Dog Breeds

Breed Type: TerrierCountry of Origin: ScotlandPopular Names: the Aberdeen Terrier, the Diehard, the ScottieSize: Toy/SmallHeight: (At the withers) Males 25 - 28 cm, Females 25 - 28 cmWeight: Males 8.5 - 10 kg, Females 8 - 9.5 kg Best suited as: Pet, hunting, or show dog for an experienced owner Lifespan: 11-13 years Intro The Scottish

Male Height (typical): 76-81 cm. (30-32 inches) Female Height (typical): 68-74 cm. (27-29 inches) Size: Small - Medium - Large Male Weight (typical): 38-45 kg. (85-100 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 32-41 kg. (70-90 pounds) Country of Origin: British Isles Exercise Required: Daily long walks. Expected Life Span: 8 - 11 Years Best suited as: Working

SchipperkeBreed Type: Debate whether it is Spitz or Sheep dogCountry of Origin: BelgiumPopular Names: “Little Boatman,” “Little Black Fox,” “Tasmanian Black Devil”Size: SmallHeight: (At the withers) Males 27.5 – 32.5 cm, Females 25 – 30 cmWeight: 5.5 – 8 kg Best suited as: Pet or hunting dog with an active owner or family Lifespan: 15

Breed Category: Herding Country of Origin: Netherlands Average Size: 50-55 cm (at the withers) Average Weight: 20-30 kg Average Life Span: 11-13 years Grooming Requirements: High Exercise Requirements: High History The Schapendoes is a breed of sheepdog hailing from the Netherlands. It was originally bred to provide assistance with livestock on rural farms, though its

Male Height (typical): 56-61 cm. (22-24 inches)Female Height (typical): 56-61 cm. (22-24 inches) Size: Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 25-39 kg. (55-88 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 25-39 kg. (55-88 pounds)Country of Origin: Macedonia (Illyria) Exercise Required: Daily Brisk Jogs, Free Roaming PlayExpected Life Span: 11 - 13 Years Best suited as: Working Dog, Guard DogOther

Breed Type: HoundCountry of Origin: Middle EastPopular Names: Persian Greyhound Royal Dog of Egypt, Gazelle Hound              Size: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 58 - 71 cm, Females 56 - 66 cmWeight: Males 20.5 – 29.5 kg, Females 16 - 25 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog, may be used for hunting   Lifespan: 12-14 years

Breed Type: Experimental Mix BreedCountry of Origin: HollandPopular Names: Saarloos Wolfdog, Saarloos Wolfhound, Dutch Wolfdog, European WolfdogSize: Medium to LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 65 - 75 cm, Females 60 - 70 cmWeight: 35 – 40 kg Best suited as: Guard dogLifespan: 13 - 14 years Intro The Saarloos Wolfhond is a wolf-dog hybrid developed

Male Height (typical): 63.5-73.5 cm. (25-29 inches)Female Height (typical): 63.5-71 cm. (25-28 inches) Size: Small - Medium - LargeMale Weight (typical): 36-65 kg. (80-143 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 36-65 kg. (80-143 pounds)Country of Origin: RussiaExercise Required: Daily walks.Expected Life Span: 10 - 11 Years Best suited as: Guard Dog, Family PetOther names: Black Terrier, Black

Breed Family: Schnauzer Country of Origin: Germany Size: Medium, height 43-51cm, weight 12-23kg Also Known as: Schnauzer, Mittelschnauzer, Wirehair Pinscher Lifespan: 13-16 years Care Requirements: Medium/High Exercise Requirements: High General information and Appearance The Standard Schnauzer is a distinguished dog with square proportions. With sturdy limbs and heavy body, this dog is strong and rugged.

Country of Origin: Germany Size: Large to Massive Weight: 38 - 52 kilograms though much larger male specimens exist. Height: Height at withers for males - 61-68 cm Height at withers for bitches - 56-63 cm Grooming Requirements: Low Exercise Requirements: Low to Medium Popularity in Australia: - Australia's ninth most popular dog Dog Type:

Breed Type: HoundCountry of Origin: Rhodesia (now called Zimbabwe)Popular Names: African Lion Hound, African Lion Dog, African Bull-Dog, Rhodesian Lion Dog, the RidgebackSize: LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 63 - 69 cm, Females 61 - 66 cmWeight: Males 36.5 kg, Females 32 kg Best suited as: Companion, guard dog, watch dog, or hunting dog                                Lifespan: 9

