The ancestor of many other pinchers, this dog almost became extinct aftet the Second Word War.

Also known as the Alsatian, this imposing looking dog was originally bred as a herder before being used as a police dog in many countries.

A dog developed for the purpose of tracking and pointing out targets.

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

Another pointing dog from Germany, albeit with a slighly different coat.

This is the large version of the Standard Schnauzer, and this large animal can tend to be a little over protective.

This hardy little Irish terrier comes from a beeed that can vary in temperament, but it do not tend to bark needlessly.

A fairly modern British breed, this is a very popular dog used in various roles including guide dogs.

Taking its name from the Fourth Duke of Gordon in Scotland, this dog has a fantastic memory.

From Germany and not Denmark, surpisingly, this is the dog the cartoon character "Scooby Doo" is based upon.

This huge animal from Switzerland was used for a variety of purposes including pulling carts.

This is a tough dog from France, and was bred to guard sheep from wolves and bears.

This ancient breed from Greenland can have its roots traced back roughly 12000 years.

This gentle British rocket has its roots in the Middle East, and was once the preserve of nobility.