Pet Breeds

Abyssinian Cats
Active cats with active personalities.

Aegean Cats
Greek feline calls the islands home.

Affenpinschers
Monkey dog makes an impression.

Afghan Hounds
Ancient hunter.

African Grey Parrots
More than just a pet bird.

Airedale Terriers
Modern day canine heroes.

Akita Dogs
The geat Japanese dog.

Alaskan Malamutes
Large breed is a sought-after family dog.

Amazon Parrots
A favorite amongst bird lovers.

American Bobtail Cats
American bobtail cats are friendly and intelligent, and are great family cats.

American Curl Cats
Accidental breed is all American.

American Eskimo Dogs
Breed not really linked to Eskimos.

American Foxhounds
Singing hound dog is top choice for hunters and families.

American Shorthair Cats
A family favorite.

American Wirehair Cats
These curiously furry cats are a national treasure.

Anatolian Shepherds
Turkish dog is superb guardian.

Australian Cattle Dogs
Heeler has wild roots.

Australian Kelpies
Is working dog part dingo?

Australian Shepherds
All-American working dog.

Balinese Cats
Long-haired Siamese is not from Bali.

Ball Pythons
Popular pets for first-time snake owners.

Basenji Dogs
The "barkless" yodeler.

Basset Hounds
A hunter is born.

Beagles
These howlers make good friends.

Bearded Collies
Scottish herder is family oriented.

Beauceron Dogs
French guardian adapts to home and field.

Bengal Cats
Wild-looking but domesticated.

Bernese Mountain Dogs
Alpine breed is ideal for families.

Bichon Frise Dogs
Good things come in small packages.

Birman Cats
Sacred cats with personality.

Bloodhounds
The Sherlock of dogs.

Blue Lacy Dogs
A Texas original.

Bombay Cats
“Parlor Panther” has an exotic appeal.

Border Collies
A devoted working dog.

Boston Terriers
These energetic pups will keep you on your toes.

Boxer Dogs
A playful, curious breed that lives up to its name.

British Shorthair
The bulldog of the cat world.

Brittany Spaniels
Bird dog is actually a setter.

Bull Terriers
Gladiators of the canine race.

Bulldogs
Notorious droolers are family favorites.

Burmese Cats
Thailand’s “splendid” feline.

Burmilla Cats
The accidental breed.

Cairn Terriers
A big little dog.

California Spangled Cats
“House-leopard” bred for a cause.

Canaries
Canaries are a top choice for bird owners.

Cane Corso Dogs
Italian import wows American families.

Chartreux Cats
This rare breed is known as the blue cat of France.

Chesapeake Bay Retrievers
Water-loving dog is loyal family companion.

Chihuahua Dogs
Popular choice of pup by many.

Chinese Crested Dogs
Hairless breed has mysterious history.

Choosing the Right Dog Breed
Tips for picking the perfect pup.

Chow Chow Dogs
Chinese breed is one of the oldest.

Cocker Spaniels
Bird dog at heart.

Cornish Rex Cats
The "Greyhound" of cats.

Cymric Cats
Is tail-challenged bred just a long-haired Manx?

Dachshunds
“Hot dog” is really a hound.

Dalmatian Dogs
These ‘firehouse dogs’ have a heroic history.

Devon Rex Cats
Big Ears, big heart and a big personality.

Doberman Pinschers
Germany’s guardian now international family dog.

Egyptian Mau Cats
Ancient spotted breed is truly unique.

Exotic Shorthair Cats
Exotic cats the third most popular cat breed.

Fox Terriers
English breed is full of surprises.

German Shepherd Dogs
Co-worker, family companion and guardian.

German Shorthaired Pointers
Working dog is also excellent family companion.

Golden Retrievers
Golden retrievers top the list of must-have dogs.

Great Danes
A gentle giant with a rich history.

Greyhounds
Racing into the homes and hearts of families.

Havana Brown Cats
A fanciful hybrid.

Havanese Dogs
Cuban import makes ideal family pet.

Himalayan Cats
Blue-eyed wonder.

Icelandic Sheepdogs
A large dog in a small dog's body.

Irish Setters
A bow-wow beauty, inside and out.

Irish Terriers
An adventurous pup fit for the city or the suburbs.

Irish Wolfhounds
Ancient dog breed will surprise you.

Japanese Bobtail Cats
Ancient street cat is a legend.

Javanese Cats
Rare breed is not Indonesian.

Korat Cats
Thailand’s “good luck cat”.

Labradoodle Dogs
New dog "breed" gains popularity.

Labrador Retrievers
A favorite breed.

LaPerm Cats
Curly-haired breed is all American.

Leonberger Dogs
Germany's "Leo the lion".

Maine Coon Cats
Maine Coons the second most popular cat breed.

Maltese Dogs
Ancient breed still top choice.

Manx Cats
The cat for dog people.

Miniature Schnauzers
A big favorite.

Munchkin Cats
Short-legged breed exceeds expectations.

Newfoundland Dogs
A name rooted in history.

Norwegian Forest Cats
Cold-climate cat is a family favorite.

Ocicats
Wild-looking cat is tame family pet.

Oriental Cats
A popular breed amongst families and singles.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis
A big dog in a small body.

Persian Cats
Persian cats the most popular feline breed.

Peterbald Cats
Russian feline is a family favorite .

Poodles
Perky, personable and popular dogs for all ages.

Portuguese Water Dogs
The nation’s "First Dog" is an in-demand breed. 

Pugs
A worldly favorite.

Ragdoll Cats
Affectionate blue-eyed beauties.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks
South African lion hunter is lovable and mischievous.

Rottweiler Dogs
Germany’s “Rottie” is family oriented.

Russian Blue Cats
A favorite amongst royals and commoners.

Saluki Dogs
"Singing" hound is world's oldest dog breed.

Samoyed Dogs
The smiley dog.

Scottish Fold Cats
Well-known for its unusual ears.

Selkirk Rex Cats
Curly-haired breed Has unique qualities.

Shar-Pei Dogs
Ancient "wrinkled" breed from China.

Shih Tzu Dogs
First favored by Chinese royals.

Siamese Cats
Cats with purrsonality.

Siberian Cats
Is Russian cat hypoallergenic?

Siberian Huskies
An original sled dog.

Singapura Cats
Popular breed despite controversy over origin.

Snowshoe Cats
Rare breed has Siamese origins.

Somali Cats
“Fox cat” is playful companion.

Sphynx Cats
The accidental breed.

St. Bernard Dogs
Alpine rescues are breed’s claim to fame.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers
England’s “Staffy” is big-hearted.

Sussex Spaniels
A winning breed in more ways than one.

Tibetan Mastiffs
Are these dogs worth a million dollar price tag?

Tonkinese Cats
Easygoing cat has complicated past.

Top 10 Cat Breeds
Which feline is purr-fect for you?

Top 10 Dog Breeds
AKC names 2012’s popular pooches.

Top 10 Dogs Breeds 2008
AKC names 2008’s popular pooches.

Tortoiseshell Cats
"Money" cats are good luck for some.

Turkish Angora Cats
A national treasure.

Vizsla Dogs
Hungarian hunter.

Weimaraners
The gray ghost.

Welsh Terriers
British breed is their oldest.

West Highland White Terriers
Small, sharp and speedy .

Whippets
A "poor man's greyhound."

Yorkshire Terriers
A brave beauty.