Breed Information

The UKC is an international registry and currently recognizes over 300 separate breeds. Each breed was developed for a specific purpose or function. These functions range from acting as a guardian of property and the home to working in the field with the hunter to just giving their owners endless hours of enjoyment as a companion. Whatever your interests, there is a breed of purebred dog that will enrich your life.

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• The Full List Of UKC Breeds.
• List Of UKC Breeds, sorted by group.

The UKC standards contained herein are intended for use by people already familiar with the breeds they describe, such as responsible breeders and UKC judges. They are not intended for use by other organizations for breed identification and should not be adopted for those or similar purposes, either in part or as a whole.

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AffenpinscherAfghan Hound (Revised May 1, 2008)Aidi (Atlas Mountain Dog)Airedale TerrierAkbash DogAkita (Revised July 1, 2009)Alaskan Klee Kai (Revised July 1, 2009)Alaskan Malamute (Revised July 1, 2008)Alentejo MastiffAlpine Drachsbracke (Revised July 1, 2009)American Black & Tan Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009)American Bulldog (Revised October 1, 2009)American Eskimo (Revised September 1, 2008)American Foxhound (Revised January 1, 2009)American Hairless TerrierAmerican Leopard Hound (Revised January 1, 2009)American Pit Bull Terrier (Revised November 1, 2008)American Water SpanielAnatolian ShepherdAnglo-Francais de Petite VenerieAppenzellerAriegeois (Revised January 1, 2009)Australian Cattle DogAustralian KelpieAustralian ShepherdAustralian TerrierAustrian Black and Tan HoundAustrian PinscherAzawakh (Revised July 1, 2009)BarakBarbetBasenji (Revised May 1, 2008)Basset Artesien Normand (Revised January 1, 2009)Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009)Basset Fauve De BretagneBasset Hound (Revised January 1, 2009)Bavarian Mountain HoundBeagle HarrierBeagle (Revised July 1, 2009)Bearded CollieBeauceron (July 1, 2009)Bedlington Terrier (Revised June 1, 2009)Belgian Shepherd Dog (Revised July 1, 2009)Bergamasco (Revised July 1, 2009)Berger Des Pyrenees (Revised July 1, 2009)Berger Picard (Revised July 1, 2009)Bernese Mountain DogBichon FriseBillyBlack Forest Hound (Slovakian Hound)Black Mouth CurBlack Russian TerrierBloodhound (Revised January 1, 2009)Bluetick Coonhound (Revised July 1, 2009)BologneseBorder CollieBorder TerrierBorzoi (Revised May 1, 2008)Boston TerrierBouvier Des Ardennes (Revised July 1, 2009)Bouvier des FlandresBoxerBoykin SpanielBracco Italiano (Revised July 1, 2009)Braque D'AuvergneBraque de Bourbonais (Revised July 1, 2009)Braque de l'Ariege (Revised July 1, 2009)Braque Francais, de Grande TailleBraque Francais, de Petite TailleBraque Saint Germain (Revised July 1, 2009)Briard (Revised July 1, 2009)Briquet Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009)Brittany (Revised July 1, 2009)Brussels GriffonBullmastiffBull TerrierCa de Bestiar (Majorca Shepherd Dog)Cairn TerrierCanaan DogCanadian Eskimo DogCane Corso ItalianoCao de Castro LaboreiroCarolina Dog (Revised May 1, 2008)Catalonian Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009)Caucasian Ovcharka (Revised July 1, 2008)Cavalier King Charles SpanielCentral Asian ShepherdCesky FousekCesky TerrierChart Polski (Polish Greyhound)Chesapeake Bay RetrieverChien d'Artois (Revised July 1, 2009)Chien Francais Blanc et NoirChien Francais TricoloreChihuahuaChinese CrestedChinese Shar-Pei (Revised July 1, 2008)ChinookChow Chow (Revised July 1, 