Most Popular Dog Breeds Originating From Spain

The Spanish Water Dog has curly furperfect for its traditional role helping fishermen. Today they excel at dog sports and companionship.  

Spanish Water Dog 

The intelligent Catalan Sheepdog and Pyrenean Shepherd continue to herd flocks in Spain's mountainous regions just as they have for centuries. 

Sheepdogs

The Ibizan Hound's lean build allowed it to nimbly hunt rabbits and small game on the Spanish island of Ibiza. 

Ibizans 

Podenco Canarios come from Spain's Canary Islands where they were used as skilled hunters. They make loyal and protective pets.

Podencos

The Alano Español, also called the Spanish Bulldog, descends from an ancient war dog and cattle driver breed that continues to thrive today.

Alano Español

The Spanish Greyhound, or Galgo, has an aerodynamic build perfect for chasing hare. 

Galgos

The Majorca Shepherd Dog still protects flocks of sheep, goats, and cattle on Spain's Balearic island of Majorca

Shepherds  

High Maintenance Dog Breeds Demanding Extra Care