Top Ten Dogs with Origins in England
The Top Ten
1 English Setter
Developed in England, this breed is primarily used as a gun dog to assist hunters in locating and retrieving game birds. Known for its elegant appearance, the English Setter has a speckled coat and a gentle, calm disposition.
2 Beagle
The Beagle is a breed of small-sized hound, similar in appearance to the much larger foxhound. The Beagle is a scent hound, developed primarily for hunting hare.
3 English Cocker Spaniel
A gun dog breed developed in England, the English Cocker Spaniel is known for its agility and keen nose. It has a medium-length coat and is commonly used for retrieving game in various terrains. The breed is friendly and highly trainable.
4 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small spaniel classed as a toy dog by The Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club.
5 Sussex Spaniel
The Sussex Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in Sussex in southern England. It is a low, compact spaniel and is similar in appearance to the Clumber Spaniel.
6 Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell Terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. It is principally white-bodied and smooth, rough or broken-coated.
7 English Shepherd
An American descendant of farm collies from England and Scotland.
8 Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in clothing mills.
9 Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a gundog breed originating from the United Kingdom. It was developed as a retriever both on land and in the water.
10 Field Spaniel
The Contenders
11 Whippet
12 Lakeland Terrier
13 Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington Terrier is a breed of small dog named after the mining town of Bedlington, Northumberland in North East England.
14 Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from early herding types of dog.
15 Curly-Coated Retriever
16 Wire Hair Fox Terrier
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