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Dog Breeds by Country

France has the highest # of Dog Breeds Originated (60), followed by United States (38) and Germany (34). Greenland has the lowest (1).

Culture49 countries · 2 metricsUpdated Jul 11, 2024Original page
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Median
4
Middle half 1 – 8
Average
7.47
49 countries
Highest
60
France
Lowest
1
Greenland

Data

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49 countries · # = rank by # of Dog Breeds Originated
#
1France60Anglo-Francais de Petite Venerie, Anglo-Francais de Moyen Venerie+13
2United States38Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog, Alaskan Klee Kai+10
3Germany34Affenpinscher, Bavarian Mountain Hound+14
4Switzerland22Appenzeller Sennenhund, Berger Blanc Suisse (White Swiss Shepherd Dog)+11
5Russia16Aftscharka, Black Russian Terrier+12
6Japan14Ainu Dog, Hokkaido+12
6Sweden14Danish-Swedish Farmdog, Drever+12
8Italy13Bergamasco, Bolognese+11
9Spain12Catalonian Sheepdog, Dogo Canario+9
9Netherlands12Drentse Partridge Dog, Dutch Partridge Terrier+8
11Portugal10Alentejo Mastiff, Cão de Castro Laboreiro+8
12Ireland9Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Red and White Setter+7
13Belgium8Ardennes Cattle Dog, Belgian Groenendael+6
14Australia7Australian Kelpie, Australian Terrier+5
14Hungary7Hungarian Greyhound, Komondor+5
14Norway7Black Norwegian Elkhound, Dunker+5
17China6Chinese Crested, Chinese Sharpei+4
17Poland6Polish Greyhound, Polish Lowland Sheepdog+4
19Canada5Eskimo Dog, Landseer Newfoundland+3
19Austria5Alpine Dachsbracke, Austrian Black and Tan Hound+3
21India4Banjara Greyhound, Himalayan Sheepdog+2
21Mexico4Chihuahua, Miniature Mexican Hairless+2
21Denmark4Broholmer, Old Danish Bird Dog+2
21Slovakia4Slovakian Chuvach, Slovakian Hound+2
21Croatia4Dalmatian (Dalmatinac), Istarski Kratkodlaki Gonic (Istrian shorthaired Hound)+2
26Brazil3Fila Brasiliero, Rastreador Brasileiro+1
26Turkey3Akbash Dog, Anatolian Shepherd Dog+1
26Argentina3Argentine Pila, Dogo Argentino+1
26Romania3Ciobanesc Românesc Carpatin (Romanian Carpathian Shepherd Dog), Ciobanesc Românesc Mioritic (Romanian Mioritic Shepherd Dog)+1
26Finland3Finnish Lapphund, Finnish Hound+1
26Montenegro3Crnogorski Planinski Gonic (Montenegrin Mountain Hound), Srpski Trobojni Gonic (Serbian Tricolour Hound)+1
32South Africa2Rhodesian Ridgeback, South African Boerboel
32Afghanistan2Afghan, Aryan Molossus
32Peru2Inca Hairless Dog, Peruvian Inca Orchid
32Greece2Greek Sheepdog, Hellenic Hound
32Georgia2Caucasian Shepherd Dog, Georgian Shepherd
37Indonesia1Kintamani Dog
37Egypt1Greyhound
37Thailand1Thai Ridgeback
37Morocco1Aidi
37Malaysia1Telomian
37Madagascar1Coton de Tulear
37Taiwan1Taiwan Dog
37Israel1Canaan Dog
37New Zealand1New Zealand Huntaway
37Uruguay1Cimarron Uruguayo (Uruguayan Cimarron)
37Slovenia1Karst Shepherd (Kraski Ovcar)
37North Macedonia1Illyrian Sheepdog
37Greenland1Greenland Dog

What correlates with # of Dog Breeds Originated?

Pearson r against 1,922 other country metrics sharing at least 30 countries. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

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    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 30
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  2. 1-Star RestaurantsMichelin Star Restaurants by Country
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 30
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  3. 2-Star RestaurantsMichelin Star Restaurants by Country
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 30
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  4. Aircraft/Spacecraft ExportsAircraft and Spacecraft Exports by Country
    r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 49
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  5. Aircraft/Spacecraft Exports %Aircraft and Spacecraft Exports by Country
    r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 47
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  6. Film DistributorsFilm Distributors by Country
    r = +0.82 · very strong · n = 34
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher # of Dog Breeds Originated tend to score lower on these

  1. Major Countries Overall RankMajor Countries
    r = −0.65 · strong · n = 36
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  2. ZeroPark 2020Tier 1 Countries
    r = −0.61 · strong · n = 49
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  3. % Domestic Players in National CompetitionsSoccer Players by Country
    r = −0.57 · strong · n = 41
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  4. Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country
    r = −0.57 · strong · n = 42
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  5. First Referendum Initiative HeldReferendums by Country
    r = −0.52 · strong · n = 39
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  6. CyberCash 2019Tier 1 Countries
    r = −0.50 · strong · n = 49
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Quick answers

Which country has the highest # of Dog Breeds Originated?
France has the highest # of Dog Breeds Originated, at 60, followed by United States (38) and Germany (34).
Which country has the lowest # of Dog Breeds Originated?
Greenland has the lowest # of Dog Breeds Originated, at 1.
What is the median # of Dog Breeds Originated across countries?
The median is 4 across the 49 countries with data.
Where does this dog breeds by country data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Worldwide Kennel Club Affiliations - Dogs in Depth; Dog breeds by country of origin - Wiki.

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