List of Different Types of Dogs with Pictures
There are over 157 different types of dogs recognized by the American Kennel Club. The following article covers a list of different types of dogs with pictures that will help you identify these faithful and loving pets.
Dogs are man's best friends! This old statement has been proven correct time and again by these faithful companions. Just as there are different types of people there are different types of dogs. Each dog has it own unique characteristic like size, appearance, temperament, health, grooming requirements, etc. Each type of dogs have a history of origin and lineage. Depending on your wants and expectations from a pet dog, choose a dog with characteristics that match your requirements. This article will cover all types of dogs with pictures. I have divided the list of different dogs based on their breed groups.
All Types of Dogs with Pictures
Dog breeds are categorized into different groups, based on the purpose for which each dog was developed originally. The American Kennel Club(AKC) recognizes 7 dog breed groups. Let me introduce you with the list of types of dogs, with pictures in each group.
Hound Group
The hound group was developed hundreds of years back to assist man in hunting for food and sport. This group consists of different types of dogs which are different in size and appearance. Few dogs have a developed vision and are known as 'sight hounds' or gaze hounds'. They are fastest, tallest of all ancient breeds. They use their sharp eyesight to locate the prey and run down to catch it with swiftness and agility. Some dogs under this group are known as 'scent hounds', these dogs have a keen sense of smell. They have very high physical stamina and use their single minded determination to hunt. The following table will cover a few different types of dogs with pictures under the hound group.
The other hound dogs under this group are Basset Bleu De Gascogne, Basset Fauve De Bretagne , Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Cirneco Dell'Etna, Grand Bleu De Gascogne, Hamiltonstovare, Ibizan Hound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Segugio Italiano, Sloughi, Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound).
Working Dogs Group
These dogs were bred to help man in various endeavors like protecting people, transportation of goods, pulling carts, search and rescue operations, etc. The variety of dogs that come under this group are large and powerful. These dogs are intelligent and their personalities match the physical hardiness. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the working group, will give you an idea about these dogs.
The other working dogs under this group are German Pinscher, Russian Black Terrier.
Utility Group
This is a group of some dogs that are unable to 'fit in' the other dog groups. These different types of dogs were originally bred to help man in his endeavors. Over the years, these dogs became redundant and now have no role as working dogs. The utility group is also known as the 'non-sporting group'. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the utility group, will give you an idea about these dogs.
The other different types of dogs under utility group are Canaan Dog, German Spitz (Klein), German Spitz (Mittel), Japanese Akita Inu, Japanese Shiba Inu, Mexican Hairless, and Tibetan Spaniel.
Toy Group
The main attraction of the types of dogs under toy group is their small size. The different types of dogs under this group have forceful personalities and appealing appearance. These small dogs are very good watch dogs and have inexpensive maintenance requirements. These are lap dogs and in-spite of their delicate appearance are full of robust energy. These dogs quite rightly fit into the old adage, "Looks are often deceptive". The following list of different types of dogs under toy group, will surely make you go, 'Shoooooo, sweeeeeeettt'!
Terrier Group
These type of dogs have their group name 'Terrier', derived from a Latin word that means 'earth'. These small terrier dog breeds are sturdy and can dig the ground when hunting for vermin. They are feitsy little creatures, full of energy and charming enough to bowl anyone over. The following list of types of dogs with pictures, of Terrier group, will give you a view of these bold dogs.
Sporting Group
Also known as the Gundog group, the dogs under this group mainly consist of the Spaniels, Retrievers, the Setters and the Hunting-Pointing-Retrieving breeds. These different types of dogs have been bred to drive the game into the hunting nets or retrieve animals that the hunter has wounded with his gun or arrows. These dogs are affectionate and prove to be companions for life. The different types of dogs with pictures, under this group are as follows:
Herding Group
The dogs under the herding group have been assisting man, for over hundreds of centuries in taking care of his flocks and herds of animals. These dogs have in built herding instinct. These dogs stalk, bark, push, nip at heels and help drive livestocks into groups. They also help protect the livestock from predators. They learn quickly and obey commands. The following is a list of different types of dogs with pictures:
Miscellaneous Group
The following list of different types of dogs with pictures are those, that are awaiting their turn to be eligible for full recognition, in any one of the AKC dog breed groups.
The other dogs awaiting recognition from AKC are Bluetick Coonhound ,Boykin Spaniel,Cesky Terrier, Icelandic Sheepdog, Redbone Coonhound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound and Xoloitzcuintli. Dogo Argentino is another good hunter dog that is not recognized by the AKC.
If you are a dog lover then you will love to know more about the different types of dogs. Here's your wish, granted:
This list of all types of dogs with pictures, is a little peek-a-boo at the various types of dogs that have been not only man's best friend, but the most loyal and selfless companions. I hope you enjoy all the different types of dogs with pictures, just as much as I have enjoyed compiling the list of different types of dogs with pictures.
All Types of Dogs with Pictures
Dog breeds are categorized into different groups, based on the purpose for which each dog was developed originally. The American Kennel Club(AKC) recognizes 7 dog breed groups. Let me introduce you with the list of types of dogs, with pictures in each group.
