1. French Bulldog
   Italian Greyhound
2. Spanish Water Dog
   Australian Cattle Dog

The French Bulldog is also known as the Frenchie. It is a small breed of domestic dog that was the result of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in France,

1. Basset Hound
   German Shepherd
2. Redbone Coonhound
   Dachshund

German Shepherds are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and even acting. They have incredible strength, intelligence, trainability and obedience.

1. Beagle
   Irish Terrier
2. Vizsla
   Bullmastiff

The Bullmastiff is a large-sized breed of domestic dog, with a solid build and a short muzzle. Its bloodlines are drawn from the English Mastiff and the extinct Old English Bulldog. It was recognized as a purebred dog by the English Kennel Club in 1924.

1. Vizsla
   Cane Corso
2. Greyhound
   Rottweiler

Rottweilers were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, because their main use was to herd livestock and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market. They are now used predominantly as search and rescue, guard and police dogs.

1. Irish Terrier
   Greyhound
2. Cane Corso
   Saluki

The Irish Terrier is considered one of the oldest terrier breeds. The Dublin dog show in 1873 was the first to provide a separate class for Irish Terriers, and they have been one of the most popular breeds in Ireland and Britain ever since!

1. Saluki
   Canaan Dog
2. Basenji
   Chihuahua

The Basenji is a breed of hunting dog. It was bred from stock that originated in central Africa. It goes by other names, such as African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Congo Dog and Zande Dog.

1. Chihuahua
   Dalmatian
2. Harrier
   Australian Terrier

The Harrier is a medium-sized dog breed of the hound class, used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle.

1. Australian Terrier
   Basset Hound
2. Pug
   Beagle

Male beagles weigh between 20-25 pounds, while females weigh in slightly less, between 20-23 pounds. Their typical lifespan is 12-15 years.

1. Pug
   Beauceron
2. American Foxhound
   Italian Greyhound

The Beauceron is a guard dog and herding dog breed that is categorized into the working dog group. It's origins lie in the plains of Northern France, and it goes by other French names, including Bas Rouge and Berger de Beauce.

1. Portuguese Water Dog
   Italian Greyhound
2. Boerboel
   Pyrenean Shepherd

Portuguese Water Dogs are originally from the Portuguese region of the Algarve. Did you know that President Barack Obama has two Portuguese Water Dogs? Their names are Bo and Sunny.

1. Pyrenean Shepherd
   English Foxhound
2. Whippet
   Greyhound

Did you know that the English Foxhound is one of the four foxhound breeds? It is a cousin of the American Foxhound and they are scent hounds - meaning they are bred to hunt foxes by scent.

1. Greyhound
   Harrier
2. Bloodhound
   Saluki

The bloodhound is known to French speakers as the Chien de Saint-Hubert. It has a keen sense of smell and is used by police and law enforcement around the world to locate missing persons, including escaped prisoners and lost children.

1. Saluki
   Greyhound
2. German Shepherd
   Irish Terrier

The Greyhound is a gentle and intelligent breed of dog. It is known for its long, powerful legs, deep chest, flexible spine and slim build that allow it to reach average speeds of 40 miles per hour!

1. Great Dane
   Irish Terrier
2. Beauceron
   Dachshund

Did you know that the Great Dane is one of the tallest dog breeds? The record holder for the tallest dog was a Great Dane named Zeus. He measured 44 inches from paw to shoulder.

1. Border Terrier
   Dachshund
2. French Bulldog
   Bloodhound

The Border Terrier is a small, rough-coated breed of dog in the terrier group. It was originally bred as a fox and vermin hunter, and was officially recognized by The Kennel Club in Great Britain in 1920.

1. Bloodhound
   Irish Terrier
2. Cane Corso
   Jack Russell Terrier

The Jack Russell Terrier was derived from the Reverend John Russell's working terrier strains that were used in the 19th century for fox hunting. The average size of a Jack Russell Terrier is 10 - 12 inches.

1. Cane Corso
   Boxer
2. Brussels Griffon
   Dachshund

The Griffon Bruxellois, or Brussels Griffon, is a breed of toy dog named for its city of origin: Brussels, Belgium. This breed gained popularity after Queen Marie Henriette expressed great interest in it!

1. Redbone Coonhound
   Dachshund
2. English Foxhound
   Pug

Weighing in at 45 - 70 pounds and reaching heights of 21 - 27 inches, the Redbone Coonhound is an American dog used for hunting raccoon, deer, bear and cougar. This breed of dog was featured in the classic novel, Where the Red Fern Grows.

1. Pug
   Rat Terrier
2. Bulldog
   Italian Greyhound

Did you know that Bulldogs have a longstanding association with British culture? In fact, they are also known as English bulldogs and British bulldogs.

1. Vizsla
   Italian Greyhound
2. Brussels Griffon
   American Foxhound

The Vizsla breed comes from Hungary. It is a natural hunter endowed with an excellent nose and an outstanding trainability. It was bred to work in field, forest, or water.

1. American Foxhound
   Saluki
2. Pyrenean Shepherd
   Chihuahua

Typical Saluki live between 12 - 14 years. They weigh between 40 - 60 pounds and have an average height of 23 - 28 inches.

1. Cane Corso
   Chihuahua
2. Boerboel
   Brussels Griffon

The Cane Corso comes from the Italian word cane, meaning dog, and corso, meaning "protector." It is a large Italian breed of dog that is highly valued in Italy as a companion, guard dog, and hunter.

1. Brussels Griffon
   Vizsla
2. Spanish Water Dog
   Weimaraner

Despite the name, Spanish Water Dogs are believed to have their origins in Turkey. It was then imported into Spain where it was used as a sheepdog and guard.

1. Dachshund
   Weimaraner
2. Great Dane
   Basenji

Dachshunds were developed to scent, chase, and flush out badgers and other burrow-dwelling animals. Smaller-sized dachshunds were bred to hunt smaller prey, such as rabbits.

1. Basenji
   Whippet
2. English Foxhound
   Redbone Coonhound

Did you know that Whippets were descended from Greyhounds? They are a sighthound breed that originated in England and strongly resemble Greyhounds, though smaller.

1. Rat Terrier
   Redbone Coonhound
2. Saluki
   Whippet

The Rat Terrier is an American dog breed with a background as a farm dog and hunting companion. They were common throughout family farms in the 1920s and 1930s, and are now recognized by the United and American Kennel Clubs as a rare breed.

1. Whippet
   Beagle
2. Weimaraner
   Rottweiler

Early Weimaraners were used by royalty for hunting large game. such as boar, bear and deer. As the popularity of large game hunting began to decline, Weimaraners were then used for hunting smaller animals, like fowl, rabbits and foxes.

1. Rottweiler
   Harrier
2. Italian Greyhound
   Brussels Griffon

If you know an Italian Greyhound, you might refer to it as its nickname IG or Iggy. This short-haired breed weighs around 8 - 15 pounds and stands 13 - 15 inches tall!

1. Australian Cattle Dog
   Brussels Griffon
2. Cane Corso
   English Foxhound

The Australian Cattle Dog is energetic and intelligent with an independent streak. It responds well to structured training, particularly if it is interesting and challenging.

1. English Foxhound
   French Bulldog
2. Boerboel
   Basenji

Also known as the South African Mastiff, the Boerboel is a Molosser-type breed known for guarding the homestead. The Boerboel is one of the most powerful dog breeds in the world.

1. Basenji
   French Bulldog
2. Bulldog
   Boxer

Did you know that the Boxer is currently the eighth-most popular dog breed in the United States? With its origins in Germany, its short hair is also shiny, smooth and close-lying.

1. Beauceron
   Spanish Water Dog
2. Weimaraner
   Bull Terrier

The Bull Terrier's most recognizable feature is its head. It is described as 'egg-shaped' when viewed from the front with the top of the skull almost flat.

1. Weimaraner
   Pug
2. Boerboel
   American Foxhound

Originally from China, the Pug breed was brought to Europe in the 16th century. It remains popular today and has been judged Best in Show at the World Dog Show.

1. Basset Hound
   American Foxhound
2. Dalmatian
   Canaan Dog

The Basset is a scent hound that was originally bred for hunting hare. Their sense of smell and ability to ground-scent is second only to that of the Bloodhound.

1. Pyrenean Shepherd
   Canaan Dog
2. American Foxhound
   Whippet

The Pyrenean Shepherd is the smallest of the French and Spanish herding dogs. They are bred as 'rough-faced' or 'smooth-faced' and tend to weigh between 15 - 32 pounds.

1. Whippet
   Italian Greyhound
2. Canaan Dog
   Beauceron

The Canaan Dog is a breed of pariah dog that has been in existence in the Middle East for thousands of years. There are an estimated 2,000 - 3,000 Canaan dogs across the world, mostly in Europe and North America.

1. Dalmatian
   Beauceron
2. Russell Terrier
   Dachshund

Also known as a Spotted Coach Dog or Firehouse Dog, the Dalmatian breed comes from Croatia, specifically the region of Dalmatia. Today it is a popular family pet with short, smooth hair.

1. Dachshund
   Rottweiler
2. Australian Terrier
   Bullmastiff

Australian Terriers tend to weigh not more than 14 pounds. They are also small with a height of just 10 inches. Their average lifespan is 12-14 years.

1. Bullmastiff
   Chihuahua
2. Beagle
   Irish Terrier

The Chihuahua is the smallest breed of dog and is named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. While there are long-haired chihuahuas, this breed comes in a variety of colors and also as a short-haired dog.

1. Irish Terrier
   Bloodhound
2. American Foxhound
   Great Dane

Bred to hunt foxes by scent, the American Foxhound lives an average of 10 - 12 years. It is a cousin of the English Foxhound and weighs between 55 - 71 pounds!