1. Poodle
   Brittany
2. Cocker Spaniel
   Lhasa Apso

The American Kennel Club lists these floppy-eared pooches as their smallest sporting spaniels with a height of about 14 to 15 inches. Their name comes from a bird they were originally supposed to hunt: a woodcock.

1. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
   Clumber Spaniel
2. Coonhound
   German Shorthaired Pointer

Sometimes called "aristocratic" by their owners, the German Shorthaired Pointer is an able assistant to hunters. Despite their nobility, they will retrieve or help to catch their prey.

1. Golden Retriever
   Newfoundland
2. Old English Sheepdog
   Welsh Springer Spaniel

Lord Tweedmouth of Scotland set out to make the perfect hunting dog so he started with a Yellow Retriever and a Tweed Water Spaniel. Over time, the dog we now know as the Golden Retriever came to be.

1. Spinone Italiano
   Labrador Retriever
2. English Springer Spaniel
   Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Originating in Newfoundland, Labrador Retrievers are now some of the most popular dogs in America. Since they're water dogs, they are excellent swimmers and ideal to be the first mate on a fishing trip.

1. Redbone Coonhound
   Mountain Cur
2. Vizsla
   Toller

The Vizsla, or Hungarian Pointer, were travelers who traveled great distances quickly. Over time, they slowed down to lead a more refined existence with Hungarian nobles and warlords.

1. Russian Spaniel
   Stabyhoun
2. Dachshund
   Irish Setter

Many years ago, Irish setters worked with falcons and net-wielding hunters to find game birds. They were bred to be fast and cover miles of flat terrain, which gives them their sleek look.

1. Great Dane
   Weimaraner
2. Irish Greyhound
   None of these

In the 1800s, Weimaraners were trained by German aristocrats to be mighty hunters to help their humans track down bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Later, they were used for hunting game birds.

1. Newfoundland
   Affenpinscher
2. Bernese Mountain Dog
   St. Bernard

Bernese Mountain Dogs were on the decline in the late 1800s. But lovers of the breed got together to turn it around. The made a comeback in Switzerland and made their way to the US in 1926.

1. Boxer
   Boerboel
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
   Bulldog

Boxers get their names because when they play or defend themselves, they look like a prizefighter sparring. Job-wise, they've done it all and are now in the top 10 of most popular breeds in America.

1. Rottweiler
   Akita
2. Chow Chow
   Keeshond

A banished aristocrat in Japan convinced other aristocrats to engage in a friendly competition of breeding a champion hunting dog. Years of meticulous breeding produced the Akita, a strong hunter who worked in packs.

1. Australian Kelpie
   Siberian Husky
2. Schipperke
   Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan malamutes pull heavy loads in packs at a slow speed over long distances. Their name comes from the Mahlemiut tribe of Alaska. They are cousins of Samoyeds and Siberian Huskies.

1. Irish Wolfhound
   Neopolitan Mastiff
2. Cane Corso
   Dogue de Bordeaux

The original Cane Corsos were like kamikaze fighters charging in a blaze of glory in their native Italy. After they were no longer needed for war, these dogs settled into hunting, farming, and herding.

1. Anatolian Shepherd Dog
   Mastiff
2. Black Russian Terrier
   Chinook

Historically, Mastiffs have been used mostly in war, going as far back in England as the invasion of Julius Caesar. After World War II, there were only 14 were left in the country, but US breeders helped rebuild the population by shipping some back.

1. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
   Newfoundland
2. Leonberger
   Karelian Bear Dog

Newfoundlands are natural born swimmers with the webbed feet to prove it. These powerful beasts have been known to save grown men from drowning and are the ultimate water-rescue dog the world over.

1. Great Pyrenees
   American Eskimo Dog
2. Caucasian Shepherd Dog
   Samoyed

Great Pyrenees herded in the mountains along the French and Spanish border they share a name with. Their main job was watching and protecting the flock from natural predators or thieves.

1. Pekingese
   Affenpinscher
2. Petit Brabancon
   Brussels Griffon

The Brussels Griffon was the rat exterminator of Belgium in the 1800s. When the Queen of Belgium developed a fondness for the breed that altered their destiny to the proper lapdogs they have become.

1. Border Collie
   Boston Terrier
2. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
   Italian Greyhound

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a royal lineage like the name suggests. The breed was named after 17th-century monarch King Charles II ,who was an avid breeder of these canines.

1. Silky terrier
   Chihuahua
2. Miniature Pinscher
   Kai Ken

The Chihuahua's ancestors date back to before the Aztecs. From the time of the Aztecs to the Spanish conquest, this dog was highly prized for just being its showy little self.

1. Maltese
   Shiba Inu
2. Bichon Frise
   Bolognese

Historians believe that Maltese dogs arrived in the Italian island of Malta by way of the Phoenicians. This breed became a companion to aristocrats from that time on. During the Roman Empire, it was known as the "Roman Ladies' Dog."

1. Portuguese Water Dog
   Sheltie
2. Sharpei
   Chinese Crested

Chinese Crested dogs may go as far back as the Chinese civilization itself, some 3,000 years. They were originally used on Chinese merchant ships for rat catching. Their travels took them all over the world.

