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Dog Breed List C
In dog breed list C, you'll find all the world's dog breeds that begin with the letter C.
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Dog Breeds List C
Ca de Bestiar
(AKA Majorca Shepherd Dog)
Origins: Spain
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: UKC Herding, FCI Group One
Ca de Bestiar (AKA Majorca Shepherd Dog)Cairn Terrier
Origins: Scotland
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Terriers), ANKC (Terriers), AKC (Terriers), NZKC (Terriers), UKC (Terrier, (UK) Terrier, FCI Group 3
Cairn TerrierCambodian Razorback Dog
Origin: Cambodia
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Challenging
Recognition: None at this Time
Canaan Dog
Origins: Ancient Canaan (Modern day Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Egypt
Size: Medium
Grooming: Easy
Training: Challenging
Recognition: CKC (Working), ANKC (Non-Sporting), AKC (Herding), NZKC (Non-Sporting), UKC (Sighthound & Pariah), FCI Group 5
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origins: Canada
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Time-Consuming
Training: Time-consuming
Recognition: CKC (Working), ANKC (Utility), NZKC (Utility), UKC (Northern Breed), KC (UK) (Working)
Canadian Eskimo DogCane Corso Dog
(AKA Cane Corso Italiano)
Origins: Italy
Size: Giant
Grooming: Easy
Training: Time-consuming
Recognition: CKC (Working), ANKC (Utility), AKC (Working), UKC (Guardian), FCI (Group 2)
Cane Corso DogCão de Castro Laboreiro
(AKA Portuguese Cattle Dog,
Portuguese Watchdog)
Origins: Portugal
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Time-Consuming
Recognition UKC (Guardian), FCI (Group 2)
Cão de Castro Laboreiro (AKA Portuguese Cattle Dog, Portuguese Watchdog)Cão da Serra de Aires
(AKA Portuguese Sheepdog)
Origins: Portugal
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Time consuming
Recognition: UKC (Herding), AKC (FSS), FCI (Group 1)
Cão da Serra de Aires (AKA Portuguese Sheepdog)Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origins: Wales
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: AKC (Herding), ANKC (Working), UKC (Herding), CKC (Herding), KC (UK) (Pastoral), NZKC (Working), FCI (Group 1)
Carolina Dog
(a.k.a. American Dingo)
Origins: U.S.A.
Size: Medium
Grooming: Easy
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: UKC (Sighthound & Pariah)
Carolina DogCarpathian Shepherd Dog
Origins: Romania
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy to Average
Recognition: FCI (Group 1, UKC (Herding), KC (UK) (Pastoral)
Carpathian Shepherd DogDog Breed List C
Catalan Sheepdog
(AKA Catalonian Shepherd, Gos d'Atura Catalã, Perro de Pastor Catalãn)
Origins: Spain
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: KC (Pastoral), UKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1)
Catalan SheepdogCatahoula Leopard Dog
(a.k.a. Blue Leopard Dog, Catahoula Cur, Catahoula Hog Dog, Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog)
Origins: United States
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: AKC (FSS), UKC (Herding)
Catahoula Leopard DogCaucasian Shepherd
(AKA Caucasian Sheepdog, Caucasian Ovcharka)
Origins: Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: AKC (FSS), UKC (Guardian), FCI (Group 2)
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origins: England
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Toys), ANKC (Toys), AKC (Toys), NZKC (Toys) , UKC (Companion), FCI (Group 9
Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Origins: Russia
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: ANKC (Utility), AKC (FSS), NZKC (Utility), UKC (Guardian), FCI (Group 2)
Central Asian Shepherd DogCesky Fousek
Origins: The Czech Republic
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: NZKC (Gundog), UKC (Gundog), FCI (Group 7)
Cesky FousekCesky Terrier
(AKA Bohemian Terrier, Czesky Terrier)
Origins: The Czech Republic
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Terriers), ANKC (Terriers), KC (Terriers), AKC (Terriers), NZKC (Terriers) , UKC (Terriers), FCI (Group 6)
Cesky TerrierChart Polski
(AKA Polish Greyhound)
Origins: Poland
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: UKC (Sighthound & Pariah), UKC (Group 10)
Chart Polski (AKA Polish Greyhound)Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Origins: The United States