Country of Origin: England Size: LargeWeight: 25-38 kilograms Height: Dogs 56-61 cms withers Bitches 51-56 cms withers Grooming Requirements: Medium to HighExercise Requirements: HighPopularity in Australia: - Australia's fifth most popular dogDog Type: Gun DogMost suited As: Family Pet of Field Sporting DogExpected Life Span: 12-14 years Appearance The Golden Retriever is a medium to

Breed Type: Terrier Country of Origin: United States Popular Names: American Rat Terrier, Decker Giant, Ratting Terrier, RT Size: Small Height: (At the withers) Males 36 - 46 cm, Females 25 - 38 cm (standard size) Weight: Males 7 - 11 kg, Females 3.6 – 7.3 kg (standard weight) Best suited as: Companion, Herding Dog,

Breed Category: WorkingCountry of Origin: FranceAverage Size: 40-50 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 8-15 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: High History The Pyrenean Shepherd stems from southern France's Pyrenees Mountains and has been bred for hundreds of years for their strong work ethic and ability to herd livestock. This breed began by

Country of Origin: Central Asia, Siberia Size: Large Weight: 36-54kg (80-120 lbs.) Height: 70-80cm (25-31 in.) at the withers Grooming Requirements: High Maintenance Exercise Requirements: Moderate Popularity in Australia: Moderately popular for ranchers Dog Type: Working Most suited As: Herding, guarding livestock, and companion animals Also known As: Chien des Pyrenees, Montanes del Pirineo, Pyrenees

Breed Type: Toy/CompanionCountry of Origin: ChinaPopular Names: Mini Mastiff, the Carlin, the Puggy, the Dutch Mastiff, the MopsSize: Toy/SmallHeight: (At the withers) Males 30 - 35 cm, Females 25 – 30 cmWeight: 6.3 – 8.2 kg Best suited as: Companion or show dog                                                            Lifespan: 12-14 years Intro One of the largest of breeds in the Toy

Breed Type: Working Country of Origin: PortugalPopular Names: Portie, Water Dog, PWD, Cão de ÁguaSize: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 50 - 55 cm, Females 42.5 – 40 cmWeight: Males 18 - 25 kg, Females 16 – 22.7 kg Best suited as: Working dog and companion                                                    Lifespan: 10-15 years Intro This fairly rare breed was

Male Height (typical): 46-56 cm. (16-22 inches)Female Height (typical): 46-56 cm. (16-22 inches) Size: Small - Small to MediumMale Weight (typical): 12-18 kg. (26-40 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 12-18 kg. (26-40 pounds)Country of Origin: PortugalExercise Required: Daily long walks and occasional runs.Expected Life Span: 12 - 14 Years Best suited as: Working Dog, Family PetOther

Breed Type:  Non-Sporting Country of Origin: Europe – exact country unknown Size: Medium Also known as:  Caniche, Barbone Males: Height: 38-45 cm Weight: 20-32 kg Females: Height: 35-40 cm Weight: 20-27 kg Exercise Requirements: Medium Care Requirements: High Lifespan: 12-15 Years Best Suited as:  Companion, Family Dog The Standard Poodle is an intelligent dog with

Breed Category: ToyCountry of Origin: GermanyAverage Size: 16-27 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 1.5-3.5 kgAverage Life Span: 13-15 yearsGrooming Requirements: MediumExercise Requirements: Low History The Pomeranian is a dog in the toy group that originated in the Pomerania region of Europe presently known as Germany.  This type of dog is a small Spitz, descending from

Breed Type: HerdingCountry of Origin: PolandPopular Names: Polish Sheepdog, Valee Sheepdog, Polski Owczarek Nizinny, Nizzy, PON, Lowlands Herder, Berge Polonais de Vallee Size: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 45 - 50 cm, Females 42 – 47 cm Weight: Males 14 - 16 kg, Females 14 - 16 kg Best suited as: Companion or working dogLifespan:

This medium-sized breed is descended from dogs specifically bred for pit fighting and bull baiting, and has suffered from breed-specific legislation in recent years in many countries.

Picardy Shepherd DogBreed Type: WorkingCountry of Origin: FrancePopular Names: Berger Picard, Berger de PicardieSize: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 59 - 64 cm, Females 54 - 59 cmWeight: 23 – 32 kg Best suited as: a working dog or companion to an active familyLifespan: 13 - 14 years Intro This rare shepherd is known for

Breed Type: HoundCountry of Origin: Malta or EgyptPopular Names: Kelb tal-Fenek (means “rabbit hound”) Size: Medium - LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 59 - 63 cm, Females 53 - 61 cmWeight: Males 23 - 25 kg, Females 20 - 23 kg Best suited as: Companion to an active family                                                            Lifespan: 12-15 years Intro One of

Male Height (typical): 58-66 cm. (23-26 inches)Female Height (typical): 56-63 cm. (22-25 inches)Size: MediumMale Weight (typical): 45 kg. (100 pounds)Female Weight (typical): 39 kg. (85 pounds)Country of Origin: SpainExercise Required: Daily long walks.Expected Life Span: 8 - 12 YearsBest suited as: Working Dog, Guard DogOther names: This is a historical article - the Perro de

The SWD is an athletic, muscular dog that is longer than it is tall. The head is flat on top, and strong, and in balance with the body. The dog has a very distinctive curly single-layer woolen coat to protect it from extreme temperatures, humidity, and drought in its Spanish homeland.

