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: 14/4/2025
1984 Dogs
83 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 17/12/2024
1551 Dogs
42 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 14/4/2025
5648 Dogs
502 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 13/4/2025
3425 Dogs
46 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 15/4/2025
210717 Dogs
1284 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 14/4/2025
12401 Dogs
225 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 15/4/2025
146284 Dogs
4960 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 14/4/2025
38653 Dogs
1600 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 15/4/2025
69458 Dogs
1104 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 15/4/2025
48987 Dogs
3142 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 13/4/2025
6892 Dogs
190 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 14/4/2025
2491 Dogs
174 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 15/4/2025
121722 Dogs
1013 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 12/4/2025
7695 Dogs
267 Users
Collie
Last Update: 15/4/2025
146024 Dogs
686 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 15/4/2025
22018 Dogs
638 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 14/4/2025
31274 Dogs
933 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 15/4/2025
53523 Dogs
930 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 14/4/2025
10969 Dogs
480 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 13/4/2025
4673 Dogs
84 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 8/3/2025
2024 Dogs
28 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 13/4/2025
2684 Dogs
54 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 15/4/2025
225496 Dogs
836 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 13/4/2025
7506 Dogs
221 Users
Hokkaido
Last Update: 13/4/2025
990 Dogs
107 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 14/4/2025
8589 Dogs
354 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 15/4/2025
99024 Dogs
3371 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 15/4/2025
24810 Dogs
205 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 13/4/2025
11630 Dogs
180 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 15/4/2025
66551 Dogs
177 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 15/4/2025
39598 Dogs
743 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 14/4/2025
17285 Dogs
157 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 13/4/2025
4201 Dogs
297 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 14/4/2025
1972 Dogs
34 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 14/4/2025
61164 Dogs
351 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 11/4/2025
8855 Dogs
125 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 14/4/2025
21124 Dogs
79 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 15/4/2025
11664 Dogs
294 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 26/3/2025
2281 Dogs
28 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 8/4/2025
2866 Dogs
95 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 15/4/2025
83300 Dogs
1539 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 15/4/2025
54441 Dogs
1628 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 15/4/2025
65493 Dogs
210 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 14/4/2025
4132 Dogs
190 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 14/4/2025
13232 Dogs
173 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 14/4/2025
10261 Dogs
382 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 3/4/2025
6992 Dogs
56 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 13/4/2025
4115 Dogs
136 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 14/4/2025
2180 Dogs
41 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 14/4/2025
150442 Dogs
504 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 2/4/2025
3983 Dogs
96 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 15/4/2025
64465 Dogs
3638 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 13/4/2025
28511 Dogs
412 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 15/4/2025
134491 Dogs
716 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 15/4/2025
134086 Dogs
814 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 14/4/2025
5032 Dogs
635 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 13/4/2025
7042 Dogs
281 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 15/4/2025
37781 Dogs
916 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 13/4/2025
3352 Dogs
43 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 13/4/2025
5506 Dogs
137 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 13/4/2025
23240 Dogs
1496 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 14/4/2025
13554 Dogs
188 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 15/4/2025
68570 Dogs
783 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 15/4/2025
381227 Dogs
21834 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 14/4/2025
138216 Dogs
913 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 15/4/2025
11260 Dogs
1337 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.