A dog breed is a specific strain or variety of dog, often bred for particular traits, purposes, or characteristics. Breeds can vary widely in size, appearance, and temperament.

What is A dog's Species Name?

The scientific name for the domestic dog is Canis lupus familiaris. They are a subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus).

What Are Dog Groups?

Dog breeds are often classified into groups based on shared traits or purposes, such as working, herding, or companionship.

7 Types of Dog Breeds

Dog breeds can be categorized into 07 types based on their characteristics and purposes. Here are some common types:

Sporting Dogs: Bred for hunting and retrieving (e.g., Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever).
Hound Dogs: Known for their keen sense of smell and tracking abilities (e.g., Beagle, Bloodhound).
Working Dogs: Developed for specific tasks like guarding, herding, or pulling sleds (e.g., Rottweiler, Siberian Husky).
Terriers: Originally bred to hunt vermin, they are energetic and feisty (e.g., Bull Terrier, Scottish Terrier).
Toy Dogs: Small breeds often bred for companionship (e.g., Chihuahua, Pomeranian).
Non-Sporting Dogs: A diverse group that doesn’t fit neatly into other categories (e.g., Bulldog, Dalmatian).
Herding Dogs: Bred to assist with herding livestock (e.g., German Shepherd, Border Collie).
Mixed Breeds: Dogs with a combination of different breeds often result in unique traits and appearances.

Each type has its own set of characteristics, temperament, and care requirements!

How Many Types of Dog Breeds Exist?

There are hundreds of dog breeds worldwide, with estimates ranging from around 340 to over 400, depending on different kennel clubs and organizations. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes about 197 breeds, while the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognizes around 360 breeds.

These breeds are typically categorized into groups based on their characteristics and purposes, such as sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding, and more. Each group has its own unique traits and functions!

What is the Original Dog Breed?

While many consider the Akita Inu to be the oldest dog breed, some scientific studies suggest that the Basenji predates it. Prehistoric cave paintings dating back to around 6000 BC depict Basenji-like dogs, though these images are more recent than the Akita remains found at the Kamikuroiwa Rock Shelter site.

All 340 Dog Breeds with Pictures

Here’s a more comprehensive list of dog breeds, categorized by group. While I can’t provide a full list of all 340 breeds in one go, I’ll give you a substantial number across different categories:

Sporting Group

Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer
Cocker Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Brittany
Irish Setter
Sussex Spaniel
Weimaraner
Clumber Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
German Wirehaired Pointer
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Irish Water Spaniel
Spinone Italiano
Labrador Retriever
Golden Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer
Cocker Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
American Water Spaniel
Brittany
Irish Setter
Sussex Spaniel
Weimaraner
Clumber Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
German Wirehaired Pointer
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Irish Water Spaniel
Spinone Italiano

Hound Group

Beagle
Bloodhound
Dachshund
Basset Hound
Greyhound
Afghan Hound
American Foxhound
Basenji
Borzoi
Whippet
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Treeing Walker Coonhound
American English Coonhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
Plott Hound
Coonhound (Bluetick)
Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Coonhound (Treeing Walker)
Beagle
Bloodhound
Dachshund
Basset Hound
Greyhound
Afghan Hound
American Foxhound
Basenji
Borzoi
Whippet
Saluki
Scottish Deerhound
Treeing Walker Coonhound
American English Coonhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
Plott Hound
Coonhound (Bluetick)
Coonhound (Black and Tan)
Coonhound (Treeing Walker)

Working Group

Rottweiler
Siberian Husky
Doberman Pinscher
Boxer
Great Dane
Bullmastiff
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Newfoundland
Cane Corso
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Belgian Sheepdog
Samoyed
Tosa Inu
Leonberger
Great Pyrenees
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
Rottweiler
Siberian Husky
Doberman Pinscher
Boxer
Great Dane
Bullmastiff
Alaskan Malamute
Saint Bernard
Newfoundland
Cane Corso
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Belgian Sheepdog
Samoyed
Tosa Inu
Leonberger
Great Pyrenees
Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Terrier Group

Bull Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Border Terrier
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Miniature Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Russell Terrier
Cairn Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Scottish Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Airedale Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Border Terrier
Fox Terrier (Smooth)
Fox Terrier (Wire)
Miniature Schnauzer
Irish Terrier
Russell Terrier
Cairn Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier

