Find Your Breed
Every breed was created for a purpose. Understanding that purpose is the key to speaking your dog's language.
All Breeds
75 breeds
SportingGolden Retriever
Bred to retrieve waterfowl for hunters, Goldens are soft-mouthed, eager to please, and thrive on cooperation.
SportingLabrador Retriever
America's most popular breed, Labs were bred to retrieve game and work alongside fishermen in Newfoundland.
HerdingGerman Shepherd Dog
Developed in Germany for herding and guarding sheep, GSDs are versatile, intelligent, and deeply bonded to their families.
Non-SportingFrench Bulldog
Bred as companions for lace workers in England and later France, Frenchies are adaptable, affectionate, and comically stubborn.
ToyChihuahua
Ancient Mexican breed, Chihuahuas are bold, loyal, and surprisingly fierce for their size.
HerdingAustralian Shepherd
Despite the name, Aussies were developed in the American West for herding livestock. They're intelligent, energetic, and need a job.
HoundBeagle
Bred to hunt rabbits in packs, Beagles follow their noses and have selective hearing when on a scent.
HoundDachshund
Bred to hunt badgers underground, Dachshunds are brave, stubborn, and surprisingly tenacious.
TerrierStaffordshire Bull Terrier
Once a fighting dog, the modern Staffy is a devoted family companion known as the 'nanny dog' in England.
HerdingBorder Collie
Widely considered the world's smartest breed, Border Collies were bred to herd sheep with intensity and precision.
HerdingPembroke Welsh Corgi
Short but mighty, Corgis were bred to herd cattle by nipping at their heels and dodging kicks.
Non-SportingPoodle
Originally water retrievers, Poodles are athletic, intelligent, and often misunderstood due to their fancy haircuts.
WorkingRottweiler
Roman drover dogs turned German butcher's helpers, Rottweilers are powerful guardians with surprising sensitivity.
WorkingCane Corso
Italian mastiffs bred for guarding property and hunting large game, Cane Corsos are imposing and intensely loyal.
WorkingSiberian Husky
Bred to pull sleds across frozen tundra, Huskies are independent, endurance athletes with selective hearing.
SportingGerman Shorthaired Pointer
Versatile hunting dog bred to point, retrieve, and track game on land and water.
Non-SportingBulldog
Once a bull-baiting dog, now a gentle companion known for their calm, dignified demeanor.
ToyCavalier King Charles Spaniel
Royal lapdog bred for companionship, Cavaliers are gentle, affectionate, and adaptable.
ToyYorkshire Terrier
Victorian ratters turned glamorous lapdogs, Yorkies have terrier tenacity in a tiny package.
WorkingDoberman Pinscher
Created as a personal protection dog, Dobermans are intelligent, loyal, and naturally vigilant.
TerrierMiniature Schnauzer
German farm dogs bred to catch rats, Mini Schnauzers are alert, spirited, and intelligent.
WorkingBoxer
German working dogs bred for guarding and hunting, Boxers are playful, loyal, and patient with children.
ToyPomeranian
Spitz breed descended from sled dogs, Pomeranians are confident, curious, and surprisingly bold.
WorkingBernese Mountain Dog
Swiss farm dogs bred for drafting, herding, and guarding, Berners are gentle giants with devoted hearts.
ToyShih Tzu
Chinese palace dogs bred purely for companionship, Shih Tzus are affectionate, charming, and adaptable.
WorkingGreat Dane
German mastiffs bred for hunting wild boar and guarding estates, now gentle giants.
Non-SportingBoston Terrier
American gentleman bred for companionship, combining terrier spirit with gentle nature.
ToyHavanese
Cuban companion breed known as the 'Velcro dog' for their attachment to people.
SportingEnglish Springer Spaniel
Bird hunting dog bred to 'spring' game from cover, enthusiastic and tireless.
HerdingMiniature American Shepherd
Smaller version of the Australian Shepherd, bred to be versatile herding dogs in a compact package.
HerdingShetland Sheepdog
Scottish herding dog bred for harsh island conditions, intelligent and devoted.
SportingBrittany
French bird dog bred to point and retrieve, known for high energy and sensitivity.
HerdingBelgian Malinois
Belgian herding dog now the world's premier working breed for police and military.
SportingCocker Spaniel
American bird dog bred to flush woodcock, known for merry temperament.
HoundBasset Hound
French scent hound bred to track rabbits, with the second-best nose in dogdom.
SportingVizsla
Hungarian pointer known as the 'Velcro Vizsla' for their intense bond with their humans.
ToyMaltese
Ancient Mediterranean companion breed, bred purely for human companionship for 2,000+ years.
ToyPug
Chinese companion breed, bred to be a lapdog for Chinese royalty for over 2,000 years.
HerdingCollie
Scottish herding dog, made famous by Lassie, known for loyalty, intelligence, and sensitivity.
WorkingMastiff
Ancient guardian breed, massive and gentle, bred to protect estates and families.
HoundRhodesian Ridgeback
African lion hunter, bred to track and bay large game, athletic and dignified.
ToyPapillon
French companion breed with butterfly ears, surprisingly athletic and trainable for a toy breed.
WorkingPortuguese Water Dog
Portuguese fisherman's assistant, bred to herd fish into nets and retrieve lost gear.
Non-SportingShiba Inu
Japanese hunting dog, ancient breed known for cat-like independence and the Shiba scream.
SportingEnglish Cocker Spaniel
British bird dog bred for flushing woodcock, known for their merry temperament and field ability.
TerrierWest Highland White Terrier
WorkingNewfoundland
HerdingAustralian Cattle Dog
HoundWhippet
Non-SportingBichon Frise
Non-SportingDalmatian
SportingWirehaired Pointing Griffon
WorkingGiant Schnauzer
ToyItalian Greyhound
SportingWeimaraner
WorkingSamoyed
SportingChesapeake Bay Retriever
TerrierScottish Terrier
SportingGerman Wirehaired Pointer
HoundBloodhound
TerrierRussell Terrier
WorkingAkita
WorkingSaint Bernard
SportingBoykin Spaniel
HerdingCardigan Welsh Corgi
WorkingGreat Pyrenees
ToyMiniature Pinscher
TerrierCairn Terrier
SportingNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
TerrierAiredale Terrier
WorkingGreater Swiss Mountain Dog
ToyChinese Crested
SportingIrish Setter
ToyBiewer Terrier
HoundIrish Wolfhound
Don't Know Your Dog's Breed?
Mixed breeds often show behaviors from their heritage. Explore our breed groups to understand what drives your unique dog.
Sporting Mixes
Sporting breed mixes often inherit the friendly, eager-to-please nature of their retriever, spaniel, setter, or pointer ancestors. If your mixed breed loves water, carries objects, and greets everyone like a long-lost friend, you may have a sporting mix.
Herding Mixes
Herding breed mixes often show the motion-sensitivity and control behaviors of their collie, shepherd, or cattle dog ancestors. If your mix stares intensely at moving things, nips at heels, and seems to herd your family, you likely have a herding mix.
Terrier Mixes
Terrier mixes often display the tenacity, independence, and prey drive of their earth dog ancestors. If your mix digs, chases small animals, and never backs down from anything, you may have a terrier mix.
Hound Mixes
Hound mixes often inherit the nose or eyes of their scent hound or sight hound ancestors. If your mix follows their nose obsessively, bays at interesting smells, or chases anything that moves, you likely have a hound mix.
Working Mixes
Working breed mixes often show the strength, guarding instincts, and protective nature of their mastiff, guardian, or draft dog ancestors. If your mix is powerful, territorial, and naturally protective, you may have a working mix.
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