Dog Breeds Starting With 'A', Page 1(50 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 |
American Boston Bull Terrier

Primary Breed | Boston Terrier |
Secondary Breed | American Pit Bull Terrier |
Overview:
The American Boston Bull Terrier is a cross between an Boston Terrier and a American Pit Bull Terrier The American Boston Bull Terrier is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Boston Terrier and a American Pit Bull Terrier. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Boston Bull Terrier are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Boston Terrier and 50% American Pit Bull Terrier.
See more…American Bull Dogue De Bordeaux
A.K.A.: American Dogue de Bordeaux
Primary Breed | American Bulldog |
Secondary Breed | Dogue de Bordeaux |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 90-130 |
Height (in): | 20-29 |
Colors: | brown, tan, brindle, black |
American Bull-Jack
Primary Breed | American Bulldog |
Secondary Breed | Jack Russell Terrier |
Overview:
The American Bull-Jack is a cross between an American Bulldog and a Jack Russell Terrier The American Bull-Jack is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing American Bulldog and a Jack Russell Terrier. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Bull-Jack are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% American Bulldog and 50% Jack Russell Terrier.
See more…American Bulldog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male-70-120 female-60-100 |
Height (in): | 19-27 |
Colors: | white, brindle, brown, red or tan |
American Bullnese
Primary Breed | French Bulldog |
Secondary Breed | Pekingese |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 10-20 |
Height (in): | 10-12 |
Colors: | any colors |
American Bully
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 70-120 lbs |
Height (in): | 13-21 inch |
Colors: | Black, Red, Grey, Fawn, Brindle, Blue, Brown, Tan, White |
American Bully Mikelands

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 35 |
Height (in): | 15 |
Colors: | Blue Gray and White |
American Corgi
A.K.A.: Corgi
Primary Breed | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
Secondary Breed | Welsh Cardigan Corgi |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 20-25 |
Height (in): | 10-12 |
Colors: | Tri-color , red/white, Merle, sable |
American Eagle Dog
Primary Breed | American Eskimo Dog |
Secondary Breed | Beagle |
Overview:
The American Eagle Dog is a cross between an American Eskimo Dog and a Beagle The American Eagle Dog is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing American Eskimo Dog and a Beagle. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Eagle Dog are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% American Eskimo Dog and 50% Beagle.
See more…American Eskimo Dog
A.K.A.: Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | Toy:6-10 Miniature: 11-20 Standard: 20-40 |
Height (in): | Toy: 9-12 Miniature: 12-15 Standard: 15-19 |
Colors: | White, or white with biscuit cream. |
American Eskimo Dog (Toy)

A.K.A.: Eskie
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 6 to 10 pounds |
Height (in): | 9 to 12 inches |
Colors: | White |
American Foxhound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 65-75 |
Height (in): | 21-25 |
Colors: | Any |
American French Bull Terrier

Primary Breed | French Bulldog |
Secondary Breed | American Pit Bull Terrier |
Overview:
The American French Bull Terrier is a cross between an French Bulldog and a American Pit Bull Terrier The American French Bull Terrier is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing French Bulldog and a American Pit Bull Terrier. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American French Bull Terrier are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% French Bulldog and 50% American Pit Bull Terrier.
See more…American Gointer
Primary Breed | Golden Retriever |
Secondary Breed | Pointer |
Overview:
The American Gointer is a cross between an Golden Retriever and a Pointer The American Gointer is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Golden Retriever and a Pointer. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Gointer are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Golden Retriever and 50% Pointer.
See more…American Hairless Terrier

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 5-16 |
Height (in): | 7-16 |
Colors: | pink skin with gray, gold, red or black spots. |
American Indian Dog
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 25-45 |
Height (in): | 18-21 |
Colors: | black, white, tan, brown, gray, silver or red |
American Lo-Sze Pugg

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 5-12 |
Height (in): | 10 |
Colors: | any combination and pattern of white, tan, brown and black |
American Mastiff
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 140-200 |
Height (in): | 28-35 |
Colors: | Born dark, turn light fawn by the end of the first year |
American Mastiff Panja

Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 80-100 |
Height (in): | 22-26 |
Colors: | black, brown |
American Pit Bull Terrier

A.K.A.: Pit Bull Terrier, Pitbull, Pit bull, Pit, Pit Terrier, Staffordshire Fighting Dog, Bull Baiter Dogs, Yankee Terrier, Rebel Terrier
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 22-110 Most common: 35-55 |
Height (in): | 18-22 |
Colors: | Any color or combination of white, red, brown, black, gray |
American Pugabull
Primary Breed | Pug |
Secondary Breed | American Bulldog |
Overview:
The American Pugabull is a cross between an Pug and a American Bulldog The American Pugabull is a hybrid or designer breed that was developed by crossing Pug and a American Bulldog. Though the breed was intended to be a 50/50 mix, many of the American Pugabull are bred over many generations and may not always be 50% Pug and 50% American Bulldog.
See more…American Rat Pinscher

A.K.A.: Rat-A-Pin
Primary Breed | Miniature Pinscher |
Secondary Breed | Rat Terrier |
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 6-10 |
Height (in): | 9-13 |
Colors: | red, black and tan, blue and white, tricolor, brindle |
American Staffordshire Terrier

A.K.A.: Amstaff
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 57-67 |
Height (in): | male:18-19, female:17-18 |
Colors: | Any solid or partial color, but more than 80% white. Black & tan or liver are less preferred. |
American Staghound
A.K.A.: Staghound
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | 60-100 |
Height (in): | 24-30 |
Colors: | Any color combination seen in greyhounds or deerhounds |
American Water Spaniel

A.K.A.: American Brown Spaniel, American Brown Water Spaniel
Size
Grooming requirements
Exercise requirements
Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
Weight (lbs): | male: 30-45, female: 25-40 Lbs. |
Height (in): | 15-18 |
Colors: | Solid liver, brown, or dark chocolate. |