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Find a purebred dog by breed, size, coat, or personality.

Dog Breeds are "grouped" by type or historical purpose. Learn what makes a Basenji not a Beagle and why a Wolfhound isn't suited for homes with toddlers.  Find out which breeds are best for high-rise living (and why Border Collies are not), which breeds are best with kids, or get the facts on guarding and personal protection breeds.

 

Herding, Pastoral, Flock Guardian

They move and they gather and faithfully guard

Cattle and sheep - and the kids in the yard.

Browse Breeds in the Herding Group

Hound, Scenthound, Sighthound

By sight or by scent, to tree or to ground,

There's nothing as sweet as the voice of a hound.

Browse Breeds in the Hound Group

Non-Sporting, Utility

Hunter or herder or boat dog of Norse,

His job of today is the family of course!

Browse Breeds in the Non-Sporting Group

Primitive & Pariah

Old as the dingo, wild as the wind,

Wise as Coyote, man's very first friend.

Browse Breeds in the Primitive Group

Sporting, Gun Dog

Pointer, Retriever, Spaniel or Setter

On water or land, he's a hunter's go-getter!

Browse Breeds in the Sporting Group

Terrier

Scruffy or smooth, placid he's not,

As fearless and faithful as Britain begot.

Browse Breeds in the Terrier Group

Toy, Companion

A Toy is a toy, a companion and more,

He's a treasure, a joy, made just to adore

Browse Breeds in the Toy Group

Working, Guardian

A watchman at night, companion by day

Commanding in presence at work or at play

Browse Breeds in the Working Group

Miscellaneous or Rare

Oh shower us not with gems so rare,

Just give us instead - a diamond with hair!

Browse Rare Breeds

 

 

 

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