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: 30/10/2025
2926 Dogs
99 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 29/10/2025
1570 Dogs
45 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 31/10/2025
5675 Dogs
533 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
4328 Dogs
52 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 31/10/2025
228965 Dogs
1513 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 30/10/2025
12620 Dogs
243 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 31/10/2025
149744 Dogs
5143 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
40268 Dogs
1673 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 31/10/2025
73599 Dogs
1137 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 31/10/2025
50193 Dogs
3249 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 28/10/2025
6967 Dogs
204 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 30/10/2025
2488 Dogs
188 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 31/10/2025
127921 Dogs
1188 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 30/10/2025
7774 Dogs
278 Users
Collie
Last Update: 31/10/2025
156928 Dogs
804 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 30/10/2025
22151 Dogs
671 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 31/10/2025
31721 Dogs
958 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 31/10/2025
56470 Dogs
997 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 30/10/2025
11113 Dogs
510 Users
German Shepherd
Last Update: 31/10/2025
443804 Dogs
42 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 29/9/2025
4925 Dogs
97 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 25/8/2025
2036 Dogs
31 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 9/10/2025
3242 Dogs
57 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 31/10/2025
239398 Dogs
922 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 30/10/2025
8599 Dogs
246 Users
Hokkaido
Last Update: 31/10/2025
1033 Dogs
118 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 29/10/2025
8746 Dogs
384 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 31/10/2025
104280 Dogs
3528 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 31/10/2025
25010 Dogs
218 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 30/10/2025
11629 Dogs
187 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 31/10/2025
74225 Dogs
270 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 31/10/2025
46398 Dogs
830 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 30/10/2025
18064 Dogs
180 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 28/10/2025
4309 Dogs
315 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 30/10/2025
4385 Dogs
43 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
64263 Dogs
383 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 31/10/2025
13237 Dogs
235 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 25/10/2025
21239 Dogs
95 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 31/10/2025
12210 Dogs
346 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 8/9/2025
2300 Dogs
28 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 30/10/2025
2885 Dogs
98 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 31/10/2025
85525 Dogs
1820 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 31/10/2025
56538 Dogs
1740 Users
Parson Russell Terrier
Last Update: 28/10/2025
3180 Dogs
59 Users
Pekingese
Last Update: 29/10/2025
13982 Dogs
53 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 31/10/2025
67153 Dogs
333 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 31/10/2025
4181 Dogs
200 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 31/10/2025
13431 Dogs
194 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 29/10/2025
10342 Dogs
401 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 3/10/2025
7030 Dogs
62 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 20/10/2025
4178 Dogs
152 Users
Portuguese Water Dog
Last Update: 30/10/2025
72493 Dogs
128 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 26/10/2025
2638 Dogs
48 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 31/10/2025
150665 Dogs
543 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 31/10/2025
4221 Dogs
108 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 31/10/2025
65024 Dogs
3767 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 30/10/2025
28698 Dogs
425 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 31/10/2025
141867 Dogs
859 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 31/10/2025
135979 Dogs
923 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 31/10/2025
5241 Dogs
717 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 29/10/2025
7118 Dogs
293 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
43492 Dogs
952 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 30/10/2025
4374 Dogs
49 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 29/10/2025
5515 Dogs
148 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 31/10/2025
23419 Dogs
1532 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
14795 Dogs
214 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 30/10/2025
70384 Dogs
811 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 31/10/2025
385331 Dogs
22437 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 31/10/2025
143772 Dogs
941 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 31/10/2025
11596 Dogs
1385 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.