Dog Breeds List G includes the world’s dog breeds that begin with the letter G. For the most part, all breeds listed on this page have been recognized by at least one major Kennel Club, with the exception of the Gull Terr.
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Galgo Español
Origins: Spain
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 10, UKC: Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs
Gascon Saintongeois
Origins: France
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Two sizes: Grand (large) & Petit (Smaller)
German Hunting Terrier
(a.k.a.Jagdterrier)
Origins Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, AKC: FSS, ANKC: Terriers, NZKC: Terriers, UKC: Terriers
German Long Haired Pointer
(a.k.a. Deutscher Langhaariger, Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund)
Origins: Germany
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 7, AKC: FSS, CKC: Sporting, KC(UK): Gundog, UKC: Gundog
German Pinscher
(a.k.a. Deutsher Pinscher)
Origins: Germany
Size:
Grooming:
Training:
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Non-Sporting, KC: Working, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Terrier
German Shepherd Dog
Origins: Germany
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 1, AKC: Herding, ANKC: Working, CKC: Herding, KC: Pastoral, NZKC: Working, UKC: Herding
German Shorthaired Pointer
(a.k.a. Deutsch Kurzhaar)
Origins: Germany
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 7, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundog, CKC: Sporting, KC: Gundog, NZKC: Gundog, UKC: Gundog
German Spaniel (a.k.a. Deutscher Wachtelhund, Deutscher Wachtel,
German Quail Dog)
Origins: Germany
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 8, AKC: FSS, UKC: Gundog
German Spitz
Origins: Germany
Size:
Three sizes: Giant: 39-41 lb.
Standard (Mittel) 23-25 lb
Small (Klein) 18-22 lb.
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, AKC: FSS, ANKC: Non-Sporting, KC: Utility, NZKC: Non-Sporting, UKC: Northern
German Wirehaired Pointer
(a.k.a. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund, Drahthaar)
Origins: Germany
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 7, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundog, CKC: Sporting, KC: Gundog, NZKC: Gundog, UKC: Gundog
Giant Schnauzer
(a.k.a. Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, RussianBear Schnauzer)
Origins: Germany
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Considerable
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Working, KC: Working, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Guardian
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Origins: Ireland
Size: Small to Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, AKC: Terrier, ANKC: Terrier, CKC: Miscellaneous, KC: Terrier, NZKC: Terrier, UKC: Terrier
Goldendoodle
Origins: USA
Size: Miniature, Small Standard and Large Standard
Grooming: Easy
Training: Easy
Recognition: None, as this is a hybrid dog breed, resulting from crossing a pure bred Golden Retriever with a pure bred Poodle.
Golden Retriever
Origins: Scotland
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 8, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundog, CKC: Sporting, KC: Sporting, NZKC: Gundog, UKC: Gundog
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Gordon Setter
Origins: Scotland
Size: Large to Giant
Grooming: Extensive
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 7, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundog, CKC: Sporting, KC: Gundog, NZKC: Gundog, UKC: Gundog
Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir
(a.k.a. Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound)
Origins: France
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore
Origins: France
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Grand (Basset) Griffon Vendeen
Origins: France
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: AKC: FSS, ANKC: Hound, NZKC: Hound, UKC: Scenthound
Great Dane
(a.k.a. Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff)
Origins Germany
Size: Giant
Grooming: Easy
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, ANKC: Non-Sporting, CKC: Working, KC: Working, NZKC: Non-Sporting, UKC: Guardian
Great Pyrenees
aka. Pyrenean Mountain Dog
This dog breed is listed by the American Kennel Club as the Great Pyrenees, but in Europe it is known as the Pyrenean Mountain Dog.
Origins: France and Spain
Size: Giant
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Challenging
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Working, KC: Pastoral, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Guardian
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Origins: Switzerland
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, CKC: Working, KC: Working, UKC: Guardian
Greenland Dog
Origins: Greenland
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, CKC: Working, KC: Working, UKC: Northern Breeds
Greyhound
(a.k.a. English Greyhound)
Origins: UK & Middle East
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 10, AKC: Hound, ANKC: Hounds, CKC: Hounds, KC: Hounds, NZKC: Hounds, UKC: Sighthounds and Pariahs
Griffon Bruxellois
(a.k.a. Brussels Griffon, Belgium Griffon, Petit Brabancon)
Origins: Belgium
Size: Small
Grooming: Easy to Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 9, AKC: Toys, ANKC: Toys, CKC: Toys, KC: Toys, NZKC: Toys, UKC: Companion Breeds
Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
(a.k.a. Fawn Brittany Griffon)
Origins: France
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Griffon Niverais
Origins: France
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 6, UKC: Scenthound
Groenendael
(a.k.a. Belgian
Shepherd Dog)
Origins: Belgium
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 1, AKC: Herding, ANKC: Working, CKC: Working, KC: Pastorial, NZKC: Working, UKC: Herding
Gull Dong
Origins: Pakistan
Size: Giant
Grooming Minimal
Training:Time Consuming
Recognition: None
Gull Terrier
Origins: Pakistan
Size: Giant
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: None
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