2008)Cimarron UrguayoCiobanesc Romanesc CarpatinCiobanesc Romanesc Mioritic (Revised July 1, 2009)Cirneco dell'Etna (Revised July 1, 2009)Clumber SpanielCocker Spaniel (Revised July 1, 2009)CollieCoton De TulearCroatian Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009)Curly-Coated RetrieverCzechoslovakian Vlcak (Czechoslovakian Wolfdog)DachshundDalmatianDandie Dinmont TerrierDanish-Swedish FarmdogDanish BroholmerDeutsche BrackeDeutscher Wachtelhund (German Spaniel) Revised July 1, 2009 Doberman PinscherDogo Argentino (Revised July 1, 2009)Dogue De BordeauxDrentse PatrijshondDrever (Revised July 1, 2009)DunkerDutch ShepherdDutch SmoushondEast Siberian LaikaEnglish BulldogEnglish Cocker SpanielEnglish Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009)English Foxhound (Revised January 1, 2009)English PointerEnglish SetterEnglish ShepherdEnglish Springer SpanielEnglish Toy SpanielEntlebucherEpagneul Blue de PicardieEpagneul BretonEpagneul Francais (French Spaniel) Revised July 1, 2009Epagneul PicardEpagneul Pont-AudemerEstrela Mountain Dog (Revised May 1, 2008)EurasianField SpanielFinnish Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Finnish Lapphund (Revised July 1, 2008)Finnish Spitz (Revised July 1, 2008)Flat Coated RetrieverFrancais Blanc et OrangeFrench BulldogFresian Water DogGerman Long Haired Pointing DogGerman PinscherGerman Rough Haired PointerGerman Shepherd DogGerman Shorthaired PointerGerman Spitz (Revised July 1, 2009)German Wirehaired PointerGiant Schnauzer (Revised May 1, 2008)Glen of Imaal TerrierGolden Retriever (Revised July 1, 2009)Gordon SetterGrand Basset Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009)Grand Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009)Grand Gascon-Saintongeois (Revised January 1, 2009)Grand Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009)Great Anglo-Francais Tricolor HoundGreat Anglo-Francais White and Black HoundGreat Anglo-Francais White and Orange HoundGreat Dane (Revised July 1, 2009)Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Revised May 1, 2008)Great Pyrenees (Revised May 1, 2008)Greenland DogGreyhound (Revised May 1, 2008)Griffon Bleu de GascogneGriffon Fauve de Bretagne (Revised July 1, 2009)Griffon Nivernais (Revised January 1, 2009)Haldenstover (Halden Hound) Hamiltonstovare (Revised July 1, 2009)Hanoverian HoundHarrier (Revised January 1, 2009)HARRIER (Revised January 1, 2010)Havanese (Revised July 1, 2009)Hellenic Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)HokkaidoHovawart (Revised July 1, 2009)Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar Agar)Hungarian Wire-Haired VizslaHygen HoundIbizan Hound (Revised May 1, 2008)Icelandic SheepdogIrish Red and White SetterIrish SetterIrish TerrierIrish Water SpanielIrish Wolfhound (Revised July 1, 2009)Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Istrian Short-Haired HoundItalian GreyhoundItalian Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Jack Russell Terrier (Revised January 1, 2009)JagdterrierJapanese ChinJapanese Spitz (Revised January 1, 2009)Japanese TerrierJindo (Revised July 1, 2009)Kai (Revised July 1, 2008)Kangal DogKarelian Bear Dog (Revised July 1, 2008)Karst Shepherd Dog (Revised July 1, 2009)Keeshond (Revised July 1, 2008)Kerry Blue TerrierKishuKomondor (Revised July 1, 2009)KooikerhondjeKromfohrlanderKuvasz (Revised May 1, 2008)Labrador RetrieverLagotto RomagnoloLakeland TerrierLancashire HeelerLapinporokoira (Lapponian Herder)Large MunsterlanderLeonberger (Revised March 1, 2009)Lhasa ApsoLouisiana Catahoula Leopard DogLöwchenLundehund (Revised July 1, 2008)Majorca MastiffMalteseManchester