Most Popular Dog Breeds
↓ Skip directly to Popular BreedsBelow are the most popular dog breeds according to the American Kennel Club's 2024 Breed Popularity List (2025 List to be released in March 2026). Each breed includes images, statistics, character traits, trainability, and more. We've also included the Canadian Kennel Club's Top 10 Dog Breeds for 2024.
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What Popularity Means:
Higher-ranked breeds like the French Bulldog (#1) and Labrador Retriever (#2) typically have more dedicated breeders than less common breeds such as the Bergamasco Sheepdog (#200) or American Foxhound (#201). This availability difference doesn't indicate superior quality—only current demand trends. The rankings reflect current registration statistics rather than qualitative assessments of breed value.
Global Perspective:
Many newly recognized breeds in North America may already be well-established favorites in their countries of origin. Popularity varies significantly by region and culture.
The Right Breed for You:
There's no universal "best" breed. The ideal dog is the one whose temperament, energy level, and care requirements align perfectly with your lifestyle and capabilities.
Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.
French Bulldog
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 16-28 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #1
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Labrador Retriever
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Retrieving fishing nets & game
Height: 21.5-24.5"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #2
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Golden Retriever
Origin: Scotland
Purpose:Retrieving waterfowl
Height: 21.5-24"
Weight: 55-75 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #3
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German Shepherd
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #4
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Poodle
Toy | Miniature | Standard
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Water retrieving
Height: <10 | 10-15 | >15"
Weight: 4-6 | 10-15 | 40-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #5
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Dachshund
Miniature | Standard
Smooth | Wire-haired | Long-haired
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Hunt Badgers
Height: 5-6" | 8-9"
Weight: >11 | 16-32 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #6
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Beagle
Two Sizes
Purpose: Hunt small game
Origin: England
Height: under 13" & 13-17"
Weight: under 20 & 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #7
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Rottweiler
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle drover & guard dog
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 80-100; 95-135 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #8
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Bulldog
Origin: England
Purpose: Bull-baiting
Height: 14-15"
Weight: 40-50 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #9
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German Short-haired Pointer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile hunting dog
Height: 21-25"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #10
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Yorkshire Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-8"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #11
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Australian Shepherd
Origin: United States
Purpose: Herding cattle/sheep
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #12
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-13"
Weight: 13-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #13
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Cane Corso
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Property guardian
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 90-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #14
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 24-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #15
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Doberman Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Personal protection
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #16
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Boxer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Bull-baiting & guarding
Height: 21.5-25"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #17
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Miniature Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting, guarding
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 11-20 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #18
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & farm work
Height: 23-27.5"
Weight: 70-95; 80-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #19
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Shih Tzu
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10.5"
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #20
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Great Dane
Purpose: Boar hunting
Origin: Germany
Height: 28-34"
Weight: 110-140; 140-175 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #21
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Pomeranian
Origin: Germany/Poland
Purpose: Companion
Height: 6-7"
Weight: 3-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #22
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Boston Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Companion
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 12-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #23
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Miniature American Shepherd
Origin: United States
Purpose: Ranch work
Height: 13-18"
Weight: 20-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #24
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Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 7-13 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #25
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Siberian Husky
Origin: Siberia
Purpose: Sled pulling
Height: 20-23.5"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #26
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Chihuahua
Origin: Mexico
Purpose: Companion
Height: 5-8"
Weight: 2-6 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #27
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English Springer Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing ("springing") game
Height: 19-20"
Weight: 40-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #28
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Shetland Sheepdog
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 13-16"
Weight: 15-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #29
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Border Collie
Origin: United Kingdom
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 18-22"
Weight: 30-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #30
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Brittany
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving game
Height: 17.5-20.5"
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #31
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Cocker Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Flushing woodcock
Height: 14.5-15.5"
Weight: 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #32
Note: CKC recognizes as 'American Cocker Spaniel'
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Belgian Malinois
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 40-80 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #33
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Basset Hound
Origin: France
Purpose: Track small game
Height: Up to 15 inches
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #34
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Vizsla
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving game
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 44-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #35
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English Cocker Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing woodcock
Height: 15-17"
Weight: 26-34 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #36
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Maltese
Origin: Malta
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-9"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #37
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Pug
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 10-13"
Weight: 14-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #38
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Collie
Sooth & Rough
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-75 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #39
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Mastiff
Origin: England
Purpose: Estate guardian
Height: 27-33"
Weight: 120-170; 160-230 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #40
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West Highland White Terrier
