The dog belongs to the genus Carnivora. About 15,000 years ago, evidence was found that a type of wolf assisted in the hunting of humans. However, according to experts info, dog breeds came close to humans 100,000 years ago.
According to many sources, the time of domestication of dog breeds is considered to be more recent. Wolves and foxes are very close breeds of dog (Dogs and wolves are actually the same). However, after being domesticated, many different breeds of dogs have been created. There are dogs (such as Chihuahua) that are only a few inches tall. There are also dogs three feet tall (such as the Irish wolfhound). Some dog breeds are dangerous and some are cute child friendly adorable dogs.
Dog breed Groups
Dogs have been scientifically bred for hundreds of years. New dogs of the same breeds or a combination of different breeds have been bred for many years. This is an ongoing process; Variations and characteristics of wide-sized, varieties are observed. The following list gives the names of different breeds of dogs worldwide.
Dogs can be divided into several groups, such as:
- Mate dogs
- Guard dogs
- Hunting dogs
- Working Dogs
- Hybrid Dogs
- Mixed Breed Dogs
Complete Dog breeds list a to z
Dog names start with a
Dog names start with ‘A’ total 37 breeds in the world. This dog breed info will help you to find specific dog name correctly.

1. Afador
2. Affenhuahua
3. Affenpinscher
4. Afghan Hound
5. Airedale Terrier
6. Akbash
7. Akita
8. Akita Chow
9. Akita Pit
10. Akita Shepherd
11. Alaskan Klee Kai
12. Alaskan Malamute
13. American Bulldog
14. American English Coonhound
15. American Eskimo
16. American Foxhound
17. American Hairless Terrier
18. American Leopard Hound
19. American Pit Bull Terrier

20. American Pugabull
21. American Staffordshire Terrier
22. American Water Spaniel
23. Anatolian Shepherd Dog
24. Appenzeller Sennenhunde
25. Auggie
26. Aussiedoodle
27. Aussiepom
28. Australian Cattle Dog
29. Australian Kelpie
30. Australian Retriever
32. Australian Shepherd Husky
33. Australian Shepherd Lab Mix
34. Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Mix
35. Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
36. Australian Terrier
37. Azawakh
Dog names start with b
64 dog breeds name are started with the letter ‘B’. In this dog breed info blog you’ll get most of the breeds name one by one.

38. Barbet
39. Basenji
40. Bassador
41. Basset Fauve de Bretagne
42. Basset Hound
43. Basset Retriever
44. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound
45. Beabull
46. Beagle
47. Beaglier
48. Bearded Collie
49. Bedlington Terrier
50. Belgian Malinois
51. Belgian Sheepdog
52. Belgian Tervuren
53. Bergamasco Sheepdog
54. Berger Picard
55. Bernedoodle
56. Bernese Mountain
57. Bichon Frise
58. Biewer Terrier
59. Black and Tan Coonhound
60. Black Mouth Cur
61. Black Russian Terrier
62. Bloodhound
63. Blue Lacy
64. Bluetick Coonhound
65. Bocker
66. Boerboel
67. Boglen Terrier
68. Bohemian Shepherd
69. Bolognese
70. Borador

71. Border Collie
72. Border Sheepdog
73. Border Terrier
74. Bordoodle
75. Borzoi
76. BoShih
77. Bossie
78. Boston Boxer
79. Boston Terrier
80. Boston Terrier Pekingese Mix
81. Bouvier des Flandres
82. Boxador
83. Boxer
84. Boxerdoodle
85. Boxmatian
86. Boxweiler
87. Boykin Spaniel
88. Bracco Italiano
89. Braque du Bourbonnais
90. Briard
91. Brittany
92. Broholmer
93. Brussels Griffon
94. Bugg
95. Bull-Pei
96. Bull Terrier
97. Bullador
98. Bullboxer Pit
99. Bulldog
100. Bullmastiff
101. Bullmatian
Dog names start with c
46 dog breeds name are started with the letter ‘C’ till now. In this dog breed info blog you’ll find most of the dog breeds name one by one.

