Dog Breeds
Learn about 300 dog breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.
Bull Terrier
Among the most comical and mischievous citizens of dogdom, the Bull Terrier is playful and…
Bulldog
Kind but courageous, friendly but dignified, the Bulldog is a thick-set, low-slung, well-m…
Bullmastiff
Fearless at work, docile at home, the Bullmastiff is a large, muscular guarder who pursued…
Cairn Terrier
Cairn Terriers are happy, busy little earthdogs originally bred to fearlessly root out fox…
Calupoh
The Calupoh, also known as the Mexican Wolfdog, is a strong and agile dog of great size re…
Canaan Dog
One of the AKC's oldest breeds, the Canaan Dog is the national dog of Israel. This quick…
Canadian Eskimo Dog
The Canadian Eskimo Dog, also known as the Canadian Inuit Dog, is a breed of working dog f…
Cane Corso
Smart, trainable, and of noble bearing, the assertive and confident Cane Corso is a peerle…
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a masterpiece of the breeder's art: Every aspect of its makeup…
Carolina Dog
Carolina Dogs are generally shy and suspicious in nature, but once a dog accepts a human i…
Catahoula Leopard Dog
The Catahoula Leopard Dog is a multi-purpose working dog that is well-muscled and powerful…
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
The Caucasian Shepherd dog is a serious guardian breed and should never be taken lightly…
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
There are lap dogs, and then there are lap dogs of kings. The Cavalier King Charles Spanie…
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is self-assured, balanced, quiet, proud, and independent. T…
Cesky Terrier
The Cesky Terrier, national dog of the Czech Republic, is a clever and adventurous playmat…
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, peerless duck dog of the Mid-Atlantic, is an American origin…
Chihuahua
There is an old saying in Mexico: a Chihuahua is not a dog you own, it's a personality you…
Chinese Crested
With their spotted pink skin, spiky "crested" hairdo, furry socks, and feathery tail, you…
Chinese Shar-Pei
Few breeds are as instantly recognisable as the Chinese Shar-Pei, with its deep folds of s…
Chinook
The pride of Wonalancet, New Hampshire, the Chinook is a rugged working dog and devoted fa…
Chow Chow
The Chow Chow, an all-purpose dog of ancient China, presents the picture of a muscular, de…
Cirneco dell'Etna
The sleek and sinewy Cirneco dell'Etna, the ancient coursing hound of Sicily, is an athlet…
Clumber Spaniel
A dignified and mellow hunting companion of kings, the Clumber Spaniel is the largest of t…
Cocker Spaniel
The merry and frolicsome Cocker Spaniel, with his big, dreamy eyes and impish personality…