The Ultimate Guide to All Dog Breeds341

When it comes to dogs, there's a breed out there for everyone. With over 360 recognized breeds, there is a wide range of sizes, shapes, personalities, and coat types to choose from. So how do you know which breed is right for you?

To help you narrow down your search, we've compiled a comprehensive list of all dog breeds, organized by group.

Sporting Group

Sporting dogs were originally bred to assist in hunting. They are typically athletic, energetic, and intelligent.* American Cocker Spaniel
* American Water Spaniel
* Boykin Spaniel
* Brittany
* Chesapeake Bay Retriever
* Clumber Spaniel
* Cocker Spaniel
* Curly-Coated Retriever
* English Cocker Spaniel
* English Springer Spaniel
* Field Spaniel
* Flat-Coated Retriever
* Golden Retriever
* Gordon Setter
* Irish Setter
* Irish Water Spaniel
* Labrador Retriever
* Lagotto Romagnolo
* Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
* Pointer
* Pudelpointer
* Retriever (Flat-Coated)
* Retriever (Golden)
* Retriever (Labrador)
* Setter (English)
* Setter (Gordon)
* Setter (Irish)
* Spinone Italiano
* Sussex Spaniel
* Vizsla
* Weimaraner
* Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Hound Group

Hounds were bred to hunt by scent. They are typically independent, aloof, and have a keen sense of smell.* Afghan Hound
* Airedale Terrier
* American Foxhound
* Basenji
* Basset Hound
* Beagle
* Black and Tan Coonhound
* Bloodhound
* Borzoi
* Coonhound (Black and Tan)
* Dachshund
* Elkhound (Norwegian)
* English Foxhound
* Greyhound
* Harrier
* Ibizan Hound
* Irish Wolfhound
* Otterhound
* Peti Basset Griffon Vendeen
* Pharaoh Hound
* Plot Hound
* Rhodesian Ridgeback
* Saluki
* Scottish Deerhound
* Treeing Walker Coonhound
* Whippet

Working Group

Working dogs were bred to perform specific tasks, such as guarding, herding, and pulling sleds. They are typically strong, intelligent, and protective.* Alaskan Malamute
* American Bulldog
* American Eskimo Dog
* Australian Cattle Dog
* Belgian Malinois
* Belgian Sheepdog
* Bernese Mountain Dog
* Black Russian Terrier
* Boxer
* Bullmastiff
* Cane Corso
* Doberman Pinscher
* French Bulldog
* German Pinscher
* Giant Schnauzer
* Great Dane
* Great Pyrenees
* Komondor
* Kuvasz
* Leonberger
* Mastiff
* Newfoundland
* Old English Sheepdog
* Pyrenean Mastiff
* Rottweiler
* Saint Bernard
* Samoyed
* Schipperke
* Siberian Husky
* Tibetan Mastiff
* Weimaraner

Terrier Group

Terriers were originally bred to hunt vermin. They are typically small, feisty, and independent.* Airedale Terrier
* American Staffordshire Terrier
* Australian Terrier
* Bedlington Terrier
* Border Terrier
* Boston Terrier
* Bull Terrier
* Cairn Terrier
* Cesky Terrier
* Dandie Dinmont Terrier
* Fox Terrier (Smooth)
* Fox Terrier (Wire)
* Irish Terrier
* Jack Russell Terrier
* Kerry Blue Terrier
* Lakeland Terrier
* Manchester Terrier
* Miniature Bull Terrier
* Miniature Schnauzer
* Norfolk Terrier
* Norwich Terrier
* Parson Russell Terrier
* Patterdale Terrier
* Rat Terrier
* Russell Terrier
* Scottish Terrier
* Sealyham Terrier
* Silky Terrier
* Skye Terrier
* Staffordshire Bull Terrier
* Sussex Spaniel
* Tibetan Terrier
* Welsh Terrier
* West Highland White Terrier

Toy Group

Toy dogs were bred to be companion animals. They are typically small, affectionate, and playful.* Affenpinscher
* American Eskimo Dog (Toy)
* Bichon Frise
* Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
* Chihuahua
* Chinese Crested
* English Toy Spaniel
* Havanese
* Italian Greyhound
* Japanese Chin
* Maltese
* Miniature Pinscher
* Papillon
* Pekingese
* Pomeranian
* Pug
* Russian Toy
* Shih Tzu
* Silky Terrier
* Toy Fox Terrier
* Yorkshire Terrier

Non-Sporting Group

Non-sporting dogs are a diverse group of breeds that do not fit into any of the other groups. They include companion dogs, working dogs, and hunting dogs.* American Bulldog
* American Eskimo Dog
* Basenji
* Bichon Frise
* Boston Terrier
* Bulldog
* Chow Chow
* Dalmatian
* Dogue de Bordeaux
* French Bulldog
* Keeshond
* Lhasa Apso
* Lowchen
* Maltese
* Newfoundland
* Poodle
* Pug
* Samoyed
* Schipperke
* Shih Tzu
* Tibetan Spaniel
* Xoloitzcuintli