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Height: 10-11"
Weight: 15-20 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #41
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Shiba Inu
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Hunting
Height: 13.5-16.5"
Weight: 17-23 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #42
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Rhodesian Ridgeback
Origin: Southern Africa
Purpose: Hunt lions/Protection
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 70-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #43
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Papillon
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 5-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #44
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Portuguese Water Dog
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Fishing companion
Height: 17-23"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy:4/5
AKC Popularity: #45
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Bichon Frise
Origin: Mediterranean
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9.5-11.5"
Weight: 12-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #46
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Newfoundland
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Water rescue & draft
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 100-120; 130-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #47
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Dalmatian
Origin: Croatia
Purpose: Coach dog
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #48
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Australian Cattle Dog
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #49
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Whippet
Origin: England
Purpose: Rabbit Coursing
Height: 18-22"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #50
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Wire-haired Pointing Griffon
Origin: France/Netherlands
Purpose: Versatile hunting dog
Height: 20-24"
Weight: 35-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #51
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Origin: United States
Purpose: Retrieving in icy waters
Height: 21-26"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #52
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Samoyed
Purpose: Herding & sled pulling
Origin: Siberia
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #53
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Scottish Terrier
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Height: 10"
Weight: 18-22 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #54
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Weimaraner
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Big game hunting
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 55-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #55
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Italian Greyhound
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Companion
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 7-14 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #56
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Giant Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Cattle drover
Height: 23.5-27.5"
Weight: 55-95 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #57
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Blood Hound
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Tracking Dog
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 80-110 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #58
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Akita
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Bear hunting
Height: 24-28"
Weight: 70-100; 100-130 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #59
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Cattle herding
Height: 10.5-12.5"
Weight: 25-38 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #60
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German Wire-haired Pointer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: All-purpose hunting dog
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #61
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Saint Bernard
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Alpine rescue
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 120-140; 140-180 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #62
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Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Bull-baiting, companion
Height: 14-16"
Weight: 24-38 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #63
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Airedale Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Hunting, versatile
Height: 23"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #64
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Boykin Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Turkey/waterfowl retrieval
Height: 14-18"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #65
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Russell Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox bolting
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 9-15 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #66
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Bullmastiff
Origin: England
Purpose: Watchdog 'Gamekeeper's assistant'
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 100-120; 110-130 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #67
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Chinese Crested
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 8-12 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #68
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Luring ("tolling") waterfowl
Height: 17-21"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #69
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Biewer Terrier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 7-11"
Weight: 4-8 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #70
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Cairn Terrier
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Height: 9.5-10"
Weight: 13-14 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #71
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Bull Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 21-22"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #72
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Miniature Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 10-12.5"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #73
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Great Pyrenees
Origin: France/Spain
Purpose: Livestock guardian
Height: 25-32"
Weight: 85-130 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #74
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: All-purpose farm dog
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 30-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #75
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Irish Wolfhound
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Hunt wolves
Height: 30-34"
Weight: 105-140; 120-180 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #76
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Bull-baiting
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 40-55; 55-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #77
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Lagotto Romagnolo
Purpose: Water retrieval & truffle hunting
Origin: Italy
Height: 16-19"
Weight: 24-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #78
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Alaskan Malamute
Origin: Alaska
Purpose: Heavy freighting
Height: 23-25"
Weight: 75-85 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #79
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Basenji
Origin: Congo
Purpose: Flush game
Height: 15-17"
Weight: 20-24 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #80
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Rat Terrier
Miniature & Standard
Origin: United States
Purpose: Farm dog, hunter
Height: 10-13"; 13-18"
Weight: 8-10 lbs; 10-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #81
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & driving
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 85-110; 110-140 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #82
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Chinese Shar-Pei
Origin: China
Purpose: Hunting, guarding
Height: 18-20"
Weight: 45-60 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #83
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Brussels Griffon
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-10"
Weight: 8-12 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #84
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Irish Setter
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Bird setting & retrieval
Height: 25-27"
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #85
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Anatolian Shepherd
Origin: Turkey
Purpose: Livestock guardian
Height: 27-33"
Weight: 80-120; 110-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #86
