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estrela mountain dog dog

Estrela Mountain Dog

Also known as the Cao da Serra de Estrela, the large Estrela Mountain Dog from Portugal is an ancient breed, having been used for centuries to guard h..

Herding dogsLarge dogPortugal
chippiparai dog

Chippiparai

The Chippiparai is a working dog found in India and until recently there has been little interest in the purity of any breed, but rather only an empha..

Hound dogMedium dogIndia
chilean fox terrier dog

Chilean Fox Terrier

The Chilean Fox Terrier, developed in Chile, is a dog breed which comes from crossing the British Fox Terrier with some of the local Chilean dogs. ..

Terrier dogSmall dogChile
central anatolian shepherd dog

Central Anatolian Shepherd

The Central Anatolian Shepherd’s lineage is ancient, with the large dog originating from the Anatolia region of central Turkey. He has been used for g..

Working dogLarge dogTurkey
bohemian shepherd dog

Bohemian Shepherd

Known as the Chodský pes or the Chodenhund, the Bohemian Shepherd is native to the Czech Republic and is a herding breed. Like many other old dog bree..

Herding dogsMedium dogCzech Republic
berger blanc suisse dog

Berger Blanc Suisse

The Berger Blanc Suisse is also referred to as the White Swiss Shepherd. The dog shares the same ancestry with the German Shepherd. The beautiful whit..

Working dogMedium dogSwitzerland
askal dog

Askal

The Askal is a native dog of the Philippines where until fairly recently it was viewed condescendingly. As strays they have been slaughtered and dishe..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogPhilippines
sapsali dog

Sapsali

Early documentation of this dog tells us that it has been around for centuries and is therefore an ancient breed. The Sapsali is a dog that comes f..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogNorth Korea
red heeler dog

Red Heeler

Known also as the Australian Cattle Dog, the Red Heeler is also known as the Blue Heeler. This is a breed of herding dog originally developed in Austr..

Herding dogsMedium dogAustralia
pyrenean mastiff dog

Pyrenean Mastiff

The Pyrenean Mastiff originates from Spain, descending from ancient livestock guardian-type dogs. They have always been used as guardians, looking ..

Working dogGiant dogSpain
pumi dog

Pumi

The Pumi is a small to medium sized dog which comes from Hungary. They have always been used for guarding livestock. It was in 2004 that the the Pu..

Working dogMedium dogHungary
pont audemer spaniel dog

Pont-Audemer Spaniel

The Pont-Audemer Spaniel hails from France. The dog, known also as Epagneul Pont-Audemer is a rare breed of gun dog, and dates back to the 19th centur..

Gun dogMedium dogFrance
polish tatra sheepdog dog

Polish Tatra Sheepdog

Known also as the Tatra Mountain Sheepdog, Polish Mountain Sheepdog or the Polski Owczarek, the Polish Tatra Sheepdog comes from Poland. Shepherds ..

Working dogLarge dogPoland
polish lowland sheepdog dog

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Hailing from Poland, the Polish Lowland Sheepdog is believed to have descended from herding dogs as well as the Puli and Tibetan Terrier. Later the..

Herding dogsMedium dogPoland
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Podenco Galego

The Galego is an ancient sighthound breed of hunting dog from Spain. Unfortunately, like most of the Podencos, they have been badly treated in Spai..

Hound dogMedium dogSpain
petit bleu de gascogne dog

Petit Bleu de Gascogne

The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is a scenthound dog originating in France where he has always been used as a hunting dog. The Petit Bleu de Gascogne is ..

Working dogMedium dogFrance
peruvian hairless dog

Peruvian Hairless

This is an ancient breed, and he even looks like he comes from ancient times. This particular dog, the Peruvian Hairless, was part of the Inca Empire ..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogPeru
pandikona dog

Pandikona

The Pandikona hails from the village of Pandikona, India, but is in danger of becoming extinct. They have always been well adapted to the harsh condit..

Companion dogMedium dogIndia
norwegian buhund dog

Norwegian Buhund

The Norwegian Buhund is a spitz type dog belonging to the herding group of dogs. The dog is related to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Jämthund. Thi..

Herding dogsMedium dogNorway
new zealand huntaway dog

New Zealand Huntaway

The New Zealand Huntaway was developed in New Zealand. The dog was brought about by mixing the Border Collie with a number of other breeds, of which t..