Toy Group

Chihuahua
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
Toy Poodle
Maltese
Pekingese
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Silky Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier
Chihuahua
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
Toy Poodle
Maltese
Pekingese
Papillon
Yorkshire Terrier
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Havanese
Italian Greyhound
Silky Terrier
Toy Manchester Terrier

Non-Sporting Group

Bulldog
Dalmatian
Poodle (Standard)
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Bichon Frise
Chinese Shar-Pei
Lhasa Apso
Shiba Inu
Keeshond
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier
Bulldog
Dalmatian
Poodle (Standard)
Boston Terrier
French Bulldog
Bichon Frise
Chinese Shar-Pei
Lhasa Apso
Shiba Inu
Keeshond
Chow Chow
Tibetan Terrier

Herding Group

German Shepherd
Border Collie
Australian Shepherd
Shetland Sheepdog
Corgi (Pembroke)
Corgi (Cardigan)
Belgian Malinois
Collie (Rough)
Collie (Smooth)
Old English Sheepdog
Belgian Laekenois
Australian Cattle Dog
Canaan Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog
German Shepherd
Border Collie
Australian Shepherd
Shetland Sheepdog
Corgi (Pembroke)
Corgi (Cardigan)
Belgian Malinois
Collie (Rough)
Collie (Smooth)
Old English Sheepdog
Belgian Laekenois
Australian Cattle Dog
Canaan Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Spanish Water Dog

Miscellaneous Breeds

Basenji
Dogo Argentino
American Bulldog
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Tibetan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Portuguese Water Dog
Vizsla
Belgian Tervuren
Morkie (Maltese-Yorkie mix)
Goldendoodle (Standard)
Pomsky (Pomeranian-Husky mix)
Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel-Poodle mix)
Dogo Canario
Lagotto Romagnolo
Basenji
Dogo Argentino
American Bulldog
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Irish Wolfhound
Tibetan Mastiff
Neapolitan Mastiff
Portuguese Water Dog
Vizsla
Belgian Tervuren
Morkie (Maltese-Yorkie mix)
Goldendoodle (Standard)
Pomsky (Pomeranian-Husky mix)
Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel-Poodle mix)
Dogo Canario
Lagotto Romagnolo

Additional Breeds

Alaskan Klee Kai
Coonhound (Black and Tan)
American Water Spaniel
English Foxhound
Japanese Chin
Schipperke
Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup)
St. Bernard (Short-Haired)
English Bulldog
Great Pyrenees
Australian Silky Terrier
Affenpinscher
Lagotto Romagnolo
American Eskimo Dog (Toy)
Bedlington Terrier
Bearded Collie
Belgian Tervuren
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Field Spaniel
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coonhound (Black and Tan)
American Water Spaniel
English Foxhound
Japanese Chin
Schipperke
Yorkshire Terrier (Teacup)
St.Bernard (Short-Haired)
English Bulldog
Great Pyrenees
Australian Silky Terrier
Affenpinscher
Lagotto Romagnolo
American Eskimo Dog (Miniature)
Bedlington Terrier
Bearded Collie
Belgian Tervuren
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
English Cocker Spaniel
Field Spaniel
American Foxhound (Field)
Irish Setter (Field)
English Setter (Field)
German Wirehaired Pointer (Standard)
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (Standard)
Irish Water Spaniel (Standard)

Remaining Breeds

Black and Tan Coonhound
American English Coonhound
Norwegian Elkhound
Otterhound
Whippet (Standard)
Saluki (Standard)
Scottish Deerhound (Standard)
Belgian Malinois (Standard)
Samoyed (Standard)
Tosa Inu (Standard)
Australian Silky Terrier (Standard)
Boxer (Standard)
Akita (Standard)
Basset Hound (Miniature)
American Bully
Coonhound (Treeing Walker)
German Shepherd (Working)
Alaskan Malamute (Standard)
Great Pyrenees (Standard)
Anatolian Shepherd Dog (Standard)
English Bull Terrier
Labrador Retriever (Field)
Bullmastiff (Standard)
American Pit Bull Terrier (Standard)
American Staffordshire Terrier (Standard)
Shiba Inu (Standard)
Beagle (Pocket)
Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Standard)

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