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

T gathers Tibetan companion breeds, multiple Teacup variants, Toy breeds and the iconic Toyger cat. Here’s the full guide to mammals beginning with T.

Quick facts about mammals starting with T

Total entries: 24 mammals whose names start with T.
Wild mammal species: 0.
Dog breeds: 17.
Cat breeds: 5.
Rabbit breeds: 2.

Dog breeds starting with T

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Tamaskan

Modern Finnish-developed wolf-look-alike breed; calm and family-friendly.

Teacup Chihuahua

Smallest variant of the smallest dog breed; controversial extreme miniaturisation.

Teacup Maltese

Extremely small Maltese variant; under 2 kg adult weight.

Teacup Poodle

Smallest Poodle size variant; often a Toy Poodle bred down further.

Teacup Yorkie

Tiny Yorkshire Terrier variant; under 2 kg as adults.

Teddy Bear Dog Breeds

Roundup of the small fluffy breeds nicknamed teddy bears.

Terrier Mix Breeds

Roundup of popular terrier hybrid breeds and what each is like.

Texas Heeler

Australian Cattle Dog and Australian Shepherd mix; tireless ranching dog.

Thai Ridgeback

Ancient Thai breed with a distinctive ridge of reverse-direction hair on the back.

Tibetan Mastiff

Massive Himalayan livestock guardian breed; one of the world’s largest dogs.

Tibetan Spaniel

Small flat-faced Himalayan monastery companion breed.

Tibetan Terrier

Medium-sized shaggy-coated Tibetan companion breed (despite the name, not a true terrier).

Toy Fox Terrier

Smallest of the Fox Terrier varieties; lively American toy breed.

Toy Poodle

Smallest Poodle size officially recognised; under 25cm at the shoulder.

Transylvanian Hound

Erdélyi Kopó; ancient Hungarian hunting hound, used by Magyar kings.

Types Of Pitbulls

Roundup of the major Pitbull-type breeds and how to tell them apart.

Types of Spitz Dog Breeds

Roundup of the dozens of breeds in the Spitz family.

Cat breeds starting with T

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Tiffany

Long-haired Burmese-derived cat breed; warm chocolate brown coat.

Tonkinese

Burmese and Siamese cross cat breed; aqua-eyed, social, vocal.

Toyger

Striking spotted-and-striped domestic cat bred to look like a miniature tiger.

Turkish Angora

Long-haired ancient Turkish cat; one of the oldest cat breeds.

Turkish Van

Distinctive long-haired Turkish cat; loves swimming and bathing in water.

Rabbit breeds starting with T

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

Tan Rabbit

Compact rabbit breed with sharply contrasting black-and-tan coat pattern.

Thrianta Rabbit Breed

Striking deep-orange Dutch rabbit breed.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter T?

Animal Corner covers 24 mammals whose names begin with the letter T, including 0 wild mammal species, 17 dog breeds, 5 cat breeds and 2 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with T?

The standout wild mammal name starting with T is no T-letter wild mammal in our list. Among domestic breeds, popular T-starting names include the Tibetan trio (Mastiff, Spaniel, Terrier).

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 T?

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