The Canine Field Guide

Vol. I — 159 Breeds Catalogued

A field guide to
every dog worth knowing.

Diet, daily habits, and habitat for 159+ breeds — plus the strength, stamina, and dog-years math to settle any backyard argument about whose dog wins.

Contents

159 of 159 breeds
Sporting

Labrador Retriever

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being friendly and outgoing.

Large56 min/day
Herding

German Shepherd

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being loyal and confident.

Large80 min/day
Sporting

Golden Retriever

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being friendly and intelligent.

Large44 min/day
Non-Sporting

French Bulldog

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being playful and adaptable.

Small56 min/day
Non-Sporting

Bulldog

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being docile and willful.

Medium80 min/day
Non-Sporting

Poodle

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being active and proud.

Medium-4 min/day
Hound

Beagle

A small-sized hound-group dog known for being curious and friendly.

Small56 min/day
Working

Rottweiler

A large-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and confident.

Large128 min/day
Sporting

German Shorthaired Pointer

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being energetic and smart.

Large56 min/day
Hound

Dachshund

A small-sized hound-group dog known for being curious and playful.

Small20 min/day
Herding

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

A small-sized herding-group dog known for being affectionate and smart.

Small44 min/day
Herding

Australian Shepherd

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being smart and work-oriented.

Medium56 min/day
Toy

Yorkshire Terrier

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being affectionate and sprightly.

Small44 min/day
Toy

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being affectionate and gentle.

Small92 min/day
Working

Doberman Pinscher

A large-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and fearless.

Large128 min/day
Terrier

Miniature Schnauzer

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being friendly and smart.

Small128 min/day
Working

Great Dane

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being friendly and patient.

Giant-28 min/day
Working

Siberian Husky

A medium-sized working-group dog known for being outgoing and mischievous.

Medium8 min/day
Working

Boxer

A large-sized working-group dog known for being fun-loving and bright.

Large128 min/day
Working

Cane Corso

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being majestic and loyal.

Giant20 min/day
Toy

Shih Tzu

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being affectionate and playful.

Small56 min/day
Toy

Miniature Pinscher

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being fearless and energetic.

Small104 min/day
Herding

Australian Cattle Dog

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being alert and curious.

Medium-28 min/day
Toy

Pomeranian

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being lively and bold.

Small-4 min/day
Herding

Border Collie

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being smart and energetic.

Medium140 min/day
Non-Sporting

Boston Terrier

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being friendly and bright.

Small104 min/day
Working

Bernese Mountain Dog

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being good-natured and calm.

Giant104 min/day
Toy

Havanese

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being intelligent and outgoing.

Small92 min/day
Herding

Shetland Sheepdog

A small-sized herding-group dog known for being playful and energetic.

Small8 min/day
Sporting

Brittany

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being bright and fun-loving.

Medium104 min/day
Sporting

English Springer Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being friendly and playful.

Medium8 min/day
Hound

Basset Hound

A medium-sized hound-group dog known for being charming and patient.

Medium8 min/day
Working

Akita

A large-sized working-group dog known for being courageous and dignified.

Large92 min/day
Toy

Chihuahua

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being charming and graceful.

Small68 min/day
Sporting

Weimaraner

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being friendly and fearless.

Large140 min/day
Herding

Collie

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being devoted and graceful.

Large80 min/day
Working

Newfoundland

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being sweet and patient.

Giant-4 min/day
Hound

Rhodesian Ridgeback

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being dignified and even-tempered.

Large92 min/day
Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being confident and friendly.

Small92 min/day
Non-Sporting

Shiba Inu

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being alert and confident.

Small56 min/day
Hound

Bloodhound

A giant-sized hound-group dog known for being determined and gentle.

Giant80 min/day
Hound

Basenji

A small-sized hound-group dog known for being independent and smart.

Small140 min/day
Terrier

Bull Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being playful and charming.

Medium32 min/day
Non-Sporting

Chow Chow

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being dignified and bright.

Medium56 min/day
Toy

Papillon

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being friendly and alert.

Small80 min/day
Working

Alaskan Malamute

A large-sized working-group dog known for being affectionate and loyal.

Large68 min/day
Hound

Whippet

A medium-sized hound-group dog known for being calm and affectionate.

Medium-28 min/day
Sporting

Irish Setter

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being outgoing and sweet-natured.

Large-16 min/day
Sporting

Vizsla

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being affectionate and energetic.

