| Meaning | Breed |
| Chinese for 'lion' | |
| Named after the Mexican state of the same name | |
| Originally used for dog fighting, this dog would stand on its hind legs and bat at opponents with the front | |
| Derived from the German court that first sponsored the breed | |
| Name comes from a historical term for present-day Germany and Poland | |
| Refers to the European port from which they originated | |
| Developed in the town of Malines, Belgium | |
| Named after the Siberian people that created the breed for herding reindeer and hauling sleds | |
| French for 'butterfly' | |
| Comes from a Turkish word meaning 'armed guard of the nobility' | |
| | Meaning | Breed |
| Translates to 'Bush Thing' to reflect its African heritage | |
| May have come from an Old English affectionate term for a 'playful little devil or monkey' | |
| This Canadian breed is named after where it originated and how it attracts ducks | |
| Comes from the beard and moustache on this dog's muzzle | |
| This dog worked as a ratter on Flemish river barges | |
| Originally served as a watchdog on riverboats for the Kees | |
| Chinese for 'Sandy coat' | |
| German for 'Badger Dog' | |
| Derived from a French term meaning 'gape throat' referring to the animal's tendency to bay | |
| Name is derived from the original owner and breeder - Rev. John Russell | |
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