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Dog Breeds – Complete List of Types of Dog (A-Z) With Pictures

Browse our complete list of all A-Z dog breeds and find a perfect companion for you. There are more than 150 different types of dog breeds listed below with their origin, personality, type and pictures.

“A”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Akita Japan Strong built dog with Bear like head and traingular ears. It has a long coat, curly tail and cat like feet. ankita Medium sized domestic dog breed
Airedale Terrier England Sturdy dog with short legs .It has weather resistant outer coat and small tail. Airedale-Terrier Large size
Afghan Hound Afghanistan Tall and slender with a long, narrow, refined head, silky topknot and powerful jaws.It has silky coat and curled tail. Afghan_Hound Medium size
Alaskan Malamute United States of America Solid with large feet.The head is wide with erect ears.It has a plumed tail alaskanmalamutesf Medium-Large size
American Foxhound United States of America Have a keener sense of smell and head is long.It has broad ears and eyes are large. foxhound_american Medium-Large size
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“B”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Basenji Congo Smooth, muscular and athletic dog. It has small eyes, straight ears, a wrinkled forehead, and long legs. basenji Small Sized
Basset Hound France Short, relatively heavy dog with large head. It has short coat and sweeping ears. Basset-Hound Medium Sized
Beagle England Sturdy, hardy little hound dog. It has square headlong legs and soft ears. beagles Small Sized
Bearded Collie Scotland Medium-sized, strong working dog. It has waterproof coat, long head and medium sized eyes bearded-collie Medium Sized
Beauceron France Large, athletic, large head dog. It has large eyes and smooth, short double-coat. Beauceron Large Sized
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“C”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Cairn Terrier Scotland Alert, animated, hardy and fox-like expression dog. It has broad head and small ears. Cairn-Terrier Small Sized
Cane Corso Italy Strongly built but elegant, with powerful and long muscles. It has strong, muscular neck and short coat. Cane-Corso Large Sized
Catahoula Leopard United States of America Well muscled and powerful dog it has solid legs, small sizes eyes and Broad head. Catahoula-Leopard Medium-Large Sized
Caucasian Shepherd United States of America Has moderate deep-set, dark eyes.it has weather-resistant coat and ears are densely covered with hair Caucasian-Shepherd Large Sized
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel United Kingdom Small sized dog with long and silky coat. It has beautiful eyes and long fluffy ears. Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel Small Sized
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“D”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Dachshund Germany Has longer body with short legs. It also has long ears and almond-shaped eyes. Dachshund Small Sized
Dalmatian Greece Large, strong, muscular dog. It has soft ears, medium size eyes and short coat. Dalmatian Medium Sized
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Scotland Has a very long body and short legs. It has hazel eyes, short soft and silky ears. DandieDinmont-Terrier Small Sized
Doberman Pinscher Germany Medium sized, squarely built dog with muscular body. It has short coat and short hair. Doberman-Pinscher Medium-Large Sized
Dogue De Bordeaux France Very powerful dog, with a very muscular body.it has short coat, thick skin and small ears. Dogue-De-Bordeaux Large sized
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“E”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
English Cocker Spaniel England Larger than the American Cocker, the English Cocker has less coat and is devoted, affectionate, and funny dog. He learns quickly. english_cocker_spaniel Small Sized
Entlebucher Sennenhund Switzerland These are sturdy dog breeds known for their typical working dog features. They have short hair and learn quickly Entlebucher-Sennenhund Medium Sized
English Setter England They have gorgeous white coat flecked with tan (orange belton) or black (blue belton). Some dogs have tricolor, having black flecks on the coat and tan points on the legs and muzzle. EnglishSetterjacksonjacksonStand Small Sized
English Toy Spaniel England These dogs are affectionate and willing to please. These are restful dogs but they have the heart of a lion if he believes a person is in danger. englishtoyspanielsf Medium-Large Sized
English Foxhound Great Britain They have been bred for more than 150 years and were used for fox hunting, but with plenty of exercise he can also make a fine family companion. His voice and size make him best suited to a rural home. english-foxhound Large sized
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“F”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Field Spaniel England These dog breeds are Darker in color. They were used for show dog in 20 Century. They are Sweet, Fun Loving, and Sensitive dogs Field_Spaniel Medium Sized Dog
