Outdoor Dog Breeds
Some owners may prefer to have their dogs livings outdoors, perhaps due to space limitations or allergies. For this reason it is good to know which dogs do better than others as outdoor dogs. The dogs listed here all tend to be hardy dogs with good coats that will provide some degree of weather resistance.
Alaskan Malamute
Bred by the Mahlemuts tribe in Alaska, this strong dog can be aggressive around other same-sex dogs.
American Foxhound
Developed from its English counterpart, this dog loves to explore and chase.
Australian Cattle Dog
This good all rounder was bred to withstand the harsh conditions of Queensland in Australia.
Australian Shepherd Dog
This dog's name is misleading as it was actually developed in America by ranchers for herding purposes!
Bearded Collie
Collie is Scottish for sheepdog, which gives both the location and the purpose this dog was bred for.
Belgian Groenendael
Being named after the Belgian village of its origin helps distinguish this dog from the three other Belgian sheepdogs to follow.
Bernese Mountain Dog
This versatile dog from Switzerland has been used for farm work as well as search and rescue.
Chow Chow
This faithful Chinese dog has had many jobs in the past, including giving up its fur for making clothes.
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Curly Coated Retriever
A relatively rare English dog, this animal's curly coat is one of its most noticeable features.
German Shepherd
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.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
This huge animal from Switzerland was used for a variety of purposes including pulling carts.
Great Pyrenees
This is a tough dog from France, and was bred to guard sheep from wolves and bears.
Greenland Dog
This ancient breed from Greenland can have its roots traced back roughly 12000 years.
Irish Wolfhound
This ancient dog was bred as a war dog, and arrived in Ireland some 5,500 years ago.
Keeshond
Holland's National Dog, this dog is also know as the "Smiling Dutchman" due to the way it grins.
Mastiff
This is a gentle giant from England, but was originally bred as a fighting dog for battle.
Norwegian Elkhound
An anceint breed of dog from Norway, this high energy animal was favoured by the Vikings as a guard dog.
Old English Sheepdog
This shaggy dog comes from the southern counties of England, where it was bred as a cattle driver.
Rottweiler
Named aftert the town of Rottweil in Germany, this can be something of an aggressive dog.
Samoyed
A peaceful natured dog from Russia, this dog is thought to be related to the Siberian Husky.
Siberian Husky
This Russian Husky is well equipped, having hair between its toes to provide better traction on the snow and ice.