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Dog Breeds

List of Dog Breeds

  • Affenpinscher
  • afghan-hound-running Afghan Hound
  • alaskan husky Alaskan Husky – A Guide To The Hard Working Breed
  • Alaskan Malamute – Facts and Info
  • Australian Shepherd
  • Australian Shepherd Husky Mix Australian Shepherd Husky Mix – Complete Breed Guide
  • Australian Shepherd Lab Mix Australian Shepherd Lab Mix – Top Facts About The Aussiedor
  • Australian Shepherd Mix Australian Shepherd Mix Breeds – Guide To The Top Crosses
  • australian terrier Australian Terrier
  • basset-hound-standing-on-a-rock Basset Hound – Key Facts and Features
  • Beagador Beagador – The Beagle Lab Mix – Complete Breed Guide
  • Beagle Mix Breeds Beagle Mix Breeds – A Guide To the Different Crosses
  • Bedlington Terrier Bedlington Terrier
  • belgian-malinois-looking-at-camera-lying-down Belgian Malinois
  • Berger Blanc Suisse Berger Blanc Suisse – Everything You Need To Know
  • Bichon Frise Dog Breed
  • Blue Doberman Pinscher Blue Doberman Pinscher – Complete Breed Guide
  • Blue Nose Pitbull Blue Nose Pitbull – Complete Rare Breed Owners Guide
  • Blue Tick Beagle Blue Tick Beagle – Top Facts & Guide
  • Bluetick Coonhound Bluetick Coonhound – The Breed With Long Ties To The USA
  • borador Border Collie Lab Mix – Guide To The Borador
  • Borzoi running outdoors in a field Borzoi
  • Bouvier des Flandres
  • adorable-boxer-dog-posing-outdoor Boxer
  • Brittany dog breed standing in woods Brittany
  • Brussels Griffon
  • Bull Mastiff
  • bull terrier Bull Terrier
  • Cairn Terrier Cairn Terrier
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi standing in a field Cardigan Welsh Corgi
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel posing Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • cute-cavapoochon-puppy-looking-at-the-camera-the-picture-focus Cavapoochon
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever
  • Chihuahua Mix Breeds Chihuahua Mix Breeds – Guide To The Top Crosses
  • Chinese Crested Dog Chinese Crested Dog
  • Chow Chow
  • Collie
  • Corgi Husky Mix – A Beautiful Mix Of Breeds
  • corgipoo Corgi Poodle Mix – Top Guide To The Corgipoo
  • Dachshund
  • English Cream Golden Retriever
  • english setter standing on grass in a garden English Setter
  • English Shepherd English Shepherd – Complete Guide & Top Facts
  • English Toy Spaniel in Grass English Toy Spaniel
  • Feist Dog – Complete Breed Guide
  • Flat-Coated Retriever
  • Fox Terrier
  • French Bulldog
  • german shepherd husky mix German Shepherd Husky Mix
  • german shepherd lab mix German Shepherd Lab Mix – Complete Breed Guide
  • German Shepherd Pitbull Mix German Shepherd Pitbull Mix – A Guide To The German Pit
  • German Shorthaired Pointer
  • German-Wirehaird-Pointer-standing-on-grass German Wirehaired Pointer
  • Giant Schnauzer
  • Golden Retriever Corgi Mix Golden Retriever Corgi Mix – Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Golden retriever lab mix Golden Retriever Lab Mix – Complete Guide To The Goldador
  • gordon setter standing in woods Gordon Setter
  • Great Pyrenees Great Pyrenees
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
  • greyhound in the woods Greyhound
  • Groenendael (Belgian Shepherd)
  • Havanese Havanese
  • hmong-dog-2-1990647 Hmong Dog
  • husky mix breeds Husky Mix Breeds – Complete Guide To The Top Husky Crosses
  • golden brown irish setter standing in grass Irish Setter
  • Irish Wolfhound standing proud in a misty field Irish Wolfhound
  • Italian Greyhound
  • Jack Russell Chihuahua Mix Jack Russell Chihuahua Mix – Complete Breed Guide
  • Japanese Chin standing outdoors in grass Japanese Chin
  • Japanese Spitz Japanese Spitz – The Playful And Elegant Breed
