Dog Breeds

Learn about 300 dog breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.

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St. Bernard

Switzerland (Western Alps) 8–10 years

There is no dog in history quite like the Saint Bernard. For centuries, these giants of th…

Stabyhoun

Friesland, Netherlands 13–15 years

The Stabyhoun (pronounced stah-bay-hoon) is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world, wit…

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

England (Staffordshire), 19th century 12–14 years

Few dogs pack as much muscle and character into a compact frame as the Staffordshire Bull…

Standard Schnauzer

Germany 13–16 years

The Standard Schnauzer is the original schnauzer, the breed from which both the Miniature…

Sussex Spaniel

England 13–15 years

The Sussex Spaniel is one of the oldest and rarest of the English spaniels, developed in t…

Swedish Lapphund

Lapland, northern Sweden (bred by the Sami people) 12–14 years

The Swedish Lapphund is a sturdy, weatherproof spitz from the far north of Scandinavia, br…

Swedish Vallhund

Sweden (Västergötland) 12–15 years

The Swedish Vallhund is a compact, sturdy spitz that has been herding cattle in the southe…

Taiwan Dog

Taiwan 9–13 years

The Taiwan Dog, also known as the Formosan Mountain Dog, is a native breed from the island…

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

United States 14–16 years

The Teddy Roosevelt Terrier is a small, sturdy hunting terrier bred for life on American f…

Thai Bangkaew

Bangkaew village, Bang Rakam, Phitsanulok, Thailand 11–14 years

The Thai Bangkaew is a medium-sized spitz-type dog from central Thailand, prized for its i…

Thai Ridgeback

Chanthaburi & Trat, Thailand 12–15 years

The Thai Ridgeback is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, a living relic of ancient…

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibet (Himalayas) 10–12 years

Few dogs carry the presence of the Tibetan Mastiff. Bred for centuries on the high plateau…

Tibetan Spaniel

Tibet (Himalayan Buddhist monasteries) 12–15 years

The Tibetan Spaniel is a small companion breed that has watched over the high valleys of t…

Tibetan Terrier

Tibet (Himalayan monasteries) 12–16 years

Despite the name, the Tibetan Terrier is not a terrier at all. It was never bred to chase…

Tornjak

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia 12–14 years

The Tornjak, also known as the Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Croatian Shepherd Dog, is a large…

Tosa

Tosa Province, Shikoku, Japan (present-day Kōchi) 10–12 years

The Tosa, also known as the Tosa Inu, Tosa Ken or Japanese Mastiff, is one of the largest…

Toy Fox Terrier

United States 13–15 years

The Toy Fox Terrier is a true American breed with British roots, directly descended from t…

Toy Poodle

Germany, refined in France 12–15 years

The Toy Poodle is the smallest member of one of the most intelligent dog breeds in the wor…

Transylvanian Hound

Hungary (historical region of Transylvania, now in Romania) 10–14 years

The Transylvanian Hound, also known as the Transylvanian Scent Hound or the Hungarian Houn…

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

United States 10–12 years

The Treeing Tennessee Brindle is a medium-sized American hound that grew out of the huntin…

Treeing Walker Coonhound

United States 12–13 years

The Treeing Walker Coonhound is an American scent hound built for speed, stamina and a nos…

Vizsla

Hungary 12–14 years

The Vizsla, also known as the Hungarian Pointer, is one of the oldest pointing gundogs in…

Volpino Italiano

Italy 14–16 years

The Volpino Italiano, whose name literally means "little fox," is an ancient spitz-type br…

Weimaraner

Germany 10–13 years

The Weimaraner is a striking gundog from Germany, instantly recognisable for its sleek sil…