The American Kennel Club recognizes over 150 breeds. But if you can't decide between a certain breed, get a mutt. Mixed breeds make up the majority of the dog population.
Often used interchangeably, the terms "mixed breed" and "crossbreed" have slightly different meanings. Unlike mixes, crossbreeds have clear roots. Sometimes produced randomly, but most often planned by breeders, crossbreeds result from the mating or crossing of two purebred dogs, such as the cockapoo (one part cocker spaniel, one part poodle).
Whether you want a mutt or a purebred, do your homework. Every dog is different and may not follow the breed's standard. It's breed can give you an insight on what to expect.
Often used interchangeably, the terms "mixed breed" and "crossbreed" have slightly different meanings. Unlike mixes, crossbreeds have clear roots. Sometimes produced randomly, but most often planned by breeders, crossbreeds result from the mating or crossing of two purebred dogs, such as the cockapoo (one part cocker spaniel, one part poodle).
Whether you want a mutt or a purebred, do your homework. Every dog is different and may not follow the breed's standard. It's breed can give you an insight on what to expect.
A (Affenpinscher - Australian Terrier)
AffenpinscherAiredale TerrierAmerican Pit Bull TerrierAmerican FoxhoundAustralian Cattle DogAustralian Shepherd |
Afghan HoundAkbash DogAlaskan Klee KaiAmerican BulldogAmerican Water SpanielAustralian Kelpie |
African BoerboelAkitaAlaskan MalamuteAmerican EskimoAmerican Staffordshire TerrierAnatolian Shepherd DogAustralian Terrier |
B (Basenji - Bullterrier)
BasenjiBearded CollieBelgian MalinoisBernese Mountain DogBlack Russian TerrierBorder TerrierBouvier des FlandersBrittanyBull Mastiff
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Basset HoundBeauceronBelgian SheepdogBichon FriseBlood HoundBorzoiBoxerBrussels Griffon |
BeagleBedlington TerrierBelgian TervurenBlack and Tan CoonhoundBorder CollieBoston TerrierBriardBulldogBull Terrier |
C (Cairn Terrier - Curly-Coated Retriever)
D - E (Dachshund - English Toy Spaniel)
F - G (Field Spaniel - Greyhound)
Field SpanielFox Terrier (Smooth)German PinscherGerman Wirehaired PointerGordon SetterGreater Swiss Mountain Dog |
Finnish SpitzFox Terrier (Wire)German Shepherd DogGiant SchnauzerGreat Dane |
Flat-Coated RetrieverFrench BulldogGerman Shorthaired PointerGolden RetrieverGreat PyreneesGreyhound |
H - I (Harrier - Italian Greyhound)
J - L (Jack Russel Terrier - Lowchen)
M - N (Maltese - Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever)
O - R (Old English Sheepdog - Rottweiler)
S - T (Saint Bernard - Toy Poodle)
Saint BernardSchipperkeSealyham TerrierShih-TzuSkye TerrierStaffordshire Bull Terrier
Sussex SpanielToy Manchester Terrier |
SalukiScottish DeerhoundShetland Sheepdog (Sheltie)Siberian HuskySoft Coated Wheaten TerrierStandard PoodleTibetan Spaniel |
SamoyedScottish Terrier (Scottie)Shiba-InuSilky TerrierSpinone ItalianoStandard SchnauzerTibetan TerrierToy Poodle |