Hound Group
The hound group was developed hundreds of years back to assist man in hunting for food and sport. This group consists of different types of dogs which are different in size and appearance. Few dogs have a developed vision and are known as 'sight hounds' or gaze hounds'. They are fastest, tallest of all ancient breeds. They use their sharp eyesight to locate the prey and run down to catch it with swiftness and agility. Some dogs under this group are known as 'scent hounds', these dogs have a keen sense of smell. They have very high physical stamina and use their single minded determination to hunt. The following table will cover a few different types of dogs with pictures under the hound group.
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Basenji |
 |
Basset Hound |
 |
Bavarian Mountain Hound |
 |
Beagle |
 |
Bloodhound |
 |
Borzoi |
 |
Dachshund |
 |
Deerhound |
 |
Finnish Spitz |
 |
Foxhound |
 |
Galgo Espanol |
 |
German Hunt Terrier |
 |
Greyhound |
 |
Irish Wolfhound |
 |
Large Munsterlander |
 |
Pharaoh Hound |
 |
Rhodesian Ridgeback |
 |
Saluki |
 |
Wippet |
The other hound dogs under this group are Basset Bleu De Gascogne, Basset Fauve De Bretagne , Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand), Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) Cirneco Dell'Etna, Grand Bleu De Gascogne, Hamiltonstovare, Ibizan Hound, Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Segugio Italiano, Sloughi, Portuguese Podengo (Warren Hound).
Working Dogs Group
These dogs were bred to help man in various endeavors like protecting people, transportation of goods, pulling carts, search and rescue operations, etc. The variety of dogs that come under this group are large and powerful. These dogs are intelligent and their personalities match the physical hardiness. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the working group, will give you an idea about these dogs.
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Afghan Hound |
 |
Alaskan Malamute |
 |
Bernese Mountain Dog |
 |
Boxer |
 |
Bullmastiff |
 |
Canadian Eskimo Dog |
 |
Doberman Pinscher |
 |
Dogue de Bordeaux |
 |
Greenland Dog |
 |
Giant Schnauzer |
 |
Great Dane |
 |
Hovawart |
 |
Leonberger |
 |
Mastiff |
 |
Newfoundland |
 |
Portuguese Water Hound |
 |
Rottweiler |
 |
St. Bernard |
 |
Siberian Husky |
 |
Tibetian Mastiff |
The other working dogs under this group are German Pinscher, Russian Black Terrier.
Utility Group
This is a group of some dogs that are unable to 'fit in' the other dog groups. These different types of dogs were originally bred to help man in his endeavors. Over the years, these dogs became redundant and now have no role as working dogs. The utility group is also known as the 'non-sporting group'. The following list of different types of dogs with pictures, under the utility group, will give you an idea about these dogs.
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Akita |
 |
Boston Terrier |
 |
Chow Chow |
 |
Dalmatian |
 |
Eurasier |
 |
French Bulldog |
 |
Keeshound |
 |
Korean Jindo |
 |
Lhasa Apso |
 |
Miniature Schnauzer |
 |
Miniature Poodle |
 |
Poodle |
 |
Toy Poodle |
 |
Schipperke |
 |
Schnauzer |
 |
Shar Pei |
 |
Shih Tzu |
 |
Tibetian Terrier |
The other different types of dogs under utility group are Canaan Dog, German Spitz (Klein), German Spitz (Mittel), Japanese Akita Inu, Japanese Shiba Inu, Mexican Hairless, and Tibetan Spaniel.
Toy Group
The main attraction of the types of dogs under toy group is their small size. The different types of dogs under this group have forceful personalities and appealing appearance. These small dogs are very good watch dogs and have inexpensive maintenance requirements. These are lap dogs and in-spite of their delicate appearance are full of robust energy. These dogs quite rightly fit into the old adage, "Looks are often deceptive". The following list of different types of dogs under toy group, will surely make you go, 'Shoooooo, sweeeeeeettt'!
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Affenpinscher |
 |
Australian Silky Terrier |
 |
Bichon Frise |
 |
Bolognese |
 |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel |
 |
Chihuahua |
 |
Chinese Crested |
 |
Coton De Tulear |
 |
English Toy Terrier |
 |
Griffon Bruxellois |
 |
Havanese |
 |
Italian Greyhound |
 |
Japanese Chin |
 |
King Charles Spaniel |
 |
Lowchen |
 |
Maltese |
 |
Miniature Pinscher |
 |
Papillion |
 |
Pekingese |
 |
Pomeranian |
 |
Pug |
 |
Yorkshire Terrier |
Terrier Group
These type of dogs have their group name 'Terrier', derived from a Latin word that means 'earth'. These small terrier dog breeds are sturdy and can dig the ground when hunting for vermin. They are feitsy little creatures, full of energy and charming enough to bowl anyone over. The following list of types of dogs with pictures, of Terrier group, will give you a view of these bold dogs.