Medium56 min/day
Working

Samoyed

A medium-sized working-group dog known for being adaptable and friendly.

Medium-16 min/day
Non-Sporting

Bichon Frise

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being playful and curious.

Small32 min/day
Toy

Maltese

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being gentle and playful.

Small32 min/day
Working

Standard Schnauzer

A medium-sized working-group dog known for being spirited and loyal.

Medium32 min/day
Toy

Pug

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being charming and mischievous.

Small56 min/day
Terrier

Border Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being affectionate and intelligent.

Small8 min/day
Terrier

Airedale Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being friendly and clever.

Medium20 min/day
Working

Great Pyrenees

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being calm and patient.

Giant20 min/day
Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being clever and brave.

Medium104 min/day
Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being confident and good-natured.

Medium80 min/day
Toy

Italian Greyhound

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being playful and alert.

Small-28 min/day
Hound

Greyhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being gentle and independent.

Large68 min/day
Hound

Norwegian Elkhound

A medium-sized hound-group dog known for being bold and friendly.

Medium104 min/day
Sporting

English Cocker Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being merry and sporty.

Medium116 min/day
Sporting

Cocker Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being gentle and smart.

Medium68 min/day
Herding

Belgian Malinois

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being confident and smart.

Large-28 min/day
Sporting

German Wirehaired Pointer

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being smart and sociable.

Large140 min/day
Non-Sporting

American Eskimo Dog

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being playful and alert.

Small-16 min/day
Herding

Old English Sheepdog

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being adaptable and smart.

Large-16 min/day
Working

Portuguese Water Dog

A medium-sized working-group dog known for being affectionate and adventurous.

Medium80 min/day
Working

Saint Bernard

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being playful and charming.

Giant20 min/day
Non-Sporting

Lhasa Apso

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being confident and smart.

Small32 min/day
Non-Sporting

Tibetan Terrier

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being affectionate and sensitive.

Medium92 min/day
Terrier

Norwich Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and gregarious.

Small-4 min/day
Terrier

Scottish Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being independent and confident.

Small68 min/day
Terrier

Cairn Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and cheerful.

Small-4 min/day
Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being energetic and smart.

Small-28 min/day
Terrier

Fox Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and confident.

Small116 min/day
Non-Sporting

Dalmatian

A large-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being dignified and smart.

Large-28 min/day
Non-Sporting

Keeshond

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being friendly and lively.

Medium68 min/day
Terrier

Lakeland Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being confident and friendly.

Small140 min/day
Working

Bull Mastiff

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being affectionate and loyal.

Giant68 min/day
Working

Tibetan Mastiff

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being independent and strong-willed.

Giant44 min/day
Working

English Mastiff

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being docile and good-natured.

Giant68 min/day
Working

Leonberger

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being gentle and playful.

Giant140 min/day
Working

Anatolian Shepherd

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and independent.

Giant116 min/day
Herding

Belgian Tervuren

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being alert and watchful.

Large56 min/day
Non-Sporting

Finnish Spitz

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being lively and friendly.

Medium-4 min/day
Toy

Japanese Chin

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being charming and noble.

Small32 min/day
Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being fearless and alert.

Small140 min/day
Toy

Silky Terrier

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being friendly and quick.

Small-16 min/day
Terrier

Wire Fox Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and confident.

Small128 min/day
Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being happy and steady.

Medium80 min/day
Terrier

Welsh Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being devoted and alert.

Small32 min/day
Hound

Redbone Coonhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being even-tempered and amiable.

Large-4 min/day
Hound

Black and Tan Coonhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being even-tempered and friendly.

Large8 min/day
Hound

Afghan Hound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being dignified and independent.

Large116 min/day
Hound

Borzoi

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being loyal and calm.

Large92 min/day
Hound

Saluki

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being independent and gentle.

Large20 min/day
Hound

Otterhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being amiable and boisterous.

Large80 min/day
Hound

Plott Hound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being loyal and confident.

Large116 min/day
Hound

Treeing Walker Coonhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being sweet and confident.

Large80 min/day
Hound

American Foxhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being sweet and independent.

Large116 min/day
Hound

English Foxhound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being amiable and active.

Large-28 min/day
Hound

Pharaoh Hound

A medium-sized hound-group dog known for being affectionate and playful.

Medium20 min/day
Hound

Ibizan Hound

A large-sized hound-group dog known for being active and even-tempered.

