Can You Name These Dog Breeds?

By: Beth Hendricks
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can You Name These Dog Breeds?
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About This Quiz

Man's best friend. It's hard for many of us to imagine life without our canine companions by our side. Historians and experts believe that the domestication of what would have then been wild wolves could have occurred as many as 40,000 years ago. Fast forward to 2019, and not only are pups and pooches domesticated and living alongside us, but by some estimates, there are as many as 350 breeds available (with new varieties popping up all the time!) to choose from.

A quick Google search tells us how important these pets are to us - there are as many as 916 million search results that pop up just when you search for what to name your new pup! And, in case you were wondering, 2018's most popular pooch names were Max for a boy and Bella for a girl.

We haven't thrown all 350 breeds at you in this quiz, but we want to test your paws-itively fur-ocious knowledge of pups both large and small. From tiny dogs with big personalities to big dogs with a job to do, see how many of these dog breeds you can identify. You might even learn some interesting furry facts along the way!


Pomeranian
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World-renowned painter of the Sistine Chapel ceiling Michelangelo had this breed of dog by his side as he worked.
Doberman
Pomeranian
Akita
Cocker Spaniel
Jack Russell
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Don't give them a gun, but this dog was bred specifically for fox hunting dating back to the 19th century.
Poodle
Greyhound
Jack Russell Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
Yorkshire Terrier
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Don't neglect to get this breed a haircut - its hair can grow to more than two feet long without one!
Barbet
Pointer
Yorkshire Terrier
Rat Terrier

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Poodle
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Standard, miniature and toy: this dog breed is the only one that comes in three recognized size varieties.
Poodle
Pekingnese
Maltese
Boxer
Golden Retriever
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Very presidential! This breed of dog was right at home in the White House alongside former President Gerald Ford.
Italian Greyhound
Labrador Retriever
Dalmatian
Golden Retriever
Bulldog
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This breed had a front-row seat to this SEC team's heartbreaking overtime loss in the 2017 CFP National Championship Game.
Chow Chow
Border Collie
Bulldog
Cairn Terrier

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Beagle
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A perennial favorite in cartoons and comics, this pup has three distinct types of barks that serve different purposes.
Labradoodle
English Setter
Beagle
Pug
The American Pit Bull Terrier
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Accompanied by the phrase, "I'm neutral, but not afraid of any of them," this dog breed served as the U.S. military mascot during World War I.
American Pit Bull Terrier
German Shepherd
Boxer
Golden Retriever
German Shepherd
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Frequently used in police work, these dogs are trained to understand words like "fuss" and "seitz."
Labrador Retriever
Irish Setter
German Shepherd
Chinese Crested Dog

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Dachshund
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Short on legs and long on body, this breed's "wiener dog" nickname is a lot easier to pronounce than its real name.
Dachshund
Corgi
Shih Tzu
Basenji
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They're #1! This breed has been America's top dog for more than two decades, according to the American Kennel Club.
German Shepherd
Labrador Retriever
Boxer
Yorkshire Terrier
French Bulldog
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You probably think most dog breeds can swim, but watch out for these guys - they can't!
Beagle
English Mastiff
Australian Shepherd
French Bulldog

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Boxer
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This breed may love to lick, and for good reason: The Guinness World Record holder for "longest tongue on a dog" was this breed.
Pomeranian
Boxer
Bull Terrier
Sheltie
Shih Tzu
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This breed's white marking on its forehead has its own name: Star of Buddha.
Shih Tzu
Bichon Frise
Chihuahua
Yorkshire Terrier
Border Collie
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Need to round up some animals? This breed is highly skilled at the art of herding.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Basset Hound
Border Collie
Cocker Spaniel

