Breed Profiles

The Australian Shepherd

Today’s Australian Shepherd continues to demonstrate those traits of working sense, high intelligence, and physical ability, making it the breed of choice for many owners who are passionate about canine sports such as agility, herding trials, and obedience. more

The Beagle

These little hound dogs were bred to work in packs and have a strong need for companionship. more

The Bichon Frise

Small, soft and cheerful, the Bichon Frise (pronounced BEE-shon free-ZAY) is a companion dog through and through. more

The Border Collie

Unmatched in brains, instinct, and endurance, these dogs can do just about anything—and do it superbly. more

The Boston Terrier

Raised a working-class tough guy from Boston, our leading dog—upon being recognized for his intellect, dashing good looks, and utter potential—earns a place on the right side of the proverbial tracks. more

The Bouvier des Flandres

It is true that these dogs, like bears, tend to carry their heads low to the ground, and they are also shaggy, and black, and large. But Bouviers aren't that large. more

The Boxer

Boxer dogs are elegant in appearance, athletic and courageous, love to play the fool, find fun in everything they do, and just generally resist taking things too seriously. more

The Bulldog

Bulldogs are "like little human beings. They are fabulous with children, they are comical and they do things no other dog can do. They snore, they pass gas. They are always very proud of what they can do." more

The Cairn Terrier

If I only had a brain, a heart, the nerve…” sing the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion in the classic film, The Wizard of Oz. It takes a plucky young Kansas girl and her equally spunky dog, Toto, to teach the trio about quick thinking, love, and courage. To Cairn Terrier owners everywhere, it comes as no surprise that the little dog who stood by Dorothy’s side with brains, heart, and nerve was a Cairn. more

The Dachshund

No doubt about it: the Dachshund is probably the world's most recognizable dog breed. From toddlers to octogenarians, everyone knows the funny little fellow with the sausage body, stubby legs, and waving tail. more