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: 4/1/2025
1405 Dogs
69 Users
American Water Spaniel
Last Update: 17/12/2024
1551 Dogs
42 Users
Azawakh
Last Update: 18/1/2025
5598 Dogs
495 Users
Bedlington Terrier
Last Update: 2/1/2025
3267 Dogs
44 Users
Belgian Shepherd
Last Update: 18/1/2025
201596 Dogs
1206 Users
Berger Picard
Last Update: 17/1/2025
12196 Dogs
220 Users
Borzoi
Last Update: 18/1/2025
145718 Dogs
4907 Users
Boston Terrier
Last Update: 18/1/2025
37967 Dogs
1559 Users
Boxer
Last Update: 18/1/2025
68930 Dogs
1087 Users
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 18/1/2025
48622 Dogs
3102 Users
Cesky Terrier
Last Update: 15/1/2025
6900 Dogs
186 Users
Chart Polski
Last Update: 17/1/2025
2486 Dogs
171 Users
Chihuahua
Last Update: 18/1/2025
118636 Dogs
941 Users
Cirneco dell'Etna
Last Update: 18/1/2025
7659 Dogs
263 Users
Collie
Last Update: 18/1/2025
142990 Dogs
650 Users
Curly Coated Retriever
Last Update: 18/1/2025
21723 Dogs
622 Users
Deerhound
Last Update: 18/1/2025
31087 Dogs
914 Users
Finnish Lapphund
Last Update: 18/1/2025
52160 Dogs
902 Users
Galgo Español
Last Update: 17/1/2025
10804 Dogs
461 Users
German Shorthaired Pointer
Last Update: 15/1/2025
4589 Dogs
80 Users
German Wirehaired Pointer
Last Update: 18/11/2024
2015 Dogs
26 Users
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 16/1/2025
2374 Dogs
51 Users
Greyhound
Last Update: 18/1/2025
223239 Dogs
803 Users
Havanese
Last Update: 15/1/2025
7318 Dogs
212 Users
Ibizan Hound
Last Update: 18/1/2025
8496 Dogs
337 Users
Italian Greyhound
Last Update: 18/1/2025
98002 Dogs
3285 Users
Japanese Chin
Last Update: 16/1/2025
24722 Dogs
193 Users
Kromfohrländer
Last Update: 16/1/2025
11573 Dogs
175 Users
Labrador Retriever
Last Update: 16/1/2025
60028 Dogs
147 Users
Lagotto Romagnolo
Last Update: 17/1/2025
38414 Dogs
709 Users
Löwchen
Last Update: 17/1/2025
17231 Dogs
152 Users
Magyar agár
Last Update: 17/1/2025
4186 Dogs
287 Users
Maltese
Last Update: 3/12/2024
1839 Dogs
32 Users
Manchester & English Toy Terrier
Last Update: 17/1/2025
60085 Dogs
338 Users
Miniature American Shepherd
Last Update: 18/1/2025
7505 Dogs
114 Users
Miniature Pinscher
Last Update: 30/12/2024
21104 Dogs
78 Users
Mudi
Last Update: 18/1/2025
11184 Dogs
276 Users
Norrbottenspets
Last Update: 19/10/2024
2194 Dogs
27 Users
Norwegian Buhund
Last Update: 17/1/2025
2852 Dogs
95 Users
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Last Update: 18/1/2025
82519 Dogs
1408 Users
Papillon / Phalène
Last Update: 18/1/2025
53715 Dogs
1563 Users
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Last Update: 16/1/2025
18065 Dogs
107 Users
Peruvian Hairless Dog
Last Update: 18/1/2025
4086 Dogs
186 Users
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Last Update: 17/1/2025
12848 Dogs
170 Users
Pharaoh Hound
Last Update: 18/1/2025
10202 Dogs
374 Users
Pomeranian
Last Update: 5/10/2024
6985 Dogs
53 Users
Portuguese Podengo
Last Update: 16/1/2025
4093 Dogs
131 Users
Rat Terrier
Last Update: 17/1/2025
1597 Dogs
32 Users
Rottweiler
Last Update: 18/1/2025
150356 Dogs
475 Users
Russian Toy
Last Update: 17/1/2025
3908 Dogs
93 Users
Saluki
Last Update: 18/1/2025
64198 Dogs
3593 Users
Schapendoes
Last Update: 13/1/2025
28491 Dogs
409 Users
Shetland Sheepdog
Last Update: 18/1/2025
129858 Dogs
663 Users
Siberian Husky
Last Update: 18/1/2025
133446 Dogs
761 Users
Silken Windsprite
Last Update: 18/1/2025
4896 Dogs
614 Users
Sloughi
Last Update: 18/1/2025
7037 Dogs
278 Users
Smooth Fox Terrier
Last Update: 18/1/2025
34365 Dogs
901 Users
Sussex Spaniel
Last Update: 15/1/2025
2976 Dogs
41 Users
Swedish Lapphund
Last Update: 18/1/2025
5469 Dogs
134 Users
Tibetan Mastiff
Last Update: 18/1/2025
23031 Dogs
1475 Users
Tibetan Terrier
Last Update: 18/1/2025
13127 Dogs
178 Users
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Last Update: 18/1/2025
67200 Dogs
775 Users
Whippet
Last Update: 18/1/2025
379595 Dogs
21584 Users
Wire Fox Terrier
Last Update: 18/1/2025
134988 Dogs
891 Users
Xoloitzcuintle
Last Update: 18/1/2025
11122 Dogs
1298 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.