Afghan Hound
Afghan Hounds were originally bred by nomadic tribes in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.
American English Coonhound
The American English Coonhound was originally bred by early American frontiersmen as a versatile hunting dog.
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pit Bulls were developed in 19th-century England and Ireland, where they were originally used in blood sports.
American Staffordshire Terrier
AmStaffs originated in 19th-century England when Bulldogs were crossed with Terriers to create strong, athletic dogs.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs were originally bred in Anatolia, Turkey, more than 4,000 years ago to protect livestock.
Australian Kelpie
Australian Kelpies were originally bred in the 19th century to herd and manage livestock, across the Australian outback.
Basset Hound
Basset Hounds were originally bred in medieval France as scent hounds for hunting small game such as rabbits.
Bloodhound
Bloodhounds were developed during the 8th and 9th centuries to track large game through dense forests.
Bluetick Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhounds were originally bred in the United States to track and hunt nocturnal game, particularly raccoons.
Boerboel
Boerboels are highly protective, and were originally bred in South Africa to guard homes and farms, and to protect livestock.
Border Collie
Border Collies were originally bred to herd sheep in the rough countryside between England and Scotland.
Boston Terrier
Boston Terriers were originally bred for pit fighting and ratting in the 19th century before becoming friendly companion dogs.
Boxer
Boxers were originally bred in Germany in the late 19th century as strong and versatile working dogs.
Bull Terrier
In the 1800s, Bull Terriers were originally bred for cruel blood sports like bull and bear baiting and dog fighting.
Bullmastiff
Bullmastiffs were originally developed in England during the 1800s to help gamekeepers protect large estates.