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Airedale Terrier |
 |
American Staffordshire Bull Terrier |
 |
Bedlington Terrier |
 |
Border Terrier |
 |
Bull Terrier |
 |
Cairn Terrier |
 |
Dandie Dinmont Terrier |
 |
Fox Terrier |
 |
Irish Terrier |
 |
Jack Russell Terrier |
 |
Kerry Blue Terrier |
 |
Lakeland Terrier |
 |
Manchester Terier |
 |
Miniature Bull Terrier |
 |
Norwich Terrier |
 |
Parson Rusell Terrier |
 |
Rat Terrier |
 |
Scottish Terrier |
 |
Sealyham Terrier |
 |
Staffordhire Bull Terrier |
 |
West highland Terrier |
Sporting Group
Also known as the Gundog group, the dogs under this group mainly consist of the Spaniels, Retrievers, the Setters and the Hunting-Pointing-Retrieving breeds. These different types of dogs have been bred to drive the game into the hunting nets or retrieve animals that the hunter has wounded with his gun or arrows. These dogs are affectionate and prove to be companions for life. The different types of dogs with pictures, under this group are as follows:
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
American Water Spaniel |
 |
Brittany Spaniel |
 |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
 |
Cocker Spaniel |
 |
English Setter |
 |
English Springer Spaniel |
 |
Field Spaniel |
 |
Flat Coated Retriever |
 |
German Shorthaired Pointer |
 |
Golden Retriever |
 |
Gordon Setter |
 |
Griffon |
 |
Irish Setter |
 |
Irish Red and White Setter |
 |
Irish Water Spaniel |
 |
Labrador Retriever |
 |
Lagotto Romagnolo |
 |
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever |
 |
Pointer |
 |
Spione Italiano |
 |
Vizla |
 |
Weimaraner |
Herding Group
The dogs under the herding group have been assisting man, for over hundreds of centuries in taking care of his flocks and herds of animals. These dogs have in built herding instinct. These dogs stalk, bark, push, nip at heels and help drive livestocks into groups. They also help protect the livestock from predators. They learn quickly and obey commands. The following is a list of different types of dogs with pictures:
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Anatolian Shepherd Dog |
 |
Australian Cattle Dog |
 |
Australian Shepherd |
 |
Bearded Collie |
 |
Beauceron |
 |
Belgian Malinosis |
 |
Belgian Sheepdog |
 |
Belgian Tervuren |
 |
Border Collie |
 |
Bouvier des Flandres |
 |
Braird |
 |
German Shepherd |
 |
Old English Sheepdog |
 |
Polish Lowland Sheepdog |
 |
Puli |
 |
Pyrenean Shepherd |
 |
Shetland Sheepdog |
 |
Welsh Corgi |
Miscellaneous Group
The following list of different types of dogs with pictures are those, that are awaiting their turn to be eligible for full recognition, in any one of the AKC dog breed groups.
| Dog Picture | Dog Name |
 |
Cane Corso |
 |
Entlebucher Mountain Dog |
 |
Norwegian Lundehund |
 |
Puggle |
The other dogs awaiting recognition from AKC are Bluetick Coonhound ,Boykin Spaniel,Cesky Terrier, Icelandic Sheepdog, Redbone Coonhound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Treeing Walker Coonhound and Xoloitzcuintli. Dogo Argentino is another good hunter dog that is not recognized by the AKC.
If you are a dog lover then you will love to know more about the different types of dogs. Here's your wish, granted:
This list of all types of dogs with pictures, is a little peek-a-boo at the various types of dogs that have been not only man's best friend, but the most loyal and selfless companions. I hope you enjoy all the different types of dogs with pictures, just as much as I have enjoyed compiling the list of different types of dogs with pictures.
Use the feedback form below to submit your comments.
Use the form below to email this article to your friends.
- Working Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs Of This Group
- Small Dog Breeds That Make Excellent House Dogs And Companions
- 3 Favorite Small Dog Breeds - The Pomeranian, The Pug and The Papillon
- Small Dog Breeds: Small Bodies, Big Hearts
- Boxer Dog Breed Origin and History
- Toy Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs Of This Group
- Hound Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group
- Guide To The Most Popular Dog breeds
- Hunting Dog Breeds: Not as Fierce as They Seem
- Rare & Unusual Dog Breeds
- How To Choose The Right Dog Breed For You
- American Bulldog - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
- Sporting Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dogs In This Group
- Learn About Hunting Dog Breeds
- Knowing the Different Nutritional Needs for Different Dog Breeds
- Basset Hound - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
- Boxer - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
- Beagle - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
- Toy Poodle - The facts every owner of this dog breed should know
- Alaskan Husky - The Facts Every Owner Of This Dog Breed Should Know
- Terrier Dog Breeds: The Top Ten Dog In This Group
- Types of Small Dogs
- Psychiatric Service Dogs
- Types of Service Dogs
- Dogs for the Deaf: Hearing Dogs
- Welsh Corgi Dogs
- The Otterhound
- The Collie
- The Old English Sheepdog
- The Irish Red Setter
- The Chow Chow
- The Australian Cattle Dog
- The Curly Coated Retriever
- Alaskan Husky Facts
- Blue Heeler - Australian Cattle Dogs