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The Most Popular Dog Breeds List provides the names and a short description indicating the size of the dog and a snapshot of the characteristics and personality traits of the dogs and their original usage. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Bernese Mountain Dog: The large sized, faithful, loving, clever Bernese Mountain Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1937) and used as a Watchdog, Herding and droving dog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Newfoundland Dog: The large to giant sized, courageous, loyal, sociable Newfoundland Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1886) and used as a Watchdog, Hunting & Herding Dog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Australian Cattle Dog: The medium sized, energetic, protective, sharp Australian Cattle Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1980) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Catahoula Leopard Dog: The large sized, energetic, sweet-tempered, inquisitive Catahoula Leopard Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs Group and used as a Watchdog, Herding and Hunter. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Boxer Dog: The medium sized, energetic, fearless, faithful Boxer Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1904) and used as a Watchdog, Fighter and Hunter. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Portuguese Water Dog: The medium sized, impetuous, courageous, docile Portuguese Water Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1983) and used as a Watchdog and Gun Dog. |
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Most Popular Dog Breeds - Akita: The large sized, responsive, sharp, courageous Akita belongs to the Working Dogs Group and used as a Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Papillon: The small sized, energetic, sharp, hardy Papillon belongs to the Toy Dogs Group (AKC:1915) and used as a Watchdog, Companion and Lapdog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Beagle: The small sized, lively, loving, independent Beagle belongs to the Hound Dogs Group (AKC:1885) and used as a Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Leonberger: The giant sized, adaptable, fearless, loyal Leonberger belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:2010) and used as a Watchdog and Herding dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Samoyed: The medium sized, sociable, sharp, lively Samoyed belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1906) and used as a Herding and guard dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Brittany Spaniel: The medium sized, nimble, attentive, adaptable Brittany Spaniel belongs to the Sporting Dogs Group and used as a Pointer and Retriever Dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Carolina Dog: The medium sized, reserved, sweet-tempered, responsive Carolina Dog belongs to the Hound Dogs Group and used as a Watchdog and Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Whippet: The medium sized, loving, lively, sweet-tempered Whippet belongs to the Hound Dogs Group (AKC:1888) and used as a Hunter. |
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Most Popular Dogs Breeds - The Corgi: The small sized, lively, out-going, loving Pembroke Welsh Corgi belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1934) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Swiss Mountain Dog: The large sized, good-natured, protective, fearless Greater Swiss Mountain Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1995) and used as a Watchdog and Herding dog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Vizsla: The medium sized, energetic, loving, protective Vizsla belongs to the Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1943) and used as a Gun Dog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - French Bulldog: The small sized, lively, loving, patient French Bulldog belongs to the Non Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1898) and used as a Ratter and Lapdog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Canaan Dog: The medium sized, devoted, sharp, vigilant Canaan Dog belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1997) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Mastiff: The giant sized, loving, courageous, faithful English Mastiff belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1885) and was used as a Watchdog, Hunter and Fighter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Weimaraner: The medium to large sized, energetic, sharp, sociable Weimaraner belongs to the Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1960) and used as a Gun Dog. |
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Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Basenji: The medium sized, energetic, loving, curious Basenji belongs to the Hound Dogs Group (AKC:1943) and used as a Watchdog and Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Puli: The medium sized, energetic, faithful, responsive Puli belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1936) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - German Shepherd: The large sized, self-assured, curious, faithful German Shepherd belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1908) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Shar Pei: The medium sized, reserved, devoted, independent Shar Pei belongs to the Non Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1992) and used as a Herder and Fighting dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Spitz: The medium sized, faithful, vocal, playful Finnish Spitz belongs to the Non Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1988) and used as a Watchdog and Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Yorkie: The small sized, courageous, energetic, faithful Yorkshire Terrier belongs to the Toy Dogs Group (AKC:1885) and used as a Ratter and Lapdog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Russian Bear Dog: The large sized, sharp, strong, dominant Russian Bear Dog belongs to the Working Dogs Group and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. |
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Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Havanese: The small sized, companionable, playful, sweet-tempered Havanese belongs to the Toy Dogs Group (AKC:1996) and used as a Performer and Lapdog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Maltese: The small sized, easygoing, active, responsive Maltese belongs to the Toy Dogs Group (AKC:1888) and used as a Companion and Lapdog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Great Pyrenees: The giant sized, fearless, patient, loving Great Pyrenees belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1933) and used as a Watchdog and Herding dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Labrador Retriever: The medium sized, friendly, gentle, out-going Labrador Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1917) and used as a Gun Dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Golden Retriever: The medium to large sized, trustworthy, loving, self-assured Golden Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs Group (AKC:1925) and used as a Retriever and Hunter. Most Popular DogsBreeds - Great Dane: The giant sized, self-assured, devoted, loving Great Dane belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1887) and used as a Watchdog and Hunter. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - St Bernard: The giant sized, independent, sweet-tempered, out-going St Bernard belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1885) and used as a Working Dogs Group (AKC:1885). Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Standard Schnauzer: The medium sized, good-natured, playful, devoted Standard Schnauzer belongs to the Working Dogs Group (AKC:1904) and used as a Watchdog, Ratter and Guard Dog. Most Popular Dogs Breeds - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: The small sized, social, courageous, loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to the Toy Dogs Group (AKC:1995) and used as a Bird Flusher and lapdog. Most Popular Dog Breeds - Old English Sheepdog: The large sized, playful, adaptable, sociable Old English Sheepdog belongs to the Herding Dogs Group (AKC:1888) and used as a Watchdog and FarmDog. |
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