Most Popular US Origin Dog Breeds

Alaskan Malamute:

Alaskan Malamute breed was created by Alaska Eskimo tribe at the end of 19th century. They found it  very useful dog and used it for the purpose of transportation over snow. They are basically belong to the breed of Nordic dogs because they are descendents of the Arctic Wolf.
According to an estimate, there are almost 800 dog breeds in U.S and in the world. But only 100 to 200 dog breeds are populated throughout the world. Dog breeding is a process to create entirely new breeds with improving qualities of existing breeds. Many famous dog breeds of the world and especially U.S dog species are created within the past 500 years in U.S and other parts of the world.

Toy Fox Terrier:
This special dog breed was developed by crossing Fox Terrior with other small Toy breeds usually Chihuahua in early 1900 in United states. These dogs are commonly known as  American Toy Terrier or Amertoy. This breed is highly intelligent and trainable dog breed.

Plott:
Plott Hound is the only breed known to have originated in North Carolina State in 1750. These dogs are hunting dogs.  They have superior hunting instincts. They are very effective in the search for coyotes, wolves, and wildcats. In 1989, it was declared as the the official state dog of North Carolina.

Cocker Spaniel:
Cocker Spaniel is the small medium size cheerful dog. They have two types. The English breed is the ancestor breed of American Cocker Spaniel. They were arrived in North America in early 14th century. This breed is basically a hunting-gun dog. They are able to work in difficult terrain in both wet and dry land.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever:
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerful, muscular dog and more aggressive than most retrievers. They came from English land to the coast of Maryland in 1807. they were recognized by AKC in 1878.

Boston Terrier:
The breed is purely an American creation, by crossing an English Bulldog with a white English Terrier in the mid of 19th century in the city of Boston. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1893. It was breed for dog fighting, companionship. They are also known as the “American Gentleman.”

Black and Tan Coonhound:
This large muscular dog breed was developed by crossing Bloodhound and Talbothound in England, and then in USA, resulting crossed breed was further crossed with Virginia Foxhound. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1945. This breed is known for its successful use in trailing and treeing raccoon, howling at his quarry.

Australian Shepherd:
This medium-sized working dogs was developed in the mountainous range of Spain and France and further it was refined in America during the 1800s as a working dog that herded livestock on ranches. It was recognized by the AKC in 1993.

American Water Spaniel:
It was originated in the mid of 19th century in the United States around Wisconsin and Minnesota. AKC recognized it as a breed in 1940.  They also have the title of the state dog of Wisconsin. They are used as hunters as well as family pets.

American Staffordshire Terrier:
It was developed by crossing Bulldogs and terriers during 19th century in America. The breed was bred to have a broader and more authoritative head after breeding in America. AKC classified it as an American breed in 1936.