Herding dogsMedium dogNew Zealand
mexican hairless dog

Mexican Hairless

Who can believe that the origin of these dogs which hail from Mexico, goes back more than 3,500 years? Known as the Xoloitzcuintli dog or Xolo for ..

Non sporting dogMedium dogMexico
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Meliteo Kinidio

Originating in Greece, the Melitea Kinidio is also known as the Small Greek Domestic Dog. It is an ancient dog breed. The dog has always been a skillf..

Companion dogSmall dogGreece
lhasapoo dog

Lhasapoo

Such a cute, cuddly teddy bear of a dog is popular with everyone who just wants a wonderful canine companion. Both the Lhasa Apso and the Poodle ar..

Companion dogSmall dogUnited States
komondor dog

Komondor

Looking like a giant mop, and sometimes being referred to as 'mop dogs' the Komondor, known also as the Hungarian sheepdog, hails from Hungary. The..

Working dogLarge dogHungary
japanese terrier dog

Japanese Terrier

The Japanese Terrier is native to Japan and is a rare pure bred dog. It is believed that the dog comes from Smooth Fox Terriers who arrived way back i..

Terrier dogMedium dogJapan
irish red and white setter dog

Irish Red and White Setter

Classified as a gun dog in the UK for hunting game birds, and as a sporting dog in the USA, the Irish Red and White Setter was available with his red ..

Gun dogLarge dogIreland
irish jack russell dog

Irish Jack Russell

Originating in the United States of America, the Irish Jack Russell, also known as Short Jack Russells, was bred to bring about a calmer temperament a..

Working dogSmall dogUnited States
irish bull terrier dog

Irish Bull Terrier

The Irish Bull Terrier is a variant of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier and is also known as the Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrie. The dog isn’t parti..

Terrier dogMedium dogUnited Kingdom
indian bull terrier dog

Indian Bull Terrier

Not much is known of the dog breed crossings that James Hinks carried out to get the Indian Bull Terrier. It is believed that he used the old English ..

Terrier dogMedium dogUnited Kingdom
griffon nivernais dog

Griffon Nivernais

The Griffon Nivernais is a working breed dog originating in France and used as a hunting dog because of his exceptional scent skills and his alertness..

Working dogMedium dogFrance
greenland dog dog

Greenland Dog

The Greenland dog is an ancient breed of dog hailing from Greenland. The dog was brought to North American from Siberia hundreds of years ago. In fact..

Working dogLarge dogGreenland
greater swiss mountain dog dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Hailing from Switzerland, and one of its oldest dog breeds, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a dubious history in that there are a number of theorie..

Working dogLarge dogSwitzerland
field spaniel dog

Field Spaniel

The Field Spaniel was developed to retrieve game, being developed in 19th century England as a hunting companion. Today they are still used as hunting..

Sporting dogMedium dogUnited Kingdom
danish broholmer dog

Danish Broholmer

The Danish Broholmer is also known as the Danish Mastiff. This is a large dog which comes from Denmark. Known as a molosser breed, the dog used to ..

Molosser dogsLarge dogDenmark
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Damchi

The exact origin of the Damchi isn’t particularly well documented but those who are interested say that the Damchi actually dates back as far as the 1..

Toy dogSmall dogBhutan
dalmador dog

Dalmador

The Dalmador is a cross-breed – a mix between a Dalmation and a Labrador, and because it is a a fairly new breed you won’t find much information about..

Companion dogMedium dogUnited States
czechoslovakian wolfdog dog

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog

The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Carpathian wolf. In fact the Czechoslovakian Vlcak is another name for the Czech..

Herding dogsLarge dogCzech Republic
curly coated retriever dog

Curly Coated Retriever

There isn’t much on the origin of the Curly-Coated Retriever and his history hasn’t been well documented. The dog originated some time ago in the e..

Sporting dogMedium dogUnited Kingdom
bulgarian shepherd dog

Bulgarian Shepherd

The Bulgarian Shepard Dog comes from the ancient line of Molossers of Central Asia and Tibet, and the shepherds of the Balkans, Turkey and Caucasus. A..

Working dogLarge dogBulgaria
blue lacy dog

Blue Lacy

The Lacy brothers came to Texas in 1858, and this breed is named after them. They wanted a strong, robust working dog. It is a working/herding dog br..

Herding dogsMedium dogUnited States
sage koochee dog

Sage Koochee

Known also as the Kuchi Dog, the Sage Koochee is a dog that was bred more for his characteristics than his looks. He was bred to be a protector and gu..

