Dogs breeds
Complete profiles of Dogs breeds with photos, traits and care guides.
German Shepherd
One of the most intelligent and versatile breeds, used by police and rescue teams worldwide and devoted to its family.
Golden Retriever
A gentle, people-loving family dog that excels as a guide and therapy dog.
Sarabi Mastiff
Iran’s native livestock guardian from Sarab, prized for its size and courage against wolves.
Siberian Husky
A striking sled dog with boundless energy; social but independent and a known escape artist.
Alaskan Malamute
A heavy-duty Arctic freight dog, affectionate with family but strong-willed.
Australian Shepherd
A merle-coated herding dog with striking eyes and a strong work ethic.
Beagle
A merry scent hound with a superb nose, great with kids and other dogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog
A tri-coloured Swiss farm dog, wonderfully gentle with children.
Border Collie
Widely considered the smartest breed, a tireless herder that needs a job.
Boxer
A bouncy, clownish family dog that stays puppy-like for years and is great with children.
Chihuahua
The world’s smallest breed, fiercely loyal to one person and great for small homes.
Chow Chow
A lion-maned, blue-tongued breed: dignified, aloof and loyal to its people.
Dachshund
The long-bodied badger hound: bold, clever and occasionally stubborn.
Dalmatian
The spotted coach dog: athletic, playful and full of stamina.
Dobermann
An elegant, fast and highly trainable guardian that bonds closely with its owner.
English Bulldog
A calm, sturdy companion with a lovable sour-mug face and high vet needs.
French Bulldog
A bat-eared apartment favourite that barks little and needs modest exercise.
Jack Russell Terrier
A tiny terrier with a huge engine: bright, bold and always busy.
Mixed-breed dog
Mixed breeds combine several lineages and often enjoy hybrid vigour; many make wonderful adopted companions.
Pomeranian
A fluffy toy spitz full of personality, perfect for apartments.
Poodle
Comes in toy, miniature and standard sizes; extremely intelligent with a low-shedding coat.
Pug
A wrinkly, comedic lap dog that loves people but struggles in the heat.
Rottweiler
A powerful, confident guardian that is calm and devoted at home; early socialisation is essential.
Saint Bernard
The legendary Alpine rescue dog, giant-sized and famously gentle.
Saluki (Persian Greyhound)
One of the oldest dog breeds, bred in Persia for coursing; slender, elegant and very fast.
Samoyed
The fluffy white “smiling” Arctic dog that loves company.
Shiba Inu
An ancient Japanese spitz, fox-like, fastidious and cat-like in independence.
Shih Tzu
A palace companion dog: affectionate, low-shedding and ideal for apartments.
Belgian Malinois
The elite police and military working dog; intense and best for experienced, active owners.
Cane Corso
A muscular Italian mastiff bred to guard property; best with experienced owners.
Cocker Spaniel
A cheerful, gentle spaniel with long ears, originally a bird-flushing gun dog.
Great Dane
The gentle giant of the dog world: enormous, calm and affectionate.
Kangal Shepherd
A Turkish livestock guardian bred to protect flocks from wolves; calm with family, wary of strangers.
Labrador Retriever
The world’s favourite family dog: clever, good-natured and food-motivated.
Maltese
A silky white toy companion, low-shedding and devoted.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
A short-legged herding dog famed as the royal favourite; smart and cheerful.
Yorkshire Terrier
A tiny terrier with a silky coat and a big-dog attitude.
General care guide: Dogs
Before you bring a dog home
A dog is a 10–15 year commitment. Match the breed to your space, schedule and budget, not just its looks.
Feeding
Puppies eat 3–4 meals a day, adults two. Use a quality food with meat as the first ingredient. Never feed chocolate, grapes, onions, garlic, xylitol or cooked bones.
Vaccines & health
Core vaccines start at 6–8 weeks with yearly boosters; rabies from 12 weeks is essential in Iran. Deworm every three months and protect against fleas and ticks.
Training & exercise
Reward-based training works best. Socialise puppies between 3 and 14 weeks. Most dogs need at least two walks a day; working breeds need much more.
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