Dog Breeds that Start with E
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter E.
Dog Breeds that Start with C
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter C.
Dog Breeds that Start with B
Here is a list of dog breeds that start with the letter B.
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English Foxhound
The English Foxhound was bred in the 1600s as a hunting dog for British foxhunts. This canine was bred by…
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Spanish Mastiff
The history of the Spanish Mastiff goes back 1,100 years to the 10th century, when shepherds began using them to…
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Maltese Shih Tzu
The origins of the Maltese Shih Tzu date back to the 1990s. Most of these dogs are the result of…
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is friendly, intelligent, and devoted to its owner. It’s sometimes called a gun dog because it…
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Brussels Griffon
Originally developed as a mixed breed centuries ago, the Brussels Griffon has been a beloved animal since it first appeared.…
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Kiko Goat
Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves. Originally created as a crossbreed between dairy goats…
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Rodents
“Forty percent of all mammals are rodents!” Rodents are among the most successful animals on earth. Much of this is…
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Babirusa
Babirusas can stand up on their back hooves to reach leaves on low branches in trees. Babirusas are known for…
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LaMancha Goat
LaMancha goats are full-size dairy goats with a mild temperament. Sometimes called American Lamancha or simply Lamancha, these goats are…
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Beefalo
Beefalo are the fertile offspring of (usually) a domestic bull and an American bison cow. While crossing a domestic cow…
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Quagga
The quagga became extinct over 130 years ago. The quagga was a subspecies of zebra that existed until the late…
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Harp Seal
The harp seal is awkward and clumsy on land. But in the water, it is an elegant swimmer and an…
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Kodkod
The kodkod (also known as the güiña or the Chilean cat) is a wild feline species located in South America.…
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Bergamasco
The Bergamasco is a dog that has a long history. It can be traced back thousands of years. Experts believe…
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
The history of the Polish Lowland Sheepdog dates all the way back to the 1500s. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog was…
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Otterhound
The history of this shaggy dog dates all the way back to 14th-century England. These dogs were bred to hunt…
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Tibetan Spaniel
The Tibetan spaniel was originally bred in Asia to alert Buddhist monks to anyone who might approach their lamasery and…
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Kinder Goat
The kinder goat is a medium-sized goat with a laid-back, friendly temperament. Its high-fat, sweet milk and easygoing personality have…
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Pygora Goat
Originally bred in the 1980s as a new species, Pygora goats are a genetic combination of the Pygmy goat and…
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Nubian Goat
Lop-ear Nubian goats have African, Middle Eastern, and British ancestry. This mixed-breed, domestic goat is famous for its rich milk,…
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Kuvasz
The Kuvasz (pronounced koo-vahz) is a big, strong Hungarian working dog whose main task was originally to guard livestock. The…
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Hoary Bat
This forest-dwelling hoary bat comes out at night to feed on insects, using its echolocation to locate prey. These bats…
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Texas Heeler
Breed an Australian Shepherd and an Australian Cattle Dog, and you have a Texas Heeler. Although it’s uncertain when this…
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German Spitz
Forever loving and happy to see its owner, the German Spitz has all of the dense and thick fur that…
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Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is an athletic working dog that arose from a cross between several similar yet distinctive breeds, developed…
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Belgian Shepherd
The Belgian Shepherd comes from Belgium, where it worked as a herding animal for centuries. Some Europeans classify the breed…
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English Pointer
English Pointers were bred to accompany their owner on hunting trips. When they spot a rabbit, bird, fox, or other…
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Thai Ridgeback
Thai Ridgebacks have only been domesticated for approximately 350 years. Before that, they were free-range dogs, roaming southeastern Asia in…
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Siberian Retriever
Siberian Retrievers are an attractive hybrid mix that has been bred by crossing a Labrador retriever with a Siberian husky.…
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Pudelpointer
Breed a poodle with an English Pointer and you get a Pudelpointer. These dogs originated in Germany back in the…
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Chinese Shar-Pei
Chinese Shar-Peis are compact and medium in size, though they are a purebred dog, not mixed with any other breed.…
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Nigerian Goat
The Nigerian dwarf goat is a small goat species from the West African Dwarf goat breeds like the American Pygmy…
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Bilby
“The Bilby is Australia’s answer to the rabbit, sort of.” Of all the charming and unusual creatures found in Australia,…
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Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn sheep live in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. There are different subspecies of bighorn sheep, but they all…
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Japanese Squirrel
The Japanese squirrel is a prodigious hoarder. It buries food in the ground to survive the harsh winter. These small…
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Apple Head Chihuahua
Weighing up to 6 pounds and only up to 8 inches in height, the standard Apple Head Chihuahua gets its…
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Angora Goat
If you want a warm mohair sweater or scarf, raise an Angora goat and make your own. The hair on…
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Tasmanian Tiger
One of the most fascinating animals to have existed, the Tasmanian tiger, Tasmanian wolf, or thylacine was extinct in the…
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Harbor Seal
“A Harbor Seal is known as the photogenic seal.” With its round baby-like head, big, curious eyes, and habit of…
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Petite Goldendoodle
A Goldendoodle dog is a result of breeding a Golden Retriever with a standard poodle. A Petite Goldendoodle is typically…
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Kooikerhondje
The word “Kooikerhondje” looks as though its pronunciation will be so difficult that most people don’t even try. Instead, they…
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Yakutian Laika
While Yakutian Laikas only recently became more well-known in other parts of the world, they are an ancient breed. As…
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Brittany
Named after the northwestern French region in which it was first developed, the Brittany is a sturdy and robust hunting…
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Cane Corso
Cane Corsos nearly became extinct in the mid-1900s, but the breed was revived by a group of Italians. Even so,…
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Indian Giant Squirrel
“Indian Giant Squirrel is the largest squirrel in India!” The Indian giant squirrel is a large rodent species native to…
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Marble Fox
Misconceptions about the rare Marble fox still flourish and abound. Despite its unusual appearance, the marble fox is not a…
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Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat is one of the most common species of bats in North America. Cloistered in caves and…