Finnish Lapphund France & Canada Live to work Outside. These dog Breeds are agile, alert and friendly. finnish_lapphund Medium Sized
Finnish Spitz Finland These dog Breeds need long walk from owners. They are active, alert, and lively finnish_spitz Medium Sized
Flat-Coated Retriever United Kingdom These dog can live both on land and water. These dog breeds are cheerful and optimistic Flat-Coated-Retriever Large Sized
French Bull Dog France, England These small dog breed can adapt the conditions. They are playful and smart French-Bull-Dog Small Sized
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“G”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
German Longhaired Pointer Germany These dogs are very affectionate, kind gentle, and friendly. They are very intelligent breed, therefore, they are very easy to train German-Longhaired-Pointer Medium Sized Dog
German Pincher Germany These are friendly dogs. They live happily with other pets and kids. These working dogs are known for their affectionate towards their owners. German-Pincher Medium Sized Dog
German Shepherd Dog Germany They are smart, courageous, and intelligent dog breed. Now these days, these dogs are used for the guarding purpose and as a service dogs. German-Shepherd-Dog Large Sized Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer Germany They are intelligent and affectionate dogs and are easy to train German-Shorthaired-Pointer Medium or Large Sized Dog
German Spitz Germany These companion and watch dogs are known for their intelligent and lively temperament. German-Spitz Medium Sized Dog
“H”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Hamiltonstovare Sweden They are best known for hunting hound dog. Known for their great stamina. They are calm & friendly to all Hamiltonstovare Medium Sized Dog
Harrier United Kingdom These are sweet, and excellent to live with Children. They need long walk to burn their excess energy. Colors may be different harrier Medium Sized Dog
Havanese Cuba These dog breeds coat is light and silky. Known for toy Dog, smart and easily Trained Havanese Small Sized
Hovawart Germany They are excellent family, watch Dog and reserved towards strangers hovawart Medium-Large Sized Dog
Havana Silk Dog Cuba These Dog Breeds are small, playful. They are also known as companion dogs Havana-Silk-Dog Small-Medium Sized Dog
“I”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Ibizan Hound Spain They are intelligent, active dog breed of hound family. ibizan-hound Large Sized Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog Iceland These Dog Breeds are tough and energetic. Friendly with strangers icelandic-sheepdog Medium Sized Dog
Irish Red and White Setter Ireland They are affectionate dogs and they respond well in training. Irish-Red-and-White-Setter Medium Sized Dog
Irish Setter Ireland These are sweet natures, active dog breeds. Happily live with other Dogs, children. They require daily walk & exercise. irish-setter Large Sized Dog
Irish Terrier Ireland They are found mostly in Golden Red or White coat color. Active Dog Breeds. Used for training activities IrishTerrier Medium Sized Dog
“J”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Jacairn Scotland These are playful and fun loving dogs, They are intelligent and not aggressive therefore they are well suited for the children. jacairn Small Sized Dog
Ja-Chon United States of America They are alert and obedient. Good for those pet lovers who like cheerful companions. They are easy to train. Ja-Chon Small Sized Dog
Jack Chi United States of America These are rescue dogs. Known for their playful and affectionate temperament. They are energetic therefore they need lots of exercise. Jack-Chi Small Sized Dog
Jack Russell Terrier England These are fearless and obedient dogs. They are highly intelligent therefore are easy to train. These are cheerful and energetic Jack-Russell-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Jack-A-Bee United States of America They are cautious and good learner. These dogs love adventure and they are energetic too. They are easy to train Jack-A-Bee Small Sized Dog
“K”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Kai Ken Japan These dogs are attentive, agile, and adventurous. You have to give him good exercise to keep them fit. They are Good with kids Kai-Ken Medium sized Dog
Karelian Bear Dog Europe They are aggressive dogs, and their aggressiveness can be increased if you don’t provide them enough exercise. They are trainable, independent, and powerful dog breeds. Karelian-Bear--Dog Medium sized Dog
Keeshond Netherland They are friendly dogs and good with kids and other pets. These dogs are known for their intelligence and ease of trainability. Keeshond Medium sized Dog
Kerry Blue Terrier Ireland They are energetic and playful dogs hence require more exercise. These dogs are determined and socialization is required at an early stage. kerry_blue_terrier Medium sized Dog
Kishu Ken Japan They are friendly and affectionate dogs. These are known for their calmness and courageous temperament. Kishu-Ken Medium sized Dog
“L”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Labrador Retriever Canada Labrador is a type of gun dog. Known for their powerful & muscular body, these dogs are playful. Their coat is short & dense labrador-retriever Large Sized Dog
