Here you’ll find 11 Dog breeds that start with F, organized from “Faroese Sheepdog” to “French Spaniel”. They range from small companion types to large working and hunting breeds with strong regional roots.

Dog breeds that start with F are recognized or traditional breeds whose common names begin with the letter F. Several reflect long-standing working roles, like Faroese herding or French hunting, which shaped their traits.

Below you’ll find the table with origin, size category, and temperament.

Origin: Shows each breed’s geographic or cultural roots, so you can understand local history and typical adaptations.

Size category: Indicates typical adult size (toy, small, medium, large, giant) so you can assess space and exercise needs.

Temperament: Lists 2–4 concise adjectives summarizing usual behavior, helping you match a breed’s personality to your lifestyle.

Dog breeds that start with F

BreedScientific nameOriginSize
Field SpanielCanis lupus familiarisUnited KingdomMedium 16–25 kg (35–55 lb)
Fila BrasileiroCanis lupus familiarisBrazilLarge 40–60 kg (88–132 lb)
Finnish LapphundCanis lupus familiarisFinlandMedium 16–22 kg (35–49 lb)
Finnish SpitzCanis lupus familiarisFinlandMedium 11–16 kg (24–35 lb)
Finnish HoundCanis lupus familiarisFinlandMedium 20–25 kg (44–55 lb)
Flat-Coated RetrieverCanis lupus familiarisUnited KingdomLarge 25–36 kg (55–79 lb)
French BulldogCanis lupus familiarisFranceSmall 8–14 kg (18–31 lb)
French SpanielCanis lupus familiarisFranceMedium 20–28 kg (44–62 lb)
Formosan Mountain DogCanis lupus familiarisTaiwanMedium 12–20 kg (26–44 lb)
Faroese SheepdogCanis lupus familiarisFaroe IslandsSmall–Medium 10–16 kg (22–35 lb)
Fox TerrierCanis lupus familiarisUnited KingdomSmall 6–8 kg (13–18 lb)

Descriptions

Field Spaniel
Versatile flushing gundog, calm, affectionate, intelligent; good family companion with a glossy coat and sporting history as a steady, trainable retriever-type spaniel.
Fila Brasileiro
Powerful guardian and cattle dog, loyal, protective, courageous; notable mastiff-like build and “catch” instinct, requires experienced handler and firm, consistent training.
Finnish Lapphund
Friendly, alert, intelligent herding and reindeer dog; affectionate, gentle, sociable, active with a thick double coat and strong Nordic herding heritage.
Finnish Spitz
Vocal, lively bird-hunting breed, cheerful, independent, alert; fox-like appearance, famed as Finland’s national dog and known for distinctive barking.
Finnish Hound
Bred for pack hunting, energetic, friendly, determined; muscular scent hound with melodious voice and long-standing Finnish hunting tradition.
Flat-Coated Retriever
Upbeat gundog, playful, friendly, energetic; glossy black or liver coat, known for retrieving ability and exuberant, puppy-like temperament into adulthood.
French Bulldog
Affectionate, adaptable companion dog, playful, alert, patient; compact, muscular body with signature bat ears and a history as a popular urban companion.
French Spaniel
Ancient pointing gundog, steady, calm, affectionate; rustic working spaniel with a long history in French hunting estates and gentle temperament.
Formosan Mountain Dog
Alert, brave, loyal primitive dog; intelligent, wary of strangers, energetic with a history as an island hunting and guardian dog (also called Taiwan Dog).
Faroese Sheepdog
Hardworking shepherd and companion, intelligent, lively, affectionate; long-associated with Faroese farms, agile and well-suited to rugged island terrain.
Fox Terrier
Bold, lively terrier used for fox-hunting, energetic, intelligent, feisty; smooth- or wire-coated types historically bred for vermin control and hunting underground quarry.
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