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Knowing as much as you can about your dog’s breed can make you and your pup’s life much easier. Knowing common health concerns, unique training exercises, and other things like favorite types of toys will help direct vets and yourself to help your pooch lives its best life.Our breed guides will bring you all of the necessary information you need to thoroughly assist your dog’s life!

Small Dog Breeds

Smooth Fox Terrier

Meet the Smooth Fox Terrier — a small, energetic, and friendly dog that loves nothing more than having a good time, whether it’s playing with its family, running around with (continue reading →)

Standard Schnauzer

The Standard Schnauzer is a medium-sized dog breed, with a height range of 18-20 inches for males and 17-19 inches for females. They typically weigh between 30 and 45 pounds. (continue reading →)

American Hairless Terrier

The American Hairless Terrier is a small to medium-sized breed that typically stands between 7 and 16 inches tall at the shoulder. They have a slender and muscular build, with (continue reading →)

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Welsh Corgis come in two types. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is easy to distinguish from Pembroke Welsh Corgis because they have long tails which Pembrokes don’t. They are also a (continue reading →)

Bedlington Terrier

With their lamblike appearance, these small to medium-sized dogs will steal your heart at first sight. Although they are affectionate and playful, don’t misinterpret their sweet appearance as being timid (continue reading →)

Welsh Terrier

Originating in Wales in the 1800s, the Welsh Terrier is a loyal, playful, energetic breed of dog. These dogs are often perceived as a descendant of Old English Black and (continue reading →)

German Spitz

Even though dogs are considered the most loyal pets of them all, you'll still find it difficult to look for a dog breed that's more loyal than the German Spitz. (continue reading →)

Silky Terrier

Combining the domineering and affectionate nature of a Yorkshire Terrier with the playful and intelligent characteristics of an Australian Terrier, the Silky Terrier is a highly energetic dog that originated (continue reading →)

Toy Fox Terrier

Favored for its friendly, energetic, and lively personality, Toy Fox Terrier is a toy breed dog that was developed in England in the 19th century by crossing the Smooth Fox (continue reading →)

Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terriers, also known as Manchesters, are a small dog breed that was named after an English city. This dog resembles a miniature Doberman Pinscher because of its black coat, (continue reading →)

Russell Terrier

Russell Terriers are an exceptionally intelligent, endlessly friendly, and undeniably adorable dog breed. It's a little dog with a large personality. These small dogs are exceptionally easy to train, adore (continue reading →)

Australian Terrier

This little working terrier is spirited, intelligent, and lively. The Australian Terrier's shaggy coat and pointed ears match their mischievous personality, and they have loads of personality tucked in their (continue reading →)

Biewer Terrier

The Biewer Terrier breed is a fairly new breed. Biewers originated in Germany in 1984 when avid Yorkshire Terrier breeders noticed the recessive piebald gene their Yorkies inherited. The rare (continue reading →)

Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terriers are cute, affectionate, and love being part of the family action. With a height of only 9 to 10 inches and a weight of around 12 pounds, they (continue reading →)

Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terriers are one of the smallest terrier breeds, initially bred to hunt vermin and foxes. These happy-natured little dogs are around 10 inches tall with a weight averaging 12 (continue reading →)

Japanese Chin

The ancient Chin breed is of Asian descent and has long been popular with people of wealth and status. The small dogs stand between 8 to 11 inches at shoulder (continue reading →)

Basenji

Equal parts graceful and intelligent, the Basenji is a dog breed with a cult-like following. Dwindling in numbers, it was only the 93rd most popular breed in the US. Yet, (continue reading →)

Keeshond

Keeshonds were known as ‘Dutch Barge Dogs’ due to their guarding and companion role on many boats that sailed Holland's canals. The breed is now kept as a loving companion (continue reading →)

Boykin Spaniel

Popular as a turkey and waterfowl hunting dog in South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel has great talent and personality. Depending on their gender they range between 14 to 18 inches (continue reading →)

Schipperke

Schipperkes are of Belgian descent and although they’re known as a smaller version of a sheepdog, they were famous for guarding boats and their remarkable ratting capabilities. They have lots (continue reading →)

American Eskimo Dog

A member of the Spitz dog family, this Nordic breed is known for its good looks and extremely high intelligence. The American Eskimo Dog has a big-dog attitude despite its (continue reading →)