TerrierMaremma SheepdogMastiffmerican BulldogMiniature Bull TerrierMiniature Pinscher (Revised July 1, 2009)Miniature Schnauzer (Revised July 1, 2009)Montenegrin Mountain Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Mountain CurMudiMulti-Colored Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009)Multi-Colored Standard Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009)Neapolitan MastiffNewfoundlandNew Guinea Singing DogNorfolk TerrierNorrbottenspetzNorwegian Buhund (Revised July 1, 2009)Norwegian Elkhound (Revised July 1, 2008)Norwich TerrierNova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverOld Danish Pointing DogOld English SheepdogOtterhound (Revised January 1, 2009)Owczarek PodhalanskiPapillon (Revised July 1, 2009)Parson Russell TerrierPatterdale TerrierPekingesePerdiguero de BurgosPerro De Presa CanarioPeruvian Inca Orchid (Revised May 1, 2008)Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009)Petit Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009)Petit Gascon-Saintongeois (Revised January 1, 2009)Pharaoh Hound (Revised May 1, 2008)Plott Hound (Revised March 1, 2009)Podenco CanarioPodengo PortuguesoPoitevinPolish HoundPolski Owczarek Nizinny (Polish Owczarek Nizinny)PomeranianPoodle (Revised July 1, 2009)PorcelainePortuguese Pointer (Revised July 1, 2009)Portuguese SheepdogPortuguese Water DogPosavaz Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)PudelpointerPugPuliPumiPyrenean MastiffRat TerrierRedbone Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009)Rhodesian Ridgeback (Revised May 1, 2008)Rottweiler (Revised September 1, 2008)Russian-European LaikaRusskiy Toy (Revised July 1, 2009)SaarloosewolfdogSaint Bernard (Revised July 1, 2009)Saluki (Revised May 1, 2008)SamoyedSarplaninac (Revised July 1, 2009)SchapendoesSchiller HoundSchipperkeScottish Deerhound (Revised May 1, 2008)Scottish TerrierSealyham TerrierSerbian Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Serbian Tricolor Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Shetland Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009)Shiba (Revised July 1, 2009)Shih TzuShikokuSiberian Husky (Revised July 1, 2009)Silky TerrierSkye TerrierSloughi (Revised January 1, 2009)SloughiSlovac CuvacSlovakian HoundSlovakian Wire-Haired Pointing DogSmaland Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Small Munsterlander (Revised July 1, 2009)Small Swiss Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Smooth Fox TerrierSoft-Coated Wheaten TerrierSouth Russian Shepherd DogSpanish GreyhoundSpanish HoundSpanish MastiffSpanish Water DogSpinone ItalianoSporting Lucas TerrierStabyhounStaffordshire Bull TerrierStandard Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009)Standard Schnauzer (Revised July 1, 2009)Stephens' CurStumpy Tail Cattle DogStyrian Coarse Haired HoundSussex SpanielSwedish Elkhound (Revised July 1, 2009)Swedish LapphundSwedish VallhundSwiss Hound (Revised July 1, 2009)Teddy Roosevelt TerrierThai RidgebackTibetan MastiffTibetan SpanielTibetan TerrierTosa KenToy Fox TerrierTransylvanian HoundTreeing CurTreeing FeistTreeing Walker Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009)Tyrolean HoundVizsla (Revised July 1, 2009)Volpino ItalianoWeimaraner (Revised July 1, 2009)Weimaraner (Revised November 1, 2009)Welsh Corgi, CardiganWelsh Corgi, PembrokeWelsh HoundWelsh Springer SpanielWelsh TerrierWest Highland White TerrierWestphalian DachsbrackeWest Siberian LaikaWhippet (Revised July 1, 2009)White Shepherd (Revised October 1, 2008)Wire Fox TerrierWirehaired Pointing GriffonXoloitzcuintli (Revised July 1, 2009)Yorkshire Terrier (Revised May 1, 2008)

