Dog Breeds

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

Dog

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Wales 12–15 years

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is a vigorous, medium-sized flushing spaniel that has been work…

Welsh Terrier

Wales 12–15 years

With its neat black jacket, rich tan furnishings and square, rugged outline, the Welsh Ter…

West Highland White Terrier

Scotland 12–16 years

The West Highland White Terrier — the Westie — is one of the most recognisable small dogs…

Wetterhoun

Netherlands (Friesland) 12–14 years

For more than four centuries, a remarkable gundog has worked the waterways of the Dutch pr…

Whippet

England 12–15 years

The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound from England, often nicknamed the 'poor man's rac…

Wire Fox Terrier

England 12–15 years

The Wire Fox Terrier is a classic English terrier with a hard, wiry coat, a predominantly…

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

France (developed by Dutch breeder Edward Korthals) 12–15 years

The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, sometimes called the Korthals Griffon after its founder…

Wirehaired Vizsla

Hungary 12–14 years

The Wirehaired Vizsla (pronounced VEEZH-luh) is a medium-sized Hungarian gundog built for…

Working Kelpie

Australia (late 19th century) 12–15 years

The Working Kelpie is Australia's legendary sheep and cattle dog, developed in the late ni…

Xoloitzcuintli

Mexico (ancient, over 3,000 years old) 13–18 years

The Xoloitzcuintli (pronounced "show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee"), often called the Xolo or Mexic…

Yakutian Laika

Yakutia, Russia 10–12 years

The Yakutian Laika is an ancient northern spitz that has pulled sleds, hunted game and her…

Yorkshire Terrier

England (Yorkshire) 11–15 years

The Yorkshire Terrier, universally known as the Yorkie, is one of the smallest dog breeds…