Pekingese Breed Category: ToyCountry of Origin: ChinaAverage Size: 16-21 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 3-6 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: HighExercise Requirements: Low History The Pekingese is a small dog with a thick fur coat resembling that of a lion. It is thought to be one of the world's oldest dog breeds, with a

Male Height (typical): 25-30 cm. (10-12 inches)Female Height (typical): 25-30 cm. (10-12 inches) Size: SmallMale Weight (typical): 5-6 kg. (10-13 pounds) Female Weight (typical): 5-6 kg. (10-13 pounds) Country of Origin: EnglandExercise Required: Daily long walks.Expected Life Span: 11 - 13 Years Best suited as: Working Dog, Family PetOther names: Black Fell Terrier Description -

Breed Type: Toy, SpitzCountry of Origin: Unknown – most likely France or BelgiumPopular Names: Butterfly Spaniel, Butterfly Dog, Phalène, Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain, Squirrel Dog, Dwarf Spaniel, Pap, Epagneul Nain Continental, Chien EcureuilSize: SmallHeight: (At the withers) 20 – 27.5 cm Weight: 3.2 – 4.5 kgBest suited as: CompanionLifespan: 12-16 years Intro These small

Breed Type: Herding Country of Origin: England Size:  Large Also known as: OES, Bobtail Males: Height: 55-61 cm Weight: 29-45 kg Females: Height: 51-56 cm Weight: 27-40 kg Exercise Requirements: Medium Care Requirements: High Lifespan: 10-13 Years Best Suited as: Family Pet Lots of dog owners claim that their dog’s breed is the best but

Male Height (typical): 43-53 cm. (17-21 inches)Female Height (typical): 43-53 cm. (17-21 inches)Size: Small - Small - MediumMale Weight (typical): 17-23 kg. (37-51 pounds)Female Weight (typical): 17-23 kg. (37-51 pounds)Country of Origin: Nova Scotia, CanadaExercise Required: Daily brisk walks.Expected Life Span: 12 - 14 YearsBest suited as: Hunting Dog, Family PetOther names: Toller, Yarmouth Toller,

Breed Type: SpitzCountry of Origin: NorwayPopular Names: Grey Norwegian Elkhound, Small Grey Elk Dog, Norwegian Moose Dog, Harmaa norjanhirvikoira, Norsk Elghund, Grå Norsk Elghund, ElkhoundSize: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 48 - 53 cm, Females 46 - 51 cmWeight: Males 23 - 27 kg, Females 18 - 25 kg Best suited as: Pet or watch

Breed Type: SpitzCountry of Origin: NorwayPopular Names: Norwegian Sheepdog, Buhund, Norsk Buhund, Nordiske Sitz-hundeSize: MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males 42.5 – 47 cm, Females 40 – 43.75 cmWeight: Males 14 – 18 kg, Females 12 - 16 kg Best suited as: Companion of an active owner or family. May be used as a police dog

Breed Type: SpitzCountry of Origin: Sweden and FinlandPopular Names: Nordic Spitz, Norrbottenspet, Norrbottenspets, PohjanpystykorvaSize: Small-MediumHeight: (At the withers) Males under 45 cm, Females under 42 cmWeight: Males 11 - 15 kg, Females 8 - 12 kg Best suited as:  Companion or working dog to active familyLifespan: 12-15 years Intro Another of the ancient dog breeds,

Breed Type: TerrierCountry of Origin: EnglandPopular Names: Norwich Terrier: Cantab Terrier, the Norwich, Jones Terrier, Trumpington Terrier, Prick-Eared Norwich Terrier Norfolk Terrier: the Norfolk, Drop-Eared Norwich TerrierSize: Toy/SmallHeight: (At the withers) 24 – 25.5 cm Weight: 5 – 5.4 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with an active owner or family. May be

Breed Type:  Native Dog Country of Origin: New Guinea Size:   Medium Also Known As:  NGSDs, Singers Males: Height: 41-46 cm Weight: 11-14 kg Females: Height: 36-41 cm Weight: 8-11 kg Exercise Requirements: High Care Requirements: Low to Moderate Lifespan: 16-20 years Best Suited as:  Hunters, Unconventional Housedog Overview: New Guinea Singing Dogs are medium-sized