Lagotto Romagnolo Italy These dogs have sharp sense through their eye sight. They need to groom & exercise everyday due to their big coat hair LagottoRomagnolo Medium Sized Dog
Lakeland Terrier United Kingdom They are very intelligent therefore very easy to train. These dogs bold & confident. Lakeland-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Lancashire Heeler England These alert dogs are friendly and intelligent. They have good adaptability and do well with apartment lifestyle. Lancashire-Heeler Small Sized Dog
LeonBerger Germany These dogs are friendly towards children & family. They are also loyal and robust in nature leonberger Large Sized Dog
“M”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Maltese Italy They are good companion dog, and extremely lively & playful Maltese Small Sized Dog
Manchester Terrier England These dogs are keen observer. They are independent and are loyal to their humane companions Manchester-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Mastiff England These dogs are good nature and courageous. Mastiff Large Sized Dog
Miniature American Shepherd United States They are intelligent and hence are easy to train. They are excellent family pet Miniature-American-Shepherd Medium Sized
Miniature Bull Terrier England These dog breeds are known for stubborn & courageous temperament. Miniature-Bull-Terrier Medium Sized Dog
“N”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Neapolitan Mastiff Europe These dogs are protector, fearless, and independent. These dogs need training at an early age. Neapolitan-Mastiff Large Sized Dog
NederlandseKooikerhondje Netherlands These dogs are intelligent and alert. They are friendly to kids and are lively. They need exercise on regular basis. NederlandseKooikerhondje Small sized Dog
Newfoundland North America They are good family pet that are known for their affectionate behavior. These obedient dogs require regular grooming and occasional bath Newfoundland Large sized Dog
Norfolk Terrier England These dogs are fearless and active. They are spirited and intelligent therefore they are easy to train Norfolk-Terrier Small sized Dog
Norrbottenspets Sweden and Finland These dogs are known for their outgoing, active & independent nature. They do well in agility training. Norrbottenspets Small-Medium sized Dog
“O”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Old Southern Catchdog United States of America These dogs are known for their outgoing, active & independent nature. They do well in agility training. Old-Southern-Catchdog Medium- Large sized dog
Old Danish Pointer Denmark They are intelligent dogs. These are playful and friendly with kids and other smaller pets. They are also quite active Old-Danish-Pointer Medium Sized Dog
Old English Sheepdog England They are good family pet that are known for their affectionate behavior. These obedient dogs require regular grooming and occasional bath Old-English-Sheepdog Large sized dog
Old English Bulldog England These dogs are known for their outgoing, active & independent nature. They do well in agility training. Old-English-Bulldog Medium Sized Dog
Old English Terrier England They are friendly & happy dog. These breed is active, playful and very intelligent. Also known as home pet dog, these dogs are athletic. Old-English-Terrier Small Sized Dog
“P”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Papillon France They are good family pet that are known for their affectionate behavior. These obedient dogs require regular grooming and occasional bath papillon Small Sized Dog
Parson Russell Terrier England These energetic dogs require regular exercise and they play with owner. They are single minded and affectionate. parson-russell-terrier Small Sized Dog
Pekingese China Also known as Peke Dog, Lion Dog. These Dogs require more grooming because of long hair. Happy to live in house. Pekingese Small Sized Dog
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Wales These affectionate dogs love to be involved with family and owners. They are easy to train due to their high intelligence level Pembroke-Welsh-Corgi Medium Sized Dog
Perro De Presa Canario Canary Islands, Spain These dogs need early socialization and training. They are intelligent dogs. These are playful and friendly with kids and other smaller pets. They are also quite active Perro-De-Presa-Canario Large Sized Dog
“Q”
Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle England These Dog Breeds head proportion to its body. Eyes are large and round, with a gentle, soft and intelligent expression.Needs daily walk and grooming.May have softer coat.Available in all colors Queen Elizabeth Pocket Beagle Small sized dog
Queensland Heeler Australia These dog breeds also known as Australian Heeler,Blue Heeler.Length of the body is longer than its tail.The dog is well-muscled,powerful. Queensland Heeler Medium Small sized dog
“R”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Rafeiro do Alentejo Portugal They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog Rafeiro-do-Alentejo Large sized dog
