Dog Breeds List L includes all those dogs whose breed names begin with the letter L.
If I’ve forgotten your favorite breed, please let me know.
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Dog Breeds A to Z List – Starting with A
Labradoodle
Origins: Australia
Size: Large / Medium
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: None – a hybrid dog, Labrador Retriever / Poodle cross
Labrador Retriever
Origins: Canada
Size: Large
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 8, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundogs, CKC: Sporting, KC: Gundogs, NZKC: Gundogs, UKC: Gundogs
Laekenois
(aka Belgian Laekenois)
Origins: Belgium
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: AKC (FSS), ANKC (Working), CKC (Herding), FCI (Group 1), KC (Pastoral), NZKC (Working), UKC (Herding)
Lagotto Romagnolo
Origins: Italy
Size: Medium
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 8, AKC: Sporting, ANKC: Gundogs, KC: Gundogs, NZKC: Gundogs, UKC: Gundogs
Lakeland Terrier
Origins: United Kingdom
Size: Small
Grooming: Average
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 3, AKC: Terrier, ANKC: Terrier, CKC: Terrier, KC: Terrier, NZKC: Terrier, UKC: Terrier
Lancashire Heeler
Origins: United Kingdom
Size: Small
Grooming: Minimal
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: AKC: FSS, KC: Pastoral, UKC: Herding
Landseer
(Most recognize this breed as a variation of the Newfoundland)
Most will recognize this breed as a variation of the Newfoundland
Origins: Canada
Size: Giant
Grooming: Extensive
Training: Easy
Recognition: FCI: Group 2
Lapponian Herder
(aka Lapland Reindeer dog, Reindeer Herder)
Origins: Finland
Size: Large
Grooming: AVerage
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 5, UKC: Herding
Large Munsterlander
Origins : Germany
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition : FCI (Group 7), KC (Gundog), UKC (Gun Dog)
Leonberger
Origins: Germany
Size: Giant – up to 200 lbs!
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Average
Recognition: FCI: Group 2, AKC: Working, ANKC: Utility, CKC: Working, KC: Working, NZKC: Utility, UKC: Guardian
Lhasa Apso
Origins: Tibet
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 9, AKC: Non-sporting, ANKC: Non-sporting, CKC: Non-sporting, KC: Utility, NZKC: Non-sporting, UKC : Companion
Llewellin (or Llewellyn) Setter
a.ka Lawerack,
Laverack, English Setter )
Origins: England
Size: Large
Grooming: Average
Training: Easy
Recognition : AKC (Sporting) , FCI (Group 7) , KC (Gundog) , UKC (Gun Dog) , NZKC (Gundog), ANKC (Gundog), CKC (Sporting)
Longhaired Whippet
Origins: United States
Size: Medium
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: None
Löwchen
Origins: France / Germany
Size: Small
Grooming: Time Consuming
Training: Time-Consuming
Recognition: FCI: Group 9, AKC: Non-sporting, ANKC: Toys, CKC: Non-sporting, KC: Toys, NZKC: Toys, UKC: Companion
Lurcher
Origins: Great Britain and Ireland
Size: Varies depending on cross
Grooming: Average
Training: Average
Recognition: None
Did I Miss a Breed?
With so many dog breeds in this world, there is a good chance I may have omitted one. First of all, I will apologize for that omission, especially if your dog was the one I forgot. Secondly, will not you take the time to send me a quick note, letting me know what dog breed should be on this page?
I sincerely appreciate your time and will get the broad information up as quickly as possible.
