Working Breeds
This black, white and rust colored dog is often referred to as a "gentle giant". It's thick, long and weather-resistant coat makes it well-suited for cold climates. It can weigh between 70-100 lbs.
What is the Bernese Mountain Dog?
This dog has a hairless variety which only have hair on the head, feet and tail. Another variety is called "Powderpuff" and has a soft, silky fur of moderate density and length. Originated in China.
What is the Chinese Crested Dog?
Very popular family pet. Everybody's friend. Known for it's devoted and obedient nature. Eager to please and enjoys learning. Their long coats come in various shades of cream/gold.
Golden Retriever
This breed is small, lively and energetic. A true hunter at heart. They love to explore, wander, chase and dig. Can often find itself in the middle of trouble due to adventurous nature.
What is the Jack Russell Terrier?
This dog is known for it's distinctive wrinkled face and stocky build. Health concerns include skin infections and pyoderma due to it's excessive skin folds. It was originally bred for bull-baiting.
What is the English Bulldog?
This dog has a muscular build and playful nature. It's name comes from it's characteristic behavior of using it's front paws to "box" or "bat" at objects during play.
What is the Boxer?
This is the most common toy breed and the smallest of the toy breed group. It can have either a smooth or a long coat. It can have a "spicy" personality and tends to develop an intense devotion to a single person. Originated in Mexico.
What is the Chihuahua?
A medium-sized breed weighing in around 24-28 lbs. Tails are typically docked or cut short as babies. Their coat requires a greater commitment than that of most breeds, with special attention needing to be paid to the ears.
What is the Cocker Spaniel?
Playful, inquisitive, alert, spunky and companionable. Their common colors include black, black and silver or "salt and pepper". It's name means "small beard". A common health issue includes diabetes.
What is the Miniature Schnauzer?
This dog is known for it's distinctive white coat with black spots. It is often associated with it's historical role, where it was used to clear paths for carriages.
What is the Dalmation?
This dog is recognized for it's short, shiny coat which is commonly seen in the colors black and rust. They have a muscular build, short tails and are frequently used as guard or police dogs.
What is the Doberman Pinscher?
This pup generally has a sweet disposition. It is gentle and affectionate. Originated in England with a "Regal" sounding name. Health concerns include heart-related disorders.
What is the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
This breed, known for it's stunning red coat, is famous for being an excellent bird hunter and sporing dog.
What is the Irish Setter?
A medium-sized terrier breed, weighing in around 30-40 lbs. Originated in Ireland as a farm dog. A non-shedding breed which requires high grooming requirements. Their color is referred to as "wheaten".
What is the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier?
This dog is known for it's bat-like ears and compact bodies. Often described as a "clowns" due to it's playful and affectionate nature. Originally bred in France.
What is the French Bulldog?
This dog is known for it's massive size. It holds the record for the tallest dog ever recorded. The breed typically live shorter lives than many other breeds due to it's large size.
What is the Great Dane?
This dog is very fluffy and has a "puff ball" appearance. It is bouncy, bold and busy. Some bark a lot.
What is the Pomeranian?
This breed has a very characteristic "soft mouth" when retrieving. This means they are able to carry objects without damaging them. The breed is especially prone to gaining weight if it doesn't get enough exercise.
What is the Labrador Retriever?
A small, all white terrier. Their coat is long and somewhat course. Common health issue is skin allergies.
What is the West Highland White Terrier (Westie)?
This dog has a very French name. It is white and fluffy and weighs in around 7-12 lbs. It has a history of being a companion dog for sailors and royalty in France and Spain.
What is the Bichon Frise?
This dog is known for it's majestic white coat and it's multiple dewclaws. It is traditionally used for guarding livestock and herding animals.
What is the Great Pyrenees?
This dog has been bred down to a "toy" size from the standard version of the breed. Peppy, bright and easy to train. A very popular pet. It needs frequent, professional grooming to prevent matting of it's curly coat.
What is the Toy Poodle?
This breed's color is typically liver or liver and white. It is often used for hunting upland game birds and is known for it's versatility, excelling in both pointing and retrieving game.
What is the German Shorthaired Pointer?
This breed, with it's long, sleek body and distinctive wire-haired coat, was bred in England for fox hunting. It's known for it's excellent scenting ability.
This breed is known for it's lion-like mane and distinctive blue-black tongue. It has an independent and aloof nature which can make it standoffish with strangers. Originated in China.
What is the Chow Chow?