Not Listed Animals

Abyssinian

The oldest breed of cat in the world!

Affenpinscher

First bred in 17th century Germany!

Afghan Hound

First used as a shepherd and hunter!

Ainu Dog

An innate sense of direction!

Airedale Terrier

Very intelligent, independent and strong-minded!

Akbash

Often used as a guard dog!

Akita

Very clean, intelligent and loyal!

Alaskan Malamute

Often used as sled dogs!

Alpine Dachsbracke

Good companion and hard-working breed!

American Bulldog

Can jump up to 6ft high!

American Cocker Spaniel

Merry, outgoing, and eager to please!

American Coonhound

Easygoing and people-friendly!

American Eskimo Dog

Bred to be companion dogs!

American Foxhound

Sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving!

American Pit Bull Terrier

A strong-willed, sturdy companion!

American Staffordshire Terrier

Bred to be extremely friendly!

American Water Spaniel

Friendly and intelligent!

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Guards it's master's flocks!

Appenzeller Dog

Herding dog by nature!

Australian Cattle Dog

High energy levels and active minds!

Australian Kelpie Dog

Friendly, intelligent and energetic!

Australian Mist

First bred in the 1700s!

Australian Shepherd

Sweet, faithful and affectionate!

Australian Terrier

Spirited, alert and courageous!

Balinese

Playful and energetic breed!

Basenji Dog

Alert, affectionate and energetic!

Basset Hound

Forget the training when not rewarded!

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Calm, quiet and poised!

Beagle

Have become popular family pets!

Bearded Collie

Weekly brushing is mandatory!

Bedlington Terrier

Highly active and intelligent dogs!

Bernese Mountain Dog

Very loyal, faithful and affectionate!

Bichon Frise

Gentle mannered, playful and affectionate!

Bird

Not all birds are able to fly!

Birman

Also known as the Sacred Cat of Burma!

Black Russian Terrier

Confident, calm and highly intelligent!

Bloodhound

Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered!

Blue Lacy Dog

Originated in Texas in the mid 1800s!

Bluetick Coonhound

Has an uncanny knack for problem-solving!

Bolognese Dog

From the northern Italian city of Bologna!

Bombay

Bred to look like a black panther!

Border Collie

Highly intelligent and alert breed!

Border Terrier

Small, rough-coated breed of terrier!

Boston Terrier: Complete Pet Guide

Friendly, lovable and very strong!

Boxer Dog

Bright, energetic and playful!

Boykin Spaniel

Enthusiastic working dog!

Brazilian Terrier

Small body and tri-coloured coat!

British Timber

Bull Mastiff

Courageous, loyal and calm!

Bull Terrier

Needs to be kept active!

Bulldog

Friendly, loving and docile!

Burmese

Adoring, elegant and affectionate!

Cairn Terrier

Intelligent, lively and strong!

Canaan Dog

Has a strong survival instinct!

Carolina Dog

Wild dog breed discovered in the 1970s!

Cat

First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians!

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Highly playful and affectionate!

Cesky Fousek

An affectionate hunting dog!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Bright and happy disposition!

Chihuahua

Curious and devoted personality!

Chinese Crested Dog

A hairless breed of dog!

Chinook

A calm and friendly breed!

Chow Chow

Loyal and affectionate to it's family!

Clumber Spaniel

Has a thick, soft coat!

Collie

Gentle and devoted!

Curly Coated Retriever

A lively and fun-loving breed!

Dachshund

Fun and playful breed of small dog!

Dalmatian

Have an energetic and playful nature!

Deutsche Bracke

Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!

Doberman Pinscher

A gentle, loyal and loving breed!

Dog

First domesticated in South-East Asia!

Dogo Argentino

Loyal and affectionate to their family!

Dogue De Bordeaux

Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!

Drever

Uncommon outside of Europe!

Dunker

A friendly and relaxed dog!

Egyptian Mau

An ancient breed of domestic cat!

English Cocker Spaniel

Intelligent yet stubborn by nature!

English Shepherd

Highly intelligent and independent!

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly and eager to please!

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Native to parts of the Swiss Alps!

Epagneul Pont Audemer

Hard-working, gentle and affectionate!

Eskimo Dog

Takes pure delight in cold weather!

Estrela Mountain Dog

Very protective and stubborn!

Field Spaniel

A sociable and adaptable breed!

Finnish Spitz

Likes to bark a lot!

Flat Coat Retriever

A game retrieving gun-dog!

Fox Terrier

First bred in the mid-19th century!

French Bulldog

A gentle and docile breed!

German Pinscher

Highly intelligent and fast learners!

German Shepherd Guide

Highly active and fearless dogs!

Giant Schnauzer

Large, powerful and dominant!

Golden Retriever Complete Pet Guide

Trusting, kind and gentle!

Great Dane

Large and imposing in appearance!

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Protective and gentle by nature!

Greenland Dog

Strong and speedy breed of dog!

Greyhound

Extremely fast and athletic!

Harrier

Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!

Havanese

Introduced to the Canary Islands by the Spanish!

Himalayan

Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!

Ibizan Hound

Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!

Irish Setter Complete Pet Guide

Can live for up to 16 years!

Irish WolfHound

Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!

Jack Russel

Intelligent, athletic and fearless!

Japanese Chin

Alert, intelligent and independent!

Javanese

Features that closely resemble a Siamese cat!

Labradoodle – The Complete Guide For Owners

Friendly and eneretic mix-breed!

Labrador Retriever

Well-balanced, friendly and versatile!

Liger

The offspring of a lion and tiger parents!

Maine Coon

Folklore says it's half cat, half raccoon!

Maltese

Originally bred in Europe!

Mastiff

Courageous, calm and affectionate!

Mongrel

Has characteristics of two or more breeds!

Neapolitan Mastiff

Fearless and extremely protective of it's home!

Newfoundland

Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!

Norfolk Terrier

Fearless but not aggressive!

Norwegian Forest

Has a long, thick double coat of fur!

Old English Sheepdog

Intelligent, sociable and playful!

Pekingese

Thought to be over 2,000 years old!

Persian

Thought to have originated in the Middle East!

Pointer

An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

Poodle

Intelligent, alert and active!

Pug

Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

Ragdoll

One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!

Rottweiler

Strong, loyal and self-assured!

Russian Blue

First brought to the UK in the 1800s!

Saint Bernard

Gentle, loyal and friendly!

Samoyed

Shiba Inu

Shiba Inus are one of six native dog breeds from Japan.

Shih Tzu

Can live for up to 15 years!

Siamese

Originated from temple cats in Thailand!

Siberian

An exceptionally agile jumper!

Siberian Husky

Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!

Snake

There are around 2,700 known species worldwide

Snowshoe

Thought to have originated in the 1960s!

Somali

Active, intelligent and playful!

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Known for their loyalty to their family!

Tibetan Mastiff

Originally bred in the Himalayan mountains!

Tiffany

Eye colour intensifies with age!

Turkish Angora

A breed that originated in central Turkey!

Vampire Squid

Each of its eight arms has spines, though they use two filaments to eat.

Welsh Corgi: The Complete Pet Guide

There are two distinct breeds!

West Highland Terrier

Most commonly white in colour!

Whippet

Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!

X-Ray Tetra

Yellow, black and white striped fins!

Yorkshire Terrier

Highly energetic and eager for adventure!

Zonkey

The offspring of Zebra and Donkey parents!

Zorse

The offspring of a Zebra and Horse parents!