what dog breed names are capitalized
Grammar Girl. In general, the rule for dog (and cat) breeds is to capitalize the part of the name derived from a proper noun and lowercase the part of the name derived from a common noun.In the following examples, English and Yorkshire are derived from proper nounsâthe names of placesâand thus should be capitalized.n the other hand, mastiff is derived from the Latin mansuetus mansuÃ©tus for tame or, mild and terrier is derived From Old french chien terrier for dog of the, earth, land orâground both common, nouns which means those parts should not be. capitalized