A short legged former hunter of badgers from Germany, this dog loves to be around others of its own kind.

This is surprisingly an ancient breed, and the elephant of the dog world in that they never seem to forget any ill treatment.

This strong willed little dog is the anscestor of many other UK terriers, and takes its name from a work of fiction.

Also known as the German Spaniel, this dog is relatively unknown in its own counry, as it is mostly owned and sold to professional hunters and foresters.

This is Australia's wild dog, and is rarely seen anywhere else.

This dog is named after its original German breeder, Louis Dobermann, who developed it for his own personal protection.

Banned in the UK under the Dangerous Dogs Act, which really is down to people's use of the dog rather the dog itself, as it was bred initially as a companion, a guardian and a hunting dog.

A large drooling dog, made famous in the Tom Hanks movie "Turner and Hooch".

A Swedish dog with German origins, this happy dog is known for having a constant wagging tail.

An intelligent and trainable dog from Holland, this is a multi-purpose farm dog.

Here we have a dog from the Netherlands with unclear origins, although it is likely descended from terriers.