47+ brown dog breeds with pictures [2024] –

Dogs come in almost all coat colors. However, the following breeds are always naturally brown or occur in brown, among others:

Breeds numbers 1-29 are only available with brown fur. Numbers 30-47 are also available in completely brown. However, these dogs can also be of different colors.

ALWAYS BROWN BY NATURE

#1 Rhodesian Ridgeback

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a hunting dog from South Africa. There it was used primarily to hunt large animals and even lions.

However, the brown dogs also have a very trusting side. They are also considered very intelligent, loyal and independent. [1]

Fun fact: This breed has a “ridge” on the “back” – a strip of longer fur that strangely grows in the opposite direction to the rest of the fur.

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#2 Short-haired Hungarian Pointer

The short-haired Hungarian Pointer is a combination of a family and hunting dog. On the one hand, his loyal nature is very popular with hunters. [2]

On the other hand, the brown breed is also considered to be very easy to care for, calm and trusting. However, a large garden or long walks are a must here.

Fun fact: These dogs change their eye color as they mature. After birth they initially have blue eyes. During puberty they turn orange-brown.

#3 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever has great similarities to Labrador Retrievers – both visually and behaviorally. However, this breed is always brown by nature.

In addition, the dogs can swim well, have a strong hunting instinct and are considered cheerful, calm and protective. [3]

Fun fact: Although the coat of these dogs is considered waterproof, it often takes on a fishy smell without regular bathing.

#4 Bloodhound

The Bloodhound is best known for its excellent nose. Because with more than 300 million olfactory receptors, they have by far the best nose of all breeds.

However, their friendly, curious and gentle nature also makes the brown dogs very popular with families with children and other pets. [4]

Fun fact: Beware all women – Bloodhounds can smell whether you are on your period or not from several meters away.

#5 Boykin Spaniel

The Boykin Spaniel originally comes from the USA, where it is primarily used for hunting waterfowl.

The brown breed is also very friendly, cuddly and sociable. In addition, the four-legged friends can be trained excellently. [5]

Fun fact: Boykin Spaniels are available in a wide variety of brown tones. With puppies, you can literally tell what color they will be by looking at their noses.

#6 Podenco Canario

As you can probably tell from the name, the Podenco Canario originally comes from the Canary Islands. There he serves primarily as a hunting and domestic dog.

Children in particular have a lot of fun with the brown dogs. Because they are considered very playful, enthusiastic and have seemingly endless endurance. [6]

Fun fact: Because of their large and pointed ears, you might think that these dogs also have bats in their family tree.

#7 Broholmer

The Broholmer is also known as the Danish Mastiff and was primarily used as a guard dog in its homeland. He is also very tall, friendly and attentive. [7]

With up to 70 kg, the brown dogs are also one of the heaviest dog breeds in the world. The colossi are therefore less suitable for small apartments.

Fun fact: Despite its size, the Broholmer is very cuddly. So get ready for some heavy cuddles when you lay on the sofa.

#8 American Water Spaniel

As the name suggests, the American Water Spaniel is one of the so-called “water dogs”. It's not for nothing that four-legged friends have webbed feet between their toes.

In addition, this dog breed is naturally very friendly, obedient and highly trainable. They are therefore also ideal for first-time owners. [8]

Fun fact: These brown dogs have one thing in common with monkeys – they love bananas!

#9 Perdigueiro Português

The Perdigueiro Português originally served as a royal attendant in his homeland. Only later were the animals used as family and hunting dogs. [9]

They are generally considered to be very trusting, calm and easy to train. The brown dogs also shed very little and live to be around 14 years old.

Fun fact: These dogs are absolute Frisbee lovers! The more often they are allowed to run after the target, the more they disappear into their element.

#10 Pharaoh Hound

The Pharaoh Hound also competes with bats with its large, protruding ears. When hunting, however, the animals are primarily used for their noses.

In addition, the brown dogs are considered trusting, active and playful. Children in particular enjoy the four-legged friends a lot. [10]

Fun fact: This breed originated in Aegy… no, Malta! Paradoxical, but true.

#11 Plott Hound

Plott Hounds have very interesting fur. Because it contains different shades of brown in a tiger-like pattern.

In addition, with their courageous and loyal nature, the dogs are also ideal for hunting larger wild animals. However, they are less suitable as family dogs. [11]

Fun fact: While the barking of other breeds is very monotonous, the Plott Hound can bark in different octaves!

#12 Irish Water Spaniel

The Irish Water Spaniel is ideal for swimming with its double coat and webbed toes.

The brown dog breed is also known for its intelligence, alertness and friendly nature. They also generally get along well with small children. [12]

Fun fact: Among dogs, the Irish Water Spaniel is definitely the “breed clown”. Although juggling isn't one of his strengths, his behavior is all the more silly.

#13 Redbone Coonhound

In total there are 6 different types of Coonhounds. However, the Redbone is the only one that has brown fur as standard. [13]

The dogs still serve as hunting companions due to their good nose. However, their friendly and trusting nature also makes them equally good family dogs.

Fun fact: This breed knows no pain. Once they're in hunting mode, they'll run through blackberry fields themselves without batting an eyelid.

#14 Irish Terriers

In its homeland, the Irish Terrier was primarily used as a family and guard dog. The brown breed is considered to be very friendly and yet protective and alert.

In addition, bearded dogs also have protruding eyebrows and a tail that usually stands vertically upwards. [14]

Fun fact: Irish Terriers have a fondness for children. When greeting an entire family, the animals always run to the little ones first.

#15 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

This breed has 6 different names. The official name is the longest, with 34 letters. To do this, she describes part of her area of ​​operation. [15]

When hunting, the brown dogs are primarily used for ducks and other waterfowl. However, their friendly and trusting nature also makes them popular with families.

Fun fact: These dogs don’t say “woof-woof” or “woof-woof.” Rather, their barking sounds like a scream.

#16 Pudelpointer

The Pudelpointer originally comes from Germany, where it is best known for its calm and self-controlled nature. This breed is also naturally always brown. [16]

In addition, the dogs have an excellent nose to serve as hunting companions. If you are looking for a cuddle partner, then you will be disappointed here.

Fun fact: It took a full 30 years until breeders were satisfied with the characteristics of this breed. The development of the first iPhone, on the other hand, only took around 5 years.

#17 Irish Red Setter

The Irish Red Setter is a mix of a hunting and family dog. In addition, the brown breed also performs particularly well in all kinds of competitions.

They are generally considered to be very trusting, playful and energetic. However, they are completely unsuitable as guard dogs – because they even greet strangers very friendly. [17]

Fun fact: Purely visually, the Irish Red Setter matures much faster than its behavior. Even adult dogs often behave like puppies.

#18 Cirneco dell'Etna

If you take a closer look at the name of this breed, some of it may sound familiar. “Etna” – the volcano of Sicily. Because that's where the dogs come from.

The brown dogs with their long ears are also considered very trusting and good-natured. However, the animals are still relatively rare outside of Italy.

Fun fact: Since the Cirneco dell'Etna was considered the “dog of the poor” just a few decades ago, it is still one of the 20 most unpopular dog breeds in the world today. [18]

#19 Azawakh

The Azawakh belongs to the group of sighthounds. However, it is the only breed that has brown fur as standard.

The African dogs are also very fast, loyal and trusting. However, their independent nature makes them a little harder to train – not for first-time owners! [19]

Fun fact: What would be described as “bony” in humans is completely normal in the Azawakh.

#20 Field Spaniels

The Field Spaniel has its origins in England, where it was initially used as a hunting dog. Nowadays, however, four-legged friends are used more as house and family dogs.

In addition, the brown dogs are considered very friendly, adaptable and energetic. They also need a relatively large amount of space for their size. [20]

Fun fact: With almost 30 cm long floppy ears, the dogs are in the top 10 dog breeds with the longest ears.

#21 Shar Pei

Shar-Peis can be all shades of brown…