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: 14/8/2025
2750 Dogs
91 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 4/7/2025
1552 Dogs
43 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 14/8/2025
5655 Dogs
515 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 14/8/2025
4059 Dogs
49 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 15/8/2025
221710 Dogs
1440 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 15/8/2025
12570 Dogs
238 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 15/8/2025
147189 Dogs
5068 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 14/8/2025
39672 Dogs
1642 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 15/8/2025
71539 Dogs
1123 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 14/8/2025
49868 Dogs
3209 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 14/8/2025
6959 Dogs
199 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 13/8/2025
2479 Dogs
185 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 15/8/2025
126039 Dogs
1112 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 14/8/2025
7766 Dogs
275 Users
Collie
Last Update: 15/8/2025
151320 Dogs
764 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 14/8/2025
22067 Dogs
658 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 15/8/2025
31592 Dogs
953 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 14/8/2025
55368 Dogs
978 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 14/8/2025
11063 Dogs
497 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 11/8/2025
4875 Dogs
91 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 5/5/2025
2036 Dogs
28 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 28/7/2025
3225 Dogs
53 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 14/8/2025
237377 Dogs
896 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 13/8/2025
8452 Dogs
230 Users
Hokkaido
Last Update: 14/8/2025
1025 Dogs
113 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 14/8/2025
8639 Dogs
365 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 14/8/2025
102911 Dogs
3458 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 13/8/2025
24920 Dogs
213 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 13/8/2025
11619 Dogs
183 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 13/8/2025
71034 Dogs
228 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 14/8/2025
40315 Dogs
789 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 14/8/2025
17962 Dogs
174 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 14/8/2025
4251 Dogs
311 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 14/8/2025
3636 Dogs
40 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 15/8/2025
63126 Dogs
370 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 14/8/2025
11597 Dogs
210 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 14/8/2025
21193 Dogs
85 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 14/8/2025
12024 Dogs
320 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 9/8/2025
2281 Dogs
27 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 14/8/2025
2880 Dogs
97 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 15/8/2025
84702 Dogs
1715 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 14/8/2025
55742 Dogs
1702 Users
Parson Russell Terrier
Last Update: 10/8/2025
3155 Dogs
56 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 14/8/2025
66814 Dogs
302 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 14/8/2025
4150 Dogs
193 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 12/8/2025
13359 Dogs
187 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 14/8/2025
10319 Dogs
393 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 27/4/2025
6996 Dogs
59 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 12/8/2025
4139 Dogs
146 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 15/8/2025
2610 Dogs
45 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 14/8/2025
150576 Dogs
528 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 13/8/2025
4089 Dogs
103 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 15/8/2025
64872 Dogs
3709 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 12/8/2025
28677 Dogs
419 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 15/8/2025
138024 Dogs
799 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 14/8/2025
135161 Dogs
882 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 14/8/2025
5064 Dogs
682 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 14/8/2025
7100 Dogs
288 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 15/8/2025
41150 Dogs
938 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 5/8/2025
4373 Dogs
46 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 12/8/2025
5513 Dogs
146 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 15/8/2025
23344 Dogs
1515 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 14/8/2025
14602 Dogs
206 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 14/8/2025
70191 Dogs
799 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 15/8/2025
383546 Dogs
22207 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 15/8/2025
141457 Dogs
930 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 14/8/2025
11460 Dogs
1362 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.