Though England doesn't have a national dog per se, the British Bulldog is thought to embody the values of the island. This is partly because the breed is so old. It dates back to the 13th century and was owned by one of the country's most famous statesmen: Winston Churchill.
The Dingo is Australia's wild dog. It is an ancient breed of domestic dog that was introduced to Australia, probably by Asian seafarers, about 4,000 years ago. Its origins have been traced back to early breeds of domestic dogs in south east Asia (Jackson et al. 2017).
The crisply coated Scottish Deerhound, 'Royal Dog of Scotland,' is a majestically large coursing hound struck from the ancient Greyhound template. Among the tallest of dog breeds, the Deerhound was bred to stalk the giant wild red deer.
The Netherlands is the only country with a national dog. The Keeshond was named after Cornelius ("Kees") De Gyselaer, leader of the rebellion against the House of Orange during the 1780's, and became the rebels' symbol.
The Poodle is the national dog of France, gaining it the nickname "French Poodle." However, it is widely agreed that the Poodle of today originated in Germany.
The Swedish Vallhund is also known as Vastgotaspets and Swedish Cattledog. The Swedish Vallhund is considered an ancient breed. Sweden says the Swedish Vallhund goes back well over 1,000 years and that it is an original species meaning it did not (come from another breed of dog).
The Newfoundland is a large breed of working dog. They can be black, grey, brown, or black and white. However, in the Dominion of Newfoundland, before it became part of the confederation of Canada, only black and Landseer (white-and-black) coloured dogs were considered to be proper members of the breed.
The Pekingese (also spelled Pekinese) is a breed of toy dog, originating in China. The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as a companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Peking (Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located.
- Ireland's National Dog. The Kerry Blue Terrier of today is not much different from his predecessor, but just who that predecessor was is anybody's guess. The breed has been known in Ireland for at least 150 years, but its origins are as mysterious as the ancestry of breeds developed centuries earlier.
The breed received AKC recognition in 1930. The Keeshond is the national dog of Holland. The breed is often called "the smiling Dutchman." The plural of Keeshond is Keeshonden.
There are nine Native Dogs of Ireland, two Hounds – Irish Wolfhound and Kerry Beagle, three Gundogs – Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Red Setter and Irish Red & White Setter, four Terriers – Irish Terrier, Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Kerry Blue Terrier.
Welsh corgi
There are two distinct breeds of corgi, the Pembroke and the Cardigan, both of which were originally used for cattle herding and thought to have descended from a Scandinavian ancestor that was brought to Wales by settlers some time around the 11th century.
The Australian Kelpie was developed in Australia for herding sheep and cattle, and is still widely used for that purpose in Australia and New Zealand.
The dingo is regarded as a feral dog because it descended from domesticated ancestors. The dingo's relationship with indigenous Australians is one of commensalism, in which two organisms live in close association, but do not depend on each other for survival. They both hunt and sleep together.
A common misconception is that the Singapore Special is a breed of dog. It actually refers to any local canine that's been bred on our streets. They're a result of generations of natural mixing between different breeds of dogs.
Hunted for meat and for sport, and used as a motif in the decorative arts, the kangaroo was finally recognised as an official symbol of Australia when it was included on the nation's coat of arms in 1908. The kangaroo has appeared on currency and stamps and on Royal Australian Air Force aircraft.
The Finnish Lapphund (or Finnish Lapponian Dog) –Finnish: Suomen Lapinkoira– is a hardy, easy going, medium-size breed of Spitz type. Traditionally it has been used for herding reindeer.
Kurī were Polynesian dogs which gradually died out in New Zealand. They were descended from the dogs brought to New Zealand from Polynesia, on the ancestral canoes of the Māori people in the 13th century. Kurī became bigger and more active than dogs on other Polynesian islands.
National Hound of Malta
On their home island of Malta, the Pharaoh Hound — or Maltese Rabbit Hound — is known as “Kelb tal-Fenek,” which means dog of the rabbit. These dogs still play an important role in the activities of Maltese hunters and farmers, who respect and admire their breed.
The Tibetan Terrier, “Holy Dog of Tibet,” is an ancient watchdog and companion long associated with Buddhist monasteries. A profusely coated, small-to-medium-sized dog with “snowshoe” feet, this breed is affectionate, sensitive, and clever.
Basenji. The Basenji, known for its cat-like attitude, is the oldest dog breed in the world according to genetic evidence, despite conflicting sources that recognize other breeds. This breed still retains traits from its ancestors.
Though England doesn't have a national dog per se, the British Bulldog is thought to embody the values of the island. This is partly because the breed is so old. It dates back to the 13th century and was owned by one of the country's most famous statesmen: Winston Churchill.
The United States of America
The USA has the most dogs in the world per capita – as of 2021, there are 274 dogs for every 1000 people, and the vast majority of those are considered pets. As for sheer numbers, the latest estimate is 90 million dogs, which puts the USA just behind China.