Molosser dogsLarge dogAfghanistan
russian spaniel dog

Russian Spaniel

The Russian Spaniel is a gun dog which has originated from the English Cocker Spaniel and the English Springer Spaniel. Today while he is a gun dog he..

Gun dogSmall dogRussia
rampur greyhound dog

Rampur Greyhound

Known also as the North-Indian Greyhound or the Rampur Hound, the Rampur Greyhound is native to the Rampur area of Northern India. This dog is a me..

Hound dogLarge dogIndia
rafeiro do alentejo dog

Rafeiro do Alentejo

Known also as the Portuguese Mastiff, the Rafeiro do Alentejo comes from Portugal and has always been used as guardian for livestock. Their numbers de..

Working dogLarge dogPortugal
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Pugnaces Britanniae

Pugnaces Britanniae is a dog which is now extinct. There isn't certainty surrounding the origins of the dog but it is thought they descended from dog..

Miscellaneous dogsLarge dogUnited Kingdom
pugalier dog

Pugalier

The Pugalier is a designer dog which dates to the 1980s and 1990s. Being a fairly new dog breed, it doesn’t have a long or detailed history. It is ..

Companion dogSmall dogUnited States
mudi dog

Mudi

Sometime between the 4th and 6th centuries, the Great Migration – a variety of dogs came to live in the Carpathian Mountains on the Great Hungarian Pl..

Herding dogsMedium dogHungary
mucuchies dog

Mucuchies

The Mucuchies are a breed born in the Venezuelan mountains, in the late 1700s. They are rare today but were popular in the mountains for hundreds of y..

Working dogLarge dogVenezuela
polish hunting dog dog

Polish Hunting Dog

The Polish Hunting Dog originates from Poland and is a purebred scenthound. Hunting with scent hounds goes right back to the 13th century, being highl..

Hound dogLarge dogPoland
polish hound dog

Polish Hound

It is thought that Polish Hounds descended from the Kostroma Hound. Other experts believe that the dogs were developed through crossbreeding of Bloodh..

Hound dogMedium dogPoland
plummer terrier dog

Plummer Terrier

This purebred dog was developed by Dr David Brian Plummer in the UK. The whole idea for developing the dog was for it to be an all-purpose dog that c..

Terrier dogSmall dogUnited Kingdom
perro de toro dog

Perro de Toro

The rare Spanish Perro de Toro seems to have unclear origins, with some saying the dog is a direct descendant of the Toulouse Mastiff, while others sa..

Molosser dogsLarge dogSpain
perro de pastor mallorquin dog

Perro de Pastor Mallorquin

Known also as the Majorca Shepherd Dog or Ca de Bestiar, the very name Perro de Pastor Mallorquin means Shepherd dog of Mallorca. The dog hails fro..

Herding dogsLarge dogSpain
perro cimarron dog

Perro Cimarron

The Perro Cimarron, also known as the Uruguayan Cimarron is a molosser type dog which originated in Uruguay. The dog is believed to have descending fr..

Molosser dogsLarge dogUruguay
pastor garafiano dog

Pastor Garafiano

Hailing from the Canary Islands, the Pastor Garafiano is a dog which was once used for working purposes but which is essentially a pet today. Also ..

Companion dogLarge dogSpain
mountain feist dog

Mountain Feist

In the Southern portion of North America, the Mountain Feist was developed. It is the Ozarks and Southern Appalachia that the Mountain Fiest calls his..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogUnited States
pachon navarro dog

Pachon Navarro

Known also as the Navarra Pointer, this is a Spanish hunting dog native to Navarre, Spain and descended from the extinct Old Spanish Pointer. Major..

Gun dogLarge dogSpain
osterreichischer kurzhaariger pinscher dog

Osterreichischer Kurzhaariger Pinscher

Hailing from Austria, the Osterreichischer Kurzhaariger Pinscher, better known as the Austrian Short-Haired Pinscher has always been depicted on paint..

Working dogMedium dogAustria
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Old English Terrier

Known also as the Black Terrier, by the 18th century, the Old English Terrier was available as a rough-coated dog as well as a smooth-coated dog. ..

Terrier dogMedium dogUnited Kingdom
northern inuit dog dog

Northern Inuit Dog

Looking at the beautiful Northern Inuit Dog, you’ll think that this crossbred dog is a wolf. As with many other dogs, there are sometimes different..

Miscellaneous dogsLarge dogUnited Kingdom
norrbottenspets dog

Norrbottenspets

The Norrbottenspets is an ancient dog breed whose purpose has been to hunt, although these days he is a companion dog. Hailing from Noorbotten, Swe..

