A field guide to dog breeds
Meet the buddy
who's going to be
with you
through it all.
An illustrated guide to dog breeds, built for people making real decisions. If you're choosing between a spaniel and a shepherd, or just trying to understand what you've already brought home, start here. Facts from the AKC, FCI, and standard veterinary references. The art is ours.
- Breeds
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- Groups
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- Verified against
- AKC · FCI · UKC
Chapter one
Which breed fits your life?
Answer thirteen honest questions. We'll match you to the top five breeds from our library — with the reasons, and with the reasons against.
Your five closest matches
Ranked by fit against your answers. Tap any card for the full profile.
Chapter two
The library
Every breed we've drawn, alphabetized. Search by name or trait, or jump to a letter.
No breeds match that search. Try another word.
Chapter three
What we read
A field guide is only as good as its sources. Every breed's temperament, size, and life-expectancy range in this book is drawn from the following.
- 01
The Complete Dog Book
American Kennel Club (AKC), 21st edition — official breed standards, group classifications, temperament descriptions.
- 02
FCI Breed Nomenclature
Fédération Cynologique Internationale — the international registry recognizing 360+ breeds across ten groups.
- 03
UKC Official Breed Standards
United Kennel Club — parallel standards and total dog philosophy for working and companion breeds.
- 04
The Merck Veterinary Manual
Merck & Co. — breed-specific health predispositions and typical lifespan data.
- 05
The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Juliette Cunliffe — origin histories, coat and grooming particulars, cross-referenced with breed clubs.