•HEIGHT: 10 to 14 in • WEIGHT: 7 to 9 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-14 Years
The Affenpinscher (meaning 'monkey') has an independent and bold personality, a dog that is always willing to have fun. Preferring to stay busy, and so different to a lot of members within the Toy Group ...[More]
AFGHAN HOUND
•GROUP: Hound
•HEIGHT: 25 to 27 in • WEIGHT: 50 to 60 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-15 Years
The origin of the Afghan hound is from the Middle Eastern Sighthounds with ancestors going back to the Egyptian Pharaoh. The Afghan was used by the nomadic tribes to hunt for a variety of small animals ...[More]
AKITA
•GROUP: Working
•HEIGHT: 25 to 29 in • WEIGHT: 75 to 115 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-12 Years
The Akita is independent, bold, and affectionate member of the Working group. A highly rated breed as a watchdog, an Akita will attempt to protect its master at all costs, and due to that can be reserved ...[More]
ALASKAN MALAMUTE
•GROUP: Working
•HEIGHT: 22 to 25 in • WEIGHT: 70 to 85 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-12 Years
The Alaskan Malamute is an independent, and strong-willed breed, that's also loving and obedient towards its master. A dog that loves to run or have an opportunity to pull a sled outside ...[More]
AMERICAN ESKIMO
•GROUP: Working
•HEIGHT: 9 to 19 in • WEIGHT: 6 to 32 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-14 Years
The American Eskimo Dog, with its spitz-like features, comes in all white and makes a highly rated family pet. The dog has a double coat, with ears that are thick and short, making them resistant to cold ...[More]
AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER
•GROUP: Terrier
•HEIGHT: 16 to 19 in • WEIGHT: 55 to 65 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-14 Years
It is considered by dog enthusiasts that the American Staffordshire terrier (also known as the Pit Bull), descended from the same line as that of the Staffordshire terrier ...[More]
AMERICAN WATER SPANIEL
•GROUP: Sporting
•HEIGHT: 15 to 18 in • WEIGHT: 25 to 45 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-13 Years
The origin of the American Water Spaniel dog breed doesn't appear to of been officially reported. Although, dog enthusiasts agree that a combination of the Curly Coated Retriever, English Water Spaniel ...[More]
ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG
•GROUP: Working
•HEIGHT: 26 to 30 in • WEIGHT: 88 to 150 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-13 Years
The Anatolian Shepherd is a breed that fits the bill as a serious family protector and therefore able to excel as a security dog. As an excellent watchdog, this dog breed is often suspicious of other animals and strangers ...[More]
AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG
•GROUP: Herding
•HEIGHT: 16 to 21 in • WEIGHT: 25 to 55 lb • LIFESPAN: 10-13 Years
The Australian Cattle Dog is a independent and hardy breed within the Herding group. A dog with a build that's moderate to help with agility and speed needed for controlling cattle ...[More]
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD DOG
•GROUP: Herding
•HEIGHT: 18 to 23 in • WEIGHT: 40 to 65 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-15 Years
The Australian Shepherd is an energetic, smart, bold, and loving member of the Herding group. A medium sized dog with a build that's athletic. With a powerful body and amazing agility, these dogs ...[More]
AUSTRALIAN TERRIER
•GROUP: Terrier
•HEIGHT: 9 to 10 in • WEIGHT: 12 to 15 lb • LIFESPAN: 12-14 Years
The Australian Terrier is a playful, affectionate, and friendly breed often seen as one of the finest all-rounds pets for families to own. A dog that will also bark incessantly if a stranger should approach ...[More]
WORK IN PROGRESS - Dog Breed Profiles to follow include: Aidi - Airedale Terrier - Akbash - Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog - Alaskan Husky - Alaskan Klee Kai - Alpine Dachsbracke - American Bulldog - American Cocker Spaniel - American English Coonhound - American Foxhound - American Hairless Terrier - American Pit Bull Terrier - Appenzell Mountain Dog - Argentine Dogo - Aussiedoodle - Australian Kelpie - Australian Silky Terrier - Azawakh