Dogs for Adoption in USA,
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Labrador Retriever

Labrador, Lab

The Labrador Retriever is probably America's favorite dog. He is playful (well into his adult years) and is often seen as a lifelong friend.

Border Collie

Scottish Sheep Dog, Welsh sheep dog

The Border Collie enjoys working; if not actually herding sheep, he needs to be in the company of an athletic owner who will allow him to work out often. He's intelligent and eager to please, so makes a fine companion for active and attentive owners.

Irish Setter

Red Setter, Irish Red Setter

The Irish Setter is one of America's favorite breeds. These dogs are loyal and protective, yet have a playful nature. He needs plenty of room to romp and enjoys being on family outings.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cav, Cavalier, Cavie

The Cavalier is very happy to be with children and is very gentle with them. A loyal companion to his owner, the Cavalier needs a lot of exercise to maintain good health.

Australian Labradoodle

The Australian Labradoodle breed dates back to the 1980's and was initiated by Wally Conran of Royal Guide Dogs located in Victoria Australia. The intent was to create a breed that was allergy and asthma friendly with the temperament of a service dog. This journey was inspired by a vision impaired woman in Hawaii needed a Guide Dog which wouldn't aggravate her husband's allergies. Of the 31 Labradoodles bred at Royal Guide Dogs, a staggering 29 made it through as Guide Dogs... an accolade of paralleled proportion for this "new breed' of Guide Dog. Currently the Australian Labradoodle is considered to be a cross between the Poodle, Cocker Spaniel and Labrador Retriever, while the Labradoodle is a cross between the Labrador Retriever and Poodle only.

Dachshund

teckel

The Dachshund (German for 'badger dog') is a family favorite. Playful, friendly, and full of charm, he makes a great pet.

Labradinger

The Labradinger is a mix between an English Springer Spaniel and a Lab. This breed is a great choice for families.

Chiranian

The Chiranian is a mix between the Chihuahua and the Pomeranian. This breed likes to be close to its owners.

Shih Tzu

Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a sweet and playful family companion. He's bolder than his small size suggests, but gets along well with strangers and other animals.

Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is a tiny bundle of joy. Kids love him ' and for good reason. This breed seems always excited about something. They do best as an indoor dog, but they love to scamper around in the yard ' in suitable weather.

Miniature Bernedoodle

mini bernedoodle, mini bernenoodle

No two Bernedoodles are identical. The genes from the parent breeds meld in unique ways, and it’s endlessly fascinating to see what each litter produces. That said, prospective owners must understand that there can be a lot of variation in a hybrid litter, and must therefore choose a breeder that can help match them with the best dog for their circumstances.

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Zwergschnauzer, Dwarf Schnauzer, Miniature Schnauzer, Mini Schnauzer

The Miniature Schnauzer is playful and spunky breed. They love being the center of attention and reward their owners with loyalty and affection.

Maltipoo

Malt-A-Poo, Malti-Poo, Maltepoo

The Malt-A-Poo is a mix between the Maltese and the Poodle. These dogs get along well in most families, if they have a yard for exercise.

Pomsky

Siberian Husky Pomeranian Mix

A Pomsky is a cross between a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky. A crossing usually consists of a female Husky and a male Pomeranian. This is to avoid any complications that may occur if the smaller Pomeranian were to carry puppies sired by the much larger Siberian Husky male.

Newfoundland

Newf, Newfie, The Gentle Giant

The Newfoundland is a calm and dignified breed. They're great with children and are very happy living in a very social family. This is a big breed, so he needs a lot of space to get out and exercise.

Australian Cattle Dog

ACD, Cattle Dog, Blue Heeler, Red Heeler, Queensland Heeler

Though native to Australia, the Australian Cattle Dog is used on farms all over the world. They have a need for lots of activity and enjoy herding just about anything they can find.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Berner Sennenhund, Bernese Cattle Dog

The Bernese Mountain Dog is sweet, but shy. Although he makes a great family pet, he often bonds to just one person in the family. If socialized early, he gets along well with other animals and children.

Morkie

The Malkie is a mix between the Maltese and the Yorkshire Terrier. These dogs are good in a home with older children or no children.

Biewer Terrier

Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon, Biewer, Biewer Yorkie, Biro Yorkshire Terrier

The Biewer Terrier, originally called the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon, was first bred by Mr. and Mrs. Werner Biewer in Germany. The first Biewer was born in 1984 and it was through a selective breeding program that the Biewer Yorkshire Terrier a la Pom Pon was developed. It was first registered as a breed of its own with the ACH, and the breed standard was signed in 1989. After Mr. Biewer died in 1997, interest in the Biewer breed began to diminish. In 2003, the Biewer Terrier was brought to America and within one year the popularity of this loveable dog began to grow. The Biewer Terrier was accepted as a distinct breed of its own by the American Rare Breed Association in 2007. With its lighthearted, playful, child-like attitude, this tri-colored toy terrier is gaining popularity with dog lovers everywhere. Equally as good with children as it is with other dogs of all sizes, the Biewer Terrier is a loyal and fast friend to all it considers part of its family. Although every dog has its own unique and special personality, as a breed, the Biewer Terrier is confident, happy, fun loving and even tempered. Generally speaking, Biewers are not noisy or especially difficult in any particular way.

Old English Sheepdog

The Old English Sheepdog is a lovable companion for any family. Bred to herd sheep, he needs a good deal of exercise. His heavy coat needs less care than you may think and serves as an all-weather insulation.

Siberian Husky

Chukcha, Chuksha

The Siberian Husky is very similar in looks to the Alaskan Malamute, yet somewhat smaller in build and not quite as bold. Still, he needs a strong-willed owner who will stay in control. This dog loves to roam and explore, so he needs a nice big yard.

Pomeranian

Deutscher Spitz; Zwergspitz; Spitz nain; Spitz enano; Pom; Zwers

The Pomeranian is a very inquisitive dog. He's intelligent and trains well. Moreover, he's quite wary of strangers, so may serve as a great ' though tiny ' watch dog.

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd, Alsatian, Alsatian Wolf Dog, Berger Allemand, Deutscher Schäferhund

The German Shepherd is unmatched in character and courage. These dogs make great companions because they are loyal and have the heightened senses of an excellent watch dog. At the same time, they can be gentle and playful companions for children.

Mutt

A mongrel, mixed-breed dog

A mongrel, mutt, or mixed-breed dog, is a dog that is not the result of breeding within an existing breed or to modify or create a breed and belongs to no breed. In the United States, the term "mixed-breed" is a favored synonym over "mongrel" among many who wish to avoid negative connotations associated with the latter term. The implication that such dogs must be a mix of defined breeds may stem from an inverted understanding of the origins of dog breeds. Pure breeds have been, for the most part, artificially created from random-bred populations by human selective breeding with the purpose of enhancing desired physical, behavioral, or temperamental characteristics. Dogs that are not purebred are not necessarily a mix of such defined breeds. Therefore, among experts and fans of such dogs, "Mongrel" is still the preferred term.

Rat Terrier

American Rat Terrier

The Rat Terrier comes in three sizes: toy, medium and standard. The breed is used for either hunting or as a companion.