Dog Encyclopedia: AKC Breeds

Dog Encyclopedia is a complete, offline guide to all 205 breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, including the newest additions for 2026. EVERY BREED, IN DEPTH • A clear photo of each breed • Height, weight, life span, origin and year of AKC recognition • Seven rated traits: energy, trainability, shedding, grooming, barking, good with kids, good with dogs • Coat and colors, history, temperament, family fit, health notes, grooming and exercise guidance, and a fun fact FIND THE RIGHT DOG • Search by name, origin, temperament or group • Filter by group, size, energy, shedding, trainability and kid-friendliness • "Best for…" collections: best with kids, best for runners, best for city living, best for protection, watchdogs that bark but don't bite, and good with other dogs • Compare up to three breeds side by side • Save favorites RECORDS & AWARDS Tallest, smallest, fastest, most show wins, famous screen dogs and hero dogs, each with the story behind the record and links to the sources. WORKS OFFLINE All breed data and photos are built into the app. No account, no ads, no tracking. Breed figures follow the AKC breed standards. Photos are from Wikimedia Commons under public domain and Creative Commons licenses; every photo's author and license are credited in the app.