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: 23/3/2025
1841 Dogs
81 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 18/3/2025
1551 Dogs
42 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 24/3/2025
5646 Dogs
502 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 16/3/2025
3373 Dogs
45 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 25/3/2025
208023 Dogs
1271 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 24/3/2025
12315 Dogs
224 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 25/3/2025
146218 Dogs
4939 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 25/3/2025
38545 Dogs
1587 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 25/3/2025
69374 Dogs
1102 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 24/3/2025
48849 Dogs
3132 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 23/3/2025
6934 Dogs
190 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 24/3/2025
2490 Dogs
173 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 25/3/2025
121280 Dogs
995 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 24/3/2025
7694 Dogs
266 Users
Collie
Last Update: 24/3/2025
145426 Dogs
676 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 25/3/2025
21992 Dogs
635 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 24/3/2025
31232 Dogs
927 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 24/3/2025
53237 Dogs
922 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 25/3/2025
10932 Dogs
474 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 20/3/2025
4670 Dogs
84 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 8/3/2025
2024 Dogs
28 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 24/3/2025
2650 Dogs
54 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 25/3/2025
224173 Dogs
828 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 24/3/2025
7477 Dogs
218 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 25/3/2025
8549 Dogs
353 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 24/3/2025
98749 Dogs
3343 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 21/3/2025
24791 Dogs
203 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 24/3/2025
11614 Dogs
179 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 24/3/2025
65085 Dogs
171 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 24/3/2025
39515 Dogs
740 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 24/3/2025
17275 Dogs
156 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 23/3/2025
4192 Dogs
294 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 22/3/2025
1896 Dogs
34 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 24/3/2025
60866 Dogs
350 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 24/3/2025
8784 Dogs
120 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 18/3/2025
21121 Dogs
79 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 24/3/2025
11520 Dogs
291 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 14/3/2025
2272 Dogs
28 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 24/3/2025
2866 Dogs
95 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 25/3/2025
83174 Dogs
1521 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 24/3/2025
54227 Dogs
1616 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 24/3/2025
18373 Dogs
120 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 24/3/2025
4121 Dogs
190 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 24/3/2025
12909 Dogs
172 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 24/3/2025
10247 Dogs
380 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 5/10/2024
6985 Dogs
55 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 20/3/2025
4107 Dogs
134 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 21/3/2025
2075 Dogs
40 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 24/3/2025
150427 Dogs
503 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 20/3/2025
3950 Dogs
95 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 24/3/2025
64386 Dogs
3630 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 13/3/2025
28511 Dogs
411 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 25/3/2025
132822 Dogs
700 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 24/3/2025
133896 Dogs
804 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 24/3/2025
4975 Dogs
630 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 23/3/2025
7042 Dogs
281 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 24/3/2025
37215 Dogs
912 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 21/3/2025
3184 Dogs
42 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 22/3/2025
5504 Dogs
136 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 25/3/2025
23226 Dogs
1492 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 23/3/2025
13441 Dogs
185 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 25/3/2025
67395 Dogs
781 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 25/3/2025
380857 Dogs
21785 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 24/3/2025
137536 Dogs
905 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 24/3/2025
11211 Dogs
1331 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.