Breed Spotlight Cane Corso Italiano The Cane Corso Italiano, as it’s known today, is an ancient Italian versatile farm and hunting dog. Read more here.

Past Spotlight: Epagneul Breton

The Eight Breed Groups

Companion Dog Many of these breeds originated in one of the other seven Groups but have been specially adapted to serve as family companions. With the exception of the English Bulldog and the Dalmatian, the Companion Dogs tend to be “miniaturized” versions of their ancestors. Companion Dogs are lively, intelligent, and affectionate. Jump directly to a Companion Dog Breed... Affenpinscher Bichon Frise Bolognese Boston Terrier Brussels Griffon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chihuahua Chinese Crested Coton De Tulear Dalmatian English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Havanese (Revised July 1, 2009) Italian Greyhound Japanese Chin Lhasa Apso Löwchen Maltese Miniature Pinscher (Revised July 1, 2009) Multi-Colored Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009) Papillon (Revised July 1, 2009) Pekingese Pomeranian Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009) Pug Russkiy Toy (Revised July 1, 2009) Schipperke Shih Tzu Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Yorkshire Terrier (Revised May 1, 2008)

Guardian Dog This group is divided into two types: Flock Guards and Mastiffs. Flock Guards: One of the earliest tasks performed by domestic dogs was guarding the flocks for nomadic shepherds. The Flock Guards were selectively bred for natural protectiveness, hardiness, courage and large size. As Neolithic tribes migrated from the high plateaus of Turkey and Iran to Africa, Europe and eastern Asia, their flock guardians traveled with them. The Flock Guard dogs are characterized by heavy bone, a muscular build, ample and weather-resistant coat, and large size. Mastiffs: The Mastiff breeds were probably developed by selectively breeding the largest of the Flock Guard dogs for use as personal guard dogs and war dogs. Unlike the Flock Guards, most Mastiffs have smooth coats. Mastiffs are characterized by substantial bone growth and an overgrowth and thickening of the skin, resulting in wrinkled faces, dewlaps, and drop ears. Jump directly to a Guardian Dog Breed... Aidi (Atlas Mountain Dog) Akbash Dog Alentejo Mastiff American Bulldog (Revised October 1, 2009) Anatolian Shepherd Appenzeller Bernese Mountain Dog Black Russian Terrier Boxer Bullmastiff Cane Corso Italiano Cao de Castro Laboreiro Caucasian Ovcharka (Revised July 1, 2008) Central Asian Shepherd Cimarron Urguayo Danish Broholmer Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino (Revised July 1, 2009) Dogue De Bordeaux Entlebucher Estrela Mountain Dog (Revised May 1, 2008) Giant Schnauzer (Revised May 1, 2008) Great Dane (Revised July 1, 2009) Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (Revised May 1, 2008) Great Pyrenees (Revised May 1, 2008) Hovawart (Revised July 1, 2009) Kangal Dog Karst Shepherd Dog (Revised July 1, 2009) Komondor (Revised July 1, 2009) Kuvasz (Revised May 1, 2008) Leonberger (Revised March 1, 2009) Majorca Mastiff Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Owczarek Podhalanski Perro De Presa Canario Pyrenean Mastiff Rottweiler (Revised September 1, 2008) Saint Bernard (Revised July 1, 2009) Sarplaninac (Revised July 1, 2009) Slovac Cuvac Spanish Mastiff Standard Schnauzer (Revised July 1, 2009) Tibetan Mastiff Tosa Ken

