Dog Breeds that Start with R

By AZ Animals Staff

Published: August 11, 2021

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Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter R.

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A Raggle

Raggle

Raggles are known for their energy and curiosity.

A Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier

Rat terriers were popular with farmers before 1930 because of their ability to kill rodents.

A Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound

Originally bred to track raccoons.

A Rotterman

Rotterman

Rottermans are the perfect breed for search and rescue training, and they make excellent guard dogs.

A Rottsky

Rottsky

Many Rottskies have one brown eye and one blue eye.

A Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Strong, loyal and self-assured!

A Russell Terrier

Russell Terrier

The Russell Terrier was bred to be a good fox hunter with a keen sense of smell

A Russian Bear Dog

Russian Bear Dog

The bite of a Russian Bear Dog is stronger than a lion’s bite.

List of Dog Breeds that Start with the Letter R

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