This list includes 49 Dog breeds that start with B, from “Barbet” to “Bullmastiff”. Many are working, hunting, or companion dogs, often sturdy, loyal, and adaptable across climates.
Dog breeds that start with B are a varied group of established breeds with global roots. Famous examples include the Bulldog, a long-standing symbol of British tenacity.
Below you’ll find the table with origin, size category, and temperament.
Origin: Shows the country or region where the breed developed, helping you understand cultural background and climate suitability.
Size category: Helps you quickly assess adult size—toy, small, medium, large, or giant—so you can match living space and activity needs.
Temperament: Summarizes typical personality traits in a few adjectives so you can judge compatibility with family and training goals.
Dog breeds that start with B
| Breed | Origin | Size Category | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basenji | Central Africa | Medium (40–43 cm; 10–11 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basset Hound | France | Medium (30–36 cm; 20–29 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basset Fauve de Bretagne | France (Brittany) | Small (33–40 cm; 15–18 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basset Artésien Normand | France | Small (30–36 cm; 15–18 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basset Bleu de Gascogne | France | Small (34–40 cm; 18–20 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Beagle | England | Small (33–41 cm; 9–11 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Beagle Harrier | France | Medium (45–50 cm; 18–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bearded Collie | Scotland | Medium (51–56 cm; 18–27 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Beauceron | France | Large (61–70 cm; 30–45 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bedlington Terrier | England | Small (38–41 cm; 8–10 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Belgian Malinois | Belgium | Large (56–66 cm; 20–34 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Belgian Tervuren | Belgium | Large (56–66 cm; 20–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael) | Belgium | Large (56–66 cm; 20–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Belgian Laekenois | Belgium | Large (56–66 cm; 25–35 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bergamasco Shepherd | Italy (Alps) | Medium (56–61 cm; 24–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Switzerland | Large (58–70 cm; 35–50 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bichon Frisé | France/Spain | Small (23–30 cm; 5–8 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bolognese | Italy (Bologna) | Toy (25–30 cm; 2–4 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Black Russian Terrier | Russia | Large (64–76 cm; 36–54 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Black and Tan Coonhound | United States | Large (58–69 cm; 27–34 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Black Norwegian Elkhound | Norway | Medium (45–52 cm; 18–28 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bloodhound | Belgium/England origins | Large (58–69 cm; 36–50 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bluetick Coonhound | United States | Large (50–69 cm; 25–34 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Blue Lacy | United States (Texas) | Medium (45–61 cm; 18–34 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Boerboel | South Africa | Large (56–68 cm; 50–90 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Border Collie | United Kingdom (Scotland/England) | Medium (46–56 cm; 12–20 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Border Terrier | United Kingdom | Small (28–36 cm; 5–7 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Borzoi | Russia | Large (71–85 cm; 25–48 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Boston Terrier | United States | Small (38–43 cm; 5–11 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bouvier des Flandres | Belgium | Large (58–70 cm; 27–40 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Boxer | Germany | Large (53–63 cm; 25–32 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bracco Italiano | Italy | Large (56–67 cm; 20–40 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Braque Français | France | Large (52–64 cm; 20–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Braque d’Auvergne | France | Large (50–62 cm; 20–27 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Braque du Bourbonnais | France | Medium (46–56 cm; 18–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Barbet | France | Medium (50–65 cm; 15–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bavarian Mountain Hound | Germany | Medium (47–55 cm; 20–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basque Shepherd Dog | Spain (Basque) | Medium (50–59 cm; 18–27 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Basset Griffon Vendéen (note: common name group) | France | Small (36–50 cm; 16–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Briard | France | Large (58–69 cm; 25–35 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Brittany | France | Medium (44–52 cm; 13–18 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Broholmer | Denmark | Large (65–72 cm; 50–60 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bull Terrier | England | Medium (45–55 cm; 23–30 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bulldog | England | Medium (31–41 cm; 18–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Bullmastiff | England | Large (61–69 cm; 45–59 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Blue Picardy Spaniel | France | Medium (48–55 cm; 18–25 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Brazilian Terrier | Brazil | Small (30–38 cm; 5–10 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Brussels Griffon | Belgium | Small (18–30 cm; 3–6 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Biewer Terrier | Germany | Toy (20–28 cm; 2–4 kg) | Canis lupus familiaris |
Descriptions
Basenji
Ancient hunting dog from Central Africa, small-medium and agile, independent, alert and quiet; famous for its yodel-like vocalizations and catlike grooming habits.
Basset Hound
Low-slung scent hound from France, calm, affectionate, stubborn and sociable; known for powerful nose, droopy ears and family-friendly nature.
Basset Fauve de Bretagne
French scenthound, compact and wiry, lively, tenacious, friendly; bred for hunting hare in Brittany, distinctive fawn coat.
Basset Artésien Normand
French short-legged scenthound, friendly, hardy, tenacious; classic hunting breed from Artois–Normandy with a strong nose and smooth coat.
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Gascogne scenthound with blue-mottled coat, calm, sociable, determined; used for pack hunting, striking coloration from ticking.
Beagle
Popular scent hound, merry, curious, friendly and food-motivated; compact, excellent nose, common family pet and working hunter.
Beagle Harrier
French scenthound between beagle and harrier, energetic, sociable, scent-driven; used for hunting in packs, rarer outside Europe.
Bearded Collie
Active herding breed with shaggy coat, bouncy, intelligent, affectionate; originally a Scottish drover and sheepdog with lively temperament.
