Dogs & Cats

Originally bred as scent hounds, beagles are popular companion dogs, noted for their adorable “pleading” expression.

Known for their high intelligence, border collies are named for the area where the breed is said to have originated: the border between Scotland and England.

Known for its inquisitive large eyes and ears, the Boston Terrier is a friendly and intelligent breed.

The Boxer is a German breed of dog known for its strong jaws, short muzzle, powerful neck, and energetic personality.

Known for its compact form and pronounced underbite, bulldogs are patient and friendly, but also notably stubborn.

With their long sable-colored coats, Collies are one of the most recognizable dog breeds.

The dachshund, known for its short legs and elongated body, was bred for hunting animals in burrows.

Known for its striking spotted fur coat, the Dalmatian breed is named for Dalmatia, a historical region of Croatia.

Considered a companion or “toy” breed, the French bulldog was developed by breeding smaller English bulldogs with rat-catching dogs from France.

Originally bred for sheep herding (hence the name shepherd), this working dog is now used for a variety of tasks, including police work, search-and-rescue, and assisting the disabled.

This Scottish breed is one of the most popular dogs, known for being gentle and friendly.

The Great Dane is a breed of dog most well known for its size, as one of the tallest dog breeds ever. The tallest Great Dane ever was named Zeus, who stood 44 inches tall at the shoulder.

Originally bred for fox hunting, these small terriers are known for their exuberant energy and their general good health.

Originally bred for sport and hunting, the Labrador has gained much popularity as a companion dog due to its friendly and playful nature.

Persians are instantly recognizable, with their flattened faces and longhair coats.

The Pomeranian is a toy dog breed named after Pomerania, a region in Poland and Germany where the breed was developed.

The poodle is an extremely popular dog breed known for its tightly curled fur and intelligent nature.

Pugs are a small breed of dog that originated in ancient China. They are known for their compact bodies, wrinkled features, and short curled tails.

The word “schnauzer” comes from the German word that means “snout” or “moustache”, referring to the long fur on the dog’s muzzle.

Shiba Inus are a medium-sized breed of spitz dog from Japan. They are agile and bred to be able to traverse mountainous environments, and are known for their independent, almost cat-like nature.

Siamese cats are easily recognizable and are one of the earliest recognized breeds of cats from Asia.

An active dog breed full of energy, Huskies were bred to pull sleds.

“Tabby” isn’t actually a breed; it actually refers to any domestic cat that has the distinctive striped pattern, and an “M” shape on its forehead. Many different breeds can be tabby patterned.