Have you wonder how many dog breeds have names beginning with the letter G? When asked this question, you probably would think of German Shepherd, Greyhounds, and Great Danes. In this post, we went to gather a list of all the dog breeds that start with G.
There are really quite a lot of dog breed with names beginning with the alphabet G. Including those dog breeds with unofficial names in this category, we have found a whopping 56 dog breeds. Here are the dog breeds that begin with g:
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a type of sight hound. These dogs have a deep chest and a slim build with flexible spine and powerful long legs. With these physical attributes, greyhounds excel in racing and are bred primarily for racing games. They can reach their maximum speed within just 6 strides. This breed is intelligent and has a gentle temperament.
Galgo Español
Galgo Español has another name Spanish galgo and belongs to the sight hound family. They come from Spain. It is believed that they are the ancestor of the English Greyhound.
Gordon Setter
Gordon Setter is a type of setter dog. They are large in size and are bred to hunt gamebirds. Their coat is coal-black color and they are characterized by their chestnut or mahogany colored markings.
German Shepherd
German Shepherd comes from Germany. These dogs look like wolves and are medium to large in size. Previously from 1918 to 1977, their official name was once called Alsatian Wolf Dog in the United Kingdom.
Great Dane
Great Dane are amongst the largest dog breeds and they were developed from hunting dogs in the Middle Ages. These dogs were onced used to hunt bears, boars and deers by nobility.
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer is a type of pointing dog and has a medium to large size. They were developed in Germany in the 19th century as hunting dogs. This dog breed was versatile and had powerful legs. Their coats are short and usually have a liver and white color.
German Wirehaired Pointer
German Wirehaired Pointer is another breed from Germany. This dog breed was created in the 19th century for hunting. In the late 20th century, this breed established itself to be the leading gundog in Germany. These dogs have a medium to large size and are a type of griffon dog breed. They are known for their wiry coats which are weather resistant.
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog comes from the Swiss Alps. These dogs are large in size and have heavy bones. They are strong and agile, making them suitable for farm duties. .
Griffon Bruxellois
Griffon Bruxellois is called the Brussels Griffon. This breed originated from Brussels in Belgium which gives rise to their name. This is a toy dog breed and their ancestor is a Smousje which is a terrier-like dog breed that is small in size and has a rough coat. This breed became popular in Belgium in the late 19th century with workers and noblemen.
Glen Of Imaal Terrier
Glen of Imaal Terrier originated from Glen of Iaal in Wicklow County in Ireland, which gives rise to their name. This is a terrier dog breed and is one of four terrier breeds in Ireland. Irish Kennel Club recognized this breed in 1934 and American Kennel club recognised the breed in 2004.
Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are medium to large in size and have a strong build. Their dense coats are wavy and water resistant. They also have a soft mouth which makes them excel at retrieving shot game without damaging it. Besides being used as retrievers, they are also used as service dogs to provide assistance to people with blindness or deafness.
Great Pyrenees (AKA Pyrenean Mountain Dog)
The Pyrenean Mountain Dog comes from France. These dogs are commonly used in France to guard livestock from wolves and bears.
Groenendael (AKA Belgian Shepherd)
Groenendael comes from Belgium and is used to herd livestock. These dogs have a medium size and long black hair. Groenendael is one of the four varieties of Belgian Shepherd.
German Hunt Terrier (AKA Jagdterrier)
German Hunt Terrier comes from Germany. They are a terrier type of dog and are used for hunting animals.
Goldendoodle
Goldendoodle is called Groodle in Australia. This breed is a cross breed between Golden Retriever and poodles. They have an allergy-friendly coat. They are also intelligent and good with people.
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen
Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen comes from France and was developed in the late 19th century. These dogs are used for hunting and tracking.
Greenland Dog
Greenland Dog is a North American dog. The Thule tribe from Siberia introduced these dogs to North America 1000 years ago. This breed is a husky type of dog and is large in size. They are typically used to pull sleds.
Giant Schnauzer
Giant Schnauzer used to be bred for guarding the farm and property as well as driving livestock to the markets. Since the 20th century, they have been used in Bavaria to guard factories, breweries and stockyards. They only started to grow in popularity outside Bavaria after the 2 world wars when they were used as military dogs.