Dog Pictures

A dog of the Saint Bernard hospice has fun in the snow on the Great St. Bernard Pass between Switzerland and Italy. The Saint Bernhard dogs were formerly bred in the travelers' hospice on the pass as rescue dogs for avalanche victims.

A pack of wolves rests in the snow of winter. Wolves have special adaptations like webbed feet and a two-layer coat that adapts them to colder weather.

Brittany spaniel puppies nestle in a basket. This sweet natured breed is bred for hunting and is easy to train.

The Hungarian Puli has a thick corded coat that resembles dreadlocks which is virtually waterproof.

The Portuguese Water Dog was bred to be a companion for fishermen. They herded fish into nets, carried messages from ship-to-ship, and helped bring in nets.

Bloodhounds have an incredible sense of smell and are often used for tracking humans and animals across long distances.

The Grey Wolf is built for stamina. Its long strong back, narrow build, and long legs help it traverse great distances.

The Papillon is a breed which is distinguished by its large ears. Its name means butterfly in French and this describes its butterfly-like ears.

This Yellow Labrador Retriever plays in the freshly fallen snow. Labs are loyal, good natured, great with children. They also commonly work as assistance dogs in many capacities.

The Siberian Husky is a dense-coated working dog bred primarily as a sled dog. It often has striking blue eyes.