1. Bull Terrier
   Yorkshire Terrier
2. Russian Toy
   Havanese

Yorkshire Terriers or "Yorkies" had humble beginnings working in coal mines as the local exterminator. That shifted when ladies in the elite circles made them their furry companions.

1. Barbet
   Toy Terrier
2. Shih Tzu
   Collie

Shih Tzus were literally bred in the lap of luxury by the Imperial breeders of Chinese Emperors who rewarded them handsomely for the best dogs. The general public didn't even know they existed until the 1920s.

1. Pug
   French Bulldog
2. American Water Spaniel
   Australian Terrier

American Water Spaniels were bred to be a kind of jack-of-all-trades hunting dog in the Great Lakes of Wisconsin and Minnesota. They were trained to snatch birds from the water and land.

1. Eurasier
   Coton de Tulear
2. Broholmer
   Pomeranian

Pomeranian pups were bred down from their original purpose of being sled dogs in the Arctic. The smaller size was fit for a queen, and Queen Victoria took a liking to the breed, making it popular.

1. Chow Chow
   Bergamasco Sheepdog
2. Biewer Terrier
   Afghan Hound

Afghan Hounds were hunting dogs and companions for royals and aristocrats. They are excellent hunters due to their far-reaching vision and speed. Some canine experts believe them to be the oldest of pure breeds.

1. Ibizan Hound
   Pharaoh Hound
2. Basenji
   Border Terrier

The Basenji, the "Barkless Dog" of Africa is the ultimate companion on safari or any other hunting expedition. Their combination of excellent eyesight, smell, and speed make them a triple threat as a hunting dog.

1. Basset Hound
   Drever
2. Border Terrier
   German Pinscher

Basset hounds were bred as scent hounds in France and Belgium. The scent of the Basset Hound is so keen that their tracking ability is only rivaled by the Bloodhound. They became the preferred breed for French aristocrats on their frequent hunting excursions.

1. English Foxhound
   Beagle
2. Broholmer
   American Hairless Terrier

What made Beagles so special as hunting dogs was their being what is called a "foot hound." It was easier for hunters of all ages and athletic abilities to keep up with a pack of Beagles making a horse unnecessary.

1. Sloughi
   Bloodhound
2. Plott
   American Foxhound

Bloodhounds were bred in Western Europe by monks for the current bishop. Renowned for their scent, these dogs are used by law enforcement worldwide to track humans, and these tenacious pooches will see it through to the end.

1. Azawakh
   Harrier
2. Australian Cattle Dog
   Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhounds are known as scent hounds. They can use their keen sense of smell to track down their prey over great distances. American frontiersman used them to track raccoon.

1. Andaluz
   Wire Hair Fox Terrier
2. Airedale
   None of these

Airedales started as hunters in the Aire Valley of England but switched over to serving in the British Armed Forces. During World War I, this breed served as guard dogs, sentries, and messengers.

1. Greyhound
   Whippet
2. Saluki
   Rhodesian Ridgeback

Being the fastest dog around helped the Greyhound when this swift dog had to chase other animals around the desert in Egypt. Since then, they have been a competitive breed in dog shows around the country.

1. Cesky Terrier
   Miniature Schnauzer
2. Portuguese Podengo
   West Highland Terrier

The Miniature Schnauzer was bred outside of the British Isles, unlike other terrier breeds. This dog was bred smaller in Germany for rat catching. Now, it's a companion and show dog.

1. Kelpie
   Canaan Dog
2. Belgian Laekenois
   Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherds were groomed for centuries to be the ultimate herding dog. They started in the Pyrenees, then Australia, and, finally, to California. They settled into a ranch life and even perform in rodeos.

1. Miniature Fox Terrier
   Boston Terrier
2. Rat Terrier
   Russkiy Toy

It's all in the name. Rat Terriers were, of course, bred to kill rats on the farm. However, their skill set was expanded to include hunting and hen and home protection.

1. Borzoi
   Irish Wolfhound
2. Scottish Deerhound
   None of these

The Borzoi was part of wolf hunting events in Romanov Russia. The nobles would have as many as 100 of these dogs in their entourage ready to join in the hunt. These hunting extravaganzas were quite lavish.

1. Puli
   Bouvier
2. Spanish Water Dog
   Bearded Collie

The full name of this breed is Bouvier des Flandres, meaning the "cowherd of Flanders." These dogs did more than just watch cows. They pulled carts and watched other animals on the farm as well.

1. Border Collie
   Belgian Tervuren
2. EntleBucher Mountain Dog
   Icelandic Sheepdog

Border Collies have herded livestock in Scotland and Wales for centuries. They are a cross between Roman and Viking breeds. These dogs are considered the best herders because of their speed, running style, brilliance and energy.

1. Dutch Shepherd
   Beauceron
2. Belgian Malinois
   Carolina Dog

Belgian Malinois dogs are serious about their work. They are determined, hard-workers who just want to do their jobs. These qualities made them excellent herders of livestock and now, police dogs.

1. Briard
   Cardigan Welsh Corgi
2. Boykin Spaniel
   Pumi

Cardigan Welsh Corgis actually drive herds by nipping at the heels of the livestock, hence the name heeler. They drove the herds during the day. Then, at night, they kept watch over it.