Vocabulary: dog breed

Short-legged Welsh herding dog; Queen Elizabeth II famously kept Pembroke corgis.

• a small Welsh herding dog with very short legs and large upright ears

  The corgi trotted after the children on its stubby legs.

Full name Doberman pinscher; a sleek, alert guard dog. Also spelled Dobermann.

• a large, sleek breed with a muscular build, often kept as a guard dog

  The doberman stood guard at the gate.

Originally bred in China; known for snoring and a flat face.

• a small dog breed with a wrinkled flat face, short muzzle, and curled tail

  Their pug snores loudly whenever it falls asleep.

Comes in standard, miniature, and toy sizes; coat is curly and low-shedding.

• a breed of dog with thick curly hair, often groomed in elaborate styles

  Her poodle had just come back from the groomer.

Small scent hound known for a loud, musical bark (a "bay"). Snoopy is a beagle.

• a small hound breed with a keen sense of smell, often used for tracking

  The beagle picked up the scent and bayed loudly.

Large, powerful sled dog; looks like a husky but bigger, bred for hauling heavy loads.

• a large, heavily built Arctic sled dog with a thick coat

  An alaskan malamute can pull a loaded sled for miles.

Short for Labrador retriever; one of the most popular breeds, usually yellow, black, or chocolate.

• a sturdy, good-natured retriever breed often used as a guide or assistance dog

  Their chocolate labrador loves swimming.

Usually means the Siberian husky, a sled dog with a thick coat and often pale-blue eyes. Unrelated adjective "husky" = big and sturdy, or (of a voice) low and rough.

• a strong northern sled dog with a thick double coat, bred to pull in cold climates

  The husky howled at the sirens.

Friendly, intelligent gun dog bred to retrieve game; a very popular family pet.

• a large, friendly dog breed with a dense golden coat

  The golden retriever greeted everyone at the door with its tail wagging.

Japanese breed: small, fox-like, alert. The face behind the "doge" internet meme.

• a small, agile Japanese dog breed with a thick coat and curled tail

  Their shiba inu refuses to walk in the rain.