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Affenpinscher

Affenpinscher

Canis lupus familiaris

A small, wiry-coated toy terrier-type with a mischievous, monkey-like face and a big personality. Bold, comical, and devoted, the Affenpinscher is a confident companion dog with a hint of terrier feistiness.

Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

Canis lupus familiaris

An elegant, ancient sighthound with a flowing silky coat and a regal, aloof demeanor. Built for speed and independence, the Afghan Hound is stunning but demands serious grooming and patient handling.

Airedale Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

The largest of the terriers, nicknamed the 'King of Terriers,' a versatile, athletic working dog with a dense wiry coat. Bold, clever and energetic, the Airedale excels as a companion, watchdog and all-around sporting dog.

Akita

Akita

Canis lupus familiaris

A powerful, dignified spitz-type guardian from Japan, famed for loyalty (the Hachiko legend). Independent, reserved and protective, the Akita needs an experienced owner committed to socialization and training.

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute

Canis lupus familiaris

A powerful arctic sled dog built for hauling heavy freight over long distances. Strong, affectionate and pack-oriented, the Malamute is friendly but demanding in exercise, grooming and training.

American Bulldog

American Bulldog

Canis lupus familiaris

A muscular, athletic working bulldog descended from old English farm and catch dogs. Confident, loyal and protective, the American Bulldog is more athletic and longer-muzzled than the English Bulldog, with far fewer breathing problems.

American English Coonhound

American English Coonhound

Canis lupus familiaris

A fast, hard-driving raccoon and fox hunting hound descended from English Foxhounds, prized for endurance, a bawling tree bark, and a sweet, social nature off the trail. Best suited to active homes that can satisfy its high exercise drive.

American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

A bright, fluffy white spitz developed from German Spitz dogs by German immigrants in America, famous as a circus performer. Highly trainable and affectionate but vocal and demanding of attention.

American Foxhound

American Foxhound

Canis lupus familiaris

A lean, leggy American scenthound bred for stamina in fox hunting, with a melodious voice and easygoing temperament. One of the most exercise-hungry and least common AKC breeds, best suited to very active rural homes.

American Hairless Terrier

American Hairless Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

A lively, curious terrier derived from the Rat Terrier, occurring in both hairless and coated varieties. The lack of coat makes it a notable option for some allergy sufferers, but bare skin needs sun and cold protection.

American Leopard Hound

American Leopard Hound

Canis lupus familiaris

One of the oldest American tree-hunting cur breeds, a hardy, athletic working dog known for its striking merle (leopard) coat and versatile hunting ability. Devoted and intelligent but needs a job and plenty of exercise.

American Pit Bull Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

A strong, athletic, people-loving bully-type terrier (recognized by the UKC and ADBA, not the AKC) historically bred from bull-and-terrier stock. Affectionate and trainable with the right owner, but powerful and subject to breed-specific legislation in many areas.

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

A muscular, confident bull-and-terrier breed known for its loyalty, affection toward family, and athletic build. Despite its powerful appearance, a well-bred and well-socialized AmStaff is typically gentle and people-oriented.

American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel

Canis lupus familiaris

A rare, versatile American gundog developed in the Great Lakes region to retrieve from boats in cold water. Hardworking, eager, and curly-coated, it makes an energetic, affectionate companion for active homes.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

A large, ancient livestock-guardian breed from the Anatolian plateau, bred to live alongside flocks and deter predators independently. Powerful, territorial, and protective, it requires an experienced owner and ample space.

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Canis lupus familiaris

An agile, high-energy Swiss mountain breed traditionally used for herding, droving cattle, and farm guarding. Lively, intensely loyal, and clever, it needs an experienced, active owner who can provide a job.

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dog

Canis lupus familiaris

A tough, tireless herding breed developed to drove cattle over harsh Australian terrain by nipping at their heels. Exceptionally intelligent, energetic, and devoted, it demands serious physical and mental work.

Australian Kelpie

Australian Kelpie

Canis lupus familiaris

A lean, athletic Australian sheep-herding breed renowned for stamina, intelligence, and an almost obsessive work ethic. Capable of working all day in heat, it needs an exceptionally active home and a real job.

Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

Canis lupus familiaris

A highly intelligent, energetic herding breed developed in the American West (despite the name). Bred to work all day, the Aussie thrives with a job and an active owner.

Australian Terrier

Australian Terrier

Canis lupus familiaris

A small, sturdy, low-set working terrier developed in Australia to control rodents and snakes and to serve as a watchdog. Spirited and affectionate, with a hard, weather-resistant coat.

Azawakh

Azawakh

Canis lupus familiaris

An elegant, leggy West African sighthound from the Sahel, traditionally used by nomadic peoples for hunting and guarding. Lean to the point of visible bone and muscle, with a reserved, devoted temperament.

Barbet

Barbet

Canis lupus familiaris

An old French water dog with a dense, curly, woolly coat, traditionally used to retrieve waterfowl from marshes. Friendly, athletic, and people-oriented, with a low-shedding coat.

Basenji

Basenji

Canis lupus familiaris

An ancient, catlike sighthound-type breed from Central Africa, famous for not barking — it 'yodels' (the baroo) instead. Intelligent, independent, fastidious, and notoriously challenging to train.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Canis lupus familiaris

A small, sturdy French scenthound from Brittany with a harsh fawn coat, bred to hunt rabbit and other small game. Lively, courageous, and more agile and less exaggerated than the Basset Hound.

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