102. Cairn Terrier
103. Canaan Dog
104. Cane Corso
105. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
106. Carolina Dog
107. Catahoula Bulldog
108. Catahoula Leopard
109. Caucasian Shepherd
110. Cav-a-Jack
111. Cavachon
112. Cavador
113. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
114. Cavapoo
115. Central Asian Shepherd Dog
116. Cesky Terrier
117. Chabrador
118. Cheagle
119. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
120. Chi Chi
121. Chi-Poo
122. Chigi
123. Chihuahua
124. Chilier

125. Chinese Crested
126. Chinese Shar-Pei
127. Chinook
128. Chion
129. Chipin
130. Chiweenie
131. Chorkie
132. Chow Chow
133. Chow Shepherd
134. Chug
135. Chusky
136. Cirneco dell’Etna
137. Clumber Spaniel
138. Cockalier
139. Cockapoo
140. Cocker Spaniel
141. Collie
142. Corgi Inu
143. Corgidor
144. Corman Shepherd
145. Coton de Tulear
146. Croatian Sheepdog
147. Curly-Coated Retriever
Dog names start with d
So far a total of 10 dog breed names have been started with the letter ‘D’. In this dog breed info blog you will find all the possible breeds in the world that are currently available on the planet.

148. Dachsador
149. Dachshund
150. Dalmatian
151. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
152. Daniff
153. Danish-Swedish Farmdog
154. Deutscher Wachtelhund
155. Doberdor
156. Doberman Pinscher
157. Docker

158. Dogo Argentino
159. Dogue de Bordeaux
160. Dorgi
161. Dorkie
162. Doxiepoo
163. Doxle
164. Drentsche Patrijshond
165. Drever
166. Dutch Shepherd
Dog names start with e
The names of 8 dog breeds start with the letter ‘E’. This blog will show step by step information of all breeds of dogs.
167. English Cocker Spaniel
168. English Foxhound
169. English Setter
170. English Springer Spaniel
171. English Toy Spaniel
172. Entlebucher Mountain
173. Estrela Mountain Dog
174. Eurasier
Dog names start with f
The names of 11 dog breeds begin with the letter ‘F’. Of the 11 breeds, the Fox Terrier and the French Bulldog are the most popular breeds in the world.
175. Field Spaniel
176. Fila Brasileiro
177. Finnish Lapphund
178. Finnish Spitz
179. Flat-Coated Retriever
180. Fox Terrier
181. French Bulldog
182. French Bullhuahua
183. French Spaniel
184. Frenchton
185. Frengle
Dog names start with g

186. German Longhaired Pointer
187. German Pinscher
188. German Shepherd
189. German Shepherd Pit Bull
190. German Shepherd Rottweiler Mix
191. German Sheprador
192. German Shorthaired Pointer
193. German Spitz
194. German Wirehaired Pointer
195. Giant Schnauzer
196. Glen of Imaal Terrier
197. Goberian
198. Goldador

199. Golden Cocker Retriever
200. Golden Mountain Dog
201. Golden Retriever
202. Golden Retriever Corgi
203. Golden Shepherd
204. Goldendoodle
205. Gollie
206. Gordon Setter
207. Great Dane
208. Great Pyrenees
209. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
210. Greyador
211. Greyhound
Dog names start with h
212. Hamiltonstovare
213. Hanoverian Scenthound
214. Harrier
215. Havanese
216. Hokkaido
217. Horgi
218. Hovawart
219. Huskita
220. Huskydoodle
Dog names start with i
221. Ibizan Hound
222. Icelandic Sheepdog
223. Irish Red And White Setter
224. Irish Setter
225. Irish Terrier
226. Irish Water Spaniel
227. Irish Wolfhound
228. Italian Greyhound
Dog names start with j
229. Jack-A-Poo
230. Jack Chi
231. Jack Russell Terrier
232. Jackshund
233. Japanese Chin
234. Japanese Spitz
Dog names start with k
235. Korean Jindo Dog
236. Kai Ken
237. Karelian Bear
238. Keeshond
239. Kerry Blue Terrier
240. King Shepherd
241. Kishu Ken
242. Komondor
243. Kooikerhondje
244. Kuvasz
245. Kyi-Leo
Dog names start with l

246. Lab Pointer
247. Labernese
248. Labmaraner
249. Labrabull
250. Labradane
251. Labradoodle
252. Labrador Retriever
253. Labrastaff

254. Labsky
255. Lagotto Romagnolo
256. Lakeland Terrier
257. Lancashire Heeler
258. Leonberger
259. Lhasa Apso
260. Lhasapoo
261. Lowchen
Dog names start with m
262. Maltese
263. Maltese Shih Tzu
264. Maltipoo
265. Manchester Terrier
266. Maremma Sheepdog
267. Mastador
268. Mastiff
269. Miniature Pinscher
270. Miniature Schnauzer
271. Morkie
272. Mountain Cur
273. Mudi
274. Mutt (Mixed)
Dog names start with n

275. Neapolitan Mastiff
276. Newfoundland
277. Norfolk Terrier
278. Northern Inuit
279. Norwegian Buhund

280. Norwegian Elkhound
281. Norwegian Lundehund
282. Norwich Terrier
283. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Dog names start with o
There are still 2 dog breed names starting with the letter ‘O’. The second name between Old English Sheepdog and the Otterhound is one of the most popular breed in the world.
284. Old English Sheepdog
285. Otterhound
Dog names start with p
The names of 32 dog breeds start with the letter ‘P’. Among them Pomeranian, Pointer and Pug dog breeds are very popular breeds on this planet.

