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Dog Breeds
Dog Breeds

Dog Breeds

If you’re looking for a new dog best friend, search Spot’s dog breed profiles to learn more about a breed before you bring a new pet home. Find out how to care for a new dog breed, understand their personality, energy levels, cost of care, and most important, vet care costs.

Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a popular and widely loved dog all over the world. With their small bodies and jolly disposition, these lapdogs can make almost anyone fall in love.   This breed is full of social butterflies who will love meeting friends and...

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Chinese Chongqing
Chinese Chongqing Dog

Chinese Chongqing

The short length of their distinctive coat makes it simple to appreciate their powerful body, which is characteristic of a medium-sized, sturdy, and muscular breed. They have a broad head with a notably short nose, and they are squarely constructed....

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Coonhound
Coonhound Dog

Coonhound

Coonhounds are calm, outgoing, and friendly dogs. Despite their tough exterior, they are extremely sensitive. These are scent hounds that hunt entirely by smell. They are friendly dogs and form a close bond with their owners, children and other pets in...

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English Pointer
English Pointer

English Pointer

Pointer as the English Pointer is usually called is a gun-dog from the land of the British. The name hints at their purpose which is to point at the game for hunters, unlike retrievers who point and even retrieve the game after the hunt. They are an...

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Maltipoo
Maltipoo

Maltipoo

The Maltipoo is a cross between a Maltese and a Miniature or Toy Poodle — a combination that produces a small, cheerful, and deeply people-oriented companion. Known for their low-shedding coats and outgoing personality, Maltipoos have become one of the...

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Kishu
Kishu Dog

Kishu

The Kishu is a hunting dog that generally has a white coat with triangular ears and a short curled up tail.

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Ryukyu Inu
Ryukyu Inu Dog

Ryukyu Inu

The Ryukyu Inu looks similar to a wolf. They have long slender bodies with dark brown eyes and erected triangular ears.

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Papillon
Papillon

Papillon

The Papillon is an affectionate breed that comes from Italy. They are most well known for their big ears that are well-fringed. These dogs are extremely affectionate and playful with their special people.

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Lancashire Heeler
A black and tan dog with alert ears and amber eyes looks directly at the camera.

Lancashire Heeler

A Lancashire Heeler is a small breed of dog developed for use as a cattle herder and drover. Kennel Club lists the Lancashire Heeler as an endangered breed.

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