Breed catalog

264 breeds with clear traits, from the Chihuahua to the Newfoundland.

• Affenpinscher 2–6 kg · 11–14 years A small "monkey" pinscher: a bold, stubborn, and funny companion for apartment life.
• Afghan Hound 20–27 kg · 11–13 years An elegant sighthound with a long silky coat, a proud, independent nature, and a strong prey drive.
• Airedale Terrier 23–29 kg · 11–12 years The largest terrier: brave, cheerful, and good with kids, but stubborn and needs to stay busy.
• Akita 32–59 kg · 10–11 years A large, independent guard dog with high energy, heavy shedding and a challenging temperament.
• Akita Inu 29–30 kg · 10–11 years The Akita Inu is reserved, independent, devoted to one owner, and has a thick coat.
• Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog 30–45 kg · 12–13 years A rare American guardian bulldog: devoted to family, but wary and tough for first-time owners.
• Alaskan Malamute 10–12 years A very large, hardy sled dog with a thick coat, heavy shedding, and an independent nature.
• American Bulldog 32–54 kg · 10–15 years A large, athletic, loyal bulldog, taller and more agile than its English cousin.
• American Bully 20–60 kg · 8–12 years A stocky, muscular companion: good-natured with family, but very strong for its size.
• American Cocker Spaniel 11–14 kg · 12–15 years An affectionate, energetic medium-sized spaniel that needs active walks and serious coat care.
• American Hairless Terrier 5–7 kg · 14–16 years A small hairless terrier: smart, playful, and nearly shed-free, a good choice for allergies.
• Anatolian Shepherd Dog 50–65 kg · 13–15 years A huge Turkish livestock guardian: independent, powerful, and wary of strangers.
• Australian Cattle Dog 15–22 kg · 12–14 years A tough, smart, and very energetic herding dog that needs a job every day.
• Australian Kelpie 14–20 kg · 12–15 years A tireless Australian herding dog: very smart, fast and built for work.
• Australian Shepherd 23–29 kg · 13–15 years A very active, highly trainable herding dog for an engaged owner and a busy lifestyle.
• Australian Silky Terrier 3.5–5.5 kg · 11–14 years A small silky-coated terrier: a lively, bold, and vocal apartment companion.
• Australian Terrier 6–7 kg · 12–14 years A small, sturdy, and brave wire-coated terrier, alert and devoted to its family.
• Basenji 10–12 kg · 12–14 years A very quiet, clean dog, but with a complex, independent personality.
• Basset Bleu de Gascogne 15–18 kg · 12–14 years A good-natured, short-legged hound with an excellent nose and a loud voice.
• Basset Fauve de Bretagne 16–18 kg · 11–14 years A red-coated Breton basset: a cheerful, affectionate, active hound that's good with kids.
• Basset Hound 22–32 kg · 10–12 years A calm, family-friendly hound with a great nose, but stubborn to train and fairly vocal.
• Bavarian Mountain Hound 17–30 kg · 11–13 years A Bavarian scent hound: a one-person tracker bred to work on a trail.
• Beagle 6–8 kg · 12–15 years A friendly, moderately active family companion, but noisy and with a strong hunting nose.
• Bearded Collie 19–25 kg · 13–14 years A joyful, active long-haired herding dog that's great with children.
• Beauceron 35–40 kg · 12–13 years A large French herding dog: strong, smart, and very energetic, best for experienced owners.
• Bedlington Terrier 8–10 kg · 13–15 years A small, lamb-like terrier: calm at home, fast on walks, and barely sheds.
• Belgian Malinois 25–30 kg · 10–14 years A very energetic, smart working shepherd that needs a job, sports, and an experienced owner.
• Bergamasco Shepherd 32–38 kg · 13–15 years A large, calm herding dog with a unique felted coat, devoted to family and steady in temperament.
• Bernese Mountain Dog 34–50 kg · 8–11 years A large, gentle family dog with moderate energy, but heavy shedding and high upkeep costs.
• Bichon Frise 3–5 kg · 12–15 years A compact, friendly, low-shedding apartment companion if you're ready for regular grooming.
• Biewer Terrier 2–4 kg · 13–15 years A tricolor cousin of the Yorkie: a tiny, cheerful, affectionate companion with a long coat.
• Black and Tan Coonhound 30–32 kg · 11–13 years An American coonhound: good-natured, calm at home, and with a very loud voice.
• Bloodhound 40–54 kg · 9–11 years A very large, good-natured hound with an unmatched nose, a loud voice, and a strong urge to track.
• Boerboel 70–90 kg · 10–12 years A powerful South African mastiff guardian: confident, devoted to family, and very strong.
