Here you’ll find 29 Dog breeds that start with C, organized from “Ca de Bou” to “Curly-Coated Retriever”. This selection spans working, companion, hunting, and sporting types used for guarding, herding, tracking, and family life.
Dog breeds that start with C are established breed names that begin with the letter C. Many have long regional histories, from the Balearic “Ca de Bou” to the early sporting “Curly-Coated Retriever”.
Below you’ll find the table with origin, size category, and temperament.
Origin: It shows the country or region where the breed developed, helping you understand climate suitability and cultural background.
Size category: This gives the breed’s general size (toy to giant), so you can judge space and exercise needs quickly.
Temperament: A short list of two to four adjectives summarizes typical behavior, helping you match breeds to family or working needs.
Dog breeds that start with C
| Name | Scientific name | Origin | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | Israel | Medium; 16–25 kg (35–55 lb); 50–60 cm (20–24 in) |
| Cairn Terrier | Canis lupus familiaris | Scotland | Small; 5–8 kg (11–18 lb); 28–31 cm (11–12 in) |
| Cane Corso | Canis lupus familiaris | Italy | Large; 40–50 kg (88–110 lb); 60–68 cm (24–27 in) |
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Canis lupus familiaris | Wales | Small; 11–17 kg (24–38 lb); 25–33 cm (10–13 in) |
| Carolina Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | Southeastern USA | Medium; 16–23 kg (35–50 lb); 40–55 cm (16–22 in) |
| Catahoula Leopard Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | USA (Louisiana) | Medium–Large; 20–32 kg (44–70 lb); 46–66 cm (18–26 in) |
| Catalan Sheepdog | Canis lupus familiaris | Spain (Catalonia) | Medium; 18–25 kg (40–55 lb); 48–57 cm (19–22 in) |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Canis lupus familiaris | England | Small; 5–8 kg (13–18 lb); 30–33 cm (12–13 in) |
| Cesky Terrier | Canis lupus familiaris | Czech Republic | Small; 8–11 kg (18–24 lb); 25–30 cm (10–12 in) |
| Cesky Fousek | Canis lupus familiaris | Czech Republic | Medium–Large; 20–28 kg (44–62 lb); 56–62 cm (22–24 in) |
| Central Asian Shepherd Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | Central Asia | Giant; 40–80 kg (88–176 lb); 65–90 cm (26–35 in) |
| Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Canis lupus familiaris | USA (Chesapeake Bay) | Large; 25–36 kg (55–80 lb); 53–64 cm (21–25 in) |
| Chihuahua | Canis lupus familiaris | Mexico | Toy; 1.5–3 kg (3–7 lb); 15–23 cm (6–9 in) |
| Chinese Crested | Canis lupus familiaris | China | Toy; 3–6 kg (7–13 lb); 23–33 cm (9–13 in) |
| Chinese Shar-Pei | Canis lupus familiaris | China | Medium; 18–25 kg (40–55 lb); 46–51 cm (18–20 in) |
| Chinook | Canis lupus familiaris | USA | Large; 25–34 kg (55–75 lb); 55–70 cm (22–28 in) |
| Chow Chow | Canis lupus familiaris | China | Medium–Large; 20–32 kg (44–70 lb); 46–56 cm (18–22 in) |
| Clumber Spaniel | Canis lupus familiaris | England | Large; 25–34 kg (55–75 lb); 43–51 cm (17–20 in) |
| Cocker Spaniel | Canis lupus familiaris | England/USA | Medium; 11–15 kg (24–33 lb); 36–41 cm (14–16 in) |
| Collie | Canis lupus familiaris | Scotland | Large; 20–34 kg (44–75 lb); 55–63 cm (22–25 in) |
| Coton de Tulear | Canis lupus familiaris | Madagascar | Small; 4–7 kg (9–16 lb); 22–28 cm (9–11 in) |
| Curly-Coated Retriever | Canis lupus familiaris | England | Large; 25–34 kg (55–75 lb); 58–69 cm (23–27 in) |
| Cirneco dell’Etna | Canis lupus familiaris | Italy (Sicily) | Medium; 8–10 kg (18–22 lb); 40–48 cm (16–19 in) |
| Caucasian Shepherd Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | Caucasus region | Giant; 45–70 kg (99–154 lb); 65–75 cm (26–30 in) |
| Castro Laboreiro Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | Portugal | Large; 30–40 kg (66–88 lb); 55–63 cm (22–25 in) |
| Croatian Sheepdog | Canis lupus familiaris | Croatia | Medium; 15–25 kg (33–55 lb); 45–55 cm (18–22 in) |
| Cretan Hound | Canis lupus familiaris | Greece (Crete) | Medium; 10–16 kg (22–35 lb); 47–55 cm (18–22 in) |
| Chongqing Dog | Canis lupus familiaris | China (Chongqing) | Medium; 18–25 kg (40–55 lb); 40–50 cm (16–20 in) |
| Ca de Bou | Canis lupus familiaris | Spain (Majorca) | Large; 30–35 kg (66–77 lb); 50–55 cm (20–22 in) |
Descriptions
Canaan Dog
alert, independent, loyal; ancient herding/guardian breed, adaptable and wary of strangers; recognized by FCI and AKC.
Cairn Terrier
spirited, hardy, alert; originally a vermin hunter, playful companion, good for active families; AKC, FCI, KC.
Cane Corso
confident, protective, loyal; powerful guardian and family protector; recognized by AKC and FCI.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
affectionate, alert, bold; historic cattle herder, devoted companion; AKC, FCI, KC.
Carolina Dog
independent, alert, intelligent; pariah-type working dog adapted to wild/feral life; recognized by UKC and national clubs.
Catahoula Leopard Dog
energetic, intelligent, driven; multi-purpose herding and hunter, works livestock and tracking; recognized by UKC and national registries.
Catalan Sheepdog
agile, devoted, intelligent; traditional sheepdog and farm helper; FCI recognized.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
affectionate, gentle, sociable; classic companion and lap dog, very people-oriented; AKC, FCI, KC.
Cesky Terrier
calm, affectionate, tenacious; bred for hunting vermin, quieter terrier temperament; FCI recognized.
Cesky Fousek
cooperative, versatile, intelligent; versatile gundog and hunter, good family dog; FCI recognized.
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
protective, independent, calm; traditional livestock guardian against predators; FCI recognized.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
determined, intelligent, loyal; rugged waterfowl retriever, strong swimmer; AKC, FCI.
Chihuahua
lively, bold, devoted; tiny companion dog with big personality; AKC, FCI.
Chinese Crested
affectionate, playful, alert; elegant companion, hairless and powderpuff varieties; AKC, FCI.
Chinese Shar-Pei
independent, loyal, reserved; historic guard and farm dog, distinctive wrinkled skin; AKC, FCI.
Chinook
friendly, gentle, hardworking; bred for sledding and drafting, good family dog; AKC recognized.
Chow Chow
aloof, dignified, loyal; ancient guardian and companion with lion-like ruff; AKC, FCI.
Clumber Spaniel
placid, gentle, loyal; slow-paced game retriever, excellent with families; AKC, FCI.
Cocker Spaniel
merry, affectionate, playful; skilled flushing gun dog and beloved companion (English/American types); AKC, FCI.
Collie
intelligent, loyal, gentle; classic herding breed and family companion; AKC, FCI.
Coton de Tulear
affectionate, playful, friendly; charming companion dog, famous white cotton-like coat; FCI, AKC recognized.
Curly-Coated Retriever
confident, active, intelligent; oldest retriever breed, water-loving and hardworking; AKC, FCI.
Cirneco dell’Etna
alert, agile, independent; Mediterranean sighthound used for rabbit hunting; FCI recognized.
Caucasian Shepherd Dog
brave, territorial, loyal; powerful livestock guardian, protective family dog; FCI recognized.
Castro Laboreiro Dog
vigilant, loyal, independent; traditional Portuguese livestock guardian; FCI recognized.
Croatian Sheepdog
active, intelligent, eager; versatile herding dog used on farms; FCI recognized.
Cretan Hound
keen, swift, independent; ancient Greek sighthound specialized in hare hunting; FCI recognized.
Chongqing Dog
courageous, loyal, alert; traditional Chinese guardian and working dog; FCI recognized.
Ca de Bou
powerful, protective, loyal; historic bait/guard dog, devoted family protector; FCI recognized.