The Irish Wolfhound holds a record that no other breed can touch: tallest dog in the world. When one of these gentle giants stands on their hind legs, they look a grown adult in the eye — and then proceed to try to climb into your lap anyway, because for all their imposing stature, the Irish Wolfhound is one of the softest souls in the dog kingdom. Originally bred in...

Let's be honest: the Basset Hound is one of the most gloriously extra dogs on the planet. Those long, velvety ears that drag along the floor. Those mournful, liquid brown eyes that seem to say "I've known sorrow… and also I'd like a treat." That low-slung, impossibly stocky body that seems engineered specifically for maximum adorableness and minimal speed. The Basset Hound moves through life with the gravity of a...

The Beagle might just be the most nose-driven, treat-motivated, howl-at-everything dog breed on the planet — and honestly, that's exactly why we love them. With those big soulful brown eyes, floppy velvet ears, and a tail that never stops wagging, Beagles have a way of worming their way into your heart (and your sandwich) faster than any other breed. Originally bred as scent hounds for hunting rabbits in the English...