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128 Good Dogs: Can You Identify Them All?

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1. A Pastoral dog hailing from the mountains. Their coat tends to cord.
2. This breed of dog played Fang in the Harry Potter films.
3. Their domed skull and shorter muzzle sets them apart from their Cavalier cousin.
4. This large, Working dog tends to have a longer puppy phase than most other dogs.
5. These family favourites are infamous diggers.
6. One of the most famous types of this dog in popular culture is Lassie.
7. Named after a location in England, this Pastoral dog likes to stay close by.
8. They have a characteristic ridge of hair along their spine.
9. These large Working dogs can be excellent and accomplished swimmers.
10. William Shakespeare described these dogs as 'slow in pursuit, but match’d in mouth like bells'.
11. They are a multi-breed dog, with Golden Retriever and Siberian Husky parents.
12. They are a large French scent hound. They take their name from their coat’s blue mottling.
13. They are incredibly popular family pets due to their vivacious, sometimes clown-like personalities.
14. Originally used to hunt wounded animals, they later gained fame as a tracking dog chasing down criminals.
15. These short-haired dogs take their name from a Mexican state.
16. A type of Terrier, they served as sentries and couriers for the British military in World War I.
17. There have famously been 101 of these dogs in a certain film.
18. They are believed to the be oldest type of Retriever.
19. They are named after a Korean island.
20. These Dutch Utility dogs were originally used to guard barges.
21. They are famous for their point stance when scenting and detecting game.
22. These Hounds are characterized by their reddish coats and darker muzzles.
23. In the film production of The Wizard of Oz, this breed of dog played Dorothy's dog, Toto.
24. They take their name from breed founder, Dutchman Edward Korthals.
25. Renowned as a pack Hound, they possess strong hunting instincts, a keen sense of smell, and high energy.
26. A Toy version of a vermin dispatcher with an onomatopoeic name.
27. Their status as one of the most popular breeds is thanks to their versatility as a companion, service, and guide dog.
28. In the UK they are the only breed which is exhibited on a decorative box in the show ring.
29. They belong to a group of white breeds originating from the Mediterranean.
30. These Terriers used to be used on farms in the 18th century.
31. Racy and graceful in stature, these Terriers are famous for their fiery coat and daredevil nature.
32. They are the least prevalent of the German pointing breeds.
33. This German breed is an ancestor of the Pomeranian.
34. These Toy dogs’ rugged, urchin-like appearance is matched by their mischievous and characterful personality.
35. Previously known as the French Mastiff, they are powerful dogs renowned for their guarding instincts.
36. They are believed to be the older of the two Corgi breeds.
37. This Terrier’s silky top-knot is a defining characteristic.
38. They are often used by the armed forces and police.
39. Their name means 'butterfly', which refers to their feathered ears.
40. They are the largest of the Poodle breeds.

41. Although smaller in stature, they share some common ancestry with the pointed-ear Pharaoh Hound.
42. They were originally used by falconers to indicate the presence of birds by freezing when scenting game.
43. They are the middle size of the Poodle breeds.
44. Their name comes from the county in which they were bred. Unlike other dogs of this type, they are vocal whilst working.
45. Originally a much larger dog, they still possess 'big dog energy' that gives them great character.
46. Their name translates as 'whiskered snout', which describes their moustache and beard.
47. A natural sheepdog, they are still used to work sheep and cattle today. They also excel at canine sports.
48. The smallest of the British pack Hounds, they are known for their skill as great escape artists.
49. They are also known as the Highland Collie, the Mountain Collie, and the Hairy Mou'ed Collie.
50. Their gentle nature makes them excellent companions and guide dogs.
51. They take their name from the Swiss canton of Berne, where they were traditionally used to pull carts.
52. Hailing from Wales and bold in nature, this Terrier was originally bred to run alongside Hounds in hunt activities.
53. Nicknamed the 'Westie', they are believed to be developed from Cairn Terriers.
54. Sometimes known as the Australian Heeler, when cattle driving they nip the heels of the herd to move them forward.
55. Hailing from Northeast Spain, they were originally used as sheepdogs in the Spanish Pyrenees.
56. They take their name from the Château of Laeken because Queen Marie Henriette favoured the breed.
57. Affectionately known as the 'Scottie', they are instantly recognisable by their distinctive silhouette.
58. Their name translates to 'sand paper skin', which is a reference to their distinctively rough coat.
59. This Hound was originally bred to work in water, they have webbed feet, a keen sense of smell, and a weather-resistant coat.
60. Hailing from the Tang dynasty in China, the origins of this breed can be traced as far back as the 8th century.
61. They take their name from the Duke of Gordon who introduced the breed in 1820 at Gordon Castle in Scotland.
62. These graceful dogs were prized by nomadic Arab tribes.
63. They are the tallest dogs in the world.
64. Renowned for their sense of humour, they are lively dogs who tend to jump when excited.
65. They take their name from their coat, which is fine, soft, and has a cotton-like texture.
66. Their name means 'to bite' or 'to grip'.
67. Their French title (Le Chien Barbet) translates to 'the Bearded Dog', which describes their curly coat.
68. The larger and rougher-haired of the sausage dogs recognized by the UK Kennel Club.
69. This multi-breed dog has Australian Cattle Dog and Australian Shepherd parent breeds.
70. Originally from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, their long coat protected them against the cold.
71. They are the national dog of Israel.
72. Developed from sporting Spaniels, they were popular with noble ladies as companions and bedwarmers.
73. This Terrier shot to popularity in the 19th century when they were used to hunt foxes alongside hounds.
74. Their name means ‘herding dog’ in Swedish.
75. Nicknamed 'Silver Ghost', they were originally bred to hunt deer and bear in their native Germany.
76. This Terrier hails from the Hebrides.
77. This multi-breed dog tends to have sighthound and terrier or Pastoral parents.
78. Often associated with the United Kingdom, they were used in British propaganda in World War I and II.
79. These Pastoral dogs have always been used as flock guardians, protecting their herds from predators like wolf and bear.
80. They were used in Germany as guard dogs on farms as far back as the Middle Ages.

