Dog breed (5)

(Other definitions for spitz that I've seen before include "Mark --, US swimmer" , "Pomeranian dog" , "eg Samoyed" , "Little dog" .)
'dog breed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for corgi that I've seen before include "Royal pet" , "Pre-2018 royal dog" , "Welsh breen of dog" , "Royal canine" , "Cardigan or Pembroke dog" .)
(Other definitions for collie that I've seen before include "Sheepdog with long pointed muzzle" , "See 2" , "Sheep-herding dog" , "Long-haired sheepdog" , "Type of sheepdog" .)
(Other definitions for poodle that I've seen before include "Pet dog; obsequious chap" , "Dog with curly coat, often clipped" , "Woofing" , "Looped around the dog" , "toady?" .)
(Other definitions for retriever that I've seen before include "Pet" , "Barker" , "Large gun-dog" , "He brings back" , "Dog bred to fetch game" .)
'dog breed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for dalmatian that I've seen before include "Spotted dog" , "Old European" , "White-coated large dog with spots" , "Dog (from Croatia?)" , "Spotty breed of dog" .)
(Other definitions for alsatian that I've seen before include "Large dog and someone from Alsace" , "Wolf-like dog" , "Large dog and someone from northern France" , "aggressive dog" , "Dog (from French border region?)" .)
'dog breed' is the definition.
(I know that Pug is a dog breed)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for pug that I've seen before include "Carlin dog" , "Small stocky dog" , "Small boxer" , "Dwarf breed of bulldog" , "Small dog with flat nose and wrinkled face" .)