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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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Dog Breeds List G

Galgo Español

A Galgo Español dog standing in a grassy field on a sunny dayGalgo Español

Origins:   Spain
Size: Large
Grooming: Easy
Training: Average
Recognition:  FCI:  Group 10,  UKC:  Sighthounds and Pariah Dogs


Gascon Saintongeois

A white Gascon Saintoneois dog standing on a grassy surfaceGascon 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)

A predominantly black German Hunting Terrier standing on grass, looking rightGerman 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)

A German Long Haired Pointer standing on grassGerman 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)

A dark German Pinscher dog standing on grass, straining at his leashGerman 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

A German Shepherd dog sitting down against a white backgroundGerman 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

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German Shorthaired Pointer
(a.k.a. Deutsch Kurzhaar)

A German Shorthaired Pointer sitting down on grassGerman 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

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

A dark German Spaniel standing sideways to the camera, against a white backgroundGerman 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


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German Spitz

A white German Spitz dog sitting down, looking at the camera, against a white backgroundGerman 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)

A German Wirehaired Pointer sitting pointer sitting down against a white backgroundGerman 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)

Dog breeds list GGiant 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

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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

Dog breeds list GGolden 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

Gordon SetterGordon 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)

Dog breeds list GGrand 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

Dog breeds list GGrand Anglo-Français Tricolore

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


Grand (Basset) Griffon Vendeen

Dog breeds list GGrand (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)

Dog breeds list GGreat 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

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Great Pyrenees
aka. Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Dog breeds list GGreat Pyrenees

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

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Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Dog breeds list GGreater 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

Dog breeds list GGreenland 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)

Dog breeds list GGreyhound

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

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Griffon Bruxellois
(a.k.a. Brussels Griffon, Belgium Griffon, Petit Brabancon)

Dog breeds list GGriffon 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

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Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
(a.k.a. Fawn Brittany Griffon)

Dog breeds list GGriffon 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

Dog breeds list GGriffon Niverais

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


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

Dog breeds list GGroenendael (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


Gull Dong

Dog breeds list GGull Dong

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

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Gull Terrier

Dog breeds list GGull Terrier

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

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