Available Breeds
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Because SPDR’s rescue approach relies on volunteers we call Breed Reps, adopting a dog through us depends on whether we have a Rep for your preferred breed.
Why Breed Reps? Learn more >
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Even when we do have a Breed Representative, availability of that breed of dog varies from month to month. Once you submit an adoption application for a represented breed, the Breed Rep will work with you to locate your preferred dog.
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Note: dogs available for adoption through SPDR can be any age and come from a variety of backgrounds. SPDR requires all dogs to be spayed or neutered prior to adoption.
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Not sure what breed is right for you? Here are some tips >
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​Looking for information about breeds that we don't currently represent? Click here >
Breeds Currently Represented by SPDR
The following breeds are currently being handled by an SPDR Breed Representative:
√ Bernese Mountain Dog
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√ Border Terrier
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√ Boston Terrier
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√ Bulldog (English)
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√ Bull Terrier
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√ Chow Chow
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√ Collie
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√ Dachshund
√ Doberman Pinscher
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√ English Setter
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√ English Springer Spaniel
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√ French Bulldog
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√ German Shorthaired Pointer
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√ German Wirehaired Pointer
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√ Gordon Setters
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√ Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
√ Great Dane
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√ Japanese Chin
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√ Labrador Retriever
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√ Lakeland Terrier
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√ Llewellin Setter (see English Setter)
√ Lhasa Apso
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√ Manchester Terrier
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√ Miniature Bull Terrier
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√ Miniature Schnauzer
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√ Newfoundland
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√ Norwegian Elkhound
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√ Old English Sheepdog
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√ Pekingese
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√ Pomeranians
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√ Rhodesian Ridgeback
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√ Rottweiler
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√ Samoyed
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√ Schipperke
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√ Scottish Terrier
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√ Sheepdog (see Old English Sheepdog)
√ Shetland Sheepdog / “Sheltie”
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√ Shiba Inu
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√ Shih Tzu
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√ Standard Schnauzer
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√ Tibetan Spaniels
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√ Welsh Terrier
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√ West Highland White Terrier
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Other Breed Reps
Needed:
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Beagle
Border Collie
Boxer
Chihuahua
Corgi
Doberman
German Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Irish Red and White Setter
Irish Setter
Kerry Blue Terrier
Shih Tzu
Siberian Husky
Yorkie
Learn About Other Breeds
Looking for a breed of dog that SPDR does not currently handle? Here are links to help you find more information, sometimes including contacts for local breed clubs and/or breed-specific rescue groups.
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Other helpful links to adopt a breed-specific rescue include:
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​​Petfinder.com
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Your local shelter (Petfinder lists all shelters in your area)
Affenpinscher
Afghan Hound
Airedale Terrier
Akbash
Akita
Alaskan Malamute
American Eskimo
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpie
Australian Shepherd
Australian Terrier
Basenji
Basset Hound
Beagle
Bearded Collie
Belgian Malinois
Belgian Sheepdog
Belgian Tervuren
Bichon Frise
Bloodhound
Border Collie
Borzoi
Bouvier des Flandres
Boxer
Briard
Brittany
Brussels Griffon
Bullmastiff
Cairn Terrier
Canaan Dog
Cane Corso Mastiff
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chihuahua
Chinese Crested
Clumber Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Coonhound: American English | Black and Tan | Bluetick
Dalmatian
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Dogue de Bordeaux
English Cocker Spaniel
English Shepherd
English Springer Spaniel
English Toy Spaniel
Finnish Spitz
Flat-Coated Retriever
Fox Terrier
Galgo (Spanish Greyhound); no AKC page, see Galgos del Sol’s description
German Pinscher
German Shepherd Dog
Giant Schnauzer
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Golden Retriever
Great Pyrenees
Greyhound: local rescues include GPI, GPAGNW, and Royal Hounds
Havanese
Ibizan Hound
Irish Terrier
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Wolfhound
Italian Greyhound
Jack Russell (Parsons) Terrier
Keeshond
Komondor
Kuvasz
Lakeland Terrier
Maltese
Maremma (no AKC page; see breed club FAQ)
Mastiff
Mexican Hairless Dog (Xoloitzcuintli)
Neopolitan Mastiff
Norfolk Terrier
Norwich Terrier
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever