AKC_Dog_Breeds_1_of_2

Affenpinscher

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1936.9-11½ inches tall at shoulder.

Companion dog, watchdog.

Afghan Hound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1926.25-27 inches at shoulder; 50-60 lbs.

Hunting dog; sight hound.

Airedale Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1888.23 inches tall at shoulder (less for females).

Badger/water rat hunter.

Akita

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1972.24-28 inches tall at shoulder.

Bear hunter; guard dog.

Alaskan Malamute

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1935.M/F – 25/23 inches tall at shoulder; 85/75 lbs

Freighting

American Eskimo Dog

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1994.Divided into Toy, Miniature or Standard sizeRanging from 9-19 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion dog

• American
• Foxhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1886.21-25 inches tall at shoulder.

Fox hunter.

American Staffordshire Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1936.17-19 inches tall at shoulder.

General purpose dog.

• American
• Water Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1940. 15-18 inches tall at shoulder; 25-45 lbs.

Gundog; retriever.

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

• Working GroupAKC recognized in 1996.M/F – 29/27 inches tall at shoulder; 110-150 / 80-120
• lbs

Guardian

Australian Cattle Dog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1980.17-20 inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle herder, livestock guardian.

• Australian
• Shepherd

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1991.18-23 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder; farm dog.

• Australian
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1960.10-11 inches tall at shoulder.

Small and sturdy; rodent & snake hunter

Basenji

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1944.16-17 inches tall at shoulder; 22-24 lbs.

Hunter, companion.

• Basset
• Hound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Height should not exceed 14 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog; trailing dog.

Beagle

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.Must be 15 inches tall or under.

Rabbit/hare hunter, family pet.

Beauceron

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 2007.24-27½ inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder; livestock guardian.

• Bedlington
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1886.Approx. 16 inches at shoulder; 17-23 lbs.

Mild, gentle, courageous; rat hunter

• Belgian
• Malinois

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1959.22-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder

• Belgian
• Sheepdog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1912.22-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder; livestock guardian

• Belgian
• Tervuren

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1959.22-26 inches tall at the shoulder.

Sheep herder

• Bernese
• Mountain Dog

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1937.23-27½ inches tall at shoulder.

Draft dog; drover; watch dog.

• Bichon
• Frise

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1972.9½ -11½ inches tall at shoulder.

Companion.

• Black
• and Tan Coonhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1945.23-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Raccoon hunter.

• Black
• Russian Terrier

Working GroupAKC recognized in 2004.26-30 inches tall at shoulder.

Guard/protection dog.

Bloodhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.23-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Scent tracker.

• Bluetick
• Coonhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 2009.21-27 inches tall at shoulder; 45-80 lbs.

Raccoon hunter; small game hunter.

• Border
• Collie

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1995.18-22 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder.

• Border
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1930.Ranging in size from 11½ to 15½ lbs.

Fox hunter.

Borzoi

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1891.M/F: At least 28/26 inches tall at shoulder; 60-105 lbs

Wolf hunter.

• Boston
• Terrier

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1893.Weight classes: less than 15 lbs, 15-20 lbs, 20-25 lbs.

Companion.

• Bouvier
• des Flandres

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1931.23½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle herder; farm dog.

Boxer

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1904.21½ - 25 inches tall at shoulder.

Large game hunter, guard and companion dog.

• Boykin
• Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 2009.Approx. 14-18 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog.

Briard

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1928. 22-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Sheep herder; livestock guardian

Brittany

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1934.Avg 30-40 lbs; 17½ - 20½ inches at shoulder.

Bird dog, companion

• Brussels
• Griffon

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1910.8-10 lbs; not to exceed 12 lbs.

Companion dog, watchdog.

• Bull
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1885.21-22 inches tall at shoulder; 50-70 lbs.

Game sports

Bulldog

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1886.Ranging in size from 40-50 lbs.

Family companion.

Bullmastiff

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1934.24-27 inches tall at shoulder; 100-130 lbs.

Guard dog.

• Cairn
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1913.Ideal size about 10 inches at shoulder; 14 lbs.

Fox/rat/otter hunter.

• Caanan
• Dog

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1997.19-24 inches tall at shoulder; 35-55 lbs.

Sheep herder.

• Cardigan
• Welsh Corgi

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1935.10.5-12.5 inches tall at shoulder; 25-38 lbs.

Cattle dog; all-purpose farm dog.

• Cavalier
• King Charles Spaniel

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1995.Avg. 12-13 inches tall at shoulder; 13-18 lbs.

Companion

• Chesapeake
• Bay Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1878.Avg 55-80 lbs; 21-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Water dog; Retriever

• Chihuahua
• - Long Coat

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1904.Not more than 6 pounds.

Companion dog.

• Chihuahua
• - Smooth Coat

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1904.Not more than 6 pounds.

Companion dog.

• Chinese
• Crested

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1991. Ideal size is 11-13 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion; ratter.

