List of dog breeds

Dog Breeds

A dog breed is a particular strain or dog type that was purposefully bred by humans to perform specific tasks, such as herding, hunting, and guarding. When distinguishing breed from type, the former refers to breed standards created by dog registries, while the latter refers to the aesthetic appearance.

Pronunciation

Dog breed: /dɒɡ briːd/

Etymology

The term "dog breed" comes from the Middle English word "breed," meaning "descendant, family, stock," which is of Germanic origin.

List of Dog Breeds

1. Affenpinscher 2. Afghan Hound 3. Airedale Terrier 4. Akita 5. Alaskan Malamute 6. American Bulldog 7. American Cocker Spaniel 8. American Eskimo Dog 9. American Foxhound 10. American Pit Bull Terrier

Related Terms

• Canine: A term referring to dogs or dog-like mammals.
• Kennel: A shelter or boarding facility for dogs.
• Pedigree: A record of descent of an animal, showing it to be purebred.
• Purebred: A dog whose ancestry is of the same breed over many generations.
• Crossbreed: A dog whose parents are of two different breeds or a mixture of several breeds.

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