AKC Recognized Breeds

Alphabetical Listing for A-B

The best way to ensure a long and happy relationship with a purebred dog is to purchase the dog from a responsible breeder. While the AKC does not endorse or recommend breeders, we do provide a Breeder Referral Search and an Online Breeder Classified service. You should receive AKC registration papers from the breeder when you purchase your dog.

A
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute
Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute
American English Coonhound American Eskimo Dog American Foxhound American Staffordshire Terrier American Water Spaniel
American English Coonhound American
Eskimo Dog
American Foxhound American
Staffordshire Terrier
American
Water Spaniel
Anatolian Shepherd Dog Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier  
Anatolian
Shepherd Dog
Australian
Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier  

B
Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron
Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron
Bedlington Terrier Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Bernese Mountain Dog
Bedlington Terrier Belgian Malinois Belgian Sheepdog Belgian Tervuren Bernese
Mountain Dog
Bichon Frise Black and Tan Coonhound Black Russian Terrier Bloodhound Bluetick Coonhound
Bichon Frise Black and Tan
Coonhound
Black Russian Terrier Bloodhound Bluetick
Coonhound
Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres
Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon
Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon
Bull Terrier Bulldog Bullmastiff    
Bull Terrier Bulldog Bullmastiff    
 
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