1. This dog is tall and aristocratic. His long, flowing coat can be almost any colour. He was bred to run. Afghan Hound Affenpinscher Akbash Dog Akita

2. This medium-sized dog is typically black and white but can come in other colours such as red and white. He is a very intelligent breed with an intense stare. He is happiest when he has a job to do. Border Collie Belgian Sheepdog Beauceron Basenji

3. A natural watchdog, this breed is suspicious of strangers and is a one-family dog. He may date back to 100 BC or longer in his native land. His coat is usually off-standing and thick, with a ruff around the head and neck, and most often seen in black or reddish-gold. He has a blue-black tongue! Chinese Shar Pei Chow Chow Chinese Crested Dog Chart Polski

4. This medium to large smooth-coated breed comes in four colours; the most common is black and tan. His ears can be cropped upright or left natural. He is very intelligent and has been used in guard and police work.He became famous in World War II for his bravery in service. Dalmatian Doberman Pinscher Dogue de Bordeaux Dachshund

5. I am the "Apollo of Dogs"! I am one of the tallest breeds you can find today. My smooth coat comes in many colours and I often have my ears cropped upright. And despite my name, I come from Germany! Greyhound Great Pyrenees Great Dane Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

6. This breed is another giant, actually the tallest breed of dog in the world. In the past only the nobility could own one. He has a rough coat usually in grey, fawn, or brindle, and is a powerful and swift runner. Irish Wolfhound Ibizan Hound Italian Greyhound Irish Terrier

7. This large white dog is a herd guardian from Hungary. His coat is of medium length and wavy, with a rough texture, and only comes in white or ivory. Kerry Blue Terrier Keeshond Kuvasz Karelian Bear Dog

8. This dog was bred in Tibetan monasteries for over 2000 years. Although he is small, he makes an excellent guard dog. His long, flowing coat comes in any colour, and he is a happy but assertive pet. Lakeland Terrier Lowchen Lhasa Apso Leonberger

9. This dog is a tiny white dynamo. He should never exceed 7 pounds. His silky, long coat hangs to the ground and only comes in pure white. Maltese Miniature Pinscher Manchester Terrier Mastiff

10. This breed is a large, water-loving dog who hails from Canada. His long, thick coat is black, brown, or black and white (which is called a Landseer). He weighs in at up to 150 pounds. Newfoundland Norwegian Buhund Norrbottenspets North American Shepherd

11. This small dog has a medium length flowing coat in white with solid- colour patches. His very large ears are what gives him his name! Pekingese Pomeranian Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Papillon

12. Another Canadian breed, this short-coated dog comes in black, chocolate, and yellow. For many years he was the number one owned breed in North America. Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retreiver, Flat Coated

13. This medium-sized dog has a soft fawn-coloured coat and is a good choice for families with allergies. He is a terrier, so he is self-confident and alert. Scottish Terrier Silky Terrier Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Skye Terrier

14. This beautiful hunting dog is silver-grey in colour with a short, glossy coat. He was developed in Germany and is a popular sporting dog and active family companion today. Welsh Terrier Whippet Weimaraner Welsh Corgi

15. Here's a tough one for the last question: What interesting physical trait does the "Xoloitzcuintli" have? No hair Six toes No tail Black tongue