Family Dog Breeds
Hunting Dog Breeds
Small Dog Breeds
Large Dog Breeds
Rare Dog Breeds
100

Known for being outgoing, joyful, and friendly. Was in Air Bud. Has a long Coat.

Golden Retriever


100

Long-bodied, characteristically lively dog with a deep chest, short legs, tapering muzzle, and long ears. Andy's dog in Toy Story.

Dachshund



100

They are small dog with a big personality.



Chihuahua

100

Known for saving people from avalanches and their massive size, they came from the Swiss people centuries ago. Appears in the movie Beethoven.

St. Bernard

100

It originated in Japan and moved through China and throughout Asia. Thick, double coat that can be red, sesame, or black and tan. 



Shiba Inu

200

A water dog great for families and hunting. Great with children. Comes in black, brown, and yellow.


Labrador


200

Mix of different hounds, such as the bloodhound, foxhound, and Virginia hound. They are known for their tracking ability, strong sense of smell, stamina, and melodious voices.


Coonhounds


200

Second smallest breed in the world. They have tenacious but affectionate personalities, and tend to be very vocal, protective, and loyal. They are terriers, meaning they have a hunting instinct and can chase small game.


Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkie


200

This large dog breed is Known for being kind, loyal, fearless, and protective of its owners. Was bred to guard sheep from predators on snowy mountains. The coat is usually white. 


Great Pyrenees

200

A dog breed originally from northern China, where it is referred to as "puffy-lion dog". The breed has also been called the Tang Quan, "Dog of the Tang Empire." Known for their purple/black tongue.


Chow Chow


300

Type of dog that is known for its strength, stamina, and tenacity. It is derived from bulldog and terrier ancestry. It was originally developed for fighting and hunting. 

American Pit Bull Terrier


300

A breed of large hounds with a keen sense of smell, used for tracking and hunting. They have a distinctive appearance with floppy ears, wrinkled skin and diamond-shaped eyes.


Blood Hound

300

A breed of dog that has a curly coat and comes in three varieties: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. Thought to have originated in Germany as a water retriever. Is an extremely smart, energetic, and friendly dog that is often clipped in a distinctive style to increase its efficiency in the water.


Poodle


300

A large, heavy, and sturdy dog with a long, tricolored coat of black, white, and rust. It has distinctive markings on the face, chest, and neck that are breed hallmarks. It was bred to work on farms as a draft dog, guardian, drover, and general farm dog.


Bernese Mountain Dog


300

Breed of hunting dog that was bred from stock originating in central Africa. They small, muscular dogs with a short coat, erect ears, and a tail curled over one hip. They produce an unusual yodel-like sound instead of a traditional bark.

Basenji


400

Medium-sized breed of herding dog. It is known for its intelligence, agility, and strong instincts. Comes in:

  • Black and white (the most common)
  • Blue merle (black patches on gray)
  • Red (brown or chocolate)
  • Red merle (red patches on beige)
  • Sable (black-tipped hairs on tan)



Border Collie


400

This dog is not known for its hunting skills but still makes an excellent hunter its breed is also consider part of the hound group and is actually quite short. It has a short hair, a black, brown, and white coat, short legs, and long ears. Appeared in Cats and Dogs movie.


Beagle


400


 small, fluffy dog breed Europe. They are usually orange or red but can have other colors too. They are energetic, intelligent and confident dogs. Fox like face and perked ears. 


Pomeranian


400

Has a broad head, drooping ears, a broad short muzzle, and a short coarse coat. Colour, as specified by the breed standard, is apricot, silver fawn, or brindled fawn and black. Appeared in the Sandlot.

 Mastiff

400

Has a distinctive wrinkled skin, a blue-black tongue, and a bristle-like coat. Has a square profile with a broad, flat head and a wide, padded muzzle. The breed is intelligent, independent, and guarded with strangers.


Shar Pei


500

Is a large, powerful working dog that was originally bred for fishing and water rescue. They have a thick double coat, webbed paws, and can be black, brown, grey, or black and white.  Resembles a bear.


Newfoundland


500

Medium-sized hound dog breed with a lean and athletic build, long legs, floppy ears, and a short, smooth coat. The coat is typically a mix of white, black, and tan. A big beagle.


American Foxhound


500


Known for its trademark silky, white fur that accentuates its big, dark eyes. It is gentle, affectionate, intelligent, responsive and trusting. 


Maltese


500

These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with the herding, and to pull sleds when they moved. Are intelligent and easy to train, but they can be stubborn at times.


Samoyed


500

Also known African lion hound. Originated from southern Africa. Belongs to the hound breed group. Has a distinctive ridge of hair along its back. Is a strong, muscular, balanced and athletic dog.

Rhodesian Ridgeback