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The most comprehensive chart of breed information on the internet!

Click to view dog breeds sorted by:   Sheds the least  |  Quietest / Barks least  |  Top 10 most intelligent / Easiest to train

                                                                 Least smelly  |  Least exercise / Apartment suitable (also smallest)  

Alphabetical:   Affenpinscher - Bullmastiff (A-B) (below)  |  Cairn Terrier - French Spaniel (C-F)  |  German Hunting Terrier - Kromfohrlander (G-K) 

                          Labradoodle - Pyrenean Sheepdog (L-P)  |  Redbone Coonhound - Yorkshire Terrier (R-Z)

 

Affenpinscher - Bullmastiff   (Alphabetical order A-B)     Disagree? Have more information about your breed? Tell us! Help to create the most accurate dog breed guide on the internet!

Breed Other names Size Breed origin Purpose(s) Coat(s) Shedding Doggy odour Barking

(Individual variation)

 Watchdog / Sentinel? Guard dog? Risk of aggression toward people Risk of aggression toward dogs Risk of aggression toward pets Energy level at home Exercise requirements Grooming requirements Trainability Character

(Much individual variation)

 Quirks Availability

(Worldwide average)
Affenpinscher Monkey Dog; Diablotin Moustachu Small Germany. From Pug-like dogs and local pinschers. Vermin control Medium coat Seasonal/Moderate Average ? Yes Almost Often aggressive Often aggressive/Friendly (disagreement) Likely to chase or attack/Generally safe (disagreement) Energetic A good walk every day Every few days Challenging Stubborn; snappy; very confident; mischievous Prone to gum disease. Rare
Afghan Hound

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 Large-Giant Afghanistan Flock guarding; hunting foxes and wolves. Longhaired; Shorthaired; Fringed Seasonal/Moderate Average Average Yes Somewhat Rarely aggressive Assertive Likely to chase or attack Hyperactive Daily vigorous exercise  Every few days Challenging Loyal and loving; playful; reserved with strangers; frenetic; independent The first cloned dog was an Afghan Hound named Snuppy, bred in Korea. Moderately common
Aidi Atlas Sheepdog; Chien d'Atlas Large Morocco, Middle Ages Guarding; hunting Medium coat Seasonal/Moderate Average ? Yes Yes Sometimes aggressive Sometimes aggressive ? ? Daily vigorous exercise  Every few days Challenging A working dog rather than a pet.   Rare
Airedale Terrier Waterside Terrier; King of Terriers Large UK 1800s. Created by hybridising Otterhounds with Old English Broken-haired or Black and Tan Terriers. Vermin control; guarding; sentry; police work; companion Wirehaired Non-shedding Average Notable (loud) Yes Yes Rarely aggressive Sometimes aggressive Likely to chase or attack unfamiliar pets/Generally safe with known pets Average A good walk every day Weekly Average Feisty; stubborn; adaptable; bold; friendly; needs company; playful; bouncy   Moderately common
Akbash Akbas Giant Turkey.  Guarding; herding Medium coat Seasonal/Moderate Average Notable Yes Yes Sometimes aggressive Often aggressive Likely to chase or attack Average A good walk most days Every few days Average Calm; suspicious; independent; protective; territorial Tends to 'patrol bark' to warn predators away.  Not suitable for inexperienced handlers.  
Akita, American Akita Inu; Akita; Odate Dog Large-Giant USA, via 12C Japan. Tosa blood was introduced in the 1800s. Companion; guarding; (traditionally) fighting; hunting; police work Medium coat Seasonal/Severe Average Minimal Yes Yes Sometimes aggressive Often aggressive Generally safe Average A good walk every day Every few days Challenging Forthright; aloof; dominant; hair-trigger reactive if threatened; loving with family; needs company; dislikes change; dignified; clean; protective Not suitable for inexperienced dog owners.  Requires very careful breeding and socialisation.  Has webbed feet. Common
Akita, Japanese Akita Inu; Akita; Odate Dog Large-Giant Japan 12thC. Tosa blood was introduced in the 1800s. Companion; guarding; (traditionally) fighting; hunting; police work Medium coat Seasonal/Severe Average Minimal Yes Yes Sometimes aggressive Often aggressive Generally safe Average A good walk every day Every few days Challenging Forthright; aloof; dominant; hair-trigger reactive if threatened; loving with family; needs company; dislikes change; dignified; clean; protective Not suitable for inexperienced dog owners.  Requires very careful breeding and socialisation.  Has webbed feet. Common
Alaskan Klee Kai

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 Small-Medium USA 1990s.  Bred down from the Siberian Husky by Linda Spurling.  A 'mini Husky'. Companion Medium coat Seasonal/Constant/Heavy Minimal ? ? No Rarely aggressive Sometimes aggressive Likely to chase or attack Average A good walk every day Every few days Average ? Can have blue eyes, like standard Huskies. Rare
Alaskan Malamute

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 Large-Giant Alaska. Ancient. Draught; sledding; companion Medium coat Seasonal/Constant/Severe Minimal Minimal No No Rarely aggressive Sometimes aggressive Likely to chase or attack Average Daily vigorous exercise  Every few days Average Dignified; forceful; dominant; companionable; thoughtful; steely Not for inexperienced (or petite) owners.  Bred to pull great weights so require highly skilled lead training.  Efficient metabolism - require little food for their size. Common
Breed Other names Size Breed origin Purpose(s) Coat(s) Shedding Doggy odour Barking

(Individual variation)

 Watchdog / Sentinel? Guard dog? Risk of aggression toward people Risk of aggression toward dogs Risk of aggression toward pets Energy level at home Exercise requirements Grooming requirements Trainability Character

(Much individual variation)

 Quirks Availability

(Worldwide average)
Alpine Dachsbracke

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 Small-Medium Germany and Austria. A cross of Smoothhaired Dachshund and various hounds. Tracking Shorthaired Seasonal/Moderate Average ? ? No ? ? Likely to chase or attack ? ? Weekly Average ?   Rare
American Pit Bull Terrier APBT; Pit Bull; American Staffordshire Terrier Medium USA 1800s. Bred up from English Staffordshire Bull Terriers. (Traditionally) fighting; family companion Shorthaired Seasonal/Moderate Average ? ? ? Rarely aggressive Often aggressive Likely to chase or attack Average A good walk every day Weekly Average Dual personality - extremely devoted, playful and loving with family / unpredictably ferocious with other dogs; powerful jaws Banned in some countries due to reputation as a dangerous dog - the unpopular and highly racist 'breed specific legislation' (BSL). The problem is likely to originate more with a sub-group of aggressive owners. Common
American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier; APBT; Pit Bull Medium USA 1800s. Bred up from English Staffordshire Bull Terriers. (Traditionally) fighting; family companion Shorthaired Seasonal/Moderate Average ?