests, have some of the most sensitive noses amongst dog breeds. Unlike sighthounds, they are not known for their speed but they make up for it in stamina. Scenthounds, such as the Beagle, Foxhound and Basset Hound, are well-known for using their amazing noses to sniff out prey or even lost people. Many scenthounds even have jobs as sniffer dogs!

The last group of hounds are difficult to classify because they use both their sense of sight and smell when tracking.

Pastoral Group

Pastoral dogs were originally kept for working with cattle, sheep and other livestock, and were used to help herd and manage them. Because these dogs were hard-working and reliable they were ideally suited for a life of intensive work. Unsurprisingly, a lot of dogs in this breed group are called Shepherds or Sheepdogs, for example German Shepherds and Old English Sheepdogs! However not every dog in the pastoral breed group are large breeds, with more compact breeds like the Corgi, Lancashire Heeler and Shelties also being traditional dogs for herding!

Terrier Group

This group of breeds is easy to identify! The terrier is typically a small breed that is a bit of a live spark! Terriers were originally kept to hunt small animals, such as mice, rats, rabbits and even weasels. Some were even bred to be small enough to fit down holes in order to catch their prey or scare them out. Just like pastoral breeds, some terriers are still kept as working dogs today and are used to keep their homes free from any vermin.

Toy Group

These dogs are not similar breeds, but instead they serve as companions tot their owners. Toy breeds are usually the very smallest dogs and some were originally ancient lap dog breeds or smaller versions of hunting dogs or terriers. These minute breeds are full of character and range from the fluffy Bichon Frise, to the elegant Cavalier King Charles Spaniel or the most classic of the toy breeds, the adorable Chihuahua!

Working Group

There are as many types of work for dogs as there are types of dogs. Lap dogs may work as therapy dogs, herding dogs may work livestock, and guard dogs may work at defence of people or property. Most dogs today are kept as pets rather than for any particular work. This group is for dog’s that are still used as working dogs, but in areas other than hunting or herding. Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes work as sled dogs, which is why they are bursting with energy and love nothing more than a good run! Other muscular or large dogs, like the Dobermann, Mastiff or Rottweiler still work as popular guard dogs today. And, of course, the iconic St. Bernard is famous for alpine rescues!

Utility Group

Dogs in the utility group tend to not fit into other group’s definitions. For example, the Shih Tzu would be perfectly suited in the Toy Group, but it is considered too large! Other dogs are placed in this group because they are no longer used for what they were originally bred for. Dalmatians, with their long legs and speed, were meant to run alongside horse-drawn coaches! Bulldog’s, as their name suggests, were originally bred for bull baiting and Shar Pei’s were used as fighting dogs. Thankfully these dogs are no longer used for what they were initially bred for, so they all happily sit together in the Utility Group!