The Breed Archive

A place for animal lovers, breed enthusiasts and pedigree addicts

Philosophy

Looking back at the roots of a breed and documenting its individuals' ancestry is important for planning its future. And it can even help a breed to survive. We believe in the power of people's passion for their pets and their dedication to their favourite breed. The Breed Archive offers you a platform for a breed's history and future, bringing together breed enthusiasts from all over the world.

History

The Breed Archive grew out of a project that started in 2006, called The Whippet Archives – an online pedigree database. Whippet lovers worldwide provide and maintain the content for it. Increasingly popular, it was when breeders and owners from other breeds started to show interest in the site that the idea was born for The Breed Archive.

About us

We are a small group of people, all with a professional background in software and web application development and with a variety of private interests, ranging from animals to sports to literature. We share a belief in the idea of creating a worldwide platform and resource for all kinds of animal breeds, built and maintained by those who know and cherish these breeds best: their owners and breeders.

Breeds available in The Breed Archive

American Hairless Terrier
Last Update: 7/9/2025
2808 Dogs
93 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 29/8/2025
1568 Dogs
43 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 7/9/2025
5664 Dogs
519 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 4/9/2025
4096 Dogs
50 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 8/9/2025
224199 Dogs
1461 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 7/9/2025
12605 Dogs
242 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 8/9/2025
148538 Dogs
5096 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 8/9/2025
39832 Dogs
1651 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 8/9/2025
72268 Dogs
1126 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 8/9/2025
49977 Dogs
3221 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 6/9/2025
6962 Dogs
200 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 7/9/2025
2479 Dogs
186 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 8/9/2025
126596 Dogs
1140 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 7/9/2025
7769 Dogs
275 Users
Collie
Last Update: 8/9/2025
152702 Dogs
784 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 7/9/2025
22102 Dogs
662 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 7/9/2025
31621 Dogs
955 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 7/9/2025
55722 Dogs
984 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 8/9/2025
11079 Dogs
501 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 7/9/2025
4894 Dogs
93 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 25/8/2025
2036 Dogs
28 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 24/8/2025
3226 Dogs
56 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 7/9/2025
238990 Dogs
908 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 4/9/2025
8476 Dogs
233 Users
Hokkaido
Last Update: 30/8/2025
1025 Dogs
113 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 8/9/2025
8708 Dogs
374 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 7/9/2025
103421 Dogs
3484 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 8/9/2025
24969 Dogs
214 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 7/9/2025
11619 Dogs
183 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 7/9/2025
72159 Dogs
248 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 8/9/2025
41799 Dogs
800 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 7/9/2025
18038 Dogs
175 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 7/9/2025
4278 Dogs
312 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 3/9/2025
3881 Dogs
40 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 8/9/2025
63586 Dogs
371 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 2/9/2025
11821 Dogs
215 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 8/9/2025
21212 Dogs
88 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 8/9/2025
12053 Dogs
329 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 31/8/2025
2281 Dogs
27 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 8/9/2025
2882 Dogs
98 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 8/9/2025
85117 Dogs
1743 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 8/9/2025
55926 Dogs
1714 Users
Parson Russell Terrier
Last Update: 10/8/2025
3155 Dogs
57 Users
Pekingese
Last Update: 8/9/2025
12245 Dogs
44 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 7/9/2025
66951 Dogs
307 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 7/9/2025
4152 Dogs
195 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 7/9/2025
13397 Dogs
190 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 7/9/2025
10322 Dogs
395 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 27/4/2025
6996 Dogs
59 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 5/9/2025
4167 Dogs
148 Users
Portuguese Water Dog
Last Update: 8/9/2025
71992 Dogs
94 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 4/9/2025
2614 Dogs
45 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 8/9/2025
150638 Dogs
534 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 5/9/2025
4132 Dogs
105 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 8/9/2025
64942 Dogs
3722 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 6/9/2025
28679 Dogs
421 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 7/9/2025
138629 Dogs
814 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 7/9/2025
135396 Dogs
901 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 7/9/2025
5104 Dogs
696 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 7/9/2025
7110 Dogs
290 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 8/9/2025
41653 Dogs
941 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 5/8/2025
4373 Dogs
46 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 27/8/2025
5514 Dogs
146 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 7/9/2025
23362 Dogs
1523 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 3/9/2025
14613 Dogs
208 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 7/9/2025
70275 Dogs
802 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 8/9/2025
384028 Dogs
22286 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 7/9/2025
142483 Dogs
934 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 7/9/2025
11511 Dogs
1369 Users

Where is my breed?

Let us know which breed you want to see next on The Breed Archive.

A committed community is essential to preserve the history of the breed.
If there is sufficient interest, we will set up an archive for the breed.