Gun Dog Many Gun Dog breeds were already in use by hunters before the advent of hunting with firearms. Originally used to hunt a variety of game types, today’s Gun Dogs are primarily used to hunt birds. The dogs in this Group can be roughly subdivided into four often overlapping categories, based on their primary usage: Retrievers, Pointers, Setters and Flushing Spaniels. The earliest Retrievers were the water dogs, characterized by shaggy, sometimes curly coats, and probably descended from crosses between the shaggy herding dogs of the East and dogs used for hunting. The land retrievers, developed later and primarily of British origin, have heavier bodies, wider heads, and shorter, dense, water-resistant coats. The many breeds of Pointers, developed to identify the location of birds with a distinctive “pointing” stance, are descendants of the scenthounds. Pointers display their ancestors’ strong hunting drive and scenting abilities. Early Setters displayed a trait of slightly crouching or “setting” upon locating game. This trait enabled falconers and hunters with nets to get closer to the birds when stalking their prey. Setters are characterized by fringes of hair on the ear, legs, and tail. Flushing Spaniels are the descendants of Setters with the added ability of flushing out the game. The affectionate personality and attractive appearance of the Spaniel breeds led to the development of diminutive Spaniel breeds used exclusively as companions. Jump directly to a Gun Dog Breed... American Water Spaniel Barbet Boykin Spaniel Bracco Italiano (Revised July 1, 2009) Braque D'Auvergne Braque de Bourbonais (Revised July 1, 2009) Braque de l'Ariege (Revised July 1, 2009) Braque Francais, de Grande Taille Braque Francais, de Petite Taille Braque Saint Germain (Revised July 1, 2009) Brittany (Revised July 1, 2009) Cesky Fousek Chesapeake Bay Retriever Clumber Spaniel Cocker Spaniel (Revised July 1, 2009) Curly-Coated Retriever Deutscher Wachtelhund (German Spaniel) Revised July 1, 2009 Drentse Patrijshond English Cocker Spaniel English Pointer English Setter English Springer Spaniel Epagneul Blue de Picardie Epagneul Breton Epagneul Francais (French Spaniel) Revised July 1, 2009 Epagneul Picard Epagneul Pont-Audemer Field Spaniel Flat Coated Retriever Fresian Water Dog German Long Haired Pointing Dog German Rough Haired Pointer German Shorthaired Pointer German Wirehaired Pointer Golden Retriever (Revised July 1, 2009) Gordon Setter Hungarian Wire-Haired Vizsla Irish Red and White Setter Irish Setter Irish Water Spaniel Kooikerhondje Labrador Retriever Lagotto Romagnolo Large Munsterlander Multi-Colored Standard Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Old Danish Pointing Dog Perdiguero de Burgos Portuguese Pointer (Revised July 1, 2009) Portuguese Water Dog Pudelpointer Slovakian Wire-Haired Pointing Dog Small Munsterlander (Revised July 1, 2009) Spanish Water Dog Spinone Italiano Stabyhoun Standard Poodle (Revised July 1, 2009) Sussex Spaniel Vizsla (Revised July 1, 2009) Weimaraner (Revised July 1, 2009) Weimaraner (Revised November 1, 2009) Welsh Springer Spaniel Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Herding Dog The evolution of herding dogs followed very soon after the domestication of livestock. Early herdsmen quickly learned the value of dogs that could keep large groups of sheep, goats, or cattle tightly bunched, drive them in a desired direction, or cut a single individual out of a flock or herd. Herdsmen developed breeds with different temperaments, coat types and herding styles, based on the type of livestock and the terrain and climate where the livestock was kept. Herding dogs are characterized by great stamina, agility, intelligence, and an affinity for working in partnership with people.

Jump directly to a Herding Dog Breed... Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Bearded Collie Beauceron (July 1, 2009) Belgian Shepherd Dog (Revised July 1, 2009) Bergamasco (Revised July 1, 2009) Berger Des Pyrenees (Revised July 1, 2009) Berger Picard (Revised July 1, 2009) Border Collie Bouvier Des Ardennes (Revised July 1, 2009) Bouvier des Flandres Briard (Revised July 1, 2009) Ca de Bestiar (Majorca Shepherd Dog) Catalonian Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009) Ciobanesc Romanesc Carpatin Ciobanesc Romanesc Mioritic (Revised July 1, 2009) Collie Croatian Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009) Czechoslovakian Vlcak (Czechoslovakian Wolfdog) Dutch Shepherd English Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Icelandic Sheepdog Lancashire Heeler Lapinporokoira (Lapponian Herder) Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Mudi Old English Sheepdog Polski Owczarek Nizinny (Polish Owczarek Nizinny) Portuguese Sheepdog Puli Pumi Saarloosewolfdog Schapendoes Shetland Sheepdog (Revised July 1, 2009) South Russian Shepherd Dog Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Swedish Vallhund Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Pembroke White Shepherd (Revised October 1, 2008)

Northern Breed The Northern Breeds were essential to the survival of Arctic people. These versatile dogs pulled sleds, herded livestock, hunted, and provided companionship in the harsh climate of the north. All but one of the Northern Breeds are Spitz types, ancient breeds whose small pricked ears, wedge-shaped heads and heavy coats reflect the heritage of their wolf ancestors. Only the Chinook, a breed of more recent origin than the Spitz breeds, is more Mastiff-like in appearance with a broad head and a shorter coat, tawny in color. Jump directly to a Northern Breed... Akita (Revised July 1, 2009) Alaskan Klee Kai (Revised July 1, 2009) Alaskan Malamute (Revised July 1, 2008) American Eskimo (Revised September 1, 2008) Canadian Eskimo Dog Chinese Shar-Pei (Revised July 1, 2008) Chinook Chow Chow (Revised July 1, 2008) East Siberian Laika Eurasian Finnish Lapphund (Revised July 1, 2008) Finnish Spitz (Revised July 1, 2008) German Spitz (Revised July 1, 2009) Greenland Dog Hokkaido Japanese Spitz (Revised January 1, 2009) Jindo (Revised July 1, 2009) Kai (Revised July 1, 2008) Karelian Bear Dog (Revised July 1, 2008) Keeshond (Revised July 1, 2008) Kishu Lundehund (Revised July 1, 2008) Norrbottenspetz Norwegian Buhund (Revised July 1, 2009) Norwegian Elkhound (Revised July 1, 2008) Russian-European Laika Samoyed Shiba (Revised July 1, 2009) Shikoku Siberian Husky (Revised July 1, 2009) Swedish Elkhound (Revised July 1, 2009) Swedish Lapphund Volpino Italiano West Siberian Laika