  • kangals Kangals – Natural Born Protectors
  • Keeshond Keeshonden
  • Kerry Blue terrier standing on green grass Kerry Blue Terrier
  • king shepherd King Shepherd – Complete Guide & Top Facts
  • Labrador Retriever
  • lhasa-apso-dog-breed-walking-on-grass Lhasa Apso
  • long haired chihuahua Long Haired Chihuahua – Complete Breed Guide
  • Long Haired German Shepherd Long Haired German Shepherd – Top Guide
  • Maltese
  • Manchester Terrier Manchester Terrier – A Complete Guide To A True Terrier
  • english mastiff standing on grass Mastiff
  • miniature husky Miniature Husky – Complete Breed Guide
  • Miniature pinscher walking in woods Miniature Pinscher
  • Miniature Schnauzer
  • Mop Dog Mop Dog – Komondor Complete Guide
  • Morkie Morkie Dog – The Maltese Yorkie Mix
  • Neapolitan Mastiff on lead standing in the grass outdoors. Neapolitan Mastiff
  • Norwich Terrier
  • Papillon
  • Pekingese standing on grass Pekingese
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi
  • white pointer with light brown markings Pointer
  • Pomapoo – Toy Poodle & Pomeranian Mix Complete Guide
  • Pomchi Pomchi – Pomeranian Chihuahua Mix Dog Breed Guide
  • Pomeranian Husky Pomsky – Pomeranian Husky – Complete Guide
  • Poodle Poodle
  • Poodle Mixes Poodle Mixes – Top Guide To These Popular Crossbreeds
  • rhodesian ridgeback standing proud on tree lined road Rhodesian Ridgeback
  • Rottweiler Lab Mix Rottweiler Lab Mix – Top Facts & Guide
  • Rottweiler Pitbull Mix Rottweiler Pitbull Mix – Breed Facts And Info
  • Saint Berdoodle Saint Berdoodle – Top Facts & Complete Guide
  • saint bernard dog breed Saint Bernard
  • Saluki
  • Samoyed in a forest Samoyed
  • Schipperke Dog Breed Schipperke
  • Schnauzer Schnauzer
  • Shar Pei
  • shepadoodle-breed Shepadoodle
  • Shetland Sheepdog Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)
  • Shiba-inu Shiba Inu
  • Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Breed Guide – Top Facts & Info
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
  • Spinone Italiano
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • tamaskan Tamaskan – Complete Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Teacup Yorkie Teacup Yorkie – More Than Just A Cute Face
  • Terrier Mix Breeds Terrier Mix Breeds – Complete Guide To The Different Terrier Crosses
  • Airedale Terrier The Airedale Terrier – King Of The Terriers Guide & Top Facts
  • Akbash Dog The Akbash Dog – Top Guide & Facts
  • Akita Dog The Akita Dog – Top Facts and Info
  • Alaskan Klee Kai The Alaskan Klee Kai – Top Guide
  • american alsatian The American Alsatian Breed Guide – Things You Should Know
  • American Bully The American Bully – Complete Guide & Facts
  • American Water Spaniel The American Water Spaniel – Top Facts & Guide
  • Anatolian Shepherd The Anatolian Shepherd – Complete Guide
  • Apple Head Chihuahua The Apple Head Chihuahua – Top Facts & Guide
  • Aussiedoodle The Aussiedoodle – Australian Shepherd Poodle Mix
  • Basenji dog The Basenji Dog – Top Facts & Breed Guide
  • Beagle The Beagle – Everything To Know About This Active Breed
  • Bernedoodle The Bernedoodle – Compete Dog Breed Guide
  • Bernese Mountain Dog The Bernese Mountain Dog – Complete Guide
  • Teddy Bear Dog Breeds The Best Teddy Bear Dog Breeds – From Large To Small For All Types Of Owner
  • Bichon Poodle The Bichon Poodle Cross Breed Guide
  • black german shepherd The Black German Shepherd – Everything You Need To Know
  • Black Mouth Cur The Black Mouth Cur – Complete Guide & Facts
  • black pomeranian The Black Pomeranian – Everything You Need To Know
  • black pug The Black Pug – Rare Breed Guide
  • Bloodhound The Bloodhound – Key Facts And Features Of The Breed