• Chinese
• Shar-Pei

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1992.18-20 inches tall at shoulder; 45-60 lbs.

Hunting; guarding.

• Chow
• Chow

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1903.17-20 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunter; guard dog

• Clumber
• Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1884. 17-20 inches tall at shoulder; 55-85 lbs.

Gundog.

• Cocker
• Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1878.Avg 13½ - 15½ inches at shoulder.

Family pet, hunting dog.

• Collie
• - Rough

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1885.22-26 inches tall at shoulder; 50-75 lbs.

Herder; drover.

• Collie
• - Smooth

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1885.22-26 inches tall at shoulder; 50-75 lbs.

Herder; drover.

• Curly-Coated
• Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1924. 23-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Water dog; retriever

Dalmatian

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1888.19-23 inches tall at shoulder.

Coach dog; guardian

• Dandie
• Dinmont Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1886.8-10 inches tall at shoulder; 18-24 lbs.

Vermin hunter.

• Doberman
• Pinscher

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1908.24-28 inches tall at shoulder.

Guardian, family companion.

• Dogue
• de Bordeaux

Working GroupAKC recognized in 2008.23-27 inches tall at shoulder; at least 99 lbs."Dogue" meaning Mastiff in French.

Guardian; hunter.

• English
• Cocker Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1946.15-17 inches tall at shoulder; 26-34 lbs.

Hunting dog.

• English
• Foxhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1909.Ideal size 24 inches tall at shoulder.

Fox hunter.

• English
• Setter

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1884. Ideal size: 24-25 inches tall at shoulder.

Bird dog.

• English
• Springer Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1910.Avg 40-50 lbs; 19-20 inches tall at shoulder.

Gun dog, versatile competitor

• English
• Toy Spaniel

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1886.Ranging in size from 8-14 lbs.

Companion dog.

• Field
• Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1894. Ideal size: 17-18 inches tall at shoulder.One of the rarest spaniel breeds (nearly went extinct)

Hunting dog.

• Finnish
• Spitz

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1991.15½ - 20 inches tall at shoulder.

Bird hunter.

• Flat-Coated
• Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1915. Ideal size: 22-24½ inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog.

• French
• Bulldog

Non-Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1898.Must weigh 28 pounds or less.

Companion.

• German
• Pinscher

• Working GroupAKC recognized in 2003.Ideal size: 17-20 inches tall at the high point of
• withers.

Watchdog; companion

• German
• Shepherd

Herding GroupAKC recognized in 1908.22-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Herding, police work.

• German
• Shorthaired Pointer

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1930.Avg. 55-70 lbs; 23-25 inches tall at shoulder.

Gun dog, family pet

• German
• Wirehaired Pointer

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1959. Ideal size: 22-26 inches tall at shoulder.

Hunting dog.

• Giant
• Schnauzer

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1930.23½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle driver.

• Glen
• of Imaal Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 2004.12½ - 14 inches tall at shoulder.

Fox hunter, vermin chaser.

• Golden
• Retriever

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1925.Avg. 55-75 lbs.

Devoted companions, hunting dog.

• Gordon
• Setter

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1884. 23-27 inches tall at shoulder; 45-80 lbs.

Gundog.

• Great
• Dane

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1887.M/F - Min. 30/28 inches tall at shoulder.

Boar hunter; estate guard dog

• Great
• Pyrenees

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1933.25-32 inches tall at shoulder.

Protector of sheep.

• Greater
• Swiss Mountain Dog

Working GroupAKC recognized in 1995.23½ - 28½ inches tall at shoulder.

Cattle driver.

Greyhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.60-70 pounds.

Hare hunter.

Harrier

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1885.18-22 inches tall at shoulder.

Hare hunter.

Havanese

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1996.8½ - 11½ inches tall at shoulder.

Companion.

• Ibizan
• Hound - Short coat

• Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1978.22½ - 27½ inches tall at shoulder.Wire-haired can be 1-3 in. length with possible
• moustache.

Sight hound.

• Irish
• Red and White Setter

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 2009. 22½ - 26 inches tall at shoulder.

Gundog.

• Irish
• Setter

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1878.Avg. 60-70 lbs; 25-27 inches tall at shoulder.

Bird dog, show dog.

• Irish
• Terrier

Terrier GroupAKC recognized in 1885. Avg. 18 inches tall at shoulder; approx. 25-27 lbs.

Vermin hunter; farm dog.

• Irish
• Water Spaniel

Sporting GroupAKC recognized in 1884. 21-24 inches tall at shoulder; 45-65 lbs.

Water dog.

• Irish
• Wolfhound

Hound GroupAKC recognized in 1897.Ideal size 30-34 inches tall at shoulder.

Irish elk/wolf hunter, family companion

• Italian
• Greyhound

Toy GroupAKC recognized in 1886.13-15 inches tall at shoulder.

Companion, small game hunter