Forty bloodlines
we know intimately.
Afghan Hound
An aloof and dignified aristocrat of sublime beauty — profoundly loyal, sensitive, and utterly unlike any other.
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Akita
A muscular, double-coated dog of ancient Japanese lineage — venerated as a symbol of good health and long life.
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Alaskan Malamute
One of the oldest Arctic sled dogs — an immensely strong, affectionate worker with a proud, dignified bearing.
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Australian Cattle Dog
A compact but muscular heeler, related to the Dingo — resilient, intelligent, and built for maximum exercise tolerance.
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Australian Shepherd
Despite the name, developed in the United States — a well-balanced, athletic herder known for intelligence and versatility.
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Basset Hound
Among the most appealing of all breeds — low-slung, low-key, and always charming, with scenting powers second only to the Bloodhound.
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Beagle
Merry, energetic, and easygoing — a sturdy scent hound bred to hunt in packs, happiest in company.
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Bernese Mountain Dog
A striking tri-colored Swiss mountain dog — sturdy, balanced, good-natured, and eager to please.
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Bloodhound
One of the oldest scent-hunting breeds — distinguished by pendulous ears, loose skin, and extraordinary olfactory powers.
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Border Collie
A remarkably bright workaholic — arguably the most intelligent of all dog breeds, thriving on physical and mental challenge.
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Boston Terrier
The “American Gentleman” — a lively, compact companion in a tight tuxedo jacket with impeccable manners.
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Boxer
Loyalty, affection, intelligence, and work ethic — the whole doggy package, bright and alert, sometimes silly, always courageous.
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Bulldog
Kind but courageous, friendly but dignified — the thick-set, low-slung “sourmug” that is the universal symbol of tenacity.
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Cane Corso
An ancient Italian Molossoid — powerful, agile, and intuitive, with a noble and majestic presence.
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Chihuahua
The smallest of all breeds — a balanced, graceful dog of terrier-like demeanor with a larger-than-life personality.
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Cocker Spaniel
The smallest of the sporting spaniels — ever-wagging tail, friendly temperament, and a devoted family companion.
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Dachshund
The famously long, low silhouette — bold, vivacious, and a superstar of the canine kingdom in three coat types.
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Doberman Pinscher
Sleek and powerful, with a magnificent physique and keen intelligence — one of dogkind's noblemen and finest protection dogs.
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French Bulldog
The one-of-a-kind Frenchie — large bat ears, even disposition, playful and adaptable, especially among city dwellers.
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German Shepherd
Dogkind's finest all-purpose worker — large, agile, muscular, of noble character and high intelligence.
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Golden Retriever
An exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty — serious worker, devoted family member, and the “gold standard” of friendly breeds.
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Great Dane
The mighty “Apollo of Dogs” — easygoing, friendly, and a total joy to live with, despite an imposing size.
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Great Pyrenees
A large, thickly coated guardian bred to deter wolves on snowy mountaintops — mellow companion and vigilant protector.
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Greyhound
The world's fastest couch potato — intelligent, gentle, quiet, and one of the oldest breeds, tracing back over 8,000 years.
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Labrador Retriever
America's most popular breed for decades — strongly built, athletic, and a superb retrieving gun dog.
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Maltese
“Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta” — famous for a show-stopping floor-length coat, playful, charming, and adaptable.
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Newfoundland
A large, strong, heavy-coated workhorse with true lifesaving instincts — equally at home in water and on land.
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Pomeranian
A tiny extrovert with a glorious coat and foxy face — long a favorite of royals, and one of the world's most popular toy breeds.
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Poodle
An elegant athlete beneath a curly, low-allergen coat — the Standard, Miniature, and Toy are all one remarkable breed.
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Pug
Once the mischievous companion of Chinese emperors — small but solid, cheerful, playful, and affectionate.
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
An all-purpose “Renaissance hound” with a hallmark ridge of backward-growing hair — famous for tracking lions in Africa.
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Rottweiler
A robust working breed of great strength — gentle playmate and protector within the family, self-assured aloofness outside it.
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Saint Bernard
The genial giant of the Swiss Alps — famously watchful, patient, and careful with children.
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Shetland Sheepdog
A Collie in a smaller package — extremely intelligent, quick, and obedient, from Scotland's rugged Shetland Islands.
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Shiba Inu
An ancient Japanese breed — spirited, good-natured, and the most popular companion dog in Japan.
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Shih Tzu
The little “Lion Dog” — lively, intelligent, alert, and a sturdy, heavily coated companion with a thousand-year history.
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Siberian Husky
A thickly coated, compact sled dog of great endurance — friendly, fastidious, and dignified.
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Vizsla
A sleek, affectionate Hungarian pointer — energetic, sensitive, and unsurpassed in devotion to family.
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Weimaraner
Germany's sleek and swift “Gray Ghost” — friendly, obedient, beautiful, and always ready for exercise.
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Yorkshire Terrier
A big personality in a tiny package — energetic, feisty, and one of the AKC's most popular toy breeds year after year.
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