Dog Breeds - R
Rat terrier
Often mistaken for another British dog, the Jack Russel, this dog is small but stockily built and was bred for what its name implies.
Redbone Coonhound
A Racoon hunder from the USA, this dog is something of a drooler but with a nice sounding bark.
Rhodesian Ridgeback
This African dog is known for the anomaly where a strip of hair grows distictively the wrong way along the spine.
Rottweiler
Named after the town of Rottweil in Germany, this can be something of an aggressive dog.
Rough Collie
Originating from Scotland, this is a highly trainable dog and this breed portrayed "Lassie" in the TV series of the name.