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

L starts the names of some of the planet’s most iconic mammals: the lion, the leopard seal, and the Labrador Retriever among many others. Here’s the complete A-to-Z list of mammals starting with the letter L on Animal Corner.

Quick facts about mammals starting with L

Total entries: 12 mammals whose names start with L.
Wild mammal species: 2.
Dog breeds: 8.
Cat breeds: 1.
Rabbit breeds: 1.

Wild mammals starting with L

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

Leopard Seal

Antarctic predator with a snake-like neck and powerful jaws.

Lion

Africa’s largest cat; the only big cat to live in social prides.

Dog breeds starting with L

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Labradoodle

Labrador and Poodle mix; the original ‘designer dog’ from 1980s Australia.

Labrador Retriever

America’s most popular breed for over 30 years; gentle, trainable, eager.

Lhasa Apso

Long-coated Tibetan breed historically kept by Buddhist monks as guards.

Long Haired Chihuahua

Long-coated variety of the Chihuahua; same temperament as the smooth coat.

Long Haired Dachshund

Silky-coated variety of the Dachshund; one of three official coat types.

Long Haired German Shepherd

Long-coated GSD variant; recessive coat type, popular in pet homes.

Lurcher

Sighthound and herding-breed cross; traditionally a working dog of UK travellers.

Löwchen

‘Little Lion Dog’; rare ancient European companion breed with a lion-trim coat.

Cat breeds starting with L

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Lykoi Cat

Werewolf cat; striking partial-coat mutation that resembles a tiny werewolf.

Rabbit breeds starting with L

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Lionhead Rabbit

Small rabbit breed with a distinctive woolly mane around the head.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter L?

Animal Corner covers 12 mammals whose names begin with the letter L, including 2 wild mammal species, 8 dog breeds, 1 cat breeds and 1 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with L?

The standout wild mammal name starting with L is the lion. Among domestic breeds, popular L-starting names include the Labrador 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 L?

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