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Dog breeds are distinct categories within the canine species, defined by specific physical attributes and behavioral traits that have been consistently developed over generations through selective breeding. These characteristics often align with the breed’s original purpose, such as hunting, herding, or companionship, and include features like coat type, size, ear shape, and temperament. For example, German Shepherds are known for their intelligence and versatility in working roles, while Beagles are recognized for their strong scent-tracking ability.

In recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of “designer breeds,” which are intentional crosses between two purebred dogs. These hybrids, like the Labradoodle (a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle) or the Cockapoo (a mix of a Cocker Spaniel and a Poodle), are bred for specific characteristics such as hypoallergenic coats or a combination of desirable traits from both parent breeds. While not recognized as official breeds by major kennel clubs, these designer dogs have gained popularity for their unique blends of physical and temperamental qualities.

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Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

Independent, dignified, and sometimes aloof

Akita

Akita

Friendly, Obedient, Intelligent

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute

Affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified

American Bulldog

American Bulldog

Happy, friendly and affectionate

American English Coonhound

American English Coonhound

Energetic, friendly and vocal

American Eskimo

American Eskimo

Intelligent, alert and friendly

American Foxhound

American Foxhound

Loyal, athletic and independent

American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

Intelligent, energetic and companionable

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Joyful, amiable, and loving

American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel

Intelligent, athletic and friendly

Anatolian Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherd

Protective, intelligent and independent

Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Intelligent, energetic and loyal

Australian Terriers

Australian Terriers

Energetic, loyal and courageous

Australian Cattle Dogs

Australian Cattle Dogs

Energetic, intelligent and loyal

Azawakh

Azawakh

Graceful, agile, loyal

Barbet

Barbet

Friendly, intelligent and versatile

Basenjis

Basenjis

Quiet, independent and intelligent

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Lively, affectionate and stubborn

Basset Griffon Vendéen

Basset Griffon Vendéen

Basset Hound

Basset Hound

Joyful, amiable, and loving

Beagle

Beagle

Happy, friendly and affectionate

Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie

Energetic, friendly and intelligent

Beauceron

Beauceron

Loyal, protective and intelligent

Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Loyal, energetic and intelligent

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois

Strong, smart and obedient

Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdog

Intelligent, alert and sensitive

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Bright, loyal and loving

Berger Picard

Berger Picard

Smart, comical and athletic

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

Affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified

Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise

Affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified

Biewer Terrier

Biewer Terrier

Friendly, playful and energetic

Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound

Friendly, athletic and scent-oriented

Black Russian Terrier

Black Russian Terrier

Calm, confident and courageous

Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound

Loyal, tenacious and vocal

Boerboel

Boerboel

Protective, loyal and strong

Border Collie

Border Collie

Affectionate, loyal, and playful but dignified

Border Terrier

Border Terrier

Intelligent, energetic and affectionate

Borzoi

Borzoi

Quiet, clean and well-mannered

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

Happy, friendly and affectionate

Bouvier des Flandres

Bouvier des Flandres

Loyal, protective and intelligent

Boxer

Boxer

Friendly, Obedient, Intelligent.

Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel

Friendly, energetic and intelligent

Bracco Italiano

Bracco Italiano

Gentle, intelligent and loyal

Briard

Briard

Intelligent, loyal and protective

Brittany

Brittany

Energetic, intelligent and friendly

Brussels Griffon

Brussels Griffon

Affectionate, intelligent and spirited

Bulldog

Bulldog

Joyful, amiable, and loving

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

Happy, friendly and affectionate

Cairn Terriers

Cairn Terriers

Sensible, independent and friendly

Canaan Dog

Canaan Dog

Alert, vigilant and devoted

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Intelligent, friendly and active

Cavalier

Cavalier

Affectionate, playful and intelligent

Cavapoo

Cavapoo

Cavapoos

Cavapoos

Affectionate, intelligent and adaptable

Cesky Terrier

Cesky Terrier

Affectionate, intelligent and adaptable

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Versatile, loving and hardworking

Cirneco dell’Etna

Cirneco dell’Etna

Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel

Coton de Tulear

Coton de Tulear

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

Danish-Swedish Farmdog

English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

English Foxhound

English Foxhound

English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel

Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz

German Pinscher

German Pinscher

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Friendly, Obedient

Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Harrier

Harrier

Friendly, energetic and outgoing

Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound

Elegant, athletic and intelligent

Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog

Irish Red and White Setter

Irish Red and White Setter

Irish Terriers

Irish Terriers

Lively, playful and outgoing

Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound

Japanese Akitainu

Japanese Akitainu

Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

Kai Ken

Kai Ken

Keeshond

Keeshond

Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Komondor

Komondor

Kuvasz

Kuvasz

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

Lancashire Heeler

Lancashire Heeler

Leonberger

Leonberger

Löwchen

Löwchen

Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Nederlandse Kooikerhondje

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Norrbottenspets

Norrbottenspets

Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Buhund

Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Loyal, hardy and vigilant

Norwegian Lundehund

Norwegian Lundehund

Norwich Terriers

Norwich Terriers

Jovial, affectionate and loyal temperament

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers

Energetic, intelligent and affectionate

Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Intelligent, affectionate and loyal

Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound

Elegant, intelligent and independent

Rat Terriers

Rat Terriers

Energetic, intelligent and versatile

Salukis

Salukis

Graceful, fast and independent

Schipperkes

Schipperkes

Alert, intelligent and energetic

Scottish Terriers

Scottish Terriers

Independent, confident and dignified

Skye Terrier

Skye Terrier

Loyal, courageous and elegant

Smooth Fox Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier

Energetic, intelligent and playful

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers

Friendly, energetic and playful

Tibetan Terriers

Tibetan Terriers

Affectionate, intelligent and versatile

West Highland White Terriers

West Highland White Terriers

Cheerful, confident and sociable