Dog Breeds Starting With 'A', Page 1(25 PER PAGE)
Learn all about pure and mixed dog breeds starting with A. See dog breed pictures, explore breed traits and characteristics.
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Affen Terrier
A.K.A.: Affen
Primary Breed | Affenpinscher |
Secondary Breed | Border Terrier |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 7-15 |
Height (in): | 10-16 |
Colors: | Affen Terrier comes in a variety of colors, primarily shades of black, white, or tan and often has markings or intermingled coat coloring. |
Affen Tzu
Primary Breed | Affenpinscher |
Secondary Breed | Shih Tzu |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 20-50 |
Height (in): | 8-14 |
Colors: | Black, Black and Tan, Red, Silver |
Affenchon
Primary Breed | Affenpinscher |
Secondary Breed | Bichon Frise |
Overview:
The Affenchon is a cross between an Affenpinscher and a Bichon Frise The Affenchon is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Affenpinscher and a Bichon Frise. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Affenchon are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Affenpinscher and 50% Bichon Frise.
See more…Affenhuahua
Primary Breed | Affenpinscher |
Secondary Breed | Chihuahua |
Overview:
The Affenhuahua is a cross between an Affenpinscher and a Chihuahua The Affenhuahua is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Affenpinscher and a Chihuahua. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Affenhuahua are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Affenpinscher and 50% Chihuahua.
See more…Affenpinscher
A.K.A.: Affie, Monkey Dog, Monkey Pinscher, Monkey Terrier, Black-Mustached Devil, Affen
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 6,5-13,2 |
Height (in): | 9-11.5 |
Colors: | Black, gray, silver, red, black & tan or beige. |
Affenpoo
Primary Breed | Affenpinscher |
Secondary Breed | Poodle (Miniature) |
Overview:
The Affenpoo is a cross between an Affenpinscher and a Poodle (Miniature) The Affenpoo is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Affenpinscher and a Poodle (Miniature). Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Affenpoo are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Affenpinscher and 50% Poodle (Miniature).
See more…Afghan Hound
A.K.A.: Kuchi Hound, Tāzī, Balkh Hound, Baluchi Hound, Barutzy Hound, Shalgar Hound, Kabul Hound, Galanday Hound, African Hound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 60, female: 50 |
Height (in): | male:27, female:25 |
Colors: | All colors permissible except spotted. |
Aidi
A.K.A.: Atlas Mountain Dog, Atlas Shepherd Dog, Chien de l'Atlas, Chien de Montagne de l'Atlas
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-60 |
Height (in): | 20-24 |
Colors: | white, fawn, red, black and white, fawn and white, shades of gray, tri-color, tawny. |
Ainu Dog
A.K.A.: Do-Ken, Ainu Inu, Ainu Ken, Hokkaido-Ken, Hokkaido Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 55 |
Height (in): | 18-21 |
Colors: | Sesame, brindle, wolf gray, red, brown or white. |
Airedale Terrier
A.K.A.: Waterside Terrier, Bingley Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 45 |
Height (in): | 23 |
Colors: | Tan with black or grizzled saddle. |
Airedoodle
Primary Breed | Airedale Terrier |
Secondary Breed | Poodle (Standard) |
Overview:
The Airedoodle is a cross between an Airedale Terrier and a Poodle (Standard) The Airedoodle is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Airedale Terrier and a Poodle (Standard). Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Airedoodle are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Airedale Terrier and 50% Poodle (Standard).
See more…Akbash Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 90-130 |
Height (in): | 28-31 |
Colors: | white |
Akita
A.K.A.: Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:85-130, female:65-110 |
Height (in): | male:25-28, female:23-26 |
Colors: | Any color, including white, pinto, or brindle. |
Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 50-100 |
Height (in): | 20-25 |
Colors: | Blue merle, brown merle, or red merle, all trimmed in white or chocolate and white. |
Alaskan Husky
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 44-66 |
Height (in): | 23-26 |
Colors: | Black and white, gray and white, shades of red and white. |
Alaskan Klee Kai
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | Standard - 23 Miniature - 15 Toy - under 10 |
Height (in): | Standard - 15-17.5 Miniature - 13-15 Toy - under 1 |
Colors: | white with black or gray |
Alaskan Malamute
A.K.A.: Mal, Mally
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male:85, female:75 |
Height (in): | male:25, female:23 |
Colors: | Light gray to black, with white shading and mask or cap. Also shades of sable or red with shading - or all white. |
Alopekis
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 6-15 |
Height (in): | 8-12 |
Colors: | Comes in all colors and combinations except discolored white (albino). |
Alpine Dachsbracke
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 33-40 |
Height (in): | 13-16 |
Colors: | dark deer red or black with red/brown markings |
Alusky
Primary Breed | Alaskan Malamute |
Secondary Breed | Siberian Husky |
Overview:
The Alusky is a cross between an Alaskan Malamute and a Siberian Husky The Alusky is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Alaskan Malamute and a Siberian Husky. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the Alusky are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Alaskan Malamute and 50% Siberian Husky.
See more…America Bandogge Mastiff

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 90-140 |
Height (in): | 23-29 |
Colors: | black, blue, red, tawny and black brindle |
American Allaunt
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | Males:100-150 Females: 90-130 |
Height (in): | Males:26-29 Females:24-27 |
Colors: | Any is accepted. |
American Bandogge
Overview:
The American Bandogge is a cross between an Bulldog and a Mastiff The American Bandogge is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Bulldog and a Mastiff. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Bandogge are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Bulldog and 50% Mastiff.
See more…American Bandogge mastiff

A.K.A.: Bandog, Bandogge
Primary Breed | Mastiff |
Secondary Breed | American Pit Bull Terrier |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 120-140 |
Height (in): | 19-23 |
Colors: | Brindle, black, gray, red fawn, tan |
American Blue Gascon Hound

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 75-105 |
Height (in): | 23-30 |
Colors: | white body with black that creates a blue look. Varying amounts of solid and black spotting |