Dog Breeds
Dog breeds exist on a spectrum from working-line Border Collies to designer teacup mixes, and the "best breed" depends on what you need — apartment compatibility, trainability, exercise demands, kid-friendliness.
This dataset covers the major recognized breeds with their origin country, group (herding, sporting, toy, working), average size, and temperament notes. Sort by energy level, grooming needs, or lifespan. Community-ranked, because AKC standards don't account for which dogs actually make people happy.
Dataset details
- Table scope
- 40-row preview of 79
- Fields
- 10 columns
- Source
- American Kennel Club
- Data updated
- Mar 6, 2026
Included fields: Breed, Origin, Size, AKC Group, Temperament, and 5 more.
Sorting and filtering apply to the 40 loaded preview rows. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 79 records.
Preview observations
- Size groups
- 5 distinct values
- Across 40 preview rows
- AKC Group groups
- 7 distinct values
- Across 40 preview rows
Useful for
- Comparing Breed, Origin, and Size across animals entries
- Building reference tables, charts, or analyses from 79 downloadable records
Breed↕ | Origin↕ | Size↕ | AKC Group↕ | Temperament↕ | Life Span↕ | Hypoallergenic↕ | Good with Kids↕ | Energy Level↕ | Known For↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Labrador Retriever | Canada | Large | Sporting | Friendly, Active, Outgoing | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | America's most popular breed for 30+ years |
German Shepherd | Germany | Large | Herding | Confident, Courageous, Smart | 9-13 years | No | Good | High | Police and military work |
Golden Retriever | Scotland | Large | Sporting | Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | Therapy and service dogs |
French Bulldog | France | Small | Non-Sporting | Playful, Adaptable, Smart | 10-12 years | No | Good | Low | Companion dog, bat ears |
Bulldog | England | Medium | Non-Sporting | Calm, Courageous, Friendly | 8-10 years | No | Good | Low | Wrinkled face, muscular build |
Poodle | Germany | Varies | Non-Sporting | Intelligent, Active, Alert | 12-15 years | Yes | Good | Medium | Hypoallergenic, smartest breed |
Beagle | England | Small | Hound | Merry, Friendly, Curious | 10-15 years | No | Excellent | High | Scent tracking, Snoopy |
Rottweiler | Germany | Large | Working | Loyal, Loving, Confident Guardian | 8-10 years | No | Good | Medium | Guard dog, strength |
Dachshund | Germany | Small | Hound | Clever, Stubborn, Devoted | 12-16 years | No | Good | Medium | Sausage dog, badger hunting |
German Shorthaired Pointer | Germany | Large | Sporting | Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please | 12-14 years | No | Good | Very High | Versatile hunting dog |
Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Wales | Small | Herding | Affectionate, Smart, Alert | 12-13 years | No | Good | Medium | Queen Elizabeth's breed |
Australian Shepherd | United States | Medium | Herding | Smart, Work-Oriented, Exuberant | 13-15 years | No | Good | Very High | Agility, ranch work |
Yorkshire Terrier | England | Small | Toy | Affectionate, Sprightly, Tomboyish | 11-15 years | Yes | Moderate | Medium | Tiny but feisty, silky coat |
Boxer | Germany | Large | Working | Fun-Loving, Bright, Active | 10-12 years | No | Excellent | High | Playful, muscular, great with families |
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | England | Small | Toy | Affectionate, Gentle, Graceful | 12-15 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Lap dog, royal history |
Doberman Pinscher | Germany | Large | Working | Loyal, Fearless, Alert | 10-12 years | No | Good | High | Guard dog, sleek appearance |
Miniature Schnauzer | Germany | Small | Terrier | Friendly, Smart, Obedient | 12-15 years | Yes | Good | Medium | Distinctive beard, alert watchdog |
Great Dane | Germany | Giant | Working | Friendly, Patient, Dependable | 7-10 years | No | Good | Medium | Tallest breed, gentle giant |