• Bolognese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A small white bichon from Bologna: calm, affectionate and barely sheds.
• Border Collie 14–20 kg · 10–14 years A very smart working dog that needs a high level of activity and engagement.
• Border Terrier 6–9 kg · 12–14 years A small, even-tempered terrier that needs regular walks, activities, and clear rules.
• Bordoodle 13–28 kg · 12–15 years A border collie and poodle cross: a very smart, high-energy dog for an active family. Crossbreed
• Borzoi 35–85 kg · 10–14 years The Borzoi is graceful, calm at home, and very fast, with a strong hunting instinct.
• Boston Terrier 7–11 kg · 13–14 years A compact, sociable city companion that's easy to train but handles heat poorly.
• Bouvier des Flandres 36–54 kg · 10–12 years A large, strong, steady herding dog with a thick coat and beard, a reliable family protector.
• Boxador 22–44 kg · 12–15 years A boxer and Labrador cross: a friendly, energetic, and highly trainable family companion. Crossbreed
• Boxer 30–32 kg · 9–10 years An energetic, family-focused athletic companion with easy grooming and a good fit for kids.
• Bracco Italiano 25–40 kg · 12–14 years An Italian pointing dog with droopy ears: gentle, calm at home, and tireless in the field.
• Braque d'Auvergne 22–28 kg · 12–14 years A French pointer with a bluish coat: affectionate, obedient and very hardy.
• Briard 30–36 kg · 11–12 years A large French herding dog with a long coat, devoted to family and wary of strangers.
• Brittany 20–23 kg · 12–13 years The Brittany is an energetic, smart, and affectionate medium-sized pointing dog.
• Bull Terrier 20–29 kg · 10–14 years A strong, stubborn, very affectionate terrier that needs an experienced owner and lots of activity.
• Bullmastiff 41–59 kg · 9–11 years A very large, calm, loyal guardian that needs little exercise but an experienced owner.
• Cairn Terrier 6–8 kg · 13–15 years A small, lively terrier with an easy coat, but vocal, stubborn, and with a hunting instinct.
• Canaan Dog 18–25 kg · 12–15 years An ancient Israeli breed: independent, alert, and hardy, and a good watchdog.
• Canadian Eskimo Dog 30–40 kg · 10–15 years An ancient Inuit sled dog: incredibly tough, strong, and independent.
• Cane Corso 40–50 kg · 11–12 years A very large, reserved guard dog that needs space, an experienced owner and early socialization.
• Catalan Sheepdog 20–25 kg · 12–14 years A shaggy Catalan herding dog: smart, lively, and devoted to family.
• Caucasian Shepherd Dog 50–75 kg · 10–12 years A very large, powerful guardian with a thick coat, only for a private house and an experienced owner.
• Cavachon 4–9 kg · 10–12 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and bichon cross: a sweet, calm apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 4–8 kg · 10–16 years A gentle family companion that does well in apartments and usually suits first-time owners.
• Cavapoo 5–10 kg · 13–15 years A Cavalier King Charles spaniel and mini poodle cross: an affectionate, clever family companion. Crossbreed
• Central Asian Shepherd Dog 40–50 kg · 10–12 years A very large, independent guard dog for a house with a yard and an experienced owner only.
• Cesky Terrier 6–10 kg · 13–15 years The Cesky Terrier is calmer and gentler than most terriers, with a long, soft coat.
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever 25–37 kg · 12–13 years A tough, hardy retriever with an oily, water-repellent coat, more stubborn than a Labrador.
• Chihuahua 1.5–3 kg · 10–18 years A tiny, low-exercise apartment pet, but noisy and sensitive by nature.
• Chinese Crested 5–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, affectionate, barely shedding apartment dog that is very attached to its owner.
• Chipoo 2–9 kg · 12–15 years A Chihuahua and toy poodle cross: a tiny, clever apartment companion, but fairly yappy. Crossbreed
• Chorkie 3–4 kg · 10–15 years A Chihuahua and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, bold, and very vocal apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Chow Chow 20–32 kg · 11–12 years A calm, independent, reserved dog with a thick coat that bonds with one owner.
• Chug 4.5–9 kg · 10–13 years A Chihuahua and pug cross: a small, cheerful apartment dog that sheds and barks a fair bit. Crossbreed
• Clumber Spaniel 25–34 kg · 10–12 years The heaviest spaniel: a calm, good-natured, unhurried white dog.
