dog breeds
Poodle, beagle, retriever
Dog breeds are the distinct varieties of domestic dogs, developed through selective breeding for specific traits—size, temperament, appearance, or working ability.
Breeds range from tiny Chihuahuas to massive Great Danes, from herding collies to hunting retrievers.
What breed is your dog?
Purebred dogs have documented lineage; mixed breeds combine two or more.
Breed standards are maintained by kennel clubs.
- man's best friendThe domestic canine
- terrierSmall vermin-hunting dog
- PoodleCurly-coated dog breed
- working dogsDogs trained for tasks
- GreyhoundAmerican intercity bus service
Australian Shepherd · Dalmatian · Labrador Retriever · Rottweiler · Siberian Husky · Yorkshire Terrier · French Bulldog · Shih Tzu · Dachshund · Shiba Inu · Golden Retriever · Keeshond · Whippet · Pomeranian · German Shepherd · Belgian Malinois · beagle · labrador
- animal breedscat breeds, horse breeds, cattle breeds, chicken breeds, pig breeds
- Pet Historydomestication, pet keeping, cat breeds
- selective breedingartificial selection, selective breeding, crossbreeding, inbreeding, linebreeding
- dogsbeagle, bulldog, boxer, collie, poodle
- Breedsbeagle, boxer, bulldog, chihuahua, collie
- dog showsshow ring, handler, show dogs, judge, grooming
dog breedsmutts
Mixed-breed dogs
mongrels · crossbreeds · street dogs · village dogs · curs