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Words Related to Animals - Dog Breeds
Read this lesson to learn the names of dog breeds in English, such as "poodle", "pug" and "rottweiler".
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Labrador
[noun]
a large British breed of dog used for duck hunting, also known as Labrador Retriever
lurcher
[noun]
a hybrid of a sighthound with a terrier or a herding dog, known for hunting silently
Mastiff
[noun]
a very large and strong breed of dog with smooth short hair that is often used as a guard dog
Old English Sheepdog
[noun]
a very large and shaggy English dog with a white and grayish coat that is used in herding
Pointer
[noun]
a large and strong gundog that is slender in build with a strong sense of smell
Poodle
[noun]
an intelligent dog breed with curly dense coat that comes in standard, miniature and toy sizes and was originally used for hunting waterfowl
Pug
[noun]
a small dog with short hair, wrinkled face and curled tail that is originally Asian
Rottweiler
[noun]
a large German dog with a strong body and short coat that is used to herd livestock
Schnauzer
[noun]
a German dog breed with a muscled built, curly coat and long hair on the muzzle that is protective in nature
Scottish terrier
[noun]
a breed of dog with short legs, pointed ears, a powerful muzzle, and a long coat
Spaniel
[noun]
a mid-sized dog with short legs and large soft ears and shiny hair that is bred as a gundog
Boxer
[noun]
a mid-sized German dog breed with a square face, soft hair and short tail that is closely related to Bulldog
Dachshund
[noun]
also known as sausage dog or wiener dog, a breed of dog that is identified by a long body, long ears and short legs
Tosa
[noun]
a rare Japanese dog breed with a large and strong build used as a fighting dog
Borzoi
[noun]
a Russian breed of hound with a long smooth coat that has a strong sense of sight and was used for hunting wolves
Border Collie
[noun]
a mid-sized sheepdog with long black and white fur that is highly intelligent and is of Anglo-Scottish origin
Whippet
[noun]
a small and slender dog that is related to greyhound and was bred in England for racing
Great Dane
[noun]
a very large breed of hunting dogs with short hair and large ears, also known as German Mastiff
Wolfhound
[noun]
a very large and muscular dog that is a sighthound used to hunt wolves and is originated in Ireland
Elkhound
[noun]
a mid-sized Norwegian hunting dog with a heavy coat of gray hair that is known for its courage in facing larger beasts
Yorkshire terrier
[noun]
a toy-sized terrier dog with long silky coat that is brown and grey in color, coming from Yorkshire, England
Chihuahua
[noun]
a small breed of dog with large eyes, round head and smooth hair that is originally from Mexico
Corgi
[noun]
any of the two herd dog breeds with short legs and pointed ears that are originated in Wales
Golden Retriever
[noun]
a medium-large gun dog with thick golden hair and long flappy ears that has friendly eyes
Bull Terrier
[noun]
a crossbreed of a terrier with a bulldog that has a thick neck, short hair and triangular eyes, originally from England
Beagle
[noun]
a small breed of dog with short legs and a smooth coat that is used in hare hunting
Fox Terrier
[noun]
a small short-haired dog that is very energetic and was originally bred in Britain to hunt foxes
Basset
[noun]
a short-legged hound with smooth long coat originally used in hare hunting because of its rare ability to sense smell
Bulldog
[noun]
a muscular short-haired dog breed, medium in size, with a large head and short thick legs, originally from England
Bull Mastiff
[noun]
a large domestic breed of dog that is a hybrid of bulldog and mastiff, first developed in England as a guard dog
Bloodhound
[noun]
a large European dog with long flappy ears that has a sharp sense of smell, used for tracking people down
Cocker
[noun]
a small English gun dog with a silky coat and soft ears, also known as a spaniel
Husky
[noun]
a large and heavy coated dog that was originally bred in Arctic regions to pull sledges
Foxhound
[noun]
a sleek hunting dog with a strong sense of smell that is trained to catch foxes
Deerhound
[noun]
a very large hound with a rough coat that was originally used for hunting deer in Scotland
Greyhound
[noun]
a tall thin English breed of dog that is very fast and has an strong sense of sight, used in racing
German Shepherd
[noun]
a medium to large-sized guard dog that is usually used in police work, originally from Germany
Dalmatian
[noun]
a medium-sized dog with a white coat and black spots that was originally a hunting dog coming from Croatia
Shetland sheepdog
[noun]
a small to medium-sized herding dog breed known for its intelligence, agility, and affectionate nature
Newfoundland dog
[noun]
a large and powerful breed known for its gentle nature, intelligence, and impressive water rescue abilities
Maltese dog
[noun]
a small toy breed known for its elegant appearance, friendly temperament, and luxurious white coat
Eskimo dog
[noun]
a Nordic breed known for its striking white coat, fluffy appearance, and friendly demeanor
Bernese mountain dog
[noun]
a large and affectionate breed known for its striking tricolor coat, gentle nature, and loyal disposition
Belgian sheepdog
[noun]
a medium-sized, versatile breed known for its intelligence, agility, and elegant black coat
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