Hound dogMedium dogSweden
moscow watchdog dog

Moscow Watchdog

The Moscow Watchdog is a cross between the Caucasian Oytcharka, the St. Bernard and other Russian hound dogs. This large breed dog was developed in th..

Working dogGiant dogRussia
miniature siberian husky dog

Miniature Siberian Husky

Miniature Siberian Huskies – also known as mini huskies – are your regular Siberian husky bred to be that much smaller than what the breed standard d..

Working dogSmall dogUnited States
hygenhund dog

Hygenhund

The Hygenhund is a hound from Norway that was developed in the early 1800’s by the Norwegian breeder Hygen. It was developed for hunting small game su..

Hound dogMedium dogNorway
majestic tree hound dog

Majestic Tree Hound

The Majestic Tree Hound is a fairly new crossbreed dog. While the actual breed is very recent, the stem stock goes way back to medieval times. The ..

Hound dogLarge dogUnited States
hungarian hound dog

Hungarian Hound

The Hungarian Hound, also known as the Transylvanian Hound, originated in ancient Hungary as a hunting dog. At the time there were Asian Hounds that t..

Hound dogMedium dogHungary
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Lottatore Brindisino

The Lottatore Brindisino, whose native name is Cande da Marcellaio, is a large molosser type dog which hails from Brindisi, Italy. He is a rare dog..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogItaly
lithuanian hound dog

Lithuanian Hound

This attractive dog hails from Lithuania.This is an old dog breed that has been used as a hunting dog. It is believed that this dog dates way back ..

Hound dogMedium dogLithuania
lancashire heeler dog

Lancashire Heeler

The Lancashire Heeler, known also as the Ormskirk Heeler or Ormskirk Terrier, hails from England and is looked upon as a vulnerable breed by the Kenne..

Working dogSmall dogUnited Kingdom
lagotto romagnolo dog

Lagotto Romagnolo

The Lagotto Romagnolo dog, known as the Water Dog of Romagna, and falling into the sporting dog category, is a pure breed dog which comes from the Rom..

Sporting dogMedium dogItaly
kunming dog dog

Kunming Dog

Known also as the Kunming Wolfdog, the Kunming Dog is similar in looks to the German Shepherd Dog, but the coat is recognizably shorter. It’s an at..

Working dogLarge dogChina
kintamani dog

Kintamani

The Kintamani dog is an ancient cross-breed and hails from Bali Island, Indonesia. The beautiful dog is classified into the working dog group. I..

Working dogMedium dogIndonesia
karelo finnish laika dog

Karelo-Finnish Laika

The Karelo Finnish Laika is a Spitz type hunting dog from the Karelia area of Russia.Some people say the dog developed in Sweden. The dog is from a gr..

Working dogMedium dogRussia
karelian bear dog puppies

Karelian Bear Dog

The Karelian Bear Dog is a Finnish Spitz-type dog who is regarded as a national treasure in the country. They have always been noted for their hunting..

Working dogMedium dogFinland
kanni dog

Kanni

The Kanni dog is a rare South Indian Sighthound. It is also known as the Maiden's Beastmaster and this is because it is known to be protector and defe..

Hound dogMedium dogIndia
kangal dog dog

Kangal Dog

The magnificent looking Kangal Shepherd Dog, a purebred Mastiff type dog, is often referred to as a sheep dog and hails from the Sivas province of Tur..

Working dogLarge dogTurkey
jindo dog

Jindo

Hailing from Korea, the Jindo dog's name is actually taken from the island Jindo. The dogs lived on the island for thousands of years, developing into..

Companion dogMedium dogSouth Korea
jamthund dog

Jamthund

Known also as the Swedish Elkhound or Swedish Moosehound, the Jämthund is a dog which hails from Sweden, and more specifically from a region known as..

Working dogMedium dogSweden
istrian sheepdog dog

Istrian Sheepdog

Known also as the Karst Sheepdog, the beautiful, medium sized Istrian Sheepdog hails from Slovenia, Yugoslavia in the 1600s, being used to guard sheep..

Working dogMedium dogSlovenia
irish water spaniel dog

Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel is one of the larger spaniel types and also one of the oldest. He is sometimes referred to as the Southern Irish Water Span..

Gun dogMedium dogIreland
harlequin pinscher dog

Harlequin Pinscher

This toy-sized dog is a type of Miniature Pinscher originating in Germany. The dog was developed by crossing traditional Miniature Pinschers with othe..

