All dog breeds
Discover characteristics, temperament, and breeders of over 300 dog breeds recognized in France.
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Find your ideal breed
Answer 6 questions about your lifestyle and discover the dog breeds most compatible with your household.
359 breeds
English Cocker Spaniel
English Foxhound
English Pointer
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Terrier
Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Eurasier
Eurohound
Field Spaniel
Fila Brasileiro
Fila de São Miguel
Finnish Hound
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Lapphund
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
Fox Terrier
French Bulldog
French Pointer
French Spaniel
Frisian Pointing Dog
Frisian Water Dog
German Hound
German Longhaired Pointer
German Shepherd Dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Spitz
German Wirehaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Gordon Setter
Grand Anglo-French Tricolour Hound
Grand Anglo-French White and Black Hound
Grand Anglo-French White and Orange Hound
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Grand Gascon Saintongeois
Grand Griffon Vendéen
Great Dane
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greek Harehound
Greenland Dog
Greyhound
Greyster
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
Griffon Nivernais
Halden Hound
Hamiltonstövare
Hanover Hound
Harrier
Havanese
Hokkaido
Hovawart
Hungarian Greyhound
Hungarian Kuvasz
Hungarian Short-haired Pointer
Hygen Hound
Ibizan Hound
Icelandic Sheepdog
Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier
Find the dog breed that suits you
Choosing a dog breed that fits your lifestyle is an important decision. Each breed has its own specifics in terms of temperament, exercise needs, diet, and health.
Before you commit, take time to discover each breed’s characteristics. An Australian Shepherd will need more activity than a Cavalier King Charles, for example. Our directory provides all the essential information to make an informed choice.
Once you have made your choice, check our breeders map to find a certified professional near you. All listed breeders are declared in the national registry and identifiable by their SIREN number.
Choose a breed based on your criteria
dogs breeds suited to apartment living
Not all dogs breeds do as well indoors. These profiles are often recommended for an apartment, provided you ensure outings and stimulation. Open a breed profile for temperament, grooming, and breeders.
dogs breeds for families with children
For a family, choose a patient, sociable dog breed. These profiles are often mentioned with children: check temperament, training, and breeders on each profile.
dogs breeds for first-time owners
Some breeds are more forgiving of a first-time dog owner’s mistakes. These profiles are often recommended for beginners: read about training, temperament, and price before choosing a breeder.
Very affectionate dogs breeds
A very affectionate dog bonds strongly with its household. Compare temperament, need for company, and purchase price on these dogs breed profiles.
dogs breeds that live well with other pets
Living with multiple animals requires a sociable temperament. These dogs breeds often get along better with other companions: compare compatibility on each profile.
Dog breeds that bark less
A quiet dog is better suited to apartment buildings. These breeds generally bark less, even though training remains decisive. Compare barking, apartment living, and breeders on each profile.
Guard and watchdog dog breeds
Some dog breeds are more vigilant and territorial. These profiles score well for guarding: read about temperament and training needs before contacting a breeder.
Easy-to-train dogs breeds
An easy-to-train breed progresses faster, especially for a first dog. These profiles score well for trainability: open the profile for temperament and training tips.
Calm, low-energy dogs breeds
A calm dog adapts better to a relaxed pace. These breeds have a lower energy level: check daily exercise, health, and apartment compatibility on the profile.
dogs breeds that shed less
Less hair day to day makes life easier, especially indoors. These dogs breeds generally shed less: confirm coat and hypoallergenic traits on the breed profile.
Easy-to-groom dogs breeds
Easy grooming makes daily life simpler. These dogs breeds generally require less grooming: check coat type, shedding, and care budget on the breed profile.
So-called hypoallergenic dogs breeds
No breed is completely allergen-free, but some shed less or produce fewer dander. Consult an allergist, then compare these so-called hypoallergenic dogs breeds.
Small dogs breeds
A small size makes city life and travel easier. These small dogs breeds stay compact as adults: size, weight, and price are detailed on each profile.
dogs breeds with a more affordable purchase price
The price of a purebred dog depends on lineage, pedigree, and breeder. These breeds are among the most affordable in the directory: compare purchase range and cost of living on each profile.