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 MalamuteBred by the Mahlemuts tribe in Alaska, this strong dog can be aggressive around other same-sex dogs.
American FoxhoundDeveloped from its English counterpart, this dog loves to explore and chase.
Australian Cattle DogThis good all rounder was bred to withstand the harsh conditions of Queensland in Australia.
Australian Shepherd DogThis dog's name is misleading as it was actually developed in America by ranchers for herding purposes!
Bearded CollieCollie is Scottish for sheepdog, which gives both the location and the purpose this dog was bred for.
Belgian GroenendaelBeing named after the Belgian village of its origin helps distinguish this dog from the three other Belgian sheepdogs to follow.
Bernese Mountain DogThis versatile dog from Switzerland has been used for farm work as well as search and rescue.
Chow ChowThis faithful Chinese dog has had many jobs in the past, including giving up its fur for making clothes.
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Curly Coated RetrieverA relatively rare English dog, this animal's curly coat is one of its most noticeable features.
German ShepherdAlso 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 DogThis huge animal from Switzerland was used for a variety of purposes including pulling carts.
Great PyreneesThis is a tough dog from France, and was bred to guard sheep from wolves and bears.
Greenland DogThis ancient breed from Greenland can have its roots traced back roughly 12000 years.
Irish WolfhoundThis ancient dog was bred as a war dog, and arrived in Ireland some 5,500 years ago.
KeeshondHolland's National Dog, this dog is also know as the "Smiling Dutchman" due to the way it grins.
MastiffThis is a gentle giant from England, but was originally bred as a fighting dog for battle.
Norwegian ElkhoundAn anceint breed of dog from Norway, this high energy animal was favoured by the Vikings as a guard dog.
Old English SheepdogThis shaggy dog comes from the southern counties of England, where it was bred as a cattle driver.
RottweilerNamed aftert the town of Rottweil in Germany, this can be something of an aggressive dog.
SamoyedA peaceful natured dog from Russia, this dog is thought to be related to the Siberian Husky.
Siberian HuskyThis Russian Husky is well equipped, having hair between its toes to provide better traction on the snow and ice.