Basset Hound
The basset's long, heavy body and short legs make it easy to follow on foot and give it an edge in dense cover. The basset hound has heavier bone, in proportion to its [...]
Basenji
The basenji is square-proportioned and high on leg. It is far more slightly built and longer-legged than most other primitive breeds, giving it a good amount of speed and the ability to perform [...]
Anatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian Shepherd is built tough to do a tough job. It is a large, powerful, rugged dog, having both great agility and endurance. It has good bone and a large head. Its [...]
Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is an athletic dog of medium size and bone; it is lithe, agile and slightly longer than it is tall. It is muscular and powerful enough to work all day, [...]
Australian Cattle Dog
The Australian cattle dog is of moderate build, enabling it to combine great endurance with bursts of speed and the extreme agility necessary in controlling unruly cattle. It is sturdy and compact, slightly [...]
American Eskimo
The Eskie is built along classic Nordic lines, a form that has proved effective at pulling heavy loads through snow and ice. It is compactly built, slightly longer than tall. The stand-off, double [...]
Alaskan Malamute
Meet the breed that is often confused with the Siberian Husky and that inspired the creation of one of George Lucas's most memorable characters. Find out more about the beautiful Alaskan Malamute! The [...]
Akita
In Japan, the Akita symbolizes health and well being. Learn more about these loyal, fun-loving dogs! This is a large and powerful breed, with much substance and heavy bone; it is slightly longer [...]
Airedale Terrier
Airedales are the largest of the Terrier breeds and is called, "The King". The Airedale terrier is a neat, upstanding, long-legged terrier, not exaggerated in any way. It has strong round bone and [...]
Afghan Hound
The Afghan is built along greyhound-like lines, enabling it to execute a double-suspension gallop and run-down fleet game. The comparatively short back and steep pelvis helped it to leap great heights and to [...]