DOGS A-Y Cause their isn't a dog with the name that starts with Q or Z

A AKITA Origin: Japan Group: Working Use: Akita serves humans chiefly as a police and guard dog, as a guide dog for the blind and as a family pet. FUN FACT Honored in its native land as a national treasure in Japan

B Bernese Mountain Dog Origin: Switzerland Group: Working Use: The mountain dogs herded livestock and were used as cart dogs to transport goods and produce to market FUN FACT Breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century

C Canadian Eskimo dog Origin: Canada Group: Working Use: Strong hunting, sled and pack dog Fun Fact This dog is rare

D Doberman Pinscher Origin: Germany Group: Working Use: Police dog, Guardian, Companion Fun fact The Doberman Pinscher is one of the most recognized dog breeds in the world.

E English Foxhound Origin: England Group: Hound Use: Stag hunting and other hunting Fun fact Foxhounds were used to hunt deer since 1600’s even earlier!

F Finnish Lapphund Origin: Lapland Group: Herding Use: Herding sheep and goat Fun fact Can handle cold weather, so the can heard in the snow easier.

G German Shepherd Origin: Germany Group: Herding Use: Herding, law enforcement, search and rescue, protection, and performance sports. Fun Facts They are the second smartest dog in the world.

H Havanese Origin: Cuba Group: Toy Use: Companion Fun Fact The dogs were pampered pets and were quite a status symbol. And were in a lot of rich persons homes.

I Icelandic Sheepdog Origin: Iceland Group: Herding Use: HERDINGGGGG Fun Fact They were brought to the country in the 9th century by the Viking settlers.

J Jack Russell Terrier Origin: England Group: Terrier Use: Earth dog, agility and terrier races Fun Fact Short legs on a Jack Russell may be caused by achondroplastic dwarfism.

K Kuvasz Origin: Hungary Group: Working Use: Guardian and sheep guardian Fun Fact Pure breeds only come in white or ivory

L Longhaired Whippet Origin: USA Group: Rare Use: Companion, lure coursing Fun Fact There pretty athlete even though there more for dog shoes.

M Miniature Australian Shepherd Origin: USA Group: herding Use: Companion, heading and racing Fun Fact There helpful in rodeos when a calf runs out of the cage

N Norwegian Elkhound Origin: Norway Group: Hound Use: Moose hunting and companion Fun Fact Been around since Viking times ( AD)

O Old English Sheepdog Origin: England Group: Herding Use: Herding trials and companion Fun Fact They have actually do have eyes under that fur.

P Papillon Origin: France Group: Toy Use: Companion Fun Fact Papillon is French for butterfly

R Redbone Coonhound Origin: Scotland Group: Hound Use: Hunting and companion Fun Fact Their slim coat helps them to swim

S Shikoku Origin: Japan Group: Companion Use: Companion and hunting Fun Fact Consistent training to tame its abundant energy and innocent spirit.

T Thai Ridgeback Origin: Thailand Group: Hound Use: Fun Fact Breed has been around for hundreds of years in its native Thailand

V Volpino Italiano Origin: Italy Group: Toy Use: Watchdog and companion Fun Fact During the Italian Renaissance this clever little dog decorated the laps of royalty and kept company with Michelangelo

W Weimaraner Origin: Germany Group: Sporting Use: Bird dog and pointing field trials Fun Fact Nickname of Gray Ghost

X Xoloitzcuintli Origin: Asia Group: Hound Use: Fun Fact There hairless, with a small patch of hair

Y Yorkshire Terrier Origin: England Group: Toy Use: Companion Fun Fact Controlling the rat population in the coal pits and cotton mills