Affenpinscher

Also known as the Monkey Dog, the Affenpinscher is a small breed that thinks it’s a big hound. They’re full of spunk, inquisitive and serious about protecting their human family. These (continue reading →)

Chinese Crested

The Chinese Crested is an unmistakable breed with its spotted pastel crimson or dull pink skin and fluffy white socks, tail, and ears. The small slender pups stand between 11 (continue reading →)

Scottish Terrier

Scottish Terriers hardly need an introduction. The stocky terriers with their distinctive beard, erect ears and aristocratic stature are depicted on almost anything from shirts and shorts to mugs, handbags (continue reading →)

Coton de Tulear

Also known as the Royal Dog of Madagascar, this happy-go-lucky dog boasts a soft, long white coat. The Coton de Tulear is a lighthearted companion dog who loves following its (continue reading →)

Cairn Terrier

Cairn Terriers were initially developed to hunt foxes and other tiny, furry prey in the rugged Scottish highlands. They are cheerful, industrious little earth dogs. You need to provide them (continue reading →)

Miniature Pinscher

The Miniature Pinscher, or Min Pin, is a fearless and fun-loving dog breed, often called the "King of Toys" by dog enthusiasts. They are recognized for their high-stepping, "hackneyed" gait (continue reading →)

Miniature Poodle

Poodles are well known for their aristocratic French background; however, they were first popular in Germany as duck-hunting dogs. Their protective coats, intelligence, and natural swimming abilities made them ideal (continue reading →)

Pekingese

Bred to be the perfect lap dog and companion, the Pekingese has been a symbol of royalty since the times of ancient China. This highly intelligent, devoted, and affectionate breed (continue reading →)

Italian Greyhound

The epitome of regal grace, the Italian Greyhound has been a crowd favorite for years. These miniature dogs have a larger-than-life personality and are extremely easy to train, making them (continue reading →)

Medium Dog Breeds

Glen of Imaal Terrier

If you’re looking for a loyal, cuddly companion, then a Glen of Imaal Terrier might be the right addition to your household. This breed of dog is known for its (continue reading →)

Black Russian Terrier

The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Tchiorny Terrier, is a large and powerful breed that was originally developed in the Soviet Union for use as a military and (continue reading →)

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier is a small dog breed that originated in England. These dogs are energetic and playful and are known for their distinctive wire-like coat. They are intelligent (continue reading →)

Spanish Water Dog

Originating from Spain, the Spanish Water Dog is a dog breed that was traditionally used by fishermen and farmers for herding and guarding livestock. They were also popular for hunting (continue reading →)

Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is neither a hound nor was it meant to hunt elk. Its original Norwegian name, Norsk Elghund, means ‘moose dog’, which is a much more accurate description (continue reading →)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

With a name that’s quite a mouthful, this intelligent dog breed goes mostly by the name ‘Toller’. Tollen is the originating word that means to entice. Tolling, which refers to (continue reading →)

Black and Tan Coonhound

When it comes to dog breeds, few can compete with the athleticism and hunting drive of Black and Tan Coonhounds. Considered one of the purest American dog breeds, the Black (continue reading →)

Irish Terrier

Irish Terriers are purebred dogs that originated from Ireland, and this breed is one of the oldest terrier breeds in the world. They are popular for their fiery red coat, (continue reading →)

Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound is a Maltese breed, and they are medium-sized dogs that have a very athletic and graceful appearance. Traditionally, they were used for hunting purposes, and they are (continue reading →)

American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is a medium-sized, sweet-natured hound that was among the first canine breeds to be developed in the United States. Despite its historical ancestry, it’s one of the (continue reading →)

German Wirehaired Pointer

The German Wirehaired Pointer is also known as GWP or Wirehair. The dog, originally from Germany, is a big sports dog that may be distinguished from its close relative, the (continue reading →)

Bouvier des Flandres

The Bouvier des Flandres is a big Belgian herding breed with a strong body to complement its wiry coat, beard, and fluffy appearance. This self-assured, strong dog is excellent at (continue reading →)

Mountain Cur

The Mountain Cur is an athletic medium breed with a short coat that comes in black, brindle, tan, brown, and yellow with possible white points on their coats. These dogs are (continue reading →)