286. Papillon
287. Papipoo
288. Patterdale Terrier
289. Peekapoo
290. Pekingese
291. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
292. Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
293. Pharaoh Hound
294. Pitsky
295. Plott
296. Pocket Beagle
297. Pointer
298. Polish Lowland Sheepdog
299. Pomapoo
300. Pomchi
301. Pomeagle

302. Pomeranian
303. Pomsky
304. Poochon
305. Poodle
306. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
307. Portuguese Pointer
308. Portuguese Sheepdog
309. Portuguese Water Dog
310. Pug
311. Pugalier
312. Puggle
313. Puginese
314. Puli
315. Pyredoodle
316. Pyrenean Mastiff
317. Pyrenean Shepherd
Dog names start with r
The names of 6 dog breeds start with the letter ‘R’. Rhodesian Ridgeback is one of the popular dog breeds in this ‘R’ group dogs.
318. Rat Terrier
319. Redbone Coonhound
320. Rhodesian Ridgeback
321. Rottador
322. Rottle
323. Rottweiler
Dog names start with s
The names of 38 dog breeds start with the letter ‘S’. Among them Saint Bernard dog breed is the one of the best breeds on this planet.

324. Saint Berdoodle
325. Saint Bernard
326. Saluki
327. Samoyed
328. Samusky
329. Schipperke
330. Schnoodle
331. Scottish Deerhound
332. Scottish Terrier
333. Sealyham Terrier
334. Sheepadoodle
335. Shepsky
336. Shetland Sheepdog
337. Shiba Inu
338. Shichon
339. Shih-Poo
340. Shih Tzu
341. Shiloh Shepherd
342. Shiranian

343. Shollie
344. Shorkie
345. Siberian Husky
346. Silken Windhound
347. Silky Terrier
348. Skye Terrier
349. Sloughi
350. Small Munsterlander Pointer
351. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
352. Spanish Mastiff
353. Spinone Italiano
354. Springador
355. Stabyhoun
356. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
357. Staffy Bull Bullmastiff
358. Standard Schnauzer
359. Sussex Spaniel
360. Swedish Lapphund
361. Swedish Vallhund
Dog names start with t
The names of 10 dog breeds start with the letter ‘T’.

362. Taiwan Dog
363. Terripoo
364. Texas Heeler
365. Tibetan Mastiff
366. Tibetan Spaniel

367. Tibetan Terrier
368. Toy Fox Terrier
369. Transylvanian Hound
370. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
371. Treeing Walker Coonhound
Dog names start with v
There are still 2 dog breed names starting with the letter ‘V’. Though the first name between Valley Bulldog and the Vizsla is one of the popular breed in the world.
372. Valley Bulldog
373. Vizsla
Dog names start with w
The names of 8 dog breeds start with the letter ‘W’. This blog piece will show all dog breeds info step by step.
374. Weimaraner
375. Welsh Springer Spaniel
376. Welsh Terrier
377. West Highland White Terrier
378. Westiepoo
379. Whippet
380. Whoodle
381. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dog names start with x
Only a dog’s name starts with the letter ‘X’. Xoloitzcuintli ‘Xolo’ is one of the oldest and rarest dogs in the world. It also has a great history. It is an ancient dog breed on this planet.
382. Xoloitzcuintli
Dog names start with y
There are still 2 dog breed names starting with the letter ‘Y’. The second name between Yorkipoo and the Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular breed in the world.
383. Yorkipoo
384. Yorkshire Terrier
1. Afador facts

The Afador is a mixed dog, which come of an Afghan Hound and a Labrador Retriever that originated in Alaska. It is a rare dog breed. The breeders are working on stabilizing the breed’s characteristic and appearance. The body shape looks mostly like a Labrador while the head expresses an Afghan Hound. These are medium sized dogs, with long, fine hair and short, silky hair on the face. Both varieties of Afador have good traits and they are patient, affectionate, loyal, unbending and courageous. Since they are hybrids, they are not able to join the American Kennel Club Roster of Authentic Varieties.
38. Barbet facts