  • blue french bulldog The Blue French Bulldog – Complete Handy Owners Guide
  • Blue German Shepherd The Blue German Shepherd – Top Facts & Guide
  • Blue Heeler The Blue Heeler – Australian Cattle Dog Breed Guide
  • Boerboel The Boerboel – South African Mastiff Breed Guide
  • Bolognese Dog Breed The Bolognese Dog – Complete Breed Guide
  • Border Collie The Border Collie – Top Facts & Guide
  • Border Collie Blue Heeler mix The Border Collie Blue Heeler Mix – Top Facts & Guide
  • Border Collie and Corgi mix The Border Collie Corgi Mix – Top Facts
  • Bordoodle The Bordoodle – Complete Breed Guide
  • Boston Terrier The Boston Terrier – Complete Guide & Top Facts
  • Boxador The Boxador – Complete Guide To The Boxer Labrador Mix Breed
  • brindle pitbull The Brindle Pitbull – Top Facts And Characteristics
  • Canaan Dog Breed The Canaan Dog – Guide & Top Facts
  • cane corso The Cane Corso – Breed Guide And Info
  • Carolina Dog The Carolina Dog Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • cavapoo The Cavapoo – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & Miniature Poodle Mix
  • Chihuahua The Chihuahua – Top Guide & Facts
  • Chihuahua Poodle Mix The Chihuahua Poodle Mix – Chipoo Top Guide & Facts
  • Chihuahua Terrier Mix The Chihuahua Terrier Mix – Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Chiweenie The Chiweenie – Chihuahua Dachshund Mix
  • Chorkie The Chorkie – Chihuahua Yorkie Mix
  • Chug dog The Chug Dog – Pug Chihuahua Mix Complete Guide
  • Cockapoo The Cockapoo – Cocker Spaniel Toy Poodle Mix
  • Cocker Spaniel The Cocker Spaniel – Complete Breed Guide
  • Czechoslovakian Wolfdog The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
  • Dalmatian The Dalmatian Dog – Complete Guide
  • Dapple Dachshund The Dapple Dachshund – Complete Dog Breed Guide
  • Dutch Shepherd The Dutch Shepherd – Full Guide & Facts
  • English Labrador The English Labrador – Complete Guide & Top Facts
  • English Springer Spaniel The English Springer Spaniel – Top Guide & Facts
  • Entlebucher Mountain Dog The Entlebucher Mountain Dog – Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Estrela Mountain Dog The Estrela Mountain Dog – Complete Guide
  • Frenchton The Frenchton – French Bulldog Boston Terrier Mix Breed Guide
  • German Shepherd The German Shepherd Dog
  • German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix The German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix – Breed Guide
  • Goberian The Goberian – Golden Retriever Husky Mix Breed Guide
  • Golden Cocker Retriever The Golden Cocker Retriever – Golden Retriever Cocker Spaniel Mix
  • Golden Retriever The Golden Retriever – Top Facts & Guide
  • Golden Shepherd The Golden Shepherd – Complete Breed Guide
  • Goldendoodle The Goldendoodle – Golden Retriever & Poodle Cross
  • Great Dane The Great Dane – Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Greenland Dog The Greenland Dog – Breed Guide & Top Facts
  • Havapoo The Havapoo – Poodle and Havanese Cross Breed Guide
  • Hokkaido Dog The Hokkaido Dog – Top Facts & Guide
  • Jack Russell Terrier The Jack Russell Terrier – All The Facts An Owner Needs
  • Karelian Bear Dog The Karelian Bear Dog – Complete Guide
  • Kelpie Dog The Kelpie Dog – Complete Guide
  • Labradoodle The Labradoodle – Top Guide & Facts
  • Long Haired Dachshund The Long Haired Dachshund – Owner Guide & Facts
  • Maltese Shih Tzu The Maltese Shih Tzu – Complete Mix Breed Guide
  • maltipoo The Maltipoo – Maltese Poodle Mix
  • Maremma Sheepdog The Maremma Sheepdog – A Breed That Spans The Ages
  • Mastador The Mastador – Mastiff Lab Mix Top Facts & Complete Guide
  • Mini Australian Shepherd The Mini Australian Shepherd Dog – ( Mini Aussie )
