Small Dogs
This tiny breed is famous for its large ears and is named after a Mexican state.
What is a Chihuahua?
This gentle giant breed shares its name with a European country.
What is a Great Dane?
This famously friendly breed is one of the most popular family dogs in the U.S.
What is a Labrador Retriever?
This sled dog breed comes from Siberia and is known for its blue eyes.
What is a Siberian Husky?
This spaniel breed is named after a British king.
What is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel?
This fluffy companion dog shares its name with a Mediterranean island.
What is a Maltese?
Known for rescue work in the Alps, this large breed carries a (mythical) barrel of brandy.
What is a Saint Bernard?
Known for its intelligence and herding ability, this breed often works as a farm dog.
What is a Border Collie?
This curly-coated water dog originated in Portugal.
What is a Portuguese Water Dog?
This Welsh breed is famously associated with Queen Elizabeth II.
What is a Corgi?
Often called a “sausage dog,” this breed has a long body and short legs.
What is a Dachshund?
This massive, wrinkled guard dog originated in Italy and is known as a Cane ____.
What is a Cane Corso?
This breed is often used in police work and is also called an Alsatian.
What is a German Shepherd?
This elegant hunting dog from Egypt resembles ancient depictions of dogs in hieroglyphs.
What is a Pharaoh Hound?
This elegant breed was favored by French royalty and is known for its elaborate grooming.
What is a Poodle?
This toy breed was once a favorite lapdog of Chinese royalty and has a lion-like mane.
What is a Pekingese?
One of the tallest dog breeds, this Scottish sighthound was used to hunt deer.
What is an Irish Wolfhound?
Originally bred for hunting foxes, this small energetic terrier was named after a reverend.
What is a Jack Russell Terrier?
This rare Hungarian breed has a corded coat that resembles dreadlocks.
What is a Komondor?
This lion-like toy breed was treasured by Chinese emperors and often lived in palaces.
What is a Shih Tzu?
This small Japanese breed was historically used to warm sleeves and is known for its cat-like personality.
What is a Japanese Chin?
This powerful Japanese breed was originally bred for dog fighting and shares its name with a city.
What is an Akita?
This American breed, once used for bull-baiting, is known for its muscular build and loyalty.
What is an American Pit Bull Terrier?
This ancient African breed is known as the “barkless dog.”
What is a Basenji?
This Russian breed, favored by the aristocracy before the Russian Revolution, is a fast sighthound.
What is a Borzoi?