Best Spotted Dog Breeds

This gentle giant of a dog is native to the Aragonese Pyrenees in Spain, where it has traditionally been used to guard livestock. It has a compact, muscular and slightly rough-haired body, though it is surprisingly agile. The Pyrenean Mastiff has thick, heavy fur, which offers ideal protection from the cold. It is a white dog with black spots or beige spots on the face, flanks, back or on the base of the tail.

Known as the Spaniel Breton in its native French, this is a medium-sized and energetic dog, originating from the Brittany region in northwestern France. It has a sturdy and proportionate body, with a round head with droopy rectangular ears. The Brittany has short and straight fur. Its coat is usually white with black, liver or red spots.

The Bracco Italiano is a large spotted dog suited to hunting. In fact, it was first bred for that purpose very purpose during the Middle Ages. It's body is lean, with well-balanced proportions. It has slender but muscular legs, perfect for chasing prey. Its ears are long and thin. It has a short, dense coat which is usually white with orange or chestnut spots. Some individuals also have roan coats.

Also known as the Gos Rater Valencià or Ratonero Valenciano, the Valencian Terrier is a small spotted dog that was developed to control rat populations. It is originally from Valencia in Spain where its existence has been documented since the 16th century. This is a muscular and slender breed. As seen in the photo, it has raised triangular ears and an elongated snout. It has short, white hairs with black or tan spots on the flanks and head.

This type of Terrier dog breed is native to Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where it was first developed in 1863. It is a small spotted dog with solid legs and a high tail. It has a short snout and small ears which fall slightly forwards. The Parson Russell Terrier's coat is short and bushy. It is a predominately white with black or brown spots around the eyes and ears.

Also known as the Sherry Terrier or the Ratonero Bodeguero Andaluz in its native Spanish, the Andalusian Terrier is often considered the ‘Spanish Jack Russell’. It is a breed native to Jerez and Cádiz in Spain. It was developed to eradicate rats and mice in wine cellars, but currently serves as a companion animal. It is a medium-sized and slender dog, with a thin tail. It has short, fine, white fur with brown or black spots on the neck and head. Some individuals are speckled dogs, with small flecks all over the body in addition to the characteristic spots on the face.

The English Greyhound is another popular large spotted dog native to Britain. In ancient times it was used as a hunting dog. It has a strong, streamlined body with long graceful legs. The Greyhound's coat is short and may vary in color. However, the most commonly found are spotted white dogs in varied tones, in addition to some speckled areas.

Originally bred as a gun dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer is an energetic breed known for its noble appearance. It is large and muscular, with an elongated head and droopy ears. Individuals appear in many different colors and tones, but the most common variety is white with black or brown spots on the chest and legs, in addition to large spots on the flanks.

This medium-sized spotted dog breed was first developed in Britain in the 17th century. It is a slender breed, known for its intelligence and curiosity. The English Pointer has smooth and very short fur. It is usually white with brown, reddish or liver spots distributed on the head and flanks. The fur on its legs is often speckled.

The Jack Russell Terrier is another small spotted dog from the terrier family. Originally bred for fox hunting in the United Kingdom, it has an elongated body and short legs. An energetic dog, it loves games and outdoor activities. This breed has a short and smooth coat. It is usually white with black spots or reddish spots on the flanks and head.

Having read this far you must be wondering about one spotted dog breed that is best known for its spotted coat. Of course, we are talking about the Dalmatian. Thanks largely to Disney's 101 Dalmatians franchise, the Dalmatian is the most popular spotted dog in the world. It is an active, affectionate dog, first bred in Croatia in the 17th century. It has a rectangular and well proportioned body, as well as characteristically drooping ears. It has a short, soft white coat usually covered in black spots, although some individuals have brown spots.

Also known as the Nordic Spitz, the Norrbottenspets is a breed from Sweden, where in the past it was used as a hunting dog. It is a small spotted dog with a compact and proportionate body. It is characterized by its raised, pointed ears. The Norrbottenspets has a smooth, semi-long coat. It is usually white with reddish spots on the back, flanks and head.

The Bull Arab is a spotted dog from Australia, where it was developed as a dog for wild pig hunting. Like other bull breeds, it is characterized by a sturdy, but athletic body. It is known for its intelligence and physical endurance. The Bull Arab's coat is short and appears in a variety of colors. The most common is white with reddish spots all over the body.

This spotted terrier is also from Australia, where it was first bred in the 19th century. It is a small dog characterized by a slender body with long legs. It has a strong personality and requires adequate socialization. The Tenterfield Terrier's coat is short and smooth. It is usually a white dog with black, tan or liver spots on the flanks and head.

The Pachón Navarro is a Spanish dog breed originally from Navarra. It is a large spotted dog, capable of reaching up to 30 kg in wight and was also originally raised for hunting. It has a broad head and droopy ears. Its coat is short and white with reddish or chestnut flecks all over, in addition to larger spots on the face, ears and back.

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The Carea Leonés (or Leonese Shepherd) is another Spanish dog with spots, bred for herding sheep. It is medium-sized with a long snout and floppy or erect ears, depending on the individual. It has a strong, muscular body with an upward curling tail. The Carea Leonés has a semi-long and smooth coat. It has white or grey fur speckled with liver or black spots. There are also some all-black specimens.

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This breed is native to England and is known for its good looks. It has a compact and proportionate body with strong legs and a slightly curved tail. Its snout is elongated and its ears can be either long or short. The English Setter's coat is semi-long on most parts of its body but on the tail, chest and abdomen it grows very long, almost reaching the ground. It is a white dog with black, reddish or blue spots.

In addition to the spotted dogs with photos shared above, here are some other breeds of dogs with spots:

• German Pointer
• English Cocker Spaniel
• Central Asian Shepherd Dog
• Catahoula Leopard Dog
• Braque Francais
• Bluetick Coonhound
• American Leopard Dog
• Irish Red and White Setter
• Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
• Stabyhoun
• Welsh Springer Spaniel
• Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
• Whippet

In addition to the spotted dog photos we have shared, you may want to watch or video on spotted dogs below which will show you these breeds in motion:

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