Amigurumi Dog Breeds - Book Review and Giveaway

Amigurumi Dog Breeds: Patterns for 21 Cute Crochet Dogs by Elisabeth Faircloth features "patterns for popular breeds across all categories: Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting, Working, Herding, and Toy Groups!" Take a peek inside, and enter to win your own copy of Amigurumi Dog Breeds below!

Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.

Amigurumi Dog Breeds Review

A Bit About the Author

"Elisabeth Faircloth has been crocheting for fourteen years, and has written and designed dozens of patterns, mostly dog breeds. She is on Instagram @starlandcrochet and Etsy @Starland Crochet."

Inside Amigurumi Dog Breeds

"Whether you’re a crochet novice or an experienced crafter, this delightful guide will teach you how to make 21 lovable amigurumi dogs, one stitch at a time. From the loyal Golden Retriever to the spirited Border Collie, the book features patterns for popular breeds across all categories: Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting, Working, Herding, and Toy Groups. Want to make a one-of-a-kind pup? Use the patterns and tips you’ve learned to design your own breed or an adorable mixed breed!

Grab your yarn and hook—it’s time to bring some tail-wagging joy into your crochet world!

Make any adorable, cuddly dog plushy with 21 interchangeable amigurumi crochet patterns
Learn the how to use loop stitches, French knots, and colorwork to make little dogs with the special characteristics of the real thing
When made with size 4 yarn, each dog stands ~5 inches (12.75 cm)
Simple written patterns, a photographic stitch guide, low-sew designs, and easy-to-make staple pieces make this book appropriate for even beginner crocheters with some more intricate pieces to engage intermediate crocheters
Great handmade birthday and Christmas gifts for any dog lover in your life
8.5 x 11 inch, 120 page book makes it easy to read the written instructions and see photos
Written and designed by humans, for humans."

Opening up Amigurumi Dog Breeds, the first thing I discovered is that this is a mix and match book with guides for specific dog breed designs. In other words, there are some basic head, body, tail, leg, and other body part patterns. With careful color choices and some special parts, you can then combine these to create these popular types!

Because I know everyone will want to know if their specific pet is in here, here is a complete list of all the dogs included:

Weimaraner
Golden Retriever
English Springer Spaniel
Beagle
Dachshund
Irish Wolfhound
Fox Terrier
Scottish Terrier
Bull Terrier
French Bulldog
Dalmatian
Shiba Inu
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Australian Shepherd
Border Collie
German Shepherd
Chihuahua
Pug
Shih Tzu

Of course, lots of people have mutts and mixes - like me! So you can use all these parts as well as your color choices to create any breed or combo you can think of - there's a bit more guidance on this included in the book!

Amigurumi Dog Breeds features patterns written in US terms, in a simplified "amigurumi format" (see the image above for a peek at a pattern). There is a fantastic section at the beginning outlining how to assemble amigurumi and how to make some of the special features, but I do recommend that you learn the basics of crochet before picking up this book. For dog-loving crocheters, Amigurumi Dog Breeds is a must-have!

Get your copy of Amigurumi Dog Breeds today!

Purchase your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! And you can pre-order her upcoming matching book, Amigurumi Cat Breeds!

The Amigurumi Dog Breeds Giveaway

The Amigurumi Dog Breeds Giveaway is open in the US and Canada. The giveaway ends July 28, 2026, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Kingsumo form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.

One winner will receive a paperback copy of Amigurumi Dog Breeds, courtesy of Stackpole Books. They will be notified by email.