B dog breeds

Basenji breed
The Basenji(pronounced Buh-SEN-jee) originated in Africa and was mainly used for hunting purposes. The Basenji is a sight hound, hunting by sight only. They have very strong hunting instincts that make them chase after who knows what. The Basenjis are not barkers, actually they don't bark at all, however they have a distinct yodel and wail when they are excited or when hunting.

Basset Hound breed
The name Basset derives from the French word "bas" meaning "low", "basset" meaning "rather low". The Basset Hound is a large dog on short legs. However, their short stature can be deceiving: Bassets are surprisingly long and can reach things that other dogs of similar heights cannot.They were originally bred by the French and they simply make great household pets. They are scent hounds, bred to hunt by scent. Also, the Basset Hound is very gentle, sweet and loving.

Beagle breed
A Beagle is a medium-sized dog breed that looks quite similar to a Foxhound but with shorter legs, and with longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds used primarily for tracking deer, bear or other game. The Beagles have existed for over 5 centuries, but the breed as popularly known today was developed in the United Kingdom about 150 years ago.

Bearded Collie breed
The Bearded Collie, commonly referred to as the "Beardie", originated in Scotland and is a descendant of the Old English Sheepdog. This is a medium-sized herding dog that was used for centuries to herd flocks of sheep and cattle. In the early part of the 20th century the Bearded Collie nearly disappeared, but was saved from extinction in 1944. However, nowadays they are still fairly rare in the United States.

Bedlington Terrier breed
Originating in England during the 18th century, this breed was used by gypsies as a vermin hunter and small game retriever. They are also known as the "gypsy dog". Due to their unique appearance, the Bedlington Terrier is often described as a dog with the heart of a lion and the head of a lamb.

Belgian Malinois breed
Being a protective and strong breed, the Belgian Malinois is great for working or for obedience training. Used at times as a watchdog, this breed is very alert, loyal, yet very loving. This breed needs to be given the right amount of exercise or will become destructive.

Belgian Sheepdog breed
A member of the herding group, the Belgian Sheepdog does exceptionally well in herding and guarding. An intelligent and affectionate breed, the Belgian Sheepdog does best in a country environment, but can also do well in a city dweeling. This breed has very strong protective instincts and does well as a watch dog.

Belgian Tervuren breed
This breed originated in the late 19th century. As herding dogs, the Belgian Tervuren was bred based on such traits as temperament, trainability and intelligence. However, with the popularity of dog shows, breeders produced a breed that retained the original attributes as well as beauty and grace.

Bernese Mountain Dog breed
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a working dog originating in the canton of Berne in Switzerland. They were mainly used for pulling carts, herding cattle and as companions. All things considered, Bernese Mountain Dogs are highly versatile.

Bichon Frise breed
The Bichon Frise, literally meaning "Curly lap dog", originated in the 13th century and was a favorite of the French royalty. They are versatile, hardy and intelligent and are quite popular family pets.

Black and Tan Coonhound breed
The Black and Tan Coonhound is considered to be an American Breed, which originated during the 1700s. This scent hound is a great hunter of raccoon, bear, wild boar and cougar. They are able to hunt in any type of weather and terrain. The general impression is that of power and agility. Moreover, each hound can be easily recognized by its owner after its distinctive voice.

Black Russian Terrier breed
The Black Russian Terrier (BRT) is a quite rare breed developed originally as a guard dog and police dog. The Black Russian Terrier is a large size dog. It is a versatile breed, that easily adapts to all kind of weather conditions and lifestyles.

Bloodhound breed
The Bloodhound is one of the oldest breeds. The Bloodhound, also known as the St. Hubert Hound is a large dog, that possesses the keenest sense of smell of any breed of dog. This breed is commonly used as companion, but also as tracker, tracking down game, criminals or lost children.

Bluetick Coonhound breed
Originating in Louisiana, the Bluetick Coonhounds is a born hunter, that excelles in tracking and treeing raccoon, bear and cougar. They are able to perform their hunting duties in any weather and terrain. Moreover, the Bluetick Coonhounds are well known for their capability of tracking very old scents.

Border Collie breed
The Border Collie originated during the 19th century and was prized for their outstanding herding abilities of any type of livestock. Today the Border Collie is a popular farm worker, family companion and talented show dog.

Border Terrier breed
The Border Terrier originated in the area around the border of Scotland and England and was mainly used as a vermin hunter. Nowadays, the Border Terrier is considered a great companion, but is also utilized as a vermin hunter on farms.

Borzoi breed
Originally named the Russian Wolfhound, the Borzoi is a sight hound that relies on their agility and speed. At the beginning, they were highly prized and revered by nobles and aristocracy, and were given as gifts by the Tzar.

Boston Terrier breed
As their name implies, this breed originated in Boston and is a cross-breed between the White English Terrier, that is now extinct, and the English Bulldog. Originally, Boston terriers were bred for fighting, but as time passed by they were mainly bred for companionship. It is interesting to know that the Boston Terrier is actually the first non-sporting dog to be bred in America.

Bouvier Des Flandres breed
The Bouvier des Flandres, literally meaning "Herdsman of Flanders" was generally used for cattle droving, sheep herding and cart pulling. Being highly adaptable this breed makes an ideal watchdog and family pet.

Boxer breed
The Boxer originated in Germany in the late 19th century. This breed's name was supposedly derived from the "boxing" motion they made with their front paws. Boxers are stocky and medium in size with strong jaws and a powerful bite. They are widely used in search and rescue, police work, and military work.

Briard breed
This breed was originally used to guard and herd flocks of sheep. With its heightened sense of hearing, this breed was often used by the French Army to search for wounded soldiers. Nowadays, the Briard is an esteemed companion dog and continues to serve as a guardian and herder.

Brittany Spaniel breed
This breed is thought to have originated in Brittany, a region in France. Being an intelligent breed, this dog does well in hunting sports. Also, this breed is very obedient and very eager to please. Alert, lively, and independent, this breed is overall good-natured.

Brussels Griffon breed
The Brussels Griffon is a breed of toy dog, named after the city of Brussels, the place where they originated. The Brussels Griffon is good with other pets, including cats and smaller animals, but do best with older children. Sensitive and curious, this is a demanding dog but gives great deals of love and affection to his owner. On the whole, the Brussels Griffon makes a wonderful companion.

Bull Terrier breed
The Bull Terrier, also known as the English Bull Terrier is a breed of dog belonging to the terrier family. We can easily distinguish this breed after its peculiar look: its head has the shape of an egg, almost flat at the top, with a Roman muzzle sloping evenly down to the end of the nose. The Bull Terrier has been mainly used as a guard dog and as a herder. Bull Terriers should not be mistaken for American Pit Bull Terriers, because, although they are related, they are considered separate breeds.

Bulldog breed
The Bulldog, a medium sized dog, originated in England and is also known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog. In the past, they were bred for participating in the blood sport of bull baiting. In addition, they were also used against bears and lions. Nowadays, the Bulldog is considered a great family companion and show dog.

Bullmastiff breed
The Bullmastiff is a powerful dog, said to be a cross between the English Mastiff and the Bulldog. The Bullmastiff makes a great companion and guard dog. Although this breed might seem intimidating, in fact it is very affectionate.

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