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

P is a busy letter packed with Poodles and their hybrids, multiple Pitbull-type breeds, the panda, prairie dogs and pigs. Here’s the full A-to-Z guide to mammals starting with P.

Quick facts about mammals starting with P

Total entries: 29 mammals whose names start with P.
Wild mammal species: 2.
Dog breeds: 24.
Cat breeds: 1.
Rabbit breeds: 2.

Wild mammals starting with P

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

Pigs

Domesticated suid; intelligent omnivores with one of the most sensitive snouts in the animal kingdom.

Prairie Dogs

Highly social burrowing rodents of the North American Plains; complex vocalisations.

Dog breeds starting with P

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Papillon

Small toy spaniel with butterfly-like ears; named for the French word for butterfly.

Patterdale Terrier

Working English terrier from the Lake District; tough, fearless ratter.

Peekapoo

Pekingese and Miniature Poodle mix; small affectionate companion dog.

Pekingese

Small flat-faced Chinese companion breed; once kept in the imperial palace.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Short-legged herding breed; the late Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite.

Pharaoh Hound

Tan sighthound from Malta; striking ‘blushing’ pink ears when excited.

Pitbull Boxer Mix

Bullboxer; muscular Pitbull-Boxer hybrid; energetic family dog.

Pitbull Lab Mix

Pitador; popular Pitbull-Labrador hybrid; affectionate and trainable.

Pitsky

American Pitbull and Husky cross; energetic, athletic hybrid dog.

Pocket Beagle

Smaller Beagle variant historically bred to fit in saddle pockets.

Pocket Pitbull

Compact Pitbull bred from American Pitbull and Patterdale Terrier crosses.

Pointer

Tall, athletic British gun dog; named for its distinctive ‘pointing’ stance over game.

Pomapoo

Pomeranian and Poodle mix; small, fluffy hypoallergenic companion.

Pomchi

Pomeranian and Chihuahua mix; tiny toy hybrid breed.

Pomeranian

Small fluffy Spitz toy breed; one of Queen Victoria’s favourite companions.

Pomsky

Pomeranian and Siberian Husky mix; mid-sized husky look-alike with toy-breed parentage.

Poodle

Highly intelligent water-retrieving breed; comes in three official sizes.

Poodle Mixes

Roundup of popular Poodle hybrid breeds (doodles).

Portuguese Sheepdog

Rustic Portuguese herding breed with a long shaggy coat.

Presa Canario

Powerful Canary Islands mastiff; livestock guardian and catch dog.

Pug

Small flat-faced Chinese companion breed; centuries-old toy dog of European royalty.

Puggle

Pug and Beagle mix; small affectionate companion.

Pyredoodle

Great Pyrenees and Standard Poodle mix; large gentle hypoallergenic family dog.

Pyrenean Mastiff

Spanish livestock guardian breed from the Pyrenees; massive and protective.

Cat breeds starting with P

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Persian

Long-haired flat-faced cat breed; one of the most recognisable domestic cats worldwide.

Rabbit breeds starting with P

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Palomino Rabbit

Mid-sized golden-coloured American rabbit breed.

Polish Rabbit

One of the smallest rabbit breeds; compact, short-eared show rabbit.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter P?

Animal Corner covers 29 mammals whose names begin with the letter P, including 2 wild mammal species, 24 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 P?

The standout wild mammal name starting with P is the panda, prairie dogs and pigs. Among domestic breeds, popular P-starting names include the Poodle, Pug and Pitbull lineages.

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 P?

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