Dog Breeds Directory
Explore our comprehensive collection of dog breeds from around the world. Click on any breed to learn more about its characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Akita
The Akita is a large Japanese breed known for its dignity, courage, and loyalty. The Japanese Akita variation in fawn, white, or red brindle...
Temperament
Dignified, courageous, aloof, loyal, docile, receptive, alert
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a medium-sized herding breed developed to drive cattle across vast distances in Australia. The most popular variation...
Temperament
Alert, loyal, obedient, protective, energetic, brave, intelligent
Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized herding breed known for its striking coat patterns and boundless energy. The most popular variations...
Temperament
Intelligent, affectionate, active, good-natured, protective, loyal
Beagle
The Beagle is a small to medium scent hound known for its excellent tracking abilities. The most popular variation is the tricolor pattern (black,...
Temperament
Amiable, even-tempered, excitable, determined, gentle, intelligent
Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large, gentle giant from the Swiss Alps with a stunning tricolor coat of black, white, and rust. The standard large...
Temperament
Affectionate, loyal, faithful, intelligent, calm, good-natured
Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small companion breed known for its white, fluffy, hypoallergenic coat and cheerful personality. The popular puppy-look...
Temperament
Playful, curious, gentle, sensitive, cheerful, feisty
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large scent hound breed with the most acute sense of smell of any dog breed. The standard scent hound type with loose,...
Temperament
Even-tempered, gentle, affectionate, stubborn, independent, loving
Border Collie
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding breed widely regarded as the most intelligent dog breed. The most popular variation is the...
Temperament
Tenacious, keen, intelligent, energetic, responsive, alert
Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a small American breed known for its tuxedo-like markings and friendly disposition. The most popular variation features...
Temperament
Friendly, bright, lively, gentle, affectionate, intelligent
Boxer
The Boxer is a medium to large working breed known for its muscular build and playful nature. Popular color variations include fawn and brindle...
Temperament
Playful, energetic, bright, loyal, fearless, friendly, devoted
Brittany
The Brittany is a medium-sized pointing breed named after the French region of Brittany. The most popular color variations are orange-and-white or...
Temperament
Agile, adaptable, quick, intelligent, attentive, happy
Bulldog
The Bulldog, also known as the English Bulldog, is a medium-sized breed instantly recognizable by its wrinkled face, short snout, and broad chest....
Temperament
Docile, willful, friendly, gregarious, calm, dignified
Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier is a medium-sized breed instantly recognizable by its distinctive egg-shaped head and triangular eyes. Popular color variations...
Temperament
Trainable, protective, keen, active, sweet-tempered, obstinate
Cane Corso
The Cane Corso is a large Italian mastiff breed known for its imposing presence and protective nature. The standard mastiff-type build is most...
Temperament
Stable, loyal, calm, trainable, reserved, even-tempered
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small spaniel breed cherished for its affectionate nature and elegant appearance. The Blenheim variation...
Temperament
Affectionate, graceful, gentle, fearless, sociable, patient
Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed, originating from Mexico. The most popular variation is the short-haired toy-sized type with an...
Temperament
Lively, devoted, alert, quick, courageous, intelligent
Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel includes both American and English varieties, with the English Cocker being particularly popular in the UK and Europe. Popular...
Temperament
Friendly, trainable, gentle, even-tempered, outgoing, playful
Dachshund
The Dachshund (Teckel) is an iconic German breed with a distinctive elongated body and short legs. The most popular variations are smooth-coated...
Temperament
Clever, stubborn, devoted, lively, playful, courageous
Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is a medium-sized breed instantly recognizable by its distinctive spotted coat. The classic variation features white fur with black...
Temperament
Energetic, playful, friendly, intelligent, outgoing, active
Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a sleek, powerful working breed developed in Germany. The most popular variation is the short-haired type in classic...
Temperament
Loyal, fearless, alert, obedient, energetic, intelligent, confident
English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a medium-sized sporting breed developed for flushing and retrieving game. Popular coat patterns include...
Temperament
Affectionate, cheerful, active, attentive, intelligent, obedient
French Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a small companion dog breed known for its distinctive bat-like ears and muscular, compact build. Most popular variations...
Temperament
Playful, affectionate, patient, alert, easygoing, sociable
German Shepherd Dog
The German Shepherd Dog (Duitse Herder) is a versatile working breed known for intelligence and loyalty. The most popular variation is the...
Temperament
Alert, loyal, obedient, curious, confident, intelligent, watchful, courageous
German Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a versatile hunting breed known for its athleticism and distinctive coat patterns. The most popular variations...
Temperament
Affectionate, bold, boisterous, trainable, cooperative, intelligent
Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is a large working breed from Germany, known for its impressive size and distinctive beard. The most popular color variations...