The Barbet is a medium-sized, rare, rustic French water dog breed. They are known for their dense curly coat. It is believe that this breed is originated from France in 16th century.
After World War II, the barbet breed became almost extinct, but a few dedicated breeders helped save the breed. The breed was avowed by the American Kennel Club on January 1, 2020.
Fun fact: The word “barbet” is pronounced as “bar-bay” and it comes from the French word “barbe“, meaning beard, because of the dog’s bearded face.
Although these are a rare species, the appearance of these dogs is certainly one of the best. They stand proud and strong, even though they are seen playing in the mud. Usually they are a friendly and fun-loving breed. Barbet is a great choice if you are looking for a new child friendly and family pet dog.
104. Cane Corso facts

At nearly 28 inches at the shoulder and often weighing more than 100 pounds the Cane Corso is an Italian breed of mastiff. It is used for family and personal protection, tracking, law enforcement, as a guard dog. They are intelligent, loyal, eager to please, versatile, and intensely loyal to their owners.
The Cane Corso is a large dog. This breed is closely connected to the Neapolitan Mastiff. It is well muscled and less bulky than most other mastiff dogs. Generally Cane Corso has two basic coat colors: black and fawn. There are more different colors breed though. A study of 232 Cane Corso dogs across 25 countries found an average lifespan result of 9.3 years, varying with different coat colours. This breed is more reliable than any big dog.
155. Doberdor dog info

The Doberdor is a mixed breed of dog that came through a cross between the Doberman Pinscher and the Labrador Retriever dog breed. This breed of dog is intelligent, protective and loyal to its owner. These puppies have inherited something good from both their parents. Doberdors are sometimes also known as Labraman.
This breed is a perfect family companion. This large breed of dog has a very strong, gentle appearance…specially, if they’re genetically more likely to have Doberman traits. Doberdors weight most in at 60 to 100 pounds and their range in height from 24 to 28 inches. These hybrids require a lot of physical activity and are suitable for families with more active lifestyles.
173. Estrela Mountain Dog info

The Estrela Mountain Dog is a big size loving and protective dog breed from the Estrela Mountains of Portugal. The dog is an absolutely amazing breed in the world and “one of the oldest breeds in the Iberian Peninsula.
Their Weight is around 45 to 60 kg and height 63 to 75 cm. Estrelas are renowned for their loyalty. They are courageous and loving companion for human; their characteristics make them the most demandable breeds in the world. This mysterious breed will protect your cattle, your family, your children and your home to the best of their ability. These are gentle to nature to humans and act as a protective force when needed.
180. Fox terrier dog info
Fox terriers were taken in 19th century England, where they landed gently for fox hunting. This breeds had to deploy to hunt rats, going to the ground as needed. Fox terriers are strong and persevering though.

There are two types of fox terriers, wire and smooth. Although, at the bottom, their looks are different, they share similar profiles, personalities and innate behaviors. This breed weight is at about 18 pounds and 15 inches in height. The breed from England is ideally shaped for the home, and its dilapidated nature is also suitable outside.
Fox Terriers are loyal family dogs who love to play all time. With their strong drive, curiosity and friendly nature, they are incredibly fun pets for everyone. Be aware, however, that their distinctive character sometimes makes training challenging.
188. German Shepherd dog info

It is known that the German Shepherd breed is made from the wolf species. The breed of this dog was formerly called the German Sheep Dog. From this came the word German Shepherd. The German Shepherd is said to have been created from the Best of the Ship Dog, an organization in the late 1800s. The main purpose of creating this breed was to use this breed as an assistant to the sheep herders.
German Shepherd is a dog of calm nature. They are intelligent, confident and very good natured. But they are more cautious and hardworking than other breeds of dogs. That’s why the German Shepherd is considered one of the most popular dogs in the world by dog lovers.
An adult German Shepherd weighs between 35 and 45 kg. The German Shepherd has an average height of 26.5″-31.0″ or 67-79 cm. This breed is able to adapt to all situations. Its body is strong enough and mental strength is also quite noticeable.
If the rules are taught properly, they can easily learn them. Since they are very efficient dogs, it is better not to keep them tied up at home all the time. They need regular exercise. This breed has the ability to blend in with everyone very easily. They love to play with kids. They do not feel annoyed by the childish mischief of children as their endurance is very high.
214. Harrier dog info

The Harrier dog is very active, friendly, outgoing and people-oriented, the perfect companion for a family. This medium-sized dog from the Hound Group is one of the rarest breeds in the American Kennel Club, ranking 183rd in popularity.
If you’ve ever seen a Harrier dog, you might have mistaken him for a large-sized beagle because they share so many physical qualities. Harrier varieties were popular in medieval England and later in the United States during colonial times. This breed height is about 19 to 21 inches and weigh between 25 and 27 kgs. The Harrier is a healthy and active dog breed with an average lifespan of 12 to 15 years.
225. Irish terrier dog info

