The Dog Breed Encyclopedia- Illustrated Dog Breed Information for dog owners and pet enthusiasts!

The Dog Breed Encyclopedia was formed for dog lovers, pet enthusiasts, and future pet owners. As a dog owner and someone who cares deeply for animals and wildlife, we wanted our illustrated dog breed Encyclopedia to be a website that could empower pet owners to create to the most positive, loving environment for their dogs. The Dog Breed Encyclopedia realizes that adding a dog is synonymous with adding a new member to your family.

The Dog Breed Encyclopedia Mission Statement:
Illustrated Dog Breed Encyclopedia's goal is to provide a quality online experience for dog owners and enthusiasts. The Dog Breed Encyclopedia website is designed to be both an educational and enjoyable website for dog owners. By using simple, concise language and adding photos throughout the site, the Dog Breed Encyclopedia has created a place for both experienced and new pet owners. It is the goal of the Dog Breed Encyclopedia to provide quality information to empower pet owners to make informed and educated decisions when it comes to purchasing, breeding or caring for a dog.

Our complete alphabetical listing of dog breeds provides potential dog owners with valuable information, regarding the size, temperament, and special needs of each type of dog. On each individual dog breed page viewers will also find the dog's AKC group, along with the the dogs weight, coloring, and height. Dog Encyclopedia has added beautiful dog photographs on each of our Dog Breed pages to enhance your experience. Each section of Dog Breed Encyclopedia helps to educate pet owners, enabling both the dog, and the owner to have a safe, high quality experience that allows your pet to reach it's fullest potential.

Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. This breeding process continues today, resulting in a wide variety of breeds, hybrids and types of dogs. From the large Mastiff to the tiny toy poodle, each dog breed varies in fur, coloring and activity level . One of the great features of dogs is that they are unique. While some dog breeds look similar, dogs often take on the personality of their owner. Even among the same litter you may find very different looks and personalities with each puppy. While the information at our Illustrated Dog Breed Encyclopedia is meant as a guideline for choosing your new dog or puppy, you will always be the final judge if a pet is right for your and your environment.