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.

Samoyed

The decision to add a dog or cat to your family is an exciting one. After all, owning a pet is much more than a pastime or a way to spice up your life. It’s a privilege and responsibility. You are your pet's world, so ensuring that the conditions you...

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Presa Canario

The Perro de Presa Canario is an intelligent, confident, and strong-willed breed. Traditionally, these dogs were used to herd cattle and make good farm dogs. Known for their loyalty to their family and cautious of strangers, Presa Canario’s are one...

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Kunming Wolfdog

Kunming Dog, Chinese Kunming Dog, Kunming Wolfdog, or Chinese Kunming Wolfdog is a wolf-dog breed that originated in Kunming, China in the 1950s from Alsatians and local dogs. As a breed, it was recognized in 2007 as being a distinct lineage. There is...

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Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world — known for their friendly nature, trainability, and deep devotion to family. According to the American Kennel Club¹, Labs held the title of America’s most popular dog breed for...

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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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Berger Picard

Meet the Berger Picard from northern France. These dogs are well known for their shaggy yet classy look. Paired with pointed ears and an always-smiling face, these pups are easy to love. They’re known for their lively personalities that add a bit of...

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New Guinea Singing Dog

The Hallstrom dog and New Guinea singing dog are other names for the New Guinea dingo. Other names for him include jungle dingo, bush dingo, or New Guinea Singing dog, but it's always the same canine breed, and the FCI doesn't recognize it. This...

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Australian Shepherd

The Aussie dog, more commonly known as the Australian shepherd or the Aussie is a hardy, intelligent working dog who is loyal and always up for an adventure. Great for highly active families, Australian shepherds are confident and collected with a more...

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Dachshund

The Dachshund is one of the most recognizable dog breeds in the world — and one of the most spirited. According to the American Kennel Club², the Dachshund is defined by a “famously long, low silhouette, ever-alert expression, and bold, vivacious...

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