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

D is the start of some of the most familiar mammals: the domestic dog leads the list, alongside deer, dik diks and a small number of standout dog and cat breeds. Here’s every mammal name starting with D in our database.

Quick facts about mammals starting with D

Total entries: 12 mammals whose names start with D.
Wild mammal species: 3.
Dog breeds: 6.
Cat breeds: 1.
Rabbit breeds: 2.

Wild mammals starting with D

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

Deer

Family Cervidae; widespread herbivores including elk, moose, and white-tailed deer.

Dik Dik

Tiny East African antelope, no taller than a large rabbit at the shoulder.

Dog

Domesticated descendant of the grey wolf; humanity’s oldest companion species.

Dog breeds starting with D

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Dachshund

‘Sausage dog’; long-bodied German breed bred to chase badgers from setts.

Dalmatian Dog

Iconic spotted breed; historically a coach dog of England and the US.

Dapple Dachshund

Dachshund variant with the dapple (merle) coat pattern.

Doberman Pinscher

Sleek, athletic German guardian breed developed in the late 1800s.

Dog Breeds That Start with B

A dog breed; see the full Dog Breeds That Start with B guide for breed history, traits and care.

Dutch Shepherd

Dutch herding breed close in appearance to the Belgian Malinois.

Cat breeds starting with D

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Devon Rex

Short-curled-coat domestic cat with prominent cheekbones and big ears.

Rabbit breeds starting with D

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Dutch Rabbit

One of the oldest rabbit breeds; instantly recognisable two-tone pattern.

Dwarf Hotot Rabbit

Small white rabbit with distinctive black eye-ring markings.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter D?

Animal Corner covers 12 mammals whose names begin with the letter D, including 3 wild mammal species, 6 dog breeds, 1 cat breeds and 2 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with D?

The standout wild mammal name starting with D is the deer. Among domestic breeds, popular D-starting names include the Dachshund.

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 D?

That depends on the letter, but on this page some of the smaller D-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 D