Large128 min/day
Herding

Norwegian Buhund

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being energetic and alert.

Medium80 min/day
Herding

Icelandic Sheepdog

A small-sized herding-group dog known for being friendly and alert.

Small104 min/day
Herding

Puli

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being loyal and smart.

Medium56 min/day
Herding

Briard

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being loyal and protective.

Large128 min/day
Herding

Beauceron

A large-sized herding-group dog known for being obedient and faithful.

Large128 min/day
Herding

Bearded Collie

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being playful and smart.

Medium128 min/day
Herding

Canaan Dog

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being alert and devoted.

Medium128 min/day
Herding

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

A medium-sized herding-group dog known for being confident and friendly.

Medium56 min/day
Working

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being faithful and alert.

Giant80 min/day
Working

Boerboel

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being confident and intelligent.

Giant92 min/day
Working

Dogue de Bordeaux

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being devoted and loyal.

Giant80 min/day
Working

Neapolitan Mastiff

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and docile.

Giant-4 min/day
Working

Kuvasz

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and fearless.

Giant44 min/day
Working

Komondor

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and independent.

Giant140 min/day
Working

Chinook

A large-sized working-group dog known for being dignified and friendly.

Large56 min/day
Working

Black Russian Terrier

A giant-sized working-group dog known for being confident and calm.

Giant20 min/day
Non-Sporting

Xoloitzcuintli

A medium-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being loyal and alert.

Medium68 min/day
Non-Sporting

Schipperke

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being curious and alert.

Small128 min/day
Non-Sporting

Lowchen

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being affectionate and playful.

Small56 min/day
Non-Sporting

Coton de Tulear

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being playful and funny.

Small104 min/day
Non-Sporting

Norwegian Lundehund

A small-sized non-sporting-group dog known for being alert and energetic.

Small116 min/day
Toy

Affenpinscher

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being fun-loving and curious.

Small32 min/day
Toy

Brussels Griffon

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being alert and sensitive.

Small-28 min/day
Toy

English Toy Spaniel

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being playful and charming.

Small116 min/day
Toy

Pekingese

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being affectionate and loyal.

Small80 min/day
Toy

Toy Fox Terrier

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being alert and bright.

Small104 min/day
Toy

Chinese Crested

A small-sized toy-group dog known for being alert and playful.

Small56 min/day
Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being playful and charming.

Small128 min/day
Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being energetic and fearless.

Small128 min/day
Terrier

Sealyham Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and outgoing.

Small44 min/day
Terrier

Skye Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being loyal and gentle.

Small-16 min/day
Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being alert and confident.

Medium56 min/day
Terrier

Manchester Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being keen and alert.

Small32 min/day
Terrier

Australian Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being spirited and courageous.

Small104 min/day
Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being spirited and game.

Small20 min/day
Terrier

Irish Terrier

A medium-sized terrier-group dog known for being bold and fun-loving.

Medium32 min/day
Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being spirited and mild.

Small56 min/day
Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

A small-sized terrier-group dog known for being independent and smart.

Small68 min/day
Sporting

Curly-Coated Retriever

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being confident and proud.

Large20 min/day
Sporting

Flat-Coated Retriever

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being optimistic and confident.

Large-16 min/day
Sporting

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being bright and sensitive.

Large80 min/day
Sporting

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being intelligent and outgoing.

Medium116 min/day
Sporting

Gordon Setter

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being alert and confident.

Large68 min/day
Sporting

English Setter

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being gentle and friendly.

Large92 min/day
Sporting

Field Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being docile and independent.

Medium56 min/day
Sporting

Sussex Spaniel

A small-sized sporting-group dog known for being charming and calm.

Small128 min/day
Sporting

Welsh Springer Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being affectionate and loyal.

Medium92 min/day
Sporting

Clumber Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being loyal and dignified.

Medium116 min/day
Sporting

Pointer

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being even-tempered and alert.

Large140 min/day
Sporting

Spinone Italiano

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being gentle and patient.

Large80 min/day
Sporting

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being loyal and trainable.

Large80 min/day
Sporting

American Water Spaniel

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being eager and happy.

Medium140 min/day
Sporting

Boykin Spaniel

A small-sized sporting-group dog known for being eager and friendly.

Small80 min/day
Sporting

Lagotto Romagnolo

A medium-sized sporting-group dog known for being independent and undemanding.

Medium-4 min/day