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
Friendly, lovable and very strong!
Boxer Dog
Bright, energetic and playful!
Boykin Spaniel
Enthusiastic working dog!
Brazilian Terrier
Small body and tri-coloured coat!
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
Highly active and fearless dogs!
Giant Schnauzer
Large, powerful and dominant!
Golden Retriever
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
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
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!
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!
Welsh Corgi
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!