Terrier dogToy dogGermany
hanover hound dog

Hanover Hound

Sometimes referred to as a Hanoverian Hound, this dog dates way back to the 17th century in Germany. This dog breed continues to be fairly rare tod..

Hound dogLarge dogGermany
hamiltonstovare dog

Hamiltonstovare

Bred as a hunting hound, the Hamiltonstovare hails from Sweden, being founded in the late 1800s. He was first exhibited in Sweden in 1886. Known al..

Hound dogMedium dogSweden
griffon fauve de bretagne dog

Griffon Fauve de Bretagne

The Griffon Fauve de Bretagne is one of the oldest scenthounds in France and has always been part of a pack when hunting wolves and wild boar. Onc..

Working dogMedium dogFrance
greek sheepdog dog

Greek Sheepdog

Known as the Olympus Dog or even simply as the Greek Shepherd, the Greek Sheepdog is a large to giant molosser dog from Greece. His purpose has always..

Working dogLarge dogGreece
grand anglo francais blanc et noir dog

Grand Anglo-Francais Blanc et Noir

Known also as the Great Anglo-Francais, White and Black Hound or the Grand Anglo, the Francais Blanc et Noir is one of several breeds of hounds. T..

Sporting dogLarge dogFrance
giant maso mastiff dog

Giant Maso Mastiff

The Giant Maso Mastiff is a fairly new dog breed so you aren’t going to find much history on him. The breed was only started in 2001 so as to creat..

Companion dogLarge dogGermany
fila brasileiro dog

Fila Brasileiro

Hailing from Brazil, and known also as the Brazilian Mastiff, nobody seems to be too sure of the exact origins of the large Fila Brasileiro but it is ..

Working dogLarge dogBrazil
fell terrier dog

Fell Terrier

Fell terriers, known by other names such as Lakeland-, Patterdale-, Red Fell or Black Fell Terrier are small working terriers, hailing from the fell o..

Terrier dogSmall dogUnited Kingdom
eurohound dog

Eurohound

Sled dog racers wanted something unique and hardy in their dogs and the Eurohound seemed to be the dog that fitted the bill. It was in the 1980s th..

Sporting dogLarge dogNorway
east european shepherd dog

East European Shepherd

The East European Shepherd is a dog which hails from Russia. The dog was developed in the 1930-1950s as there was a need for a bigger, more robust, we..

Working dogLarge dogRussia
deutsch drahthaar dog

Deutsch Drahthaar

Hailing from Germany in the 20th century, the Deutsch Drahthaar, also known as the German wirehaired Pointer, has always been a hunting dog. He was de..

Gun dogMedium dogGermany
danish swedish farmdog dog

Danish Swedish Farmdog

The Danish Swedish Farmdog has over the centuries been a versatile dog, working on farms. The history of this dog goes way back to the 1700s, being fo..

Working dogSmall dogDenmark
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Cordoba Fighting Dog

The Cordoba Fighting Dog is believed to be an extinct dog breed, but research will reveal that there are still those who believe that some of these do..

Molosser dogsLarge dogArgentina
combai dog

Combai

The Combai is a dog from Tamilnadu, Southern India, developed to hunt dangerous animals by the Indian royalty. It is a rare breed in India, believed t..

Hound dogMedium dogIndia
chart polski dog

Chart Polski

The Chart Polski dog is a member of the Greyhound family and comes from Poland. He is an old dog breed dating way back to the 1600s. The dog also g..

Hound dogLarge dogPoland
chinese chongqing dog dog

Chinese Chongqing Dog

The Chinese Chongquing Dog is a very rare and unusual breed found only in China and now in Canada. The Chongquing is native to the city of Chongquing,..

Hound dogMedium dogChina
carolina dog dog

Carolina Dog

The Carolina dog comes from wild dogs that used to run with the Paleo-Indians of North America, and today they can still be found in their wild state ..

Miscellaneous dogsMedium dogUnited States
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Cao de Fila da Terceira

The Cao de Fila da Terceira Mastiff hails from Portugal and is also known as the Rabo Torto.The dog actually comes from the isle of Terceira in the Az..

Molosser dogsLarge dogPortugal
cao de castro laboreiro dog

Cao de Castro Laboreiro

Cão de Castro Laboreiro originates from Portugal. Also known as the Portuguese Cattle Dog he was used long ago to guard livestock. Today, the modern C..

Molosser dogsLarge dogPortugal

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