81. Originally named Brown Water Spaniel, they are skilled at flushing wildfowl and retrieving ducks.
82. When developed they were bred from the best stock in Europe and Asia, which gives them their hybrid name.
83. Contrary to their name, they are not Terriers. They have, however, been used to herd sheep.
84. Traditionally a cattle herder, they have also been used as an ambulance dog.
85. They are recognisable by their off-standing coat and bluish black tongue.
86. They were developed by a German tax collector.
87. They were bred as a smaller alternative to the Greyhound.
88. The most substantial of the sheepdogs, they are thick-set and muscular with an impressive, shaggy coat.
89. Standing at no taller than 35.5 cm, this Terrier is notably smaller their standard counterparts.
90. They are renowned for their speed and can run at up to 45 miles per hour.
91. They were bred by crossing the Large Munsterlander with Spaniels.
92. They are famous for their flowing, floor-length coat.
93. They take their name from breed developer Count Hamilton and notably hunt alone and not in packs.
94. Their natural tendency to herd comes from their centuries of use as a herder for reindeer in Finland.
95. Their well-coated ears give a pom-pom effect.
96. In the novel Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, it is thought Bill Sikes' dog, Bull's-eye, is this type of Terrier.
97. They are also known as the Mexican Hairless.
98. This multi-breed dog has Labrador and Poodle parent breeds.
99. It is believed that they were developed from a white German Shepherd Dog
100. This Pastoral dog was used in both world wars to accompany search parties looking for wounded soldiers.
101. They are the longer haired variety of a favourite Toy breed.
102. The strongest of the sled dogs, they take their name from the Mahlemut tribe who developed the breed.
103. Their original purpose, which was to hunt woodcock.
104. They are the smallest of the Poodle breeds.
105. They were originally used for the unusual purpose of herding fish.
106. They are often described as 'multum in parvo', which means a lot of dog in a small frame.
107. Although less glamourous than their long-haired cousins, they are dignified, hardworking dogs.
108. Nicknamed the 'PBGV', they are short, capable, and compact dogs.
109. These German Gundogs have harsh, wiry coat to protect them from bad weather.
110. These ancient sled dogs can pull heavy weights and withstand extremely low temperatures.
111. They are renowned as Queen Elizabeth II's favoured dog.
112. The heaviest of the spaniels, they gained popularity after they became the favoured pet of King George V.
113. Their stern expression and powerfully built body is suited to their original purpose of guarding.
114. This multi-breed dog has Cocker Spaniel and Poodle parent breeds.
115. They take their name from a character in Guy Mannering, a novel written in 1815 by Sir Walter Scott.
116. Although bred as a companion dog, they are capable of despatching rodents.
117. Their speckled skin, crested ears, and furry socks make are breed hallmarks.
118. They were developed in Boston, USA, by crossing a Bulldog with an English White Terrier.
119. Originally called the Scottish Wolfdog, this towering Hound has a surprisingly gentle temperament.
120. This Spaniel has been described as unusually docile and can be reserved around strangers.
121. Whilst they are capable shepherds, they also excel in all canine disciplines including agility and Frisbee.
122. They are native to The Netherlands.
123. They are an Italian breed of mastiff.
124. The smallest of the long-haired sausage dogs.
125. They hail from the USA.
126. This Gundog is named after the region of France in which they were developed.
127. Known as the Great Japanese Dog, they are substantial, impressive, and have a tendency to be aloof.
128. This multi-breed dog has Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier parent breeds.

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