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Affenpinscher: Of German origin, this little breed's likeness appears in works of art dating to the 15th century. Its name means "monkey terrier," which relates both to its impish, whiskered appearance and to its exuberant personality. More >> |
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Afghan Hound: With a flowing silky coat and exotic features, the Afghan Hound is the model/actress of the dog world, admired for its beauty, grace and flashy style. More >> |
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Airedale Terrier: Underneath a tough exterior, the Airedale Terrier has a sweet but dignified nature. It is loyal and protective toward its family, reserved with other people and dogs. More >> |
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Akbash Dog: A native of Turkey, the Akbash Dog is a striking white flock guard that has made a name for itself on American farms and ranches, where it successfully protects livestock from grizzly and black bears, wolves and coyotes. More >> |
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Akita: Honored in its native land as a national treasure, the Akita is the largest of the three Japanese breeds belonging to the spitz family of dogs. At one time its ownership was restricted to the nobility, who used the breed to hunt large game such as wild boar and deer. More >> |
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Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog: This Georgia-born bulldog takes its name from the Alapaha River region, where it was developed to work livestock and guard property. Alapaha Blue Bloods are possessive and attentive. They're protective of their people and property and establish their territory at a young age. More >> |
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Alaskan Klee Kai: An extremely rare breed, the Alaskan Klee Kai is a smaller version of the Alaskan Husky; it was designed to be a companion version of the great sled dogs of the north. It was developed in the 1970s by Linda S. Spurlin of Wasilla, Alaska, and her family, and made available to the public in 1988. More >> |
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Alaskan Malamute: Named for an Inuit tribe, the Mahlemut, this breed is a powerful member of the spitz family of dogs. The Alaskan Malamute has been used to track large game and as a pack and sled dog able to transport heavy loads over rough terrain. More >> |
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American Bulldog: "Working dog" is an apt description of the American Bulldog. Originally brought to the American South by English working-class immigrants, this breed helped farmers and ranchers with many everyday tasks, such as driving and catching hogs and cattle, and guarding property. More >> |
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American Eskimo Dog: The Dog Beautiful is an appropriate nickname for this breed, which has a thick, snow-white coat, erect ears and a plumed tail, as well as the square build and wedge-shaped head that mark it as a member of the spitz family. More >> |
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