This dog breed list M contains all the dog breeds of the world that begin with the letter M. With so many dog breeds, we may have missed one or two – please let us know if you spot an omission!
Dog Breeds A to Z List – Starting with M
Magyar Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer)
Origins: Hungary
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 7; AKC: Sporting; ANKC: Gundog; CKC: Sporting; KC: Gundog; NZKC: Gundog; UKC: Gundog
Mah Thai Thai Ridgeback
Origins: Thailand
Size: Medium to Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, AKC: FSS, UKC: Sighthounds & Pariahs
Malinois (Belgian Malinois)
Origins: Belgium
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Easy
Recognition: AKC (FSS), ANKC (Working), CKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1), KC (Pastoral), NZKC (Working), UKC (Herding)
Maltese
Origins: Italy
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition:, FCI: Group 9, AKC: Toys, ANKC: Toys, CKC: Toys, KC: Toys, NZKC: Toys, UKC: Companions
Maltese Hunting Dog aka Kelb tal-Kacca ta’ Malta
Origins: Malta
Size: Medium
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FKNK, MNCF
Maltipoo
The Maltipoo is a hybrid dog breed, a cross between a purebred Maltese and a purebred Poodle. They are excellent companion dogs, and are mostly hypo-allergenic. They form a very close bond with their owner, and may suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for too long. Ideal for first-time dog owners, apartment dwellers and people who work from home or are retired.
Manchester Terrier
Origins: England
Size: Small
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, AKC: Standard: Terrier; Smaller: Toy, ANKC: Terrier, CKC: Terrier, KC: Terier, NZKC: Terrier, UKC: Terrier
Maremma Sheepdog (Maremma-Abruzzese Sheepdog, Cane da Pastore Maremmono-Abruzzese
Origins: Italy
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 1, ANKC: (Working Dogs), KC (UK), Pastoral, NZKC (Working)
Mastiff
Origins: Great Britain
Size: Giant
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: Recognition: AKC (Working), FCI (Group 2), KC (Working), UKC (Guardian)
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Origins: Mexico
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Easy
Training: AVerage
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, AKC: Non-sporting (FSS), CKC : Toys, KC (UK): Utility , UKC: Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs
Miniature American Shepherd
Origins: The United States
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: AKC: Herding, UKC: Herding
Miniature Bull Terrier
Origins: England
Size: Medium
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: Recognition: AKC: Terrier, ANKC: Terriers, CKC: Terriers, NZKC: Terrier (Miniature), UKC: Terrier
Miniature Pinscher
Origins: Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Toys, ANKC: Toys, CKC: Toys, KC: Toys, NZKC: Toys, UKC: Companion
Miniature Poodle
Origins: France
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 9, AKC: Non-sporting, ANKC: Non-sporting, CKC: Non-sporting, KC: Utility, NZKC: Non-sporting, UKC: Companion
Miniature Schnauzer
Origins: Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Terrier, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Terrier, KC: Utility, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Terrier
Mountain Cur
Origins: United States
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: UKC: Scenthound
Mudi (Hungarian Mudi)
Origins: Hungary
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 1; AKC: Herding; ANKC: Working; CKC: Herding; KC: Pastoral NZKC: Working; UKC: Herding
And AKC recognition on January 1st, 2022.
Munsterlander (Large and Small)
Origins: Germany
Size: Small Nunsterlander: Medium; Large Munsterlander: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 7, CKC: Miscellaneous, KC: Gundog, UKC: Gundog
Did I Miss a Breed on this Dog Breed List M?
With so many dog breeds in this world, there is a good chance I may have omitted one. First of all, I will apologize for that omission, especially if your dog was the one I forgot. Secondly, won’t you take the time to send me a quick note, letting me know what dog breed should be on this page?
I sincerely appreciate your time and will get the breed information up as quickly as possible.