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Chihuahua
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Stray packs of this breed wreaked havoc on an Arizona town in 2014, chasing children and defecating anywhere they pleased.
Rottweiler
Boxer
Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Great Dane
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Jinkies! This breed was represented on the television series "Scooby-Doo," and for good reason.
Great Dane
Boxer
Jack Russell Terrier
German Shepherd
A pug
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Got more than one of this type of dog breed? You officially have a "grumble."
Maltese
Pug
Chihuahua
Pomeranian

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Maltese
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Looking for a hypoallergenic pup to add to your home? You might consider this cutie.
Jack Russell Terrier
Pomeranian
Maltese
Bulldog
bull terrier
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This breed has served as a popular "spokesdog" for a popular retailer.
Bull Terrier
Alaskan Malamute
Cocker Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Cocker Spaniel
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A popular boat shoe's design can be attributed to the pattern on the underside of this dog breed's paw.
Airedale Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Cocker Spaniel
Sheltie

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Shetland Sheepdog
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This dog breed loves to bark so much, you might have to consider moving to the 'burbs.
Chinese Shar-Pei
Shetland Sheepdog
Greyhound
Basenji
Basset Hound
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This breed's signature floppy ears aren't just a fashion statement, they actually serve a purpose.
Basset Hound
Cocker Spaniel
English Springer Spaniel
Pointer
greyhound
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Blink and you might miss this breed running by; they have been clocked going 45 miles per hour.
Border Collie
French Bulldog
Greyhound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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Bichon Frise
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Many dogs come in a variety of colors, but this breed's fur is always white.
Chihuahua
Chow Chow
Poodle
Bichon Frise
Rottweiler
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This dog breed takes its job as a protector seriously. They are extremely loyal and protective of their owners.
English Mastiff
Rottweiler
Akita
Poodle
Alaskan Malamute
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This dog breed has earned the title of state dog for the "Last Frontier."
Alaskan Malamute
Siberian Husky
Australian Shepherd
Great Dane

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Chow Chow
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Sigmund Freud had one of this breed of dog and used it in his therapy sessions to help relax and assess patients.
Pug
Chow Chow
Rottweiler
Beagle
Akita
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Brr! These dogs, with their double coats, are well-built for cold and snowy conditions.
Labrador Retriever
Greyhound
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Akita
Siberian Husky
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Humans may tire after running long distances, but these pups can keep going like the Energizer bunny.
Sheltie
Siberian Husky
Jack Russell Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog

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Doberman
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You definitely wouldn't want this pup to do your taxes, but that's where they got their start.
Doberman
Rottweiler
Boston Terrier
Afghan Hound
Corgi
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If elves and fairies could name a favorite dog breed, this one, according to legend, would take the cake.
Bloodhound
Corgi
Saint Bernard
Bichon Frise
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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This pooch got its name from a royal figure who was a big fan of the breed.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Yorkshire Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier

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Havanese
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The only breed of dog native to the island nation of Cuba, this pup made its way to the U.S. in the late 1950s.
Pekingese
Boston Terrier
Pointer
Havanese
Neapolitan Mastiff
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Ahoy! This dog breed was one of the few that made it aboard the Mayflower and traveled to the New World.
Shih Tzu
Mastiff
Basset Hound
Chow Chow
Weimaraner
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These dogs have color-changing eyes that start off as light blue when they're puppies and shift to gray-blue or amber as they age.
Finnish Spitz
Affenpinscher
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Weimaraner

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west highland terrier
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Short on patience? This testy, independent creature might not be your ideal "best friend."
Papillon
West Highland White Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Toy Poodle
Saint Bernard
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You may have seen this dog breed wearing a barrel around its neck, but, as it turns out, that's mostly a myth.
Saint Bernard
Rat Terrier
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Dalmatian
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Despite being known for their spot-filled coats, these pups are actually born completely spot-free.
Whippet
Dalmatian
Saluki
Scottish Terrier

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airedale terrier
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This breed is the largest known "terrier" among all dogs, earning it the "King of Terriers" moniker.
Cairn Terrier
Wheaten Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Airedale Terrier