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: CKC (Sporting), ANKC (Gundogs), AKC (Sporting), NZKC (Gundogs), UKC (Gundog), FCI (Group 8)
Chien d'Artois
(a.k.a. Artois Hound)
Origins: France
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average to Challenging
Recognition: UKC (Scenthound)
Chien d'Artois (a.k.a. Artois Hound)Chihuahua
Origins: Mexico
Size: Small
Grooming: Easy (Short haired)
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: CKC (Toys), ANKC (Toys), KC (Toys), AKC (Toys), NZKC (Toys), UKC (Companion), FCI (Group 9
Long Coat, Short Coat
Dog Breed List C
Chinese Crested
Origins: China
Size: Small
Grooming: Depends: Hairless: Easy, Powderpuff: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Toys), ANKC (Toys), AKC (Toys), NZKC (Toys), UKC (Companion), FCI (Group 9)
Chinese Shar Pei
(a.k.a. Shar Pei)
Origins: China
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average to Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: CKC (Non-Sporting), AKC (Non-Sporting), UKC (Northern Breed)
Chinook
Origins: United States
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: AKC (Working), UKC (Norther Breed)
ChinookChow Chow
Origins: China
Size: Large
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: CKC (Non-Sporting), ANKC (Non-Sporting, KC (Utility), AKC (Non-Sporting), NZKC (Non-Sporting) , UKC (Northern Breed), FCI (Group 5)
Cimarrón Uruguayo
Origins: Uruguay
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Easy
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: UKC (Guardian)
Cimarrón UruguayoCirneco dell'Etna
Origins: Sicily / Italy
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition, AKC (Hounds), UKC (Sighthound & Pariah), FCI (Group 5)
Cirneco dell'EtnaClumber Spaniel
Origins: England
Size: Large
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Sporting), ANKC (Gundogs), AKC (Sporting), UKC (Gundog), KC (UK) (Gundog), NZKC (Gundog), FCI (Group 8)
Cockapoo - Hybrid Dog
Cocker Spaniel/Poodle Cross
Origins: United States
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Varies, can be hypo-allergenic as poodle cross.
Training: Easy
Recognition: None as a Mixed Breed
Cocker Spaniel
(American Cocker Spaniel)
(English Cocker Spaniel)
Origins: England
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Extensive
Training: Average
Recognition: ANKC (Gundogs), AKC (Sporting), NZKC (Gundogs), UKC (Gundog)
Collie, Rough
Origins: Scotland
Size: Large
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Herding), ANKC (Working), KC (Pastoral), AKC (Herding), NZKC (Working), UKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1)
Collie (Smooth)
Origins: Scotland
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Herding), ANKC (Working Dogs), AKC (Herding), NZKC (Working), UKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1)
Coton de Tulear
Origins: Madagascar
Size: Small
Grooming: Extensive
Training: Average
Recognition: CKC (Toys), KC (Toys), AKC (Non-Sporting), UKC (Companion), FCI (Group 9)
Coton de TulearCroatian Sheepdog
(AKA Hrvatski Ovcar)
Origins: Croatia
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Time-consuming
Recognition: UKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1)
Croatian Sheepdog (AKA Hrvatski Ovcar)Curly Coated Retriever
Origins: England
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: CKC (Sporting), ANKC (Gundogs), AKC (Sporting), NZKC (Gundogs), UKC (Gundog), FCI (Group 8)
Curly Coated RetrieverCzechoslovakian Vlcak
(a.k.a. Ceskoslovensky Vlcak, Czech Wolfdog, Slovak Wolfdog)
Origins: The Czech Republic
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: AKC (FSS), FCI (Group 1), UKC (Herding
Czechoslovakian Vlcak (AKA Ceskoslovensky Vlcak, Czech Wolfdog, Slovak Wolfdog)<Previous (B) Current Dog Breed List C Next (D)>
References and Resources used in Compiling Dog Breed List C
The Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds is perfect for both the novice as well as experienced dog owners.
This well illustrated guide includes information on canine breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club. With more than 150 breeds mentioned including 22 new breeds recognized, this is a comprehensive guide for your personal library.
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Dog Breed List C: Guide to Sizes
Dog Breed Sizes
Small:
Up to 22 LB (10 KG)
Medium:
22 - 44 LB (10-20 KG)
Large:
44-88 LB (20-40 KG)
Giant:
Over 88 LB (40 KG)
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