Scenthound This group is divided into two types: Tree Hounds and Trailing Hounds. Tree Hounds: Included in this group are the six Coonhound breeds and the five Cur breeds. The Coonhounds are descended from Trailing Hounds brought to the United States shortly after the country was founded. The ancestors of the Coonhound breeds include the English Foxhound, red Irish hounds, the French Bleu de Gascogne hounds, and the German brindle Schweisshunds. Hounds in America were utility dogs whose primary function was to help feed the family, but who also served as guard dogs and family companions. As the Tree Hounds evolved from the earlier Trailing Hound breeds, the dogs developed the ability to drive game up a tree, alert the hunter with a distinctive “bark,” and hold the game in the tree until the hunter arrived. Because of the vast size of American hunting grounds, the Tree Hounds needed superior stamina and a “cold” nose, that is, the ability to smell and track old, cold trails. As more coon hunters became pleasure hunters and then competition hunters, the traits of the six individual Coonhound breeds became more distinct. Curs were developed by early settlers in the southern and western United States as all-purpose dogs. Curs are excellent tree dogs, used to hunt squirrel, coon, mountain lion, and bear. They are used in Louisiana and Texas to hunt wild hogs. They also serve as stock dogs. Trailing Hounds: The trailing Scenthounds are probably descended from Mastiffs bred by Celtic tribes in Europe and Britain. During the Middle Ages, Belgian monks developed a strain of black and tan hounds called the St. Hubert Hound, which was the basis of many of these breeds. Trailing Hounds are characterized by their strongly developed tracking ability, their hanging ears, their endurance, and their congenial dispositions which predispose them to working in a pack. Many Trailing Hounds are also famous for the baying sounds they make when hunting. Jump directly to a Scenthound Breed... Alpine Drachsbracke (Revised July 1, 2009) American Black & Tan Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009) American Foxhound (Revised January 1, 2009) American Leopard Hound (Revised January 1, 2009) Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie Ariegeois (Revised January 1, 2009) Austrian Black and Tan Hound Barak Basset Artesien Normand (Revised January 1, 2009) Basset Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009) Basset Fauve De Bretagne Basset Hound (Revised January 1, 2009) Bavarian Mountain Hound Beagle Harrier Beagle (Revised July 1, 2009) Billy Black Forest Hound (Slovakian Hound) Black Mouth Cur Bloodhound (Revised January 1, 2009) Bluetick Coonhound (Revised July 1, 2009) Briquet Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009) Chien d'Artois (Revised July 1, 2009) Chien Francais Blanc et Noir Chien Francais Tricolore Dachshund Deutsche Bracke Drever (Revised July 1, 2009) Dunker English Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009) English Foxhound (Revised January 1, 2009) Finnish Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Francais Blanc et Orange Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009) Grand Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009) Grand Gascon-Saintongeois (Revised January 1, 2009) Grand Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009) Great Anglo-Francais Tricolor Hound Great Anglo-Francais White and Black Hound Great Anglo-Francais White and Orange Hound Griffon Bleu de Gascogne Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (Revised July 1, 2009) Griffon Nivernais (Revised January 1, 2009) Haldenstover (Halden Hound) Hamiltonstovare (Revised July 1, 2009) Hanoverian Hound Harrier (Revised January 1, 2009) HARRIER (Revised January 1, 2010) Hellenic Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Hygen Hound Istrian Coarse-Haired Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Istrian Short-Haired Hound Italian Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Montenegrin Mountain Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Mountain Cur Otterhound (Revised January 1, 2009) Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen (Revised July 1, 2009) Petit Bleu De Gascogne (Revised January 1, 2009) Petit Gascon-Saintongeois (Revised January 1, 2009) Plott Hound (Revised March 1, 2009) Poitevin Polish Hound Porcelaine Posavaz Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Redbone Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009) Schiller Hound Serbian Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Serbian Tricolor Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Slovakian Hound Smaland Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Small Swiss Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Spanish Hound Stephens' Cur Styrian Coarse Haired Hound Swiss Hound (Revised July 1, 2009) Transylvanian Hound Treeing Cur Treeing Walker Coonhound (Revised March 1, 2009) Tyrolean Hound Welsh Hound Westphalian Dachsbracke