Beauceron
French shepherd (Berger de Beauce), courageous, loyal, intelligent and calm; versatile herding and working dog with double coat and docked tail in some countries.
Bedlington Terrier
Distinctive lamb-like terrier from England, lively, affectionate, alert; originally bred for hunting vermin, known for arched back and curly coat.
Belgian Malinois
Working shepherd from Belgium, highly energetic, intelligent, loyal and trainable; widely used in police and military roles.
Belgian Tervuren
Elegant Belgian shepherd variety, alert, intelligent, devoted; long-coated, excels at herding and dog sports.
Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)
Long-coated Belgian shepherd, proud, protective, intelligent; versatile working dog with dense black coat.
Belgian Laekenois
Rarest Belgian shepherd variety with wiry coat, courageous, loyal, calm; traditional farm and guard dog from Laeken area.
Bergamasco Shepherd
Italian herding dog with felted coat, calm, intelligent, devoted; unique matted coat developed for harsh mountain conditions.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Swiss farm and draft dog, gentle, affectionate, calm and sturdy; tri-color coat, excellent family companion and working partner.
Bichon Frisé
Cheerful white companion dog, playful, affectionate, friendly; historic Mediterranean toy breed prized for a curly coat and good temperament.
Bolognese
Small Italian companion (Bichon family), affectionate, calm, people-oriented; white cottony coat and long history as a lap dog.
Black Russian Terrier
Soviet-era working breed, robust, confident, protective and trainable; developed for military and guard work, dense black coat.
Black and Tan Coonhound
American scenthound, friendly, determined, vocal; bred for raccoon hunting, notable black-and-tan coloration and deep voice.
Black Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian hunting and guarding breed variant, hardy, loyal, independent; darker-coated relative of the grey elkhound, used for hunting large game.
Bloodhound
Legendary scent-tracking hound, gentle, focused, stubborn and affectionate; unparalleled nose used in search and rescue and tracking.
Bluetick Coonhound
American scenthound with blue-ticked coat, energetic, friendly, determined; bred for raccoon hunting, distinctive spotted pattern.
Blue Lacy
Versatile working dog from Texas, energetic, intelligent, loyal; used for herding and hunting, often blue/roan coat.
Boerboel
South African mastiff, powerful, protective, confident and loyal; bred as a farm guardian, large muscular build.
Border Collie
Top herding dog, exceptionally smart, energetic, trainable; excels in sheep work and canine sports, intense focus.
Border Terrier
Compact terrier from UK borders, affectionate, hardy, spirited; bred to hunt foxes from burrows, weather-resistant coat.
Borzoi
Russian sighthound (Russian Wolfhound), graceful, gentle, reserved and independent; bred for coursing, long silky coat and aristocratic bearing.
Boston Terrier
Compact American companion, friendly, lively, intelligent; tuxedo-like markings, good family pet with playful nature.
Bouvier des Flandres
Rugged Belgian farm dog, strong, calm, protective and intelligent; used for herding, draft and guarding, coarse weatherproof coat.
Boxer
Energetic German working breed, playful, loyal, courageous; good family guardian and companion, known for boundless enthusiasm.
Bracco Italiano
Italian pointing dog, calm, affectionate, determined; ancient pointing breed valued for scenting and gentle hunting style.
Braque Français
French gundog group (Braque Français), steady, affectionate, reliable; versatile pointing and retrieving breed with strong scenting ability.
Braque d’Auvergne
French pointing dog from Auvergne, balanced, calm, hardworking; distinctive speckled coat and hunting versatility.
Braque du Bourbonnais
Ancient French pointing breed, friendly, brave, attentive; rare, compact and effective gundog with short coat.
Barbet
French water dog with curly coat, affectionate, eager, intelligent; historic water retriever and companion, rare but charming.
Bavarian Mountain Hound
German scenthound from Bavarian Alps, focused, calm, persistent; specialized for tracking wounded game in rough terrain.
Basque Shepherd Dog
Traditional Basque herding dog, alert, energetic, loyal; versatile farm worker with regional cultural ties.
Basset Griffon Vendéen (note: common name group)
French scenthound family (Grand/Petit types exist), lively, sociable, tenacious; classic rough-coated pack hounds used for hunting (see specific Grand/Petit for formal names).
Briard
French shepherd with long coat, loyal, protective, intelligent; traditional flock guardian and family dog, often described as courageous and affectionate.
Brittany
French pointing and flushing gundog, energetic, friendly, trainable; compact, versatile hunter especially valued for upland game.
Broholmer
Danish mastiff-type guardian, calm, gentle, protective; historic estate dog used as a companion and guard.
Bull Terrier
Distinctive egg-headed terrier, playful, courageous, stubborn and affectionate; originally bred for bull-baiting and early dog sports.
Bulldog
Iconic English Bulldog, calm, friendly, stubborn and gentle; muscular, short-faced companion with a history as a bull-baiting descendant.
Bullmastiff
Powerful English guardian breed, protective, loyal, calm; developed to guard estates, blends Mastiff size with athleticism.
Blue Picardy Spaniel
French gundog with bluish ticking, friendly, calm, eager-to-please; versatile flushing and retrieving spaniel from Picardy region.
Brazilian Terrier
Brazilian small working terrier, lively, bright, affectionate; used for vermin control and companionship, short smooth coat.
Brussels Griffon
Tiny Belgian companion breed, expressive, alert, affectionate; distinctive face and big personality, popular in urban settings.
Biewer Terrier
Small toy terrier with tricolor coat, lively, affectionate, playful; developed from Yorkshire terrier lines with distinct markings.