Harrier

Harriers are a very rare breed with a height of 19 to 21 inches and a weight of 45 to 60 pounds. They were initially bred to hunt hares and (continue reading →)

Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terriers have a somewhat deceiving name. Although born in Tibet, these dogs are not terriers at all. They don’t share the same temperament nor the tendency to dig for (continue reading →)

Bluetick Coonhound

Droopy-eared Bluetick Coonhounds are an energetic and friendly breed. These intelligent hunting dogs are known for their keen sense of smell and gorgeous mottled coats. Although Bluetick puppies are born (continue reading →)

Hokkaido

This Japanese medium breed has a gorgeous thick coat for protection from the cold, and a warm, energetic personality. Their tongues are a blue and black color and coats come (continue reading →)

Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie is an intelligent medium-size dog breed with high energy and devotion to its duties. They were originally herding dogs and are naturally good at working with sheep. Fully (continue reading →)

Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is one of Britain's oldest sporting dog breeds. With females as small as 17 inches, weighing 35 pounds, and males growing up to 19 inches and (continue reading →)

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is an athletic medium breed with a gorgeous short coat that can be any shade of brindle, black, black with brindle trim or an unusual sandy, golden, (continue reading →)

Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaskan Klee Kai is still a fairly new breed of dog. Linda S. Spurlin started the breed in the 1970s when she wanted to create a small type of husky (continue reading →)

American Bulldog

From Johnsons to Scotts, the American Bulldog comes in various types based on lineage. There are even hybrids of this breed, but what’s common in all kinds is the stocky (continue reading →)

Portuguese Water Dog

If you are looking for a canine companion to partake with you in your active lifestyle but cannot deal with the spontaneity of a Terrier, then a Portuguese Water Dog (continue reading →)

Vizsla

Looking for a canine companion that will never let you have a dull moment? Then we think that the Vizsla might be the breed for you! These dogs are known (continue reading →)

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as ‘heelers’, are strong and loyal working dogs. These dogs were bred to herd cattle and did so by nipping at their heels (hence the (continue reading →)

Samoyed

Their thick fluffy white coats, friendly smile, and energetic loyalty make Samoyeds enchantingly gorgeous furry companions. Also referred to as Sammies, these dogs were initially bred to herd reindeer and (continue reading →)

Collies

The Collie is native to Scotland and was bred to be a herding dog. These dogs are extremely intelligent, loyal, confident, and beautiful. They’ve been a popular dog in the (continue reading →)

Australian Shepherds

The Australian shepherd is affectionately known as the “Aussie.” While its name suggests Australian heritage, this breed has its origin in the Mid-West Gold Rush of 1840’s America. Bred to (continue reading →)

Miniature American Shepherds

The Miniature American Shepherd looks a lot like a small version of the Australian Shepherd. These dogs share many of the same traits as the Australian Shepherd, but in a (continue reading →)

Chow Chows

Chow Chows are incredibly cute dogs which sometimes get referred to as looking like little teddy bears. While this is true of many different dog breeds, it is particularly true (continue reading →)

Large Dog Breeds

Afghan Hound

From making the cover of Life Magazine to earning a place in the Dreamhouse as Barbie's pet dog, Beauty, the Afghan Hound has spent a rich history that can only (continue reading →)

Pointer

A particularly distinctive dog breed, Pointers are known for their muscular build, long head, and sharply pointed tail, which makes them easily recognized. Shrouded by a short and dense coat (continue reading →)

Whippet

Whippets are amazing animals that are lightning-fast on the ground and carry an impression of innocence that's scarcely found in many other dog breeds. Known as a "poor man's racehorse," (continue reading →)

German Pinscher

The German Pinscher, also known as the Deutscher or Alsatian Pinscher, is a smart, elegant, and loyal dog that was originally bred in Germany. Their origin can be traced back (continue reading →)

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Fiercely protective and loyal, the Caucasian Shepherd is a massive breed that was originally developed to guard livestock. This dog is native to the Caucasus mountain range that connects Europe (continue reading →)

Komondor

Several things come to mind when we look at the Komondor dog breed. Mops, dreadlocks, and sheep would top this list of things. But the last thing that one would (continue reading →)

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Treeing. Walker. Coonhound. Those are three distinct terms, each word explaining a unique facet of this distinctly versatile dog breed. The "treeing" refers to this dog's ability to excel at (continue reading →)

