Dogs evolved from the wolf into more than 300 distinct breeds.
Humans have been breeding dogs since prehistoric times to meet societal needs.
If you scroll through the list of dog breeds, every few dogs will vary from the others based on the service they offer to humans.
Though dogs are treated differently throughout the globe, their traits of loyalty, protectiveness, affection, and friendship have earned them a significant position in the Western World.
Likewise, in Ancient Egypt, dogs were regarded as sacred creatures.
With the advancement in technology, multiple special breeds of dogs have been introduced to assist humans.
From companion dogs to mobility assistance dogs, guide dogs to hunter dogs, since every dog is segregated from others based on their work.
Due to their strong association with humans and versatility in functions, dogs have been regarded as ‘Best friends’ of humans.
We have compiled a complete list of dog breeds arranged alphabetically to make it easier to find your desired one.
Dog Breeds That Start With A
- Affenpinscher
- Afghan Hound
- Airedale Terrier
- Akita
- Alaskan Malamute
- American Hairless Terrier
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Australian Heeler Cross
- Australian Kelpie
- Australian Silky Terrier
- Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
- Australian Terrier
- Azawakh
Dog Breeds That Start With B
- Basenji
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Basset Hound
- Beagle
- Bearded Collie
- Bedlington Terrier
- Belgian Shepherd Dog
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)
- Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)
- Bergamasco Shepherd Dog
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Bichon Frise
- Black and Tan Coonhound
- Bloodhound
- Bluetick Coonhound
- Border Collie
- Border Terrier
- Borzoi
- Boston Terrier
- Bouvier des Flandres
- Boxer
- Bracco Italiano
- Briard
- British Bulldog
- Brittany
- Bull Terrier
- Bull Terrier (Miniature)
- Bullmastiff
Dog Breeds That Start With C
- Cairn Terrier
- Canaan Dog
- Canadian Eskimo Dog
- Cane Corso
- Caucasian Shepherd Dog
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Cavoodle
- Central Asian Shepherd Dog
- Cesky Terrier
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever
- Chihuahua
- Chinese Crested Dog
- Chow Chow
- Clumber Spaniel
- Cockapoo
- Cocker Spaniel
- Coton De Tulear
- Curly Coated Retriever
Dog Breeds That Start With D
- Dachshund
- Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)
- Dachshund (Long-Haired)
- Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)
- Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)
- Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
- Dachshund (Wire Haired)
- Dalmatian
- Dandie Dinmont Terrier
- Deerhound
- Dobermann
- Dogue de Bordeaux
- Dutch Shepherd Dog
Dog Breeds That Start With E
- English Setter
- English Springer Spaniel
- English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)
- Estrela Mountain Dog
- Eurasier
Dog Breeds That Start With F
- Field Spaniel
- Finnish Lapphund
- Finnish Spitz
- Flat Coated Retriever
- Fox Terrier
- Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Wire)
- Foxhound
- French Bulldog
Dog Breeds That Start With G
- German Hunting Terrier
- German Pinscher
- German Shepherd Dog
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- German Spitz
- German Spitz (Klein)
- German Spitz (Mittel)
- German Wirehaired Pointer
- Glen of Imaal Terrier
- Golden Retriever
- Gordon Setter
- Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Great Dane
- Greyhound
- Griffon Bruxellois
- Groodle
Dog Breeds That Start With H
- Hamiltonstovare
- Harrier
- Havanese
- Hungarian Vizsla
- Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
Dog Breeds That Start With I
- Ibizan Hound
- Icelandic Sheepdog
- Irish Red and White Setter
- Irish Setter
- Irish Terrier
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Irish Wolfhound
- Italian Greyhound
- Italian Spinone
Dog Breeds That Start With J
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Japanese Chin
- Japanese Spitz
Dog Breeds That Start With K
- Kangal Shepherd Dog
- Keeshond
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- King Charles Spaniel
- Komondor
- Kuvasz
Dog Breeds That Start With L
- Labradoodle
- Labrador
- Labrador Retriever
- Lagotto Romagnolo
- Lakeland Terrier
- Landseer (European Continental Type)
- Large Munsterlander
- Leonberger
- Lhasa Apso
- Lowchen
Dog Breeds That Start With M
- Maltese
- Maltipoo
- Manchester Terrier
- Maremma Sheepdog
- Mastiff
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Moodle
Dog Breeds That Start With N
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Newfoundland
- Norfolk Terrier
- Norwegian Buhund
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Norwich Terrier
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Dog Breeds That Start With O
- Old English Sheepdog
- Otterhound
Dog Breeds That Start With P
- Papillon
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Pekingese
- Peruvian Hairless Dog
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
- Pharaoh Hound
- Pinscher (Miniature)
- Pointer
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Pomeranian
- Poodle (Miniature)
- Poodle (Standard)
- Poodle (Toy)
- Portuguese Podengo
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Pug
- Puli
- Pumi
- Pyrenean Mastiff
- Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Dog Breeds That Start With R
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Rottweiler
- Russian Black Terrier
- Russian Toy (Long Haired, Smooth haired)
Dog Breeds That Start With S
- Saluki
- Samoyed
- Schipperke
- Schnoodle
- Scottish Terrier
- Sealyham Terrier
- Shar Pei
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Shiba Inu
- Shih Tzu
- Shih-Poo
- Siberian Husky
- Skye Terrier
- Sloughi
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Spanish Mastiff
- Spanish Water Dog
- Spoodle
- St Bernard
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Standard Schnauzer
- Sussex Spaniel
- Swedish Lapphund
- Swedish Vallhund
U – V
- Valley Bulldog
- Vizla
Dog Breeds That Start With T
- Tatra Shepherd Dog
- Tenterfield Terrier
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Tibetan Terrier
Dog Breeds That Start With W
- Weimaraner
- Weimaraner (Long-Haired)
- Welsh Corgi
- Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)
- Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)
- Welsh Springer Spaniel
- Welsh Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Whippet
- White Swiss Shepherd Dog
- Wirehaired Slovakian Pointer
X – Z
- Xoloitzcuintle (intermediate, standard, miniature)
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Yorkipoo
- Yakutian Laika
- Zuchon
What do you think about the list of dog breeds? Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comment section below.