  • Mini Goldendoodle The Mini Goldendoodle – Golden Retriever & Miniature Poodle Mix
  • Mini Labradoodle The Mini Labradoodle – Top Facts & Info
  • Miniature Bulldog The Miniature Bulldog – Guide & Top Facts
  • miniature german shepherd The Miniature German Shepherd – Breed Info And Owners Guide
  • Mountain Cur The Mountain Cur Working Dog – Complete Owners Guide
  • Native American Indian Dog The Native American Indian Dog
  • Newfoundland Dog The Newfoundland Dog – Complete Guide & Top Facts
  • Norfolk Terrier The Norfolk Terrier – Top Guide & Facts
  • Northern Inuit Dog The Northern Inuit Dog Guide
  • Patterdale Terrier The Patterdale Terrier Dog Breed – Complete Guide
  • Peekapoo The Peekapoo – Pekingese & Miniature Poodle Cross
  • Pitbull Boxer Mix The Pitbull Boxer Mix – Bullboxer Breed Guide
  • Pitbull Lab Mix The Pitbull Lab Mix – Complete Owner Guide
  • pitsky The Pitsky – American Pitbull & Husky Cross
  • pocket beagle The Pocket Beagle – Your Complete Guide
  • Pocket Pitbull The Pocket Pitbull – Top Breed Guide
  • Pomeranian The Pomeranian – Origins and Complete Breed Guide
  • Presa Canario The Presa Canario – Canary Mastiff Dog Guide
  • pug The Pug – Full Guide To The Classic Toy Breed
  • Puggle The Puggle – Pug Beagle Mix Complete Guide
  • red golden retriever The Red Golden Retriever – Complete Breed Guide
  • Red Heeler The Red Heeler – Australian Cattle Dog Guide
  • Red Husky The Red Husky – Breed Facts And Complete Guide
  • Red Nose Pitbull The Red Nose Pitbull – The Facts About This American Terrier
  • Rottweiler Dog The Rottweiler Dog – Top Facts and Complete Guide
  • Russian Bear Dog The Russian Bear Dog – Guide To The Caucasian Shepherd
  • Saarloos Wolfdog The Saarloos Wolfdog – Complete Guide
  • Sable German Shepherd The Sable German Shepherd – Top Facts & Guide
  • Sheepadoodle The Sheepadoodle – Sheepdog Poodle Mix
  • Shih Poo The Shih Poo – Shih Tzu Toy Poodle Cross Breed Guide
  • Shiloh Shepherd The Shiloh Shepherd – Complete Breed Guide
  • german shepherd border collie mix The Shollie – Border Collie German Shepherd Mix
  • Shorkie The Shorkie – Shih Tzu Yorkie Mix – An Owners Guide
  • Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky Dog – Complete Guide & Facts
  • Silver Lab The Silver Lab – Your Questions Answered From Traits To Treats
  • Teacup Chihuahua The Teacup Chihuahua – Top Facts & Guide
  • Teacup Maltese The Teacup Maltese – Complete Breed Guide
  • Teacup Poodle The Teacup Poodle – Facts About This Miniature Breed
  • texas heeler The Texas Heeler – Australian Cattle Dog Shepherd Mix
  • Toy Poodle The Toy Poodle – Batteries Not Included – Complete Guide
  • utonagan dog The Utonagan Dog – Guide & Top Facts
  • Victorian Bulldog The Victorian Bulldog – Top Breed Guide And Facts
  • White German Shepherd The White German Shepherd – All The Facts About This Magnificent Breed
  • White Pomeranian The White Pomeranian – Owner Guide & Top Facts
  • whoodle The Whoodle – Wheaten Terrier and Poodle Mix
  • Wire Haired Dachshund The Wire Haired Dachshund – Complete Guide
  • Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed The Xoloitzcuintli Dog Breed – Top Facts & Guide
  • The Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Spaniel
  • Tibetan Terrier Tibetan Terrier
  • Toy Fox Terrier Toy Fox Terrier
  • Vizsla
  • Weimaraner
  • welsh terrier Welsh Terrier
  • West Highland White Terrier West Highland White Terrier
  • What Breed Is My Dog What Breed Is My Dog? – Top Guide To Identify Different Breeds
  • white / grey whippet standing on grass Whippet Dog Breed Info and Facts
  • white husky White Husky – Top Guide & Facts
  • Wolf Dog Wolf Dog Breeds – Top Guide & Facts
  • Yorkie-Poo Yorkie-Poo
  • Yorkshire Terrier

Over many years, different breeds of dogs have been bred by man for different purposes. Dog breeds are usually divided into four specific groups, here are a few facts about each group.

Non-sporting Dogs

Dogs in the Non-Sporting Group are a diverse group which do not fit the specified criteria of the other breed groups. In addition, the Non-Sporting Group may no longer perform the tasks they were originally bred for. These dogs vary in every conceivable way from size, temperament, features and coats.

Some are well known and some are less common. There is no unifying theme with these dogs. Times, fashions and societies have changed and so have the need for breeds to assist in what was once considered entertainment, or sport. Non-sporting dogs include: Poodles, Bulldogs and Chow Chows.

Sporting Dogs

The sporting dogs, or sporting breeds, are very friendly dogs and great companions. They are also excellent hunting dogs, gun dogs, game dogs, and bird dogs.

Sporting dogs are popular among hunters, and owners of these breeds group understand that their dogs need regular invigorating exercise. These pets are well-rounded companions that are active and alert.

Sporting dogs generally have natural instincts in water and woods and will actively hunt with their owner.

Dogs in the sporting group can be divided into four basic types according to the job each breed was bred to perform. These types include the following:

Setters

  • English Setter
  • Irish Setter

Pointers

  • English Pointer
  • German Shorthaired Pointer
  • Vizsla

Retrievers

  • Labrador
  • Golden Retriever
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Spaniels

  • Cocker Spaniel
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy Dogs

Small companion or lap dogs are referred to as ‘Toy Dogs’. Many of the Toy breeds were bred for this category although some have been placed into this category due to their small size. Small dog breeds were usually owned by the wealthy and were referred to as a ‘status symbol’, a luxury item with practically no apparent use.

Toy dogs have very friendly personalities and will give their owner lots of love and attention. Toy Dogs do not need a large amount of exercise and some can be fussy eaters. Other Toy Dogs include: Yorkshire Terriers, Pug Dogs, English Toy Terrier and the Japanese Chin.

Working Dogs

Dogs in the Working group, were developed to perform a wide variety of tasks, such as herding, droving, pulling, hauling, herding, hunting, rescuing and guarding. Working with and for humans is intertwined entirely with the history of dogs. The very nature of many of these tasks require a big, strong dog. Working dogs have always been viewed as real assets to their owners and have worked with man replacing larger animals such as horses when none such animals were available.

Over the centuries these dogs were selectively bred to become guards and search and rescue dogs. Arguably, the working group consists of some of the most heroic canines in the world, aiding humans in many walks of life, including the Boxer, Great Dane and St Bernard.

Characteristics and features of Working Dogs have been introduced and strengthened by breeding with animals who already demonstrated the desired traits.

Breeding for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century. Before this time dogs and puppies were bred to increase useful abilities and traits helpful for the duties they were intended for. Therefore, the various working breeds were introduced to help man according to his specific requirements such as herding other animals such as cattle and sheep, guarding premises, pulling various carts and sleds and rescuing people from water and mountains

Today, dogs are still employed as:

Farm Dogs

Sled Dogs

Sniffer Dogs

dogguard-7233308 Guard Dogs

Police Dogs

Rescue Dogs

Sheep Dogs

Sports Dogs

Dogs play a vital role in modern police work and are used by every force in the country. There are approximately 2,500 police dogs in England and Wales. Their naturally powerfully sense of smell and agility are used by the police for finding drugs, explosives and human remains. Police dogs are also trained to track and catch criminals, for crowd work, and in prisons.

The most popular breed of dog for police work is the German Shepherd, chosen for its intelligence and highly developed senses, they also tend to be more instinctively suspicious of strangers than other breeds. Dogs need to have the right temperament to be suitable for police work – those who may make unsuitable pets, because they are too energetic and demanding, are often ideal.

So there you have it. As well as being loving, faithful, loyal pets, dogs are very hard-working and an invaluable animal to the human race.

 A dogs work is never done!

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