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Pekingese
Origin: China
Purpose: Royal companion
Height: 6-9"
Weight: 7-14 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #87
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Chow Chow
Origin: China
Purpose: Hunting, guarding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #88
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Old English Sheepdog
Origin: England
Purpose: Sheep driving
Height: 21-26"
Weight: 60-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #89
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Keeshond
Origin: Netherlands
Purpose: Barge watchdog
Height: 17-18"
Weight: 35-45 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #90
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Standard Schnauzer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile farm dog
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #91
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Coton de Tulear
Origin: Madagascar
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-11"
Weight: 8-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #92
Classified as 'Toy' with CKC
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English Setter
Origin: England
Purpose: Locating game birds
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 45-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #93
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Lhasa Apso
Origin: Tibet
Purpose: Companion, watchdog
Height: 10-11"
Weight: 12-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #94
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Dogo Argentino
Origin: Argentina
Purpose: Big-game hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #95
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Dogue de Bordeaux
Origin: France
Purpose: Guarding & hunting
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 100-110; 110-140 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #96
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Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin: England
Purpose: General game retrieval
Height: 22-24.5"
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #97
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Border Terrier
Origin: UK/Scotland border
Purpose: Fox bolting
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 11.5-15.5 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #98
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Leonberger
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion & draft work
Height: 27-32"
Weight: 90-140; 110-170 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #99
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Beauceron
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 24-27.5"
Weight: 70-110 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #100
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Bouvier des Flandres
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Farm work, herding
Height: 23.5-27.5"
Weight: 70-110 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #101
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Borzoi
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Hunt wolves
Height: 26-32"
Weight: 60-105 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #102
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Japanese Chin
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 7-11 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #103
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Norwich Terrier
Origin: United Kingdom
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Height: 10"
Weight: 11-12 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #104
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Miniature Bull Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 10-13"
Weight: 18-28 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #105
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Schipperke
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Ratting, watchdog
Height: 10-13"
Weight: 10-16 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #106
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Belgian Tervuren
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #107
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Toy Fox Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 3.5-7 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #108
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Gordon Setter
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Bird setting & retrieval
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 45-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #109
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Afghan Hound
Origin: Afghanistan
Purpose: Hunt gazelle
Height: 25-27"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #110
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Silky Terrier
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 8-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #111
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Parson Russell Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunting
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 13-17 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #112
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Wire Fox Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunting
Height: 15.5"
Weight: 15-18 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #113
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Boerboel
Origin: South Africa
Purpose: Farm protection
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 150-200 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #114
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Manchester Terrier
Toy & Standard
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 12-16" (varies)
Weight: 12-22 lbs (varies)
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #115
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American Eskimo Dog
Toy | Miniature | Standard
Origin: United States
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-12 | 12-15 | 15-19"
Weight: 6-10 | 10-20 | 25-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #116
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Tibetan Terrier
Origin: Tibet
Purpose: Companion, herding
Height: 14-17"
Weight: 18-30 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #117
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Greyhound
Origin: Egypt
Purpose: Hunting companions
Height: 27-30"
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #118
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Xoloitzcuintli
Toy | Miniature | Standard
Origin: Mexico
Purpose: Companion, guardian
Height: 10-14 | 14-18 | 18-23"
Weight: 10-15 | 15-30 | 30-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #119
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Spinone Italiano
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Slow-paced hunting dog
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 61-85 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #120
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Pointer
Origin: England
Purpose: Pointing game birds
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #121
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Mudi
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding, farm work
Height: 15-18"
Weight: 18-29 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #122
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Welsh Terrier
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Fox, otter hunting
Height: 15.5"
Weight: 20-21 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #123
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Norwegian Elkhound
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Hunt moose
Height: 19.5-20.5"
Weight: 48-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #124
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American Hairless Terrier
Origin: United States
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-16"
Weight: 12-18 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #125
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Tibetan Spaniel
Origin: Tibet
Purpose: Companion, watch dog
Height: 10"
Weight: 9-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #126
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Black Russian Terrier
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Military working dog
Height: 26-29"
Weight: 80-140 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #127
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Neapolitan Mastiff
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Estate guardian
Height: 24-31"
Weight: 110-130; 150-200 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #128
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Finnish Lapphund
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Reindeer herding
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 33-53 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #129
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Norfolk Terrier
Origin: United Kingdom
Purpose: Vermin hunting, fox bolting
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 11-12 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #130
