BREEDS: A     B    C    D    E    F    G     H   I     J    K    L     M     NO    P    QR     S    TU     VW    XYZ

Dog Breeds List L

Dog Breeds List L includes all those dogs whose breed names begins with the letter L.
If I've forgotten your favorite breed, please let me know. 

You can contact me directly.

Great Dog Breed Gift Ideas

On a side note, we have found a great source of dog breed gifts and merchandise, including:

  • collars, leashes
  • bedding
  • racks, kitchenware
  • ornaments, plaques
  • stationery, stickers and more!

Every breed is catered for, so take a look at ideas for your own 4-legged friend, or for anyone you know with a dog! Have a browse HERE at Dog Lover Store.

Dog Breeds List L

Labradoodle

Origins: Australia
Size: Large/Medium
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition:  None - a hybrid dog, Labrador Retriever/Poodle cross

LabradoodleLulu the Labradoodle

Labrador Retriever

Origins: Canada
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition:  FCI: Group 8,  AKC: Sporting,  ANKC: Gundogs,  CKC: Sporting,  KC:  Gundogs,  NZKC:  Gundogs,  UKC: Gundogs

Labrador RetrieverLabrador Retriever

Laekenois
(a.k.a. Belgium Laekenois,
Belgium Shepherd Dog)

Origins: Belgium
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition:  AKC (FSS), ANKC (Working), CKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1), KC (Pastoral), NZKC (Working), UKC (Herding)

Laekenois (a.k.a. Belgium Laekenois, Belgium Shepherd Dog)Laekenois (a.k.a. Belgium Laekenois, Belgium Shepherd Dog)

Lagotto Romagnolo

Origins: Italy
Size:  Medium
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition:  FCI: Group 8,  AKC: Sporting,  ANKC: Gundogs,  KC: Gundogs,  NZKC:Gundogs,  UKC: Gundogs

Lagotto RomagnoloLagotto Romagnolo

Lakeland Terrier

Origins:  United Kingdom
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition:  FCI: Group 3,  AKC: Terrier,  ANKC:  Terrier,  CKC: Terrier,  KC: Terrier,  NZKC: Terrier,  UKC:  Terrier

Lakeland TerrierLakeland Terrier

Lancashire Heeler

Origins: United Kingdom
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training:  Time Consuming
Recognition:  AKC:  FSS,  KC:  Pastoral,  UKC:  Herding

Lancashire HeelerLancashire Heeler

Photo by Sannse

Dog Breeds List L

Landseer
(Most recognize this breed as a variation of the Newfoundland)

Most will recognize this breed as a variation of the Newfoundland

Origins: Canada
Size: Giant
Grooming: Extensive
Training: Easy
Recognition:  FCI: Group 2

Landseer (Most recognize this breed as a variation of the Newfoundland)Landseer

Lapponian Herder
(a.k.a. Lapland Reindeer dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira )

Origins:  Finland
Size: Large
Grooming: AVerage
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition:  FCI: Group 5,  UKC:  Herding

Lapponian Herder (a.k.a. Lapland Reindeer dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira )Lapponian Herder (a.k.a. Lapland Reindeer dog, Reindeer Herder, Lapinporokoira )

Photo by Berzerk from sv

Large Munsterlander

Origins: Germany
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition:  FCI (Group 7),  KC (Gundog),  UKC (Gun Dog)

Large MunsterlanderLarge Munsterlander

Leonberger

Origins: Germany
Size: Giant
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition:  FCI: Group 2,  AKC: Working,  ANKC:  Utility,  CKC:  Working,  KC:  Working,  NZKC:  Utility,  UKC:  Guardian

LeonbergerLeonberger

Lhasa Apso

Origins: Tibet
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 9,  AKC: Non-sporting,  ANKC: Non-sporting,  CKC: Non-sporting,  KC: Utility,  NZKC: Non-sporting,  UKC: Companion

Lhasa ApsoLhasa Apso

Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter
a.k.a. Lawerack,
Laverack,  English Setter)

Origins:  England
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition:  AKC (Sporting),  FCI (Group 7),  KC (Gundog),  UKC (Gun Dog),  NZKC  (Gundog),  ANKC (Gundog),  CKC (Sporting)

Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter a.k.a. Lawerack, Laverack, English Setter)Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter a.k.a. Lawerack, Laverack, English Setter)

Longhaired Whippet

Origins: United States
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: None

Longhaired WhippetLonghaired Whippet

Löwchen

Origins: France/Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time-Consuming
Recognition:  FCI: Group 9,  AKC:  Non-sporting,  ANKC:  Toys,  CKC:  Non-sporting,  KC:  Toys,  NZKC:  Toys,  UKC:  Companion

LöwchenLöwchen

<Previous (K)                   Dog Breeds List L                 Next (M) >

Did I Miss a Breed?

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, on'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.


New! Comments

Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. Let me know if you agree or disagree!

Return from Dog Breeds List L to Dog Breeds Expert