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Physical characteristics: Small to medium size with a double coat and a mane-like ruff around the neck. Behavior traits: Intelligent, vigilant, and eager to please. Common uses: Herding, competitive obedience, and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Small size with a silky coat and long ears. Behavior traits: Affectionate, gentle, and graceful. Common uses: Companion dog, therapy work, and competitive obedience.

Physical characteristics: Giant size with a powerful build and a short coat. Behavior traits: Good-natured, calm, and protective. Common uses: Guarding, police work, and as family pets.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a thick tri-colored coat. Behavior traits: Affectionate, loyal, and gentle. Common uses: Draft work, herding, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Large size with loose skin and a hound's coat. Behavior traits: Gentle, patient, and determined when tracking. Common uses: Mantrailing, search and rescue, and as a scent detector.

Physical characteristics: Small to medium size with a short, easy-to-care-for coat. Behavior traits: Curious, friendly, and merry. Common uses: Hunting (especially hare and rabbit), scent detection, and as family pets.

Physical characteristics: Very large, elegant build with a short coat. Behavior traits: Gentle, loving, and easygoing. Common uses: Companionship and as a watch dog.

Physical characteristics: Giant size with a powerful build and a dense coat. Behavior traits: Gentle, friendly, and watchful. Common uses: Search and rescue, draft work, and as family pets.

Physical characteristics: Small size with a fluffy white coat and round black eyes. Behavior traits: Cheerful, playful, and gentle. Common uses: Circus performing (historically), companion pets, and competitive shows.

Physical characteristics: Medium to large size with a distinctively spotted coat. Behavior traits: Intelligent, outgoing, and energetic. Common uses: Mascot for firefighters, coaching, and as a family pet.

Physical characteristics: Elegant, squarely built with a curly, hypoallergenic coat. Behavior traits: Intelligent, active, and alert. Common uses: Show dogs, truffle hunting, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Strong, muscular, medium-large size with a dense water-repellent coat. Behavior traits: Intelligent, patient, and kind. Common uses: Guide dogs, search and rescue, and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a well-balanced athletic build. Behavior traits: Extremely intelligent, energetic, and keenly responsive. Common uses: Sheep herding, dog sports, and as working dogs.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a moderately long coat and a bobtail. Behavior traits: Smart, work-oriented, and exuberant. Common uses: Herding livestock, dog sports, and as a farm dog.

Physical characteristics: Small size with large butterfly-like ears and a long silky coat. Behavior traits: Alert, friendly, and intelligent. Common uses: Companion dogs, agility, and competitive obedience.

Physical characteristics: Small to medium size, muscular with a smooth coat, and 'bat ears'. Behavior traits: Adaptable, playful, and smart. Common uses: Companionship and as a lap dog.

Physical characteristics: Small size with a long, flowing coat and a distinctive underbite. Behavior traits: Outgoing, affectionate, and friendly. Common uses: Lap dog and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a long, heavy body, short legs, and long ears. Behavior traits: Patient, mild-mannered, and friendly. Common uses: Hunting by scent, tracking, and as a companion.

Physical characteristics: Medium size, muscular build with a thick double coat. Behavior traits: Friendly, outgoing, and mischievous. Common uses: Sled pulling, companionship, and show dogs.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a short, sleek gray coat. Behavior traits: Energetic, intelligent, and stubborn. Common uses: Hunting (especially game birds), search and rescue, and as a family pet.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a svelte, streamlined build and a short coat. Behavior traits: Gentle, affectionate, and quiet. Common uses: Racing, lure coursing, and as a family pet.

Physical characteristics: Sturdy, medium-large size with a dense, water-resistant coat. Behavior traits: Friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited. Common uses: Assistance dogs, search and rescue, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Medium to large size, muscular build with a short coat. Behavior traits: Energetic, playful, and loyal. Common uses: Guard dogs, service dogs, and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Very small size with a rounded head and short coat or long coat varieties. Behavior traits: Alert, confident, and energetic. Common uses: Companionship and watchdog.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a lean build and a long, silky red coat. Behavior traits: Lively, affectionate, and energetic. Common uses: Hunting (especially game birds), show dogs, and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Medium to large size, muscular build with a short coat. Behavior traits: Confident, loyal, and courageous. Common uses: Obedience, agility, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a slim, aerodynamic build and a short coat. Behavior traits: Affectionate, quiet, and athletic. Common uses: Racing, coursing, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Large, powerful build with a black and tan coat. Behavior traits: Confident, fearless, and good-natured. Common uses: Guard dogs, search and rescue, and service dogs.

Physical characteristics: Small in size with a fine, silky coat. Behavior traits: Bold, confident, and determined. Common uses: Companionship and competitive show dogs.

Physical characteristics: Medium size, hefty build with distinctive wrinkles and a pushed-in nose. Behavior traits: Docile, willful, and friendly. Common uses: Mascots, companionship, and show dogs.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a bear-like head and a thick double coat. Behavior traits: Bold, fearless, and dignified. Common uses: Guard dogs, police/military, and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a heavy, muscular build. Wrinkled face with a distinctive pushed-in nose. Behavior traits: Stubborn yet affectionate and gentle with children. Common uses: Mascots and family pets.

Physical characteristics: Small, elongated body with short legs. Behavior traits: Lively, courageous, and curious. Common uses: Badger hunting (historically), companionship, and competitive dog sports.

Physical characteristics: Large size with a sleek, muscular build. Behavior traits: Intelligent, loyal, and alert. Common uses: Guard dogs, police dogs, and companionship.

Physical characteristics: Large, muscular build with a dense double coat. Behavior traits: Intelligent, obedient, and protective. Common uses: Police and military work, service dogs, and herding.

Physical characteristics: Medium size, sturdy build with a silky coat and long ears. Behavior traits: Gentle, affectionate, and happy. Common uses: Hunting (especially birds), dog shows, and as a family companion.

Physical characteristics: Medium to large size with a wiry, dense coat and a small beard. Behavior traits: Confident, intelligent, and courageous. Common uses: Hunting (small game), police work, and as family pets.

Physical characteristics: Medium size with a dense, fluffy white coat and a tail that curls over the back. Behavior traits: Friendly, gentle, and adaptable. Common uses: Herding, pulling sleds, and as family pets.