Dog Breeds
Learn about 300 dog breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.
Australian Shepherd
Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is one of those "only in America" stories — a Eu…
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Do not confuse the Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog with an Australian Cattle Dog that lo…
Australian Terrier
How do they fit so much dog into such a bitty package? The Australian Terrier — plucky, sp…
Azawakh
Tall and elegant, the Azawakh is one of the most striking and rare of the world's sighthou…
Barbado da Terceira
Out in the mid-Atlantic, on one of the nine volcanic islands of the Azores, a shaggy, bear…
Barbet
An archetypic water dog of France, the Barbet is a rustic breed of medium size and balance…
Basenji
Africa's "Barkless Dog" — the Basenji is a compact, sweet-faced hunter of intelligence and…
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
With its short legs, sweet scruffy face, and cheerful disposition, the Basset Fauve de Bre…
Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basse…
Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
Deep in the steep, forested mountains of southern Germany, a quiet, determined specialist…
Beagle
Not only is the Beagle an excellent hunting dog and loyal companion, it is also happy-go-l…
Bearded Collie
A boisterous and charismatic droving dog from Scotland, the shaggy-coated Bearded Collie —…
Beauceron
Imposing and powerful, yet remarkably smart, spirited, and a versatile herder — imagine a…
Bedlington Terrier
"Is that a lamb?" You might hear this question from time to time if you're the pet parent…
Belgian Laekenois
An affectionate, alert, and intelligent herding dog, the Belgian Laekenois (pronounced "La…
Belgian Malinois
The smart, confident, and versatile Belgian Malinois (pronounced Ma-Luhn-Waa) is a world-c…
Belgian Sheepdog
The Belgian Sheepdog is a highly trainable herder whose versatility and intelligence is th…
Belgian Tervuren
There are few breeds more physically striking than the Belgian Tervuren. Dark, intelligent…
Bergamasco Sheepdog
An ancient Italian herding breed with one of the most extraordinary coats in the dog world…
Berger Picard
Lovably scruffy, sporty, and smart, the Berger Picard (pronounced bare-ZHAY pee-CARR) is a…
Bernese Mountain Dog
There is a certain kind of dog that walks into a room and changes its energy entirely — a…
Bichon Frise
Some dogs look like they stepped out of a children's storybook. The Bichon Frise — pronoun…
Biewer Terrier
An elegant, longhaired, tri-colored toy terrier whose only purpose in life is to love and…
Black and Tan Coonhound
Large, athletic hunters who work nights, Black and Tan Coonhounds are friendly, easygoing…