Siberian Husky | Russia | Medium | Working | Loyal, Outgoing, Mischievous | 12-14 years | No | Good | Very High | Sled pulling, wolf-like appearance |
Shih Tzu | China | Small | Toy | Affectionate, Playful, Outgoing | 10-18 years | Yes | Good | Low | Lion dog, palace companion |
Bernese Mountain Dog | Switzerland | Large | Working | Good-Natured, Calm, Strong | 7-10 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Tri-color coat, farm work |
Pomeranian | Germany | Small | Toy | Inquisitive, Bold, Lively | 12-16 years | No | Moderate | Medium | Fluffy coat, fox-like face |
Boston Terrier | United States | Small | Non-Sporting | Friendly, Bright, Amusing | 11-13 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Tuxedo markings, American Gentleman |
Havanese | Cuba | Small | Toy | Intelligent, Outgoing, Funny | 14-16 years | Yes | Excellent | Medium | Cuba's national dog |
Shetland Sheepdog | Scotland | Small | Herding | Playful, Energetic, Bright | 12-14 years | No | Good | High | Mini Collie, agility star |
Brittany | France | Medium | Sporting | Bright, Fun-Loving, Upbeat | 12-14 years | No | Good | Very High | Bird hunting, tireless energy |
English Springer Spaniel | England | Medium | Sporting | Friendly, Playful, Obedient | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | High | Flushing game birds |
Cocker Spaniel | United States | Medium | Sporting | Gentle, Smart, Happy | 10-14 years | No | Good | Medium | Lady and the Tramp |
Maltese | Malta | Small | Toy | Gentle, Playful, Charming | 12-15 years | Yes | Good | Medium | White silky coat, ancient breed |
Border Collie | Scotland | Medium | Herding | Affectionate, Smart, Energetic | 12-15 years | No | Good | Very High | Smartest dog breed |
Chihuahua | Mexico | Small | Toy | Charming, Graceful, Sassy | 14-16 years | No | Moderate | Medium | World's smallest breed |
Vizsla | Hungary | Medium | Sporting | Affectionate, Gentle, Energetic | 12-14 years | No | Excellent | Very High | Velcro dog, Hungarian pointer |
Pug | China | Small | Toy | Charming, Mischievous, Loving | 13-15 years | No | Good | Low | Wrinkled face, clown personality |
Weimaraner | Germany | Large | Sporting | Friendly, Fearless, Obedient | 10-13 years | No | Good | Very High | Gray ghost, hunting aristocrat |
Mastiff | England | Giant | Working | Courageous, Dignified, Good-Natured | 6-10 years | No | Good | Low | One of the largest breeds |
Bloodhound | Belgium | Large | Hound | Friendly, Independent, Inquisitive | 10-12 years | No | Good | Medium | Best nose in the dog world |
Akita | Japan | Large | Working | Courageous, Dignified, Profoundly Loyal | 10-13 years | No | Moderate | Medium | Hachi, Japanese loyalty |
Saint Bernard | Switzerland | Giant | Working | Playful, Charming, Inquisitive | 8-10 years | No | Excellent | Medium | Alpine rescue, Beethoven movies |
Bichon Frise | France | Small | Non-Sporting | Playful, Curious, Peppy | 14-15 years | Yes | Excellent | Medium | Powder-puff coat, cheerful |
Belgian Malinois | Belgium | Large | Herding | Confident, Smart, Hardworking | 14-16 years | No | Good | Very High | Military K-9, Navy SEAL dogs |
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Frequently asked questions
How is Dog Breeds organized?
The table starts in the source data's order. Community voting is enabled as a separate approval signal beside eligible rows; votes do not replace the source values.
How much data is available on this page?
The complete dataset contains 79 entries. This page loads the first 40 rows as a fast preview, so on-page sorting and filtering apply to that preview. Downloads contain all 79 rows.
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Yes. CSV, JSON, and Excel downloads contain all 79 rows. Before republishing the data, review the source and any usage terms listed on this page; dtbse does not replace the original source's licensing terms.