Breed Type: MolossersCountry of Origin: Canada (province of Newfoundland)Popular Names: Newfie, Greater St. John's Dog, Newf, the Gentle GiantSize: Extra LargeHeight: (At the withers) Males 69 – 74 cm, Females 63 - 69 cmWeight: Males 59 - 68 kg, Females 45 - 54 kg Best suited as: Pet, show, or working dog Lifespan: 8 -

They are very similar in appearance to other mastiffs, with a large head, strong neck, wide chest, and solid muscles. They are large boned and have a broad head, a wide snout that is half the length of the skull, and large natural ears that hang down. They have long legs and oval-shaped feet.

Breed Category: UtilityCountry of Origin: ItalyAverage Size: 65-75 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 55-65 kgAverage Life Span: 8-10 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: Medium History The Neapolitan Mastiff is an ancient Molossus breed with European roots that suggest it descended from Asian and Roman Molossus dogs used in battle. It was developed in Italy as many

Breed Type: Gun Dog Country of Origin: Germany Size: Large Males: Height: 60-65 cm Weight: 28-32kg Females: Height: 58-63 cm Weight: 24-28 kg Exercise Requirements: High Care Requirements: Low Lifespan: 12-13 Years Best Suited as: Family Pet, Hunting Dog The Large Munsterlander is named after the German region of his origin, Muster. While it is

Breed Category: HerdingCountry of Origin: HungaryAverage Size: 35-45 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 8-14 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: High History The Mudi is a multipurpose breed of dog that excels in herding livestock, hunting small animals and guarding property. This skillful breed hails from Hungary and is very similar to the

Breed Category: UtilityCountry of Origin: GermanyAverage Size: 30-35 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 5-9 kgAverage Life Span: 12-15 yearsGrooming Requirements: HighExercise Requirements: Medium History The Miniature Schnauzer is the smallest and most popular of three Schnauzer breeds that include the Standard and Giant Schnauzers. It first appeared in Germany in the mid-to-late 1800s, when the

Breed Category: ToyCountry of Origin: GermanyAverage Size: 24-30 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 3-6 kgAverage Life Span: 14-16 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: Low History The Miniature Pinscher is a dog with German roots and is a cross between the Dachshund, Greyhound and Pinscher. The breed is thought to have first made an appearance many centuries

Breed Category: ToyCountry of Origin: United StatesAverage Size: 17-22 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 2-5 kgAverage Life Span: 14-16 yearsGrooming Requirements: LowExercise Requirements: Low History The Mi-Ki is a small toy breed that has only been in existence since the 1980s. Its history is debatable, as some believe it originated in Asia whereas most people

Although ‘Mastiff' is a term used to describe a number of large dog breeds, the name most often refers to English Mastiffs, which are very big dogs, being within the range of 70-85cms tall at the shoulder and 60-100kgs in weight. The ancestors of the English Mastiff can be traced as far back as Roman

Breed Family: Mountain DogCountry of Origin: TibetSize: Large, height 61-71cm, weight 64-78kgAlso Known as: Do-KhyiLifespan: 10-15 yearsCare Requirements: MediumExercise Requirements: Medium General information and Appearance The Tibetan Mastiff is a large, intimidating dog descended from ancient breeds in the Himalayas. Originally used as a guard dog, this breed is independent and powerful. They are quiet,

Breed Category: WorkingCountry of Origin: ItalyAverage Size: 60-70 cm (at the withers)Average Weight: 35-45 kgAverage Life Span: 12-14 yearsGrooming Requirements: MediumExercise Requirements: High History The full name of the Maremma Sheepdog is the Cane de Pastore Maremman-Abruzzese and this breed is beloved for its ability to be both a guardian of livestock and a companion

Breed Type: Terrier Country of Origin: England Popular Names: English Gentleman's Terrier, Gentleman's Terrier Size: Small Height: (At the withers) 39 - 40 cm Weight: Males 8 kg, Females 7.7 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with an active owner or family Lifespan: 15 - 16 years Intro This elegant terrier looks like

Breed Type: ToyCountry of Origin: MaltaPopular Names: Cokie, Maltese, Maltese Lion Dog                                                 Size: SmallHeight: (At the withers) Males 20 - 25 cm, Females 20 - 23 cmWeight: Males 1.3 - 3.1 kg, Females 1- 3.1 kg Best suited as: Pet or show dog with a committed owner or family Lifespan: 12-15 yearsPopularity: A 2004 Australian