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: 16/2/2025
1742 Dogs
78 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 17/12/2024
1551 Dogs
42 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 18/2/2025
5624 Dogs
499 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
3338 Dogs
45 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 19/2/2025
204002 Dogs
1237 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 18/2/2025
12298 Dogs
223 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 19/2/2025
145940 Dogs
4937 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 19/2/2025
38319 Dogs
1573 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 19/2/2025
69237 Dogs
1093 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 19/2/2025
48703 Dogs
3121 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
6918 Dogs
189 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 18/2/2025
2489 Dogs
173 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 19/2/2025
120025 Dogs
969 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 18/2/2025
7675 Dogs
263 Users
Collie
Last Update: 19/2/2025
144485 Dogs
662 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 18/2/2025
21882 Dogs
629 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 18/2/2025
31100 Dogs
920 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 19/2/2025
52723 Dogs
910 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 19/2/2025
10861 Dogs
467 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 22/1/2025
4654 Dogs
81 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 18/2/2025
2023 Dogs
27 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 18/2/2025
2375 Dogs
51 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 18/2/2025
223802 Dogs
816 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 18/2/2025
7412 Dogs
217 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 18/2/2025
8528 Dogs
348 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 19/2/2025
98365 Dogs
3319 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 17/2/2025
24749 Dogs
197 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 11/2/2025
11594 Dogs
177 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 19/2/2025
62176 Dogs
152 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 18/2/2025
39210 Dogs
728 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 18/2/2025
17248 Dogs
153 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 16/2/2025
4189 Dogs
291 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 28/1/2025
1846 Dogs
33 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
60575 Dogs
343 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 19/2/2025
8197 Dogs
118 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 18/2/2025
21107 Dogs
79 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 19/2/2025
11314 Dogs
284 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 9/2/2025
2233 Dogs
27 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 9/2/2025
2852 Dogs
95 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 19/2/2025
82791 Dogs
1466 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 18/2/2025
53977 Dogs
1588 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 14/2/2025
18190 Dogs
112 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 19/2/2025
4114 Dogs
189 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 18/2/2025
12867 Dogs
172 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 18/2/2025
10238 Dogs
375 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 5/10/2024
6985 Dogs
53 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 13/2/2025
4104 Dogs
133 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
1825 Dogs
35 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 18/2/2025
150368 Dogs
484 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 12/2/2025
3934 Dogs
95 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 18/2/2025
64280 Dogs
3608 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 14/2/2025
28493 Dogs
409 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 19/2/2025
130322 Dogs
683 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 18/2/2025
133622 Dogs
784 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 18/2/2025
4942 Dogs
622 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 19/2/2025
7041 Dogs
280 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
35660 Dogs
907 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 6/2/2025
2976 Dogs
41 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 17/2/2025
5498 Dogs
135 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 18/2/2025
23140 Dogs
1484 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 18/2/2025
13311 Dogs
182 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 18/2/2025
67322 Dogs
778 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 19/2/2025
380153 Dogs
21687 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 19/2/2025
136199 Dogs
896 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 19/2/2025
11187 Dogs
1316 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.