Dog
Canis lupus familiaris
Broadest single-species genetic range on the planet. Body size varies more than any other land mammal species. Domestication likely from a single wolf lineage now extinct.
210 recognized
dog breeds.
Breeds are grouped by working purpose. Each entry links to its trait profile, registry recognition, and the breeders running that breed on Breed Ledger.
ToyAffenpinscher
Small, wiry-coated toy breed with a monkey-like expression. AKC Toy Group. Fearless, amusing, and fiercely loyal despite its tiny size.
HoundAfghan Hound
Elegant, aristocratic sighthound with a long, silky coat. AKC Hound Group. One of the oldest dog breeds, originally bred for hunting in the mountains of Afghanistan.
TerrierAiredale Terrier
Largest of the terrier breeds, known as the "King of Terriers." AKC Terrier Group. Versatile and intelligent, used historically in hunting, police, and military work.
WorkingAkita
Large, powerful breed originating from Japan. AKC Working Group. Loyal and protective with a dignified, courageous temperament.
UngroupedAlapaha Blue Blood Bulldog
Rare American bulldog-type breed developed in southern Georgia as a plantation and catch dog. Recognized by smaller registries. Loyal, protective, and athletic.
WorkingAlaskan Malamute
Large, powerful Arctic sled breed built for hauling heavy freight. AKC Working Group. Strong, independent, and affectionate with a thick double coat.
American Bandogge
Powerful crossbred guardian developed from mastiff and bulldog-type breeds. Not recognized by AKC or UKC; registered through breed-specific organizations such as the American Bandogge Mastiff Association. Strong, confident, and bred primarily for protection work.
UngroupedAmerican Bulldog
Large, muscular working breed descended from Old English Bulldogs brought to the American South. UKC recognized. Athletic, confident, and versatile as a farm and family dog.
UngroupedAmerican Bully
The American Bully is a modern bull-breed companion dog created in the mid-1990s by crossing American Pit Bull Terriers and American Staffordshire Terriers with other bull and molosser breeds, recognized by the ABKC in 2004, the EBKC in 2008, and the UKC in 2013.
American English Coonhound
Fast, wide-ranging coonhound known for speed and endurance. AKC Hound Group. Versatile hunter capable of treeing raccoons and trailing larger game.
Non-SportingAmerican Eskimo Dog
Bright, white Spitz-type breed available in Standard, Miniature, and Toy sizes. AKC Non-Sporting Group. Alert, friendly, and eager to please.
HoundAmerican Foxhound
Tall, lean hound bred for fox hunting in the American colonies. AKC Hound Group. One of the rarest AKC breeds despite being among the oldest American breeds.
TerrierAmerican Hairless Terrier
Small to medium terrier, the only hairless breed originating in the United States. AKC Terrier Group. Energetic, alert, and an excellent choice for allergy sufferers.
UngroupedAmerican Pit Bull Terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT, often just "pit bull") is the UKC and ADBA registered breed at the historical center of the bully-breed family, descended from nineteenth-century English bull-and-terrier working dogs and brought to its modern form through American breeding programs.
TerrierAmerican Staffordshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terriers, often shortened to am staff or amstaff, are a stocky, athletic AKC breed that shares its nineteenth-century English working roots with the American Pit Bull Terrier; the two breeds parted ways in 1936 when the AKC opened the studbook to a strain of the original line.
SportingAmerican Water Spaniel
Versatile, medium-sized spaniel developed in the Great Lakes region. AKC Sporting Group. State dog of Wisconsin, skilled at retrieving from boats.
WorkingAnatolian Shepherd Dog
Large, rugged livestock guardian breed from Turkey. AKC Working Group. Territorial, intelligent, and fiercely protective of its flock or family.
HerdingAustralian Cattle Dog
Sturdy, compact herding breed developed for driving cattle over long distances. AKC Herding Group. Extremely intelligent, energetic, and loyal.
HerdingAustralian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd (Aussie) is an AKC Herding-group dog that, despite the name, was developed in the American West by Basque shepherds working their flocks across California, Idaho, and Colorado in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
TerrierAustralian Terrier
Small, sturdy working terrier developed in Australia for pest control. AKC Terrier Group. Spirited, courageous, and affectionate.
HoundAzawakh
Tall, slender West African sighthound bred by nomadic Tuareg people. AKC Hound Group. Fiercely loyal and deeply bonded to its family.
SportingBarbet
Medium-sized French water dog with a dense, curly coat. AKC Sporting Group. Agile swimmer and loyal companion with a cheerful disposition.
HoundBasenji
Small, elegant African breed known as the "barkless dog" for its unique yodel-like vocalization. AKC Hound Group. Independent and cat-like in temperament.
HoundBasset Hound
Low-slung, heavy-boned scent hound with long ears and a gentle disposition. AKC Hound Group. Exceptional nose, second only to the Bloodhound.
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