You have probably heard of many type of dog breeds with names starting with W alphabet. But how many are there? Today, we have compiled a list of dog breeds that start with W in this post.
There are many dog breeds that begin with w. In total, there are 42 of them. Here is a complete list.
This breed of dog is native to West Africa. Dogs of this breed live in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in the Sahelian zone.
Wolfspitz is medium in size and has a double coat with black and silver fur. It also has a ruff as well as a curled tail. This dog breed has its origin in Holland but was later brought into England in the later part of the 19th century.
The Whippet are a type of sighthound breed with its origins in England and their ancestors belong to the Greyhound breed. This name came from a word used in 17th century which means “to move rapidly”. Whippets were bred for hunting by sight, chasing game at high speeds in open spaces. In amateur sports and dog shows, they are commonly used as companions.
Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are a breed of hunting dog and are used as a gundog. It is considered Dutch in origin as its founder Eduard Karel Korthals was Dutch. Although it has been recognized by its national kennel club and the FCI for a long time, the breed remains rare in the Canada, United States, and United Kingdom. Griffons are particularly adapted to hunting in areas with thick undergrowth and near water, where their tough coats offer excellent protection.
This dog breed is a type of terrier that originates from Yorkshire, England. Breeders originally bred this type of dog as hunting and farm dog, but in Britain they were also utilized as war dogs, guide dogs, and police dogs.
This breed of dogs is indigenous to Scotland and has a rough, white coat. This breed of Scottish terrier is medium-sized, although its legs are longer than those of other Scottish terriers. Intelligent, patient, and easy to train, the breed are good with children.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi originates from Pembrokeshire, Wales and is bred for cattle herding. Corgis are renowned as the favorite dog breed of Queen Elizabeth II who has more than 30 of them.
Weimaraner dogs were originally bred to hunt in the early nineteenth century. The dog breed was named after Grand Duke Karl August of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, whose court spent much time hunting in Weimar. The Weimaraner was used to hunt small animals such as rabbits and foxes.
It is a pure-breed terrier with its origins in Ireland. There are two types of coats for wheatens: Irish and American. The Irish have a silky coat while the American has a thicker and fuller coat. Wheatens tend to be friendly and playful animals, and tend to enjoy being around children as well as other dogs.
White English Bulldogs are large breeds descended from Old English Bulldogs. They are still being used on ranches, as dogs for sport, and for showing. The breed has a muscular stocky body and a large head.
Portuguese Water Dogs are native to Portugal’s Algarve region. The dog has a muscular body, a curly coat, and is intelligent. Portuguese Water Dog has webbed toes that are useful in swimming and does not shed.
Welsh Terriers have a tan coat on their heads, legs, and underbellies. Their size is about medium, and they have sturdy and compact rectangular body.
Sealyham Terriers are small to medium-sized, working dogs that came from Wales. It is mainly a white, short-haired breed that was developed by Captain Edwardes in the middle to late 19th century. After World War I, the breed became very popular as it was seen with Hollywood stars as well as British Royal Family members.
Wire Fox Terrier has sturdy and balanced build. It has a rough and broken coat that makes it stand out. The breed is also known for its energy and its intelligence.
Irish Water Spaniel is the tallest breed of dog in the spaniel family. Its coat is made up of dense curls that shed few hairs.
Originally from Germany, the Schnauzer dog breed dates back at least to the 14th or 15th centuries. Typically, Schnauzers are black or salt-and-pepper colored, with a short and stiff hair coat.
Wicklow Terriers are one of the four breeds of Irish terriers. The breed originated in the Glen of Iaal in Wicklow county in Ireland. And this is how it got its name. First recognized by Irish Kennel Club in 1934, it was most recently recognized by AKC in 2004.
White Shepherds are a variety of German Shepherds bred in United States. United Kennel Club recognizes this variety as a separate dog breed.
Wolfsspitz is a type of spitz breed with long hair and double coats. The breed is divided into five variants according to size and colour. All 5 types has a double coat. The outer coat is long and straight. And the undercoat is short and thick.
Treeing Walker Coonhounds descend from English and American Foxhound. It is believed that this breed has its origins in United States when the Tennessee Lead dog was crossed breed with Walker Hound in 19th century. United Kennel Club and American Kennel Club recognized the breed as a breed in 1945 and 2012 respectively.
Welsh Springer Spaniels are a dog breed belonging to the spaniel family. The breed is similar to Old Land Spaniels. Their other names include Welsh Spaniel and Welsh Cocker Spaniel.
West Siberian Laikas are spitz-type hunting dogs. Laika comes from a Russian word meaning “to bark”. The dog can be used for a wide variety of tasks depending on environment and use, but in some regions they have become specialized.
Silken Windhounds are a type of sighthounds and are small to medium in size. They have a silky coat of moderate hair length. The coat color can be white, black or in between.
The Wirehair Styrian Mountain is a type of hound dog and is medium in size. This breed was originally bred to hunt boar found in mountainous terrain, as a scenthound. A Styrian industrialist named Karl Peintinger developed the breed in the 1870s.
English White Terriers have been around since the 18th century in Great Britain as white fox-working terriers with pricked ears. They were not popular because of their genetic problems. Nevertheless, it was crossed with Old English Bulldog and gave rise to Boston Terrier as well as Bull Terrier.
Wetterhouns has their origins in Friesland province in Netherlands. They are traditionally used as hunting dogs for waterfowl and small mammals. Despite not being a Spaniel-type dog, this breed is also known as Otterhoun as well as Dutch Spaniel. It is conjectured that the breed originates from Gypsy dogs crossed with a native dog, possibly Old Water Dog which is now extinct.
Water dog is a dog breed that went extinct in the early 20th century. In addition to hunting waterfowl, it was known for its ability to dive like a duck. It was last seen in 1930s.
Welsh Sheepdogs are sometimes mistaken for Welsh Collie. Welsh Collie usually refers to a cross between sheepdogs and border collies. Herding sheep is the primary function of Welsh Sheepdogs, but they are also adept at herding goats, cattle and horses as well as pigs. They were traditionally used to drive sheep and cattle to local or distant markets in Britain.
Its ancestors were American White Shepherds which were imported to Switzerland. This dog breed is medium in size and has a powerful muscular build. It also has pointy ears.. Like the German Shepherd, it is capable of herding.
The Wirehaired Vizsla is a dog breed originally from Hungary. It is a versatile and natural hunter who is exceptionally able to train and has a good nose. It has a wiry, dense, close-lying coat that is strong and dense, as well as a thick, dense, water-repellent undercoat.
Westphalian Dachsbrackes are small, short-legged dogs that originate from Westphalia in Germany. This dog breed is similar to Deutsche Bracke but they are smaller and shorter.
Also known as Deutsche Bracke, this dog breed is also from Westphalia in Germany. The dog is type of scent hound and is small in size. It also has long and drooped ears along with a long and narrow tail. They are commonly used for hunting.
Danish Spitz dogs are a dog breed that originated in Denmark. This breed is well-known for being patient with children, making it an excellent family pet.
West Country Harriers are scent hounds with its origin in south west England. The Harriers lack some of Studbook Harrier’s speed and drive, but they are said to possess greater scenting abilities and a more appealing voice. Harriers have lived in England since 13th century. But some claim they were brought there by the Romans.