• Cock-A-Chon 7–13 kg · 10–14 years An English cocker spaniel and bichon frise cross: a gentle, affectionate, easygoing companion. Crossbreed
• Cockapoo 5–10 kg · 14–18 years A cocker spaniel and poodle cross: an affectionate, smart, low-shedding family companion. Crossbreed
• Cocker Jack 7–12 kg · 12–15 years A cocker spaniel and Jack Russell terrier cross: a cheerful, active, and clever family dog. Crossbreed
• Coton de Tulear 4–6 kg · 14–15 years A small, gentle apartment companion that barely sheds but needs long-coat care.
• Curly-Coated Retriever 28–40 kg · 12–13 years A tall, curly-coated retriever: hardy, more independent than a Lab and reserved with strangers.
• Dachshund 9–12 kg · 12–13 years A compact breed with a big personality, but often noisier and more stubborn than it looks.
• Dalmatian 23–25 kg · 10–13 years An energetic medium-sized dog for an active owner that needs plenty of exercise every day.
• Dandie Dinmont Terrier 8–11 kg · 13–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a fluffy topknot: calm, affectionate, and independent.
• Doberman 40–45 kg · 9–12 years A large, very energetic, smart working dog that needs daily work and an experienced owner.
• Dogue de Bordeaux 45–63 kg · 10–11 years A very large, calm, devoted mastiff that needs an experienced owner and plenty of space.
• Dorset Olde Tyme Bulldogge 27–41 kg · 10–14 years An athletic old-style bulldog: more agile than the English Bulldog, loyal and self-assured.
• English Bulldog 23–29 kg · 8–10 years A very calm, affectionate companion, but with fragile health and high upkeep costs.
• English Cocker Spaniel 13–14 kg · 11–12 years An active, affectionate family spaniel that needs regular walks and ongoing coat care.
• English Foxhound 29–34 kg · 13–14 years An English pack hound: hardy and friendly to people and dogs, but not for apartments.
• English Mastiff 65–100 kg · 9–11 years One of the world's heaviest dogs: a very calm, gentle, loyal giant for a spacious home.
• English Setter 23–30 kg · 12–14 years An elegant, gentle, very friendly pointing dog that needs long walks and space.
• English Springer Spaniel 21–24 kg · 13–15 years An energetic, very friendly spaniel for an active family that loves work, water and play.
• English Toy Terrier 2.7–3.6 kg · 14–16 years A tiny black-and-tan terrier: elegant, smart, and affectionate, an apartment companion.
• Entlebucher Mountain Dog 20–30 kg · 12–14 years The smallest Swiss mountain dog: an energetic, smart, vocal herder devoted to family.
• Estrela Mountain Dog 45–60 kg · 10–12 years A large Portuguese livestock guardian: devoted, calm, and independent.
• Eurasier 18–32 kg · 12–14 years A calm, even-tempered, family-attached medium-sized spitz that is quiet at home.
• Field Spaniel 18–25 kg · 10–13 years A rare British spaniel: affectionate, calmer than a Cocker, and very attached to family.
• Finnish Lapphund 15–24 kg · 12–14 years A fluffy Finnish herding spitz: friendly, great with kids, and loves the cold.
• Finnish Spitz 7–13 kg · 12–15 years A fox-like red Finnish hunting dog: lively, good with kids, and very vocal.
• Flat-Coated Retriever 25–36 kg · 12–13 years A cheerful, very friendly retriever with a glossy black coat that stays puppyish for years.
• Fox Terrier 7–9 kg · 13–14 years A small, very energetic, bold hunting terrier that needs exercise and firm rules.
• French Bulldog 8–14 kg · 10–14 years A popular apartment companion: compact, calm, and not too demanding about exercise.
• German Longhaired Pointer 27–30 kg · 12–14 years A German longhaired pointer: calmer than the shorthair, smart, and very hardy.
• German Pinscher 11–20 kg · 12–14 years A medium, smooth-coated pinscher: an energetic, smart, alert watchdog with easy care.
• German Shepherd 30–40 kg · 9–13 years A strong, highly trainable working dog that needs an experienced and engaged owner.
• German Shorthaired Pointer 27–32 kg · 12–13 years A large, high-stamina pointing dog that needs long walks, work, and little time alone.
• German Spitz 6–10 kg · 13–14 years A small, fluffy spitz: lively, smart, and vocal, for apartments and active families.
• German Wirehaired Pointer 25–34 kg · 9–12 years A large, hardy pointer with a wiry coat and beard, bred to hunt in any weather.
• Giant Schnauzer 35–47 kg · 12–13 years A large, strong, smart working dog with a wiry coat that needs exercise and discipline.
• Glen of Imaal Terrier 10–16 kg · 10–14 years A sturdy, quiet Irish terrier, calmