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

G is dominated by Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and their many hybrid offspring, alongside the Giant Panda, the Galapagos Sea Lion and the towering Great Dane. Here’s the full guide to mammals starting with G.

Quick facts about mammals starting with G

Total entries: 31 mammals whose names start with G.
Wild mammal species: 6.
Dog breeds: 24.
Cat breeds: 0.
Rabbit breeds: 1.

Wild mammals starting with G

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

Galapagos Hoary Bat

Hoary bat subspecies endemic to the Galapagos Islands; nocturnal insectivore.

Galapagos Humpback Whale

Migrating humpback whales that visit the warm Galapagos waters seasonally.

Galapagos Sea Lions

Endemic sea lion species of the Galapagos; smaller and friendlier than continental relatives.

Giant Anteater

Largest anteater species; uses a 60cm tongue to sweep up tens of thousands of ants per day.

Giant Panda Bear

Iconic black-and-white Chinese bear; bamboo-eating but technically a carnivore.

Goats

Domesticated bovid; among the earliest livestock animals, raised for milk, meat and fibre.

Dog breeds starting with G

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Galgo Español

A dog breed; see the full Galgo Español guide for breed history, traits and care.

German Shepherd

Versatile German working breed; the world’s most popular police and service dog.

German Shepherd Husky Mix

Shepsky; energetic Shepherd-Husky hybrid with high working drive.

German Shepherd Lab Mix

Sheprador; loyal Shepherd-Labrador hybrid; popular family dog.

German Shepherd Pitbull Mix

Powerful Shepherd-Pitbull hybrid; needs experienced handling.

German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix

Shepweiler; large, protective Shepherd-Rottweiler hybrid.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Versatile German hunting breed; pointer, retriever and tracker in one.

German Wirehaired Pointer

Coarse-coated German gun dog bred for waterfowl and upland game.

Giant Schnauzer

Largest of the three Schnauzer sizes; powerful working and guarding breed.

Goberian

Golden Retriever and Siberian Husky mix; sociable, energetic family dog.

Golden Cocker Retriever

Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel mix; affectionate and friendly.

Golden Retriever

Delaware’s state dog; gentle, friendly and one of the most popular breeds worldwide.

Golden Retriever Corgi Mix

Golden Corgi; medium-sized affectionate hybrid with shorter legs.

Golden Retriever Lab Mix

Goldador; popular Lab-Golden hybrid; trainable family dog.

Golden Shepherd

Golden Retriever and German Shepherd mix; intelligent and protective.

Goldendoodle

Golden Retriever and Poodle mix; one of the original ‘designer’ dog crosses.

Gordon Setter

Tall black-and-tan Scottish setter; the largest of the setter breeds.

Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen

A dog breed; see the full Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen guide for breed history, traits and care.

Great Dane

Pennsylvania’s state dog; one of the tallest dog breeds in the world.

Great Pyrenees

Massive white French livestock guardian; calm, intelligent and gentle.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Largest of the Swiss Mountain breeds; tri-coloured working farm dog.

Greenland Dog

Ancient Arctic sled-dog breed of Greenland; closely related to the Canadian Eskimo Dog.

Greyhound

Among the fastest dog breeds; sustained speeds up to 70 km/h (45 mph).

Groenendael

Long-coated black variety of the Belgian Shepherd; one of four Belgian Shepherd types.

Rabbit breeds starting with G

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Giant Angora Rabbit

Largest Angora rabbit breed; produces enormous quantities of fine wool.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter G?

Animal Corner covers 31 mammals whose names begin with the letter G, including 6 wild mammal species, 24 dog breeds, 0 cat breeds and 1 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with G?

The standout wild mammal name starting with G is the giant panda and giraffe-like okapi. Among domestic breeds, popular G-starting names include the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever.

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 G?

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