Flat-Coated Retriever

It won’t be wrong to say that today’s Flat-Coated Retrievers are yesterday’s Golden Retrievers. The breeds are so similar that Golden Retrievers used to compete in shows as a subclass (continue reading →)

Dogue de Bordeaux

Most of us saw our first Dogue de Bordeaux at the movies in 1989 when this dog stole the show from Tom Hanks in "Turner and Hooch." Since then, the (continue reading →)

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

The Greater Swiss Mountain dog is a versatile breed used for herding livestock, carrying carts, and providing protection. These days, the Swissy is content to spend its days as a (continue reading →)

Carolina Dog

A Carolina Dog could readily pass for a stray dingo to the untrained eye. It's no surprise, given that this breed is still present as a feral population in the (continue reading →)

Chinook

The Chinook traces its origin in New Hampshire and is known for its reputation as a hard-working dog and a dedicated family pet. Smooth as tawny leather, bare-bones, male Chinooks (continue reading →)

Beauceron

The Beauceron is large and strong but also incredibly intelligent, lively, and adaptable as a herder. Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Border Collie but only weighing 100 (continue reading →)

Redbone Coonhound

The Redbone Coonhound is a medium-sized hound with a beautiful red coat, a plaintive expression typical of hounds, and a lovely voice that booms out when they're hunting. They also (continue reading →)

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog (OES) is the quintessential example of a shaggy dog with a thick coat, a distinctive bear-like stride, and a calm, affable demeanor. The OES is a (continue reading →)

Saluki

The slim yet strong Saluki are among the oldest dog breeds and have served as the royal hunting hound for a long time. The Saluki is a fast and nimble (continue reading →)

Neapolitan Mastiff

The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient breed of dog originally used to guard property in what is now central Italy. The breed may date back as far as 700 BC, (continue reading →)

Borzoi

From gold snuff boxes that were sprinkled with gemstones to exquisite robes made from French silk, the possessions of the Tsars of Russia could very well be termed the epitome (continue reading →)

Alaskan Malamute

If there's one word in the English dictionary that can aptly describe an Alaskan Malamute, it's regal. An extraordinary breed that boasts a swanky tail that curves towards their muscular (continue reading →)

Boerboel

Known for its ability to help around the farm and loyalty towards its owners, Boerboel is one of the most popular dog breeds of South African descent. As an old (continue reading →)

Leonberger

Known for its gentle and loving nature, the Leonberger is a large breed of dog originally bred in Germany in the 19th century. Although the build of this dog yells (continue reading →)

Giant Schnauzer

Beards have long been associated with wisdom, confidence and honor. Well, if that extends to canines as well, the Giant Schnauzer can very well be termed as the most venerated (continue reading →)

Catahoula Leopard Dog

From the vibrant jubilations of Mardi Gras celebrations to the delectable pastiness of jambalaya, there's a lot the good state of Louisiana is famous for. But few of its trademarks (continue reading →)

Dogo Argentino

Back in the early twentieth century, the streets and fighting rings of Argentina were dominated by the Córdoba fighting dog breed. Their lean and muscular bodies were extremely tolerant to (continue reading →)

Irish Wolfhound

From being the eponym of Ireland's rugby team to appearing as the only dog breed in the legendary game, Skyrim, the Irish Wolfhound has enjoyed a history that has dominated (continue reading →)

Airedale Terrier

Under a sky strewed with enemy fire, an Airedale Terrier ran. This was during the First World War, and the dog's name was Jack. He was carrying a message on (continue reading →)

Dutch Shepherd

The Dutch Shepherd is a vigorous, agile, alert, and intelligent breed that retains its natural herding instinct. The Dutch Shepherd is known for its dedication, loyalty, and intelligence, though its (continue reading →)

Irish Setter

The Irish Setter is a glamorous dog whose elegance is only outweighed by its flamboyant and mischievous personality. This vibrancy is on full display when we consider its coat. From (continue reading →)

Doberman Pinscher

The history of the Doberman Pinscher takes us back to the 1880s, to the dog pounds of Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. This German tax credit collector required a dog who (continue reading →)

Great Pyrenees

The Great Pyrenees is known to be a calm and patient canine companion. They are eager to please but can be rather stubborn and sluggish when following basic commands, like (continue reading →)