Temperament
Strong-willed, loyal, intelligent, dominant, kind, powerful
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large-sized gun dog bred for retrieving waterfowl during hunting. Popular variations include the American type and the...
Temperament
Intelligent, friendly, reliable, kind, trustworthy, confident
Great Dane
The Great Dane is a giant breed known for its imposing size and gentle temperament. Popular color variations include harlequin (white with black...
Temperament
Friendly, devoted, reserved, gentle, confident, loving
Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a toy-sized sighthound breed, essentially a miniature version of the Greyhound. The toy-sized greyhound variation with a...
Temperament
Mischievous, affectionate, intelligent, athletic, agile, playful
Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds worldwide, beloved for its friendly nature and versatility. The most popular color...
Temperament
Outgoing, even-tempered, gentle, agile, intelligent, trusting, kind
Mastiff
The Mastiff, also known as the English Mastiff, is one of the largest dog breeds in the world. Popular color variations include fawn and brindle,...
Temperament
Good-natured, courageous, dignified, calm, affectionate, protective
Miniature American Shepherd
The Miniature American Shepherd is a small herding breed developed from Australian Shepherds. Often called "Mini Aussies," the most popular...
Temperament
Intelligent, good-natured, devoted, loyal, energetic, trainable
Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is a small terrier breed characterized by its distinctive beard and eyebrows. The most popular color variations are...
Temperament
Obedient, friendly, intelligent, spirited, alert, fearless
Newfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant working breed originally developed in Newfoundland, Canada. The most popular color variations are solid black or...
Temperament
Sweet-tempered, gentle, trainable, docile, devoted, calm
Papillon
The Papillon is a toy spaniel breed named for its distinctive butterfly-like ears (papillon means "butterfly" in French). The most popular...
Temperament
Friendly, alert, energetic, intelligent, happy, hardy
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small herding breed famous for its short legs, fox-like face, and naturally bobbed tail. The Pembroke variation...
Temperament
Bold, playful, friendly, tenacious, protective, outgoing
Pomeranian
The Pomeranian is a toy-sized spitz breed with a distinctive fluffy double coat and fox-like expression. The toy-plush variation with a thick,...
Temperament
Extroverted, playful, friendly, intelligent, sociable, active
Poodle
The Poodle (Poedel) is an elegant, intelligent breed available in three size variants: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. The Standard Poodle is...
Temperament
Intelligent, trainable, alert, active, faithful, instinctual
Portuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium-sized working breed originally developed to assist fishermen. The most popular variations feature curly or...
Temperament
Intelligent, obedient, affectionate, adventurous, quarrelsome, brave
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large African hound breed distinguished by the distinctive ridge of hair growing backward along its spine. The...
Temperament
Strong-willed, dignified, mischievous, loyal, intelligent, sensitive
Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is a robust, powerful working breed with a distinctive black coat and rust-colored markings. The standard variation features this...
Temperament
Steady, good-natured, fearless, devoted, obedient, alert, confident
Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, is a small herding breed from the Shetland Islands of Scotland. The most popular variation displays a...
Temperament
Playful, energetic, intelligent, loyal, trainable, reserved
Shiba Inu
The Shiba Inu is a small Japanese breed with an ancient heritage and distinctive fox-like appearance. The most popular color variation is red...
Temperament
Charming, fearless, keen, alert, confident, faithful
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a small companion breed developed in China, known for its flowing double coat and friendly personality. Popular variations include...
Temperament
Affectionate, playful, outgoing, clever, loyal, lively, friendly
Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working breed developed by the Chukchi people of Siberia for sled pulling. The most popular variations...
Temperament
Outgoing, gentle, alert, friendly, intelligent, mischievous
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier, often called "Staffie," is a medium-sized English breed known for its strength and affectionate nature. Popular...
Temperament
Brave, bold, affectionate, loyal, intelligent, courageous, reliable
Vizsla
The Vizsla is a Hungarian sporting breed known for its distinctive rusty-gold short coat and aristocratic appearance. This athletic, short-haired...
Temperament
Affectionate, loyal, gentle, energetic, quiet, intelligent
Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is a large German hunting breed famous for its distinctive gray or silver-gray short coat and striking amber or blue-gray eyes....
Temperament
Fast, stubborn, aloof, energetic, intelligent, powerful, steady
West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier, or Westie, is a small Scottish terrier breed known for its pure white coat and confident personality. The...
Temperament
Hardy, friendly, alert, independent, courageous, active
Whippet
The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound known for its sleek, aerodynamic build and incredible speed. The signature variation features a short,...
Temperament
Affectionate, lively, gentle, intelligent, friendly, quiet
Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a toy-sized terrier breed famous for its long, silky coat in steel-blue and tan colors. The toy variation with flowing,...
Temperament
Bold, confident, courageous, independent, intelligent, playful