Sighthound & Pariah Pariah Dogs: Pariah Dogs comprise some of the oldest breeds known to man. These breeds represent the first stage in the evolution of dogs from wild creatures to domestic animals. Pariah Dogs evolved primarily in the southern hemisphere where a limited food supply drove them to a closer association with people. These breeds lived on the outskirts of human settlements, scavenging and occasionally interacting with humans. In response to the warm climate, the Pariah Dogs developed short, smooth coats and large, erect ears. These breeds are believed to be the ancestors of the Sighthounds. Sighthounds: In the treeless deserts of North Africa, hunting was accomplished by sighting the prey and chasing it on horseback. As hunting evolved from a necessity to a leisure pastime, dogs became an integral part of the sport. The Sighthounds were bred with light bone and deep chests, enabling them to run swiftly for longer periods of time. Long heads evolved to minimize wind resistance and enable the dog to withstand higher temperatures. Early sea traders carried these Sighthounds to all corners of the known world where their remarkable hunting abilities and exceptional beauty made them valuable commodities. Jump directly to a Sighthound/Pariah Breed... Afghan Hound (Revised May 1, 2008) Azawakh (Revised July 1, 2009) Basenji (Revised May 1, 2008) Borzoi (Revised May 1, 2008) Canaan Dog Carolina Dog (Revised May 1, 2008) Chart Polski (Polish Greyhound) Cirneco dell'Etna (Revised July 1, 2009) Greyhound (Revised May 1, 2008) Hungarian Greyhound (Magyar Agar) Ibizan Hound (Revised May 1, 2008) Irish Wolfhound (Revised July 1, 2009) New Guinea Singing Dog Peruvian Inca Orchid (Revised May 1, 2008) Pharaoh Hound (Revised May 1, 2008) Podenco Canario Podengo Portugueso Rhodesian Ridgeback (Revised May 1, 2008) Saluki (Revised May 1, 2008) Scottish Deerhound (Revised May 1, 2008) Sloughi (Revised January 1, 2009) Sloughi Spanish Greyhound Thai Ridgeback Whippet (Revised July 1, 2009) Xoloitzcuintli (Revised July 1, 2009)

Terrier Terriers are probably descended from small Spitz-type dogs. The majority of the Terrier breeds were developed in Britain and were bred to assist in controlling vermin. Terriers are characterized by feisty temperaments, weather-resistant coats, muscular bodies, and strongly independent natures. The Feist breeds are descended from the terriers brought over by working class immigrants. These terriers probably included crosses between the Smooth Fox Terrier, the Manchester Terrier and the now extinct white English Terrier. Some of these dogs were crossed with Whippets or Italian Greyhounds (for speed) and Beagles (for hunting ability). Eventually, these tough little terriers evolved into today’s squirrel-hunting Feists. Jump directly to a Terrier Breed... Airedale Terrier American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier (Revised November 1, 2008) Australian Terrier Austrian Pinscher Bedlington Terrier (Revised June 1, 2009) Border Terrier Bull Terrier Cairn Terrier Cesky Terrier Dandie Dinmont Terrier Danish-Swedish Farmdog Dutch Smoushond German Pinscher Glen of Imaal Terrier Irish Terrier Jack Russell Terrier (Revised January 1, 2009) Jagdterrier Japanese Terrier Kerry Blue Terrier Kromfohrlander Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Schnauzer (Revised July 1, 2009) Norfolk Terrier Norwich Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier Rat Terrier Scottish Terrier Sealyham Terrier Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Smooth Fox Terrier Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Sporting Lucas Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Treeing Feist Welsh Terrier West Highland White Terrier Wire Fox Terrier