Rajapalayam India They are intelligent dogs. These are playful and friendly with kids and other smaller pets. They are also quite active rajapalayam Large sized dog
Rampur Greyhound India They are great family dogs known for their happy, lively personality, but their versatility makes them popular for a variety of activities, like field trials, hunting, the show ring, and all kinds of dog sports. Rampur-Greyhound Large sized dog
Rat Terrier United States of America They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog Rat-Terrier Small- Medium Sized Dog
Redbone Coonhound United States of America These dogs are energetic, even-tempered, and easy going. They do well with different types of training. Redbone-Coonhound Medium Sized Dog
Rottweiler Germany These  dogs are very powerful,active and smart dog with muscular body.They are playful and friendly with kids and other smaller pets. Rottweiler Large sized
“S”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Staffordshire Bull Terrier England They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog Staffordshire-Bull-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Swedish Vallhund Sweden These are friendly dogs. They live happily with other pets and kids. These working dogs are known for their affectionate towards their owners. Swedish-Vallhund Small Sized Dog
Smooth Fox Terrier England They are great family dogs known for their happy, lively personality. They are popular for a variety of activities, like field trials, hunting, the show ring, and all kinds of dog sports. Smooth-Fox-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Standard Schnauzer Germany These dogs are energetic, even-tempered, and easy going. They do well with different types of training. Standard-Schnauzer Medium Sized Dog
Spanish Mastiff Spain These dogs are good protector and have calm temperament. They are intelligent therefore they are easy to train. Spanish-Mastiff Large sized dog
“T”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Tibetan Spaniel Tibet They are good family pet that are known for their affectionate behavior. These obedient dogs require regular grooming and occasional bath Tibetan-Spaniel Small Sized Dog
Toy Manchester Terrier England These brave dogs are gentle and energetic. They are bred as a watchdog. Toy-Manchester-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Tamaskan Dog Finland These are friendly dogs. They live happily with other pets and kids. These working dogs are known for their affectionate towards their owners. Tamaskan-Dog Large sized dog
Tornjak Croatia These companion and watch dogs are known for their intelligent and lively temperament. Tornjak Large sized dog
“U”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Ultimate Mastiff Italy, Switzerland Grooming needs once a week. Good bond with an owner. Loving, Affectionate. Easily Trainable. Ultimate-Mastiff Large Size Dog
Utonagan England, United Kingdom They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog Utonagan Large sized Dog
“V”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Vizsla Hungary These easy to groom dogs are energetic, even-tempered, and easy going. They do well with different types of training. Vizsla Medium Sized Dog
Valley Bull Dog Canada These companion and watch dogs are known for their intelligent and lively temperament. Valley-Bull-Dog Small Sized Dog
Volpino Italino Italy They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog VolpinoItalino Small Sized Dog
“W”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Weimaraner Germany Known for hunting Dogs. Energetic, Need Exercise. Comfortable with Children. Weimaraner Large Sized Dog
Welsh Spanier Spaniel Wales These are friendly dogs. They live happily with other pets and kids. These working dogs are known for their affectionate towards their owners. Welsh-Spanier-Spaniel Medium Sized Dog
Welsh Terrier Dog Wales These dogs are independent nature. They sometimes become stubborn when they don’t get enough exercise. Welsh-Terrier-Dog Large Sized Dog
West Highland White Terrier Scotland They are good family pet that are known for their affectionate behavior. These obedient dogs require regular grooming and occasional bath West-Highland-White-Terrier Small Sized Dog
Whippet England Intelligent, Quiet. Need Regular Exercise. Gentle Dogs. Excellent House Dogs Whippet Medium Sized Dog
“X”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Xoloitzcuintle Mexico These companion and watch dogs are known for their intelligent and lively temperament. Xoloitzcuintle Small- Medium Sized Dog
“Y”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Yorkipoo United States They are friendly & happy dog. These breed are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known for home pet dog Yorkipoo Small Sized Dog
Yorkshire Terrier England These are friendly dogs. They live happily with other pets and kids. These working dogs are known for their affectionate towards their owners. Yorkshire-Terrier Small Sized Dog
“Z”
Breed Name Origin Description Image Type
Zuchon United States They are friendly & happy dog. These dogs are active, playful and very intelligent. Also known as home pet dog Zuchon Small Sized Dog

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