Guess the Dog Breed

Great Dane

Despite their imposing size, Great Danes are known for being incredibly gentle and patient, especially with children.

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow and Chinese Shar-Pei are the only breeds known to have naturally blue-black tongues.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

These dogs have a distinctive ridge of hair along their spine and were bred in Africa to hunt large game, including lions.

Newfoundland

Newfoundlands have webbed feet and a water-resistant coat, making them excellent water rescue dogs.

Samoyed

The upturned corners of their mouth prevent drooling, which kept icicles from forming on their face in arctic conditions.

Thai Ridgeback

Only three dog breeds have this distinctive ridge: Thai Ridgeback, Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Phu Quoc Ridgeback.

Basenji

Known as the 'barkless dog,' Basenjis were highly valued in ancient Egypt and were often given as gifts to pharaohs.

Norwegian Lundehund

These extra toes helped them climb steep cliffs while hunting puffins in Norway.

Belgian Malinois

Their unique neck flexibility helps them in police and military work, allowing them to catch targets while running at full speed.

Chinese Crested

Some Chinese Crested dogs can have naturally pink or copper-colored skin and fur due to a genetic variation.

German Shepherd

The first formal guide dog training school was established in Germany after WWI, using German Shepherds to help veterans.

Catalburun

This rare Turkish breed has a split nose that enhances their scenting ability, making them excellent hunters.

Labrador Retriever

Labs can detect cancer cells with 97% accuracy and can identify them in blood samples at stage 0.

Border Collie

Border Collies are considered the most intelligent dog breed, with some individuals understanding over 1000 words and complex sentences.

Yakutian Laika

This rare Russian breed has evolved to survive in extreme Arctic conditions and can work in temperatures as low as -60°C (-76°F).