459 breeds and counting
Pawpoint is a reference-first breed encyclopaedia covering 459+ dog breeds, with over 1 million followers across all socials covering breeds from all over the world. With all breeds covered in our A–Z — dog breeds book.
Start with what matters to you
World origins
435 breeds plotted at the country or region they were developed in. Tap a marker to see which breeds came from there and read their page.
Pick a marker on the map, or start with the countries that gave us the most.
Population today
A different question from where breeds were created — this is simply where the most dogs live today. Estimated pet dog population by country.
Estimated figures, various sources — pet dog population, not strays or working dogs specifically.
Find your breed
We score every breed in the directory against your home, your routine and your tolerance for hair, barking and brushing.
Step 1 of 7
Home size tells us how much room a breed needs to settle.
Compare breeds
The same Quick Facts and Temperament & Needs ratings from the breed pages, lined up so you can scan the differences.
Biggest difference: Trainability
Size
Large
Small
Exercise needs
2 hours+ per day
30 minutes daily
Home size suited to
Medium to large home
Flat or small home
Grooming frequency
Weekly brush
Weekly brush
Coat length
Short
Short
Sheds
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 years
9-11 years
Town or country
Either
Either, happy in town
Garden size needed
Medium or larger
Small garden or none
Friendliness
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Energy
4/5
2/5
Barking
2/5
2/5
Grooming
2/5
2/5
Suits a first-time owner
5/5
4/5
Illustrated feature
An interactive trail through domestication and selective breeding — six stages, one transforming silhouette, and the moment one dog became hundreds.
Walk the journeyThe ones nobody lists
Designer crosses, emerging types and registry-specific classes — we cover them with the same page template as the official breeds.
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Extinct breeds, the rise of doodles, and the rest of the canine family.
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