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: 29/11/2025
2942 Dogs
101 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 5/11/2025
1610 Dogs
45 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 27/11/2025
5686 Dogs
537 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 26/11/2025
4416 Dogs
53 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 30/11/2025
231926 Dogs
1537 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 26/11/2025
12645 Dogs
247 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 30/11/2025
149995 Dogs
5158 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
40385 Dogs
1682 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 30/11/2025
73933 Dogs
1142 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 30/11/2025
50300 Dogs
3267 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
6990 Dogs
205 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 29/11/2025
2498 Dogs
191 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 30/11/2025
128735 Dogs
1206 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 25/11/2025
7783 Dogs
279 Users
Collie
Last Update: 30/11/2025
158971 Dogs
828 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 30/11/2025
22180 Dogs
675 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 30/11/2025
31753 Dogs
960 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 30/11/2025
56918 Dogs
1004 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 29/11/2025
11135 Dogs
521 Users
German Shepherd
Last Update: 30/11/2025
448312 Dogs
82 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 12/11/2025
4925 Dogs
97 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 25/8/2025
2036 Dogs
31 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 12/11/2025
3245 Dogs
57 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 30/11/2025
239591 Dogs
933 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 30/11/2025
8740 Dogs
249 Users
Hokkaido
Last Update: 23/11/2025
1035 Dogs
120 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 30/11/2025
8762 Dogs
385 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 30/11/2025
105302 Dogs
3556 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 30/11/2025
25039 Dogs
218 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 25/11/2025
11630 Dogs
188 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 30/11/2025
74434 Dogs
279 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 30/11/2025
46520 Dogs
844 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 30/11/2025
18365 Dogs
184 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 26/11/2025
4330 Dogs
317 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 30/11/2025
4529 Dogs
44 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
64477 Dogs
386 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 29/11/2025
14090 Dogs
244 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 23/11/2025
21244 Dogs
97 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 30/11/2025
12333 Dogs
351 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 10/11/2025
2325 Dogs
29 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 29/11/2025
2897 Dogs
99 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 30/11/2025
85679 Dogs
1862 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 30/11/2025
57138 Dogs
1754 Users
Parson Russell Terrier
Last Update: 28/11/2025
3383 Dogs
66 Users
Pekingese
Last Update: 30/11/2025
14081 Dogs
57 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 30/11/2025
67629 Dogs
342 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 24/11/2025
4194 Dogs
204 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 29/11/2025
13444 Dogs
197 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 30/11/2025
10342 Dogs
401 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 3/10/2025
7030 Dogs
62 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 30/11/2025
4182 Dogs
154 Users
Portuguese Water Dog
Last Update: 27/11/2025
72516 Dogs
134 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
2645 Dogs
48 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 30/11/2025
150748 Dogs
550 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 21/11/2025
4222 Dogs
108 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 30/11/2025
65445 Dogs
3787 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 29/11/2025
28717 Dogs
427 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 30/11/2025
142913 Dogs
887 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 30/11/2025
136319 Dogs
933 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 30/11/2025
5256 Dogs
722 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 28/11/2025
7152 Dogs
297 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
44242 Dogs
955 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 30/11/2025
4383 Dogs
50 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 23/11/2025
5519 Dogs
150 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 30/11/2025
23432 Dogs
1535 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 30/11/2025
14882 Dogs
219 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 30/11/2025
71582 Dogs
813 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 30/11/2025
385890 Dogs
22521 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 29/11/2025
144248 Dogs
950 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 30/11/2025
11644 Dogs
1397 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.