Dogs breeds
Complete profiles of Dogs breeds with photos, traits and care guides.
42 breeds
English Bulldog
A calm, sturdy companion with a lovable sour-mug face and high vet needs.
Shih Tzu
A palace companion dog: affectionate, low-shedding and ideal for apartments.
Dachshund
The long-bodied badger hound: bold, clever and occasionally stubborn.
French Bulldog
A bat-eared apartment favourite that barks little and needs modest exercise.
Shiba Inu
An ancient Japanese spitz, fox-like, fastidious and cat-like in independence.
Chihuahua
The world’s smallest breed, fiercely loyal to one person and great for small homes.
Pomeranian
A fluffy toy spitz full of personality, perfect for apartments.
Pug
A wrinkly, comedic lap dog that loves people but struggles in the heat.
Maltese
A silky white toy companion, low-shedding and devoted.
Poodle
Comes in toy, miniature and standard sizes; extremely intelligent with a low-shedding coat.
Yorkshire Terrier
A tiny terrier with a silky coat and a big-dog attitude.
Affenpinscher
The “monkey dog”—tiny, fearless and comical.
Alaskan Klee Kai
A miniature husky lookalike, reserved with strangers.
American Cocker Spaniel
The smallest sporting spaniel, with a lavish silky coat.
American Eskimo Dog
The fluffy white former circus star—smart and showy.
Bichon Frise
A cheerful white powder-puff, low-shedding and apartment-perfect.
Biewer Terrier
A tricolour toy terrier descended from the Yorkie.
Bolognese
A fluffy white Italian lapdog, deeply attached to its owner.
Boston Terrier
The “American Gentleman” in a tuxedo coat.
Chinese Crested Dog
Hairless or powderpuff—an affectionate companion.
English Toy Spaniel
A flat-faced royal lapdog of the English court.
German Spitz
The family of spitzes from which the Pomeranian came—an alert little watchdog.
Japanese Chin
A cat-like aristocratic toy from the Japanese court.
Japanese Spitz
A fluffy white companion spitz—bright and apartment-friendly.
Miniature Dachshund
The small dachshund bred to hunt rabbits in burrows.
Papillon
The butterfly-eared toy—one of the smartest small breeds.
Pekingese
The lion-maned palace dog of imperial China.
Russkiy Toy
One of the world’s tiniest dogs, with fine legs and large ears.
Schipperke
The little black “captain” of Belgian barges.
Tibetan Spaniel
A little Tibetan monastery lookout that loves high perches.
Tibetan Terrier
Not a true terrier—a shaggy Tibetan monastery companion with snowshoe feet.
Toy Poodle
The tiniest poodle—clever, non-shedding and hugely popular in Iran.
Xoloitzcuintle
The ancient Aztec dog in three sizes, hairless or coated.
Brussels Griffon
A human-faced, bearded toy that bonds intensely.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A gentle, affectionate lap spaniel that loves everyone.
Coton de Tulear
Madagascar’s cotton-coated royal companion.
Havanese
Cuba’s national dog—a sweet, sociable apartment companion.
Keeshond
The Dutch barge dog with its signature “spectacles”.
Lhasa Apso
A Tibetan temple sentinel—small, alert and wary.
Löwchen
A rare companion traditionally clipped like a little lion.
Miniature Pinscher
The “King of Toys”—a fearless, high-stepping mini.
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded, low-shedding favourite for apartments and a keen watchdog.
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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