The 7 Dog Breeds Born and Bred in America

Alaskan Malamute

These powerful sled dogs descended from the Arctic breeds kept by Native American tribes in Alaska. The Malamute s stamina, strength, and thick fur allowed it to haul heavy loads over long.

American Bulldog

After the English Bulldog was brought to America, breeders developed a taller, more athletic version suited for farm work like catching feral pigs.

American Eskimo Dog

German immigrants brought the ancestors of the American Eskimo Dog to the US in the 1800s. Originally called the German Spitz.

American Foxhound

Descended from the English Foxhounds brought to America in the 1700s for fox hunting, the American Foxhound has an excellent sense of smell and incredible stamina.

American Hairless Terrier

In 1972, a hairless puppy named Josephine was born to a litter of Rat Terriers in Louisiana. Her owners began a breeding program to develop.

American Water Spaniel

As the name suggests, the American Water Spaniel was developed in the late 1800s to retrieve from lakes and marshes in the Midwest.

Australian Shepherd

Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd actually originated in the American West in the 1800s.Basque shepherds from Australia likely.