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Belgian Sheepdog
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 45-75 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #131
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Bracco Italiano
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Pointing game birds
Height: 21-27"
Weight: 55-90 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #132
AKC Registered-not CKC
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German Pinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting & guarding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity (2024): #133
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Bedlington Terrier
Purpose: Vermin hunter
Origin: England
Height: 15-17.5"
Weight: 17-23 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #134
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Kerry Blue Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Versatile farm dog
Height: 17.5-19.5"
Weight: 33-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #135
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Irish Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Vermin hunter, guard
Height: 18"
Weight: 25-27 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #136
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Bluetick Coonhound
Origin: USA
Purpose: Hunt raccoons, bears
Height: 21-27"
Weight: 45-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #137
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Welsh Springer Spaniel
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Flushing game
Height: 17-19"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #138
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Smooth Fox Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunting
Height: 15.5"
Weight: 15-18 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #139
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Bearded Collie
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Herding, companion
Height: 20-22"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #140
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Saluki
Origin: Middle East
Purpose: Gazelle hunter
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #141
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Barbet
Origin: France
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 19-24.5"
Weight: 35-65 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #142
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Icelandic Sheepdog
Origin: Iceland
Purpose: Herding livestock
Height: 16-18"
Weight: 25-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #143
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Redbone Coonhound
Origin: USA
Purpose: Hunt raccoons, bears
Height: 21-27"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #144
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Briard
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, guarding
Height: 22-27"
Weight: 55-100 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #145
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English Toy Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10"
Weight: 8-14 lbs
Energy: 2/5
AKC Popularity: #146
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Spanish Water Dog
Origin: Spain
Purpose: Herding, water retrieving
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #147
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Tibetan Mastiff
Origin: Tibet
Purpose: Monastery guardian
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 70-120; 90-150 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #148
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Clumber Spaniel
Origin: England/France
Purpose: Flushing game
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 55-85 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #149
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Russian Toy
Origin: Russia
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8-10"
Weight: 3-6 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #150
Note: Known as Russkiy Toy in CKC
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Black & Tan Coonhound
Origin: USA
Purpose: Hunt raccoons & other game
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 65-110 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #151
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Treeing Walker Coonhound
Origin: USA
Purpose: Hunt raccoons
Height: 20-27"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #152
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Swedish Vallhund
Origin: Sweden
Purpose: Cattle herding, farm dog
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 20-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #153
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Lowchen
Origin: Germany/France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-14"
Weight: 10-15 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #154
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Petit Basset Vendeen Griffon
Purpose: Hunt small game
Origin: France
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #155
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Lakeland Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Fox hunter
Height: 13.5-14.5"
Weight: 15-17 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #156
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Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Flush rabbits
Height: 8-12"
Weight: 9-13 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #157
AKC Registered - not CKC
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Australian Terrier
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Vermin hunter, watchdog
Height: 10-11"
Weight: 14-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #158
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Wirehaired Vizsla
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving
Height: 21.5-25"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #159
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Field Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing/Retrieving game
Height: 17-18"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #160
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Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
Origin: Netherlands
Purpose: Hunt ducks
Height: 14-16"
Weight: 20-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #161
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Affenpinscher
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 9-11.5"
Weight: 7-10 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #162
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Curly-Coated Retriever
Origin: England
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 60-95 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #163
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Kuvasz
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Livestock protection
Height: 26-30"
Weight: 70-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #164
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Scottish Deerhound
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Hunt deer
Height: 28-32"
Weight: 75-95; 85-110 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #165
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Berger Picard
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding, farm work
Height: 21-25.5"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #166
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American Water Spaniel
Origin: United States
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 15-18"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #167
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Sealyham Terrier
Origin: Wales
Purpose: Badger, fox hunter
Height: 10.5"
Weight: 23-24 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #168
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Pumi
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding livestock
Height: 15-18.5"
Weight: 22-29 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #169
AKC Registered
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Irish Red and White Setter
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Wild game hunter
Height: 22.5-26"
Weight: 35-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #170
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American English Coonhound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Raccoon hunting
Height: 23-26"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #171
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Puli
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 16-17"
Weight: 25-35 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #172
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Plott Hound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Big game hunting
Height: 20-25"
Weight: 40-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #173
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Ibizan Hound
Origin: Spain
Purpose: Rabbit hunting
Height: 22-29"
Weight: 45-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #174
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Sussex Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Flushing game
Height: 13-15"
Weight: 35-45 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #175
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Vermin Hunter/Farm Dog
Height: 12.5-14"
Weight: 32-40 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #176
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Irish Water Spaniel
Origin: Ireland
Purpose: Waterfowl retrieval
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #177
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Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Drover/Guardian
Height: 16-21"
Weight: 45-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #178
AKC Herding Group
CKC Working Group
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Skye Terrier
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Vermin Hunter/Companion
Height: 9"-10"
Weight: 25-40 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #179
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Origin: Scotland/England
Purpose: Vermin Hunter/Companion
Height: 8-11"
Weight: 18-24 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #180
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog (PONS)
Origin: Poland
Purpose: Herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 30-50 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #181
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Chinook
Origin: United States
Purpose: Sled pulling, freighting
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 55-90 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #182
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Harrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Hare hunting
Height: 19-21"
Weight: 45-60 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #183
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Norwegian Buhund
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Herding/Watchdog
Height: 16-18.5"
Weight: 26-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #184
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Pharaoh Hound
Origin: Malta
Purpose: Rabbit hunting
Height: 21-25"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #185
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Komondor
Origin: Hungary
Purpose: Livestock protection
Height: 25-31"
Weight: 80-120 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #186
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Cesky Terrier
Origin: Czech Republic
Purpose: Vermin Hunter/Companion
Height: 10"-13"
Weight: 14-24 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #187
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Pyrenean Shepherd (Berger des Pyrenees)
Origin: France
Purpose: Herding
Height: 15-21"
Weight: 15-30 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #188
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Lancashire Heeler
Origin: England
Purpose: Herder/Drover
Height: 10-12"
Weight: 13-22 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #189
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Belgian Laekenois
Origin: Belgium
Purpose: Herding
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 55-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #190
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Cirneco dell'Etna
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Rabbit hunting
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 18-26 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #191
AKC Registered-not CKC
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Azawakh
Origin: West Africa
Purpose: Sight hunting
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 33-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #192
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American Foxhound
Origin: United States
Purpose: Hunting
Height: 21-25"
Weight: 60-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #193
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Finnish Spitz
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Hunting
Height: 15.5-20"
Weight: 20-33 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #194
CKC classified as 'Hound'
AKC classified in 'Non-Sporting'
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Canaan Dog
Origin: Israel
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #195
AKC Herding Group
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Otterhound
Origin: England
Purpose: Otter hunting
Height: 24-27"
Weight: 80-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #196
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Sloughi
Origin: North Africa
Purpose: Gazelle hunting
Height: 24-29"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #197
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Norwegian Lundehund
Origin: Norway
Purpose: Hunting puffins
Height: 15.5-20"
Weight: 20-33 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: #198
CKC classified as 'Hound'
AKC classified in 'Non-Sporting'
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Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Origin: France
Purpose: Small game hunting
Height: 15-18"
Weight: 40-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #199
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Bergamasco Sheepdog
Origin: Italy
Purpose: Herding sheep
Height: 22-24"
Weight: 57-84 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: #200
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English Foxhound
Origin: England
Purpose: Pack Hunting
Height: 23-25"
Weight: 65-75 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: #201
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Appenzeller Sennenhund
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Herding/Guardian
Height: 19-22"
Weight: 48-70 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Australian Kelpie
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 25-45 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Origin: Australia
Purpose: Herding
Height: 17-20"
Weight: 35-50 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Blue Picardy Spaniel
Origin: France
Purpose: Waterfowl hunting
Height: 22-24"
Weight: 45-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Braque d'Auvergne
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & tracking
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Braque Français Gascogne
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing game birds
Height: 23-27"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Braque Français Pyrenees
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing in mountains
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 40-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 60-90 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not ranked
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Drever
Origin: Sweden
Purpose: Deer tracking
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 35-40 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Eurasier
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Companion
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 40-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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French Spaniel
Origin: France
Purpose: Pointing & retrieving
Height: 21-24"
Weight: 50-60 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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German Longhaired Pointer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile hunting dog
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Greenland Dog
Origin: Greenland
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 22-25"
Weight: 50-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Hovawart
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Guarding, working
Height: 23-28"
Weight: 65-90 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Japanese Spitz
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-15"
Weight: 10-20 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Karelian Bear Dog
Origin: Finland
Purpose: Hunting, guarding
Height: 19-24"
Weight: 44-49 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Norrbottenspets
Origin: Sweden/Finland
Purpose: Hunting small game
Height: 16.5-18"
Weight: 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Peruvian Inca Orchid (Viringo)
Small | Medium | Large
Origin: Peru
Purpose: Companion, hunting
Height: 10-16" | 16-20" | 20-26"
Weight: 9-18 | 18-27 | 27-55 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Portuguese Sheepdog
Origin: Portugal
Purpose: Herding
Height: 16-22"
Weight: 37-59 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Pudelpointer
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Versatile hunting dog
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 45-70 lbs
Energy: 4/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Schapendoes
(Dutch Sheepdog)
Origin: Netherlands
Purpose: Herding
Height: 16-20"
Weight: 26-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Shikoku
Origin: Japan
Purpose: Boar hunting
Height: 17-22"
Weight: 35-55 lbs
Energy: 3/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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Yakutian Laika
Origin: Russia (Yakutia)
Purpose: Sled pulling, hunting
Height: 21-23"
Weight: 40-55 lbs
Energy: 5/5
AKC Popularity: Not yet ranked
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