The Irish terriers differ from other long-legged terriers in that they have a more residea class which makes them more suitable for activities such as agility. They have a ware coat, like many terriers, which require stripping. Irish Terrier is a good dog breed from Ireland. The breed is one of many breeds of terrier. The Irish Terrier is one of the oldest terrier breeds in the world. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to issue a separate class for Irish Terriers.
The Irish Terrier loves to live independently. This breed of dog loves people and can adapt well to the children of the family. This fearless terrier tends to be intelligent and stubborn in nature. They need regular training and a long fence. They want to play all the time, play and chase a few rats and squirrels.
The average weight for male Irish terrier is 27 pounds and females weight about 25 pounds. The Irish terrier height at the shoulder is 18 to 20 inches. The Irish Terrier lifespan is 13 – 15 years.
285. Otterhound dog info

No precise information is available on the source of the Otterhound. It is only known that the dog was first spotted in the twelve century. The Otterhound breed, which is considered to be the homeland of England, has enjoyed interest from the royal court for centuries. The name of the breed translates as “Otter Hound”.
Elizabeth I and other people of royal blood could not have imagined going hunting without this wonderful creature. These include the dog’s talent, speed and insight, and the subtlety of the scent. This feature enables dogs to identify otter trails even 8 hours after they arrive at the scene.
Otterhound size and height: Males are approximately 27 inches tall and weigh average 115 pounds. Females are approximately 24 inches and weigh average 80 pounds. Lifespan is 10-13 years. The character of this breed is hardworking, friendly, balanced. They are used as hunters.
One of the strange abilities of the dog is its ability to hunt in water and even under water. Otter no doubt, but after a few hours of running, the dog will catch his target. In the middle Ages, this breed was widely spread as a hunter. It proved to be extremely popular.
In the mid-nineteenth century, the British government banned the otters. Fortunately, fans of the breed began breeding dogs. Through their efforts, this breed was saved and grew. Otterhounds are popular in the world today.
372.Valley Bulldog info

The Valley Bulldog is also called as the Bull Boxer. This breed is not a purebred dog though. A cross between the English Bull Dog and the Boxer this dog is bred. With a wrinkled face and a sturdy, muscular appearance, they have all the characteristics of a bull dog. This breed of dog can be very calm and gentle. They suddenly acted really silly and funny and made the surroundings funny. It likes to have fun around and loves to be around the owners too.
Valley Bulldog Height: Female: 36–46 cm and Male: 38–46 cm. This Bulldog Weight Female: 18–30 kg and Male: 23–36 kg. Valley Bulldog lifespan is 10 to 12 years.
382. Xoloitzcuintli dog info

There are many reasons to consider size, temperament, cost, lifestyle, space and more when welcoming a new dog into your home. The biggest decision facing future pet owners is to choose the type of dog they choose. Yes, dogs make loving and great companions but there are a few more things to keep in mind. Will this dog breed play well with my kids? Will it be matched with another dog or animal in the house? Does this dog breed need a lot of practice?
Dogs, like humans, have distinct personalities, which makes it even more important than before to decide what kind of breed you want to bring to your life.
Take a look the Xoloitzcuintli feature. The Xoloitzcuintli is also called the Mexican hairless or just Xolo (pronounced “show-low”). Xolo is one of the oldest and rarest dogs in the world with a deep history and stored past. The 3,000-year-old (some even say 4,000-year-old!) is an ancient Aztec dog.
Xolos come in three sizes: Toy (at least 10 through 14 inches height), Miniature (height: 14 through 18 inches) or Standard size (height: 18 through 23 inches). Their weight ranges from 10 to 50 pounds.
384. Yorkshire Terrier facts

The Yorkshire Terrier is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States and the sixth most popular in the world. Although technically categorized into play groups, they mostly take on terrier traits, especially in personality.
They tend to be very vocal, defensive and loyal. Despite their small size, they are known as excellent guard dogs. They are childish hearts; Yorkies tend to be around all the time to get the love of their loved ones.
Their size: 5 to 7 pounds and life expectancy: 13 to 16 years. Coats and colors: Standard color combinations are black and gold, blue and gold, and blue and tan. Aquarius cannot display their final coat color until they are 3 years old. Yorkshire Terriers have a long, simple, and silky coat. This breed is one of best child friendly family dog.