The Magnificent 7: American Dog Breeds You Should Know

Boston Terrier

The Boston Terrier, also referred to as the "American Gentleman,"

Boston Terrier

was created in the United States in the late 19th century by crossing White English Terriers with English Bulldogs.

Alaskan Malamute

The robust and resilient Alaskan Malamute is a sled dog breed with a long history of use in Arctic expeditions,

Alaskan Malamute

having been developed by the state's indigenous Inuit population.

American Eskimo Dog

The American Eskimo Dog, despite its name, is a completely American breed that descended from German Spitz dogs who were imported to the US in the early 1900s.

Rat Terrier

An all-American breed of farm dogs and terriers crossed with other breeds, the Rat Terrier is renowned for its intelligence and agility.

American Staffordshire Terrier

The American Staffordshire Terrier, or "AmStaff," has its roots in the 19th century and was developed for strength and agility.

American Staffordshire Terrier

It was an excellent choice for a variety of jobs, such as farm dog and guard dog.

Alaskan Klee Kai

In the 1970s, the Alaskan Klee Kai, a spitz-type dog breed with its name meaning "small dog" in Inuit,

Alaskan Klee Kai

was developed in Alaska as a smaller variant of the Alaskan Husky.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

This American breed, which was developed to retrieve waterfowl in the Chesapeake Bay region,

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

is renowned for its strength, intelligence, and adaptability to a variety of hunting and aquatic activities.