Mammals That Start With C: Complete A-to-Z List

C is one of the busier letters for mammals, packed with cheetahs and caribou in the wild and a long list of dog breeds from Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to Chow Chows. Here’s the complete guide to mammals whose names begin with C, organised by category for easy browsing.

Quick facts about mammals starting with C

Total entries: 41 mammals whose names start with C.
Wild mammal species: 3.
Dog breeds: 27.
Cat breeds: 5.
Rabbit breeds: 6.

Wild mammals starting with C

A-to-Z list of wild mammal species whose common names begin with this letter.

Caribou

Reindeer of the Arctic and subarctic; both sexes grow antlers.

Cheetah

World’s fastest land mammal; sustained sprints up to 110 km/h.

Cows

Domestic cattle; the world’s most numerous large mammal.

Dog breeds starting with C

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Ca de Bou

Majorca Mastiff; powerful Spanish guard dog from the Balearic Islands.

Cairn Terrier

Small Scottish terrier; the original Toto in The Wizard of Oz.

Canaan Dog

Israel’s national dog; ancient pariah breed from the Middle East.

Cane Corso

Powerful Italian mastiff descended from Roman war dogs.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Long-tailed Welsh Corgi cousin to the Pembroke; sturdy herder.

Carolina Dog Breed Guide &

American ‘Dingo’; semi-feral primitive dog of the southeastern US.

Catalan Sheepdog

Spanish herding breed from Catalonia; tousled coat, attentive temperament.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy spaniel descended from English royal lap dogs.

Cavapoo

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle mix; gentle and low-shedding.

Cavapoochon

Three-way mix of Cavalier, Poodle and Bichon Frise.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Maryland state dog; bred to retrieve ducks from icy water.

Chihuahua

Smallest dog breed in the world, originating in Mexico.

Chihuahua Mix Breeds

Roundup of popular Chihuahua hybrid breeds.

Chihuahua Poodle Mix

Chipoo; low-shedding tiny mix of Chihuahua and Poodle.

Chihuahua Terrier Mix

Energetic Chihuahua hybrid with terrier ancestry; lively and bold.

Chinese Crested Dog

Distinctive ‘hairless’ breed with tufts on head, tail and feet.

Chiweenie

Chihuahua and Dachshund mix; small-bodied, big-personality companion.

Chorkie

Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix; small toy-breed hybrid.

Chow Chow Dog

Ancient Chinese breed with a distinctive blue-black tongue and lion mane.

Chug Dog

Pug and Chihuahua mix; small, sturdy companion dog.

Cockapoo

Cocker Spaniel and Poodle mix; one of the original ‘designer’ dog crosses.

Cocker Spaniel

Popular gun dog and family pet; soft eyes and silky long coat.

Collie

Iconic Scottish herding breed, made famous by ‘Lassie’.

Corgi Husky Mix

Horgi; energetic Corgi-Husky hybrid with mixed coat colours.

Corgi Poodle Mix

Low-shedding Corgi hybrid with curly Poodle coat texture.

Corsican Dog

Cursinu; ancient Corsican herding and hunting breed.

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

Wolf-German Shepherd hybrid breed developed in 1950s Czechoslovakia.

Cat breeds starting with C

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

California Spangled

Rare American spotted cat bred to look like a small leopard.

Cat Breed That Start With S

A domestic cat breed; see the full Cat Breed That Start With S guide for traits and care.

Chartreux

French national cat; quiet, blue-grey, with copper eyes.

Corn Rex Cat

Cornish Rex; short-coated cat with tightly waved fur and large ears.

Cymric

Long-haired version of the Manx cat; tailless and round-bodied.

Rabbit breeds starting with C

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Californian Rabbit

White-bodied rabbit breed with darker points on ears, nose and feet.

Champagne dArgent Rabbit

French silver-coated rabbit breed; one of the oldest fancy rabbits.

Checkered Giant Rabbit

Large white rabbit with bold black markings on ears, eyes and back.

Chinchilla Rabbit

Rabbit breed with chinchilla-style banded grey-and-white fur.

Cinnamon Rabbit

American rabbit breed with a warm reddish-brown coat.

Creme dArgent Rabbit

French rabbit breed with a distinctive silver-cream coat.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter C?

Animal Corner covers 41 mammals whose names begin with the letter C, including 3 wild mammal species, 27 dog breeds, 5 cat breeds and 6 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with C?

The standout wild mammal name starting with C is the cheetah. Among domestic breeds, popular C-starting names include the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Are dogs, cats and rabbits considered mammals?

Yes. All dogs, cats and rabbits are mammals, alongside wild species like deer, elephants and whales. Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young; this includes both wild species and the domesticated breeds derived from them.

What’s the smallest mammal whose name starts with C?

That depends on the letter, but on this page some of the smaller C-starting mammals include rabbit breeds and toy dog breeds. For wild species, see the species guides linked above.

How can I find more mammals on Animal Corner?

Browse the Animal Corner mammals hub at /mammal/ for the complete A-to-Z list, or use our individual breed pages: /dog-breeds/, /cat-breeds/ and /rabbit-breeds/.

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Mammals That Start With C