Dogs are a hugely popular companion animal species in the UK.
I have picked the top 30 English and British dog breeds.
#1 Border Terrier
Border Terriers were used for hunting vermin and are eager to please.
Border Terriers love to chase, so they need consistent recall training.
In December 2025, a Border Terrier became the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year.
#2 Airedale Terrier
Airedale terriers trace their roots to the Aire Valley of Yorkshire in Northern England.
They are the largest of the terrier breed group.
#3 Manchester Terrier
The Manchester Terrier is known as the “gentleman’s terrier” in Victorian England. These dogs thrive in active homes with experienced pet parents.
#4 Beagle
Beagles are small to medium-sized scent hounds that do not drool or have a doggy odor. The breed was developed in Britain in the 19th century. You should know that Beagles need a lot of exercise and a lot of socialization.
#5 Bearded Collie
It is a hairy-faced dog developed in Scotland as a working and show dog.
#6 Bullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is an imposing dog that evolved from the Old English Mastiff and the Bulldog.
#7 Sealyham Terrier
The Sealyham Terrier is a rare Welsh breed developed to hunt badgers. Sealyham Terriers have a harsh wire coat and are slightly longer than they are tall.
#8 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has roots linked with fighting larger animals.
The breed is active and agile with great strength for its size. The Staffy is a cross between a Bulldog and a Terrier.
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#9 Lancashire Heeler
The Lancashire Heeler is a medium to high-energy dog and is one of the breeds on the list of vulnerable native English breeds.
#10 Old English Sheepdog
It was developed in England’s West Country, and its ancestry is thought to be the European Shepherd.
#11 Bull Terrier
Bull Terriers are big-boned terriers who grow to a height of about 21 to 22 inches tall.
#12 English Bulldog
The English Bulldog has origins traceable to the 13th century. Bulldogs aren’t known to be excessive barkers and are actually calm and easygoing. They weigh a sturdy 40 to 50 pounds.
#13 Sussex Spaniel
The breed originated in the early 1800s in Sussex, England.
#14 Dandie Dinmont Terrier
It is a Scottish dog breed in the terrier family that has short legs and an elongated body.
#15 Whippet
The Whippet is a British breed of sighthound that was used for hunting hares in the open field. Whippets have the fastest idle-to-running speed of all dogs.
#16 Cocker Spaniel
The breed was originally bred as hunting dogs in the UK and was used by hunters to flush game birds from cover. These dogs received a breed status in England in 1883.
#17 Bedlington Terrier
The Bedlington terrier was created in the 1800s in Northumberland. You should know that the breed is related to the Dandie Dinmont Terrier. Their bark has been called hound-like and has minimal odor.
#18 Yorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is among the smallest of the terriers (about seven pounds). It originated in England in the Lancashire and Yorkshire regions during the 19th century.
#19 Jack Russell Terrier
The breed was developed in Devonshire, England, in the 1800s, to hunt foxes.
Jack Russell Terriers can be stubborn at times and aggressive; you need to socialise your pup with other dogs early on.
They are not ideal for apartments or small homes.
#20 English Foxhound
The English Foxhound has w a keen sense of smell and is a cousin of the American Foxhound.
#21 Welsh Corgi
It is a cattle-herding dog breed that has its origins in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
#22 Norfolk Terrier
Norfolk Terriers are the smallest of the working terriers. Norfolks have medium to small litters and weigh about 11 to 12 lb.
#23 Lakeland Terrier
Lakeland Terriers are excellent family dogs and are known for their determined nature.
They come in several colors. The breed was developed in the Lake District in England, and it weighs 15 to 17 lb.
#24 English Setter
The English Setter is used to hunt game and was bred from ancient spaniels.
#25 Otterhound
The Otterhound is a scent hound and one of the rarest dog breeds in the world.
#26 Lucas Terrier
The breed originated in England in the late 1940s by crossing a Norfolk to a Sealyham Terrier.
#27 English Pointer
The English Pointer is used to find game for hunters.
They have strong hunting instincts and are happy when they are participating in physical activities. They are usually bi-coloured and have a medium-length tail.
#28 Scottish Deerhound
It is a large sighthound that can reach 100 lb. I love the Scottish Deerhound since it resembles a rough-coated greyhound.
#29 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is inextricably linked with English royalty. They were named after King Charles II.
#30 Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-coated Retriever is a gun dog breed that is easy to train.