Of the hundreds of dog breeds globally, there are at least 12 breeds that exclusively sport white coats. Many types of breeds can have white pups—among many other color combinations—but a dozen canines only come in white.
Breed Characteristics

While many of these dogs are small companion dogs, a few are strong, powerful large breeds. Some of the dogs have snowy white coats that match their Arctic or mountain environments, such as the Samoyed, Great Pyrenees, and Japanese spitz. Most of the others are showy lapdogs that served kings and nobles as companions. Unfortunately, white dogs are at a slightly higher risk than others for being born deaf due to a hereditary pigmentation gene. They may also have a higher incidence of skin issues and sunburn.
A regal-looking white spitz breed, the Samoyed is a medium-to-large dog that is white from head to toe. The thick, fluffy nature of the coat makes perfect sense when considering that this dog breed originated in Siberia. The indigenous Samoyed people used these strong and cold-weather tolerant dogs to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and hunt. The Samoyed has a tail that curls up over its back and a thick ruff of fur around its neck. Though these dogs are generally an all-white breed, some mature into a cream or biscuit-colored coat. Life with this white dog breed means a flurry of fur year-round. While these dogs shed their undercoat seasonally, white hair is likely to be found on your clothes and furniture year-round.
Overall Most Popular White Dog Breed: French Bulldog

Cheese. Crepes. Giant towers. Cute dogs. Is there anything the French can’t do? OK, technically, the French bulldog breed got its start in England, but the fine people of France soon swooned over its comedic charms. (How can you not grin at the sight of those fuzzy bat ears?) And France isn’t alone in its adoration. According to 2019 American Kennel Club (AKC) registration statistics, French bulldogs are the fourth most popular dog breed overall in the United States. Why so popular? Perhaps it’s because they’re so conveniently sized (portability can be an important consideration in one’s companion). Or maybe it’s because they play well with people of all ages or that they’re easy to groom and don’t require a lot of exercise. Clearly, there’s lots to love.
Fluffiest White Dog Breed: Samoyed

Now, we know Samoyeds are technically dogs, but we suspect they could pass for fluffy white clouds too. According to the Samoyed Club of America, the correct pronunciation is “Sam-a-YED,” and as if they couldn’t get any more charming, you can also simply refer to them as Sammies. While they may look like angelic marshmallows with legs, Sammies were originally bred to be working dogs in the Arctic (think hunting, herding, and sled-pulling). This means that their minds and bodies will thrive with lots of human interaction and activity—especially outdoors where they can run around and burn off energy. It also means their double-coated fur will need you to burn off some energy brushing (sometimes daily, depending on the time of year). Being this beautiful takes work!