Best Dog Breeds (With Pictures)

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Border Collie

Border Collies: Popular #45 breed in the US. Originated on British-Scottish border from Roman herding dogs mixed with locals, forming a distinct breed.

Border Terrier

Border Terriers: #80 breed in the US. Small (15 lbs), from British-Scottish border. Used for fox hunting. Hardy, not highly intelligent, but well-behaved. Rare, slightly pricier puppies.

Brittany

Brittany: Originally a gun dog for bird hunting. Often called Brittany Spaniels but not Spaniels. Name changed to "Brittany" by kennel club.

Cairn Terrier

Brittany: Originally a gun dog for bird hunting. Often called Brittany Spaniels but not Spaniels. Name changed to "Brittany" by kennel club.

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Welsh Springer Spaniel: Rare breed. Great hunting/companion dog. Developed from English and Welsh spaniels on the Isle naturally, not through breeding.

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel: Popular breed. Similar to Welsh Springer Spaniel. Originated in England, possibly from Spain. Early import to America by settlers.

Papillon

The Papillon is another type of spaniel. However, they are much smaller than most spaniels; often, they are placed in the “toy spaniel” category. Their name comes from their butterfly-like ears.

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dogs: Developed in Australia for herding cattle over rough terrain. Black or red hair on a white base coat.

Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog: Originated from Shetland Islands. Described as loud, energetic, and intelligent. Amusing and attached to owners.

West Highland White Terrier

Westie: Small white terrier from Scotland. Originally bred to chase rodents. High energy level, loves to chase things.

Norwegian Forest Cat

Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer: Smaller version of German Schnauzers. Cross between Standard Schnauzer, Miniature Pinscher, and Poodles. Designed as ratting dogs,

Norwegian Forest Cat