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Dog Breeds List G

Dog Breeds List G

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

Galgo EspañolGalgo Español

Photo by Brindis via Creative Commons

Gascon Saintongeois

Origins:    France
Size:  Large
Grooming:  Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 6,  UKC:  Scenthound

Two sizes:  Grand (large) & Petit (Smaller)

Gascon SaintongeoisGascon Saintongeois

Photo by Jérôme BARDIAU via Creative Commons

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 Hunting Terrier (a.k.a.Jagdterrier)German Hunting Terrier (a.k.a.Jagdterrier)

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 Long Haired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutscher Langhaariger, Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund)German Long Haired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutscher Langhaariger, Deutscher Langhaariger Vorstehhund)

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 Pinscher (a.k.a. Deutsher Pinscher)German Pinscher (a.k.a. Deutsher Pinscher)

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 Shepherd DogGerman Shepherd Dog
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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 Shorthaired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutsch Kurzhaar)German Shorthaired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutsch Kurzhaar)

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 Spaniel (a.k.a. Deutscher Wachtelhund, Deutscher Wachtel, German Quail Dog)German Spaniel (a.k.a. Deutscher Wachtelhund, Deutscher Wachtel, German Quail Dog)

Dog Breeds List G

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 SpitzGerman Spitz

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

German Wirehaired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund, Drahthaar)German Wirehaired Pointer (a.k.a. Deutsch Drahthaar, Deutscher Drahthaariger Vorstehhund, Drahthaar)

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

Giant Schnauzer (a.k.a. Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, RussianBear Schnauzer)Giant Schnauzer (a.k.a. Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, RussianBear Schnauzer)

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

Glen of Imaal TerrierGlen of Imaal Terrier

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

Golden RetrieverGolden Retriever
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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

Gordon SetterGordon Setter

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 Blanc et Noir (a.k.a. Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound)Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir (a.k.a. Great Anglo-French White and Black Hound)

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Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore

Origins:    France
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training:  Easy
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 6,  UKC:  Scenthound

Grand Anglo-Français TricoloreGrand Anglo-Français Tricolore

Photo by Alephalpha via CC


Grand (Basset) Griffon Vendeen

Origins:  France
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition:  AKC:  FSS,  ANKC:  Hound,  NZKC:  Hound,  UKC:  Scenthound

Grand (Basset) Griffon VendeenGrand (Basset) Griffon Vendeen

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 Dane (a.k.a. Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff)Great Dane (a.k.a. Deutsche Dogge, German Mastiff)
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Great Pyrenees

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

Great PyreneesGreat Pyrenees
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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Origins:  Switzerland
Size: Giant
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 2,  AKC:  Working,  CKC:  Working,  KC:  Working,  UKC:  Guardian

Greater Swiss Mountain DogGreater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greenland Dog

Origins:  Greenland
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 5,  CKC:  Working,  KC:  Working,  UKC:  Northern Breeds

Greenland DogGreenland Dog

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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. Brusels 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 Bruxellois (a.k.a. Brusels Griffon, Belgium Griffon, Petit Brabancon)Griffon Bruxellois (a.k.a. Brusels Griffon, Belgium Griffon, Petit Brabancon)
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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 Fauve de Bretagne (a.k.a. Fawn Brittany Griffon)Griffon Fauve de Bretagne (a.k.a. Fawn Brittany Griffon)

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Griffon Niverais

Origins:  France
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 6,  UKC:  Scenthound

Griffon NiveraisGriffon Niverais

Photo by Alephalpha via CC

Groenendael
(a.k.a. Belgium
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

Groenendael (a.k.a. Belgium Shepherd Dog)Groenendael (a.k.a. Belgium Shepherd Dog)

Gull Dong

Origins: Pakistan
Size: Giant
Grooming Minimal
Training:Time Consuming
Recognition: None

Gull DongGull Dong
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Gull Terrier

Origins:  Pakistan
Size: Giant
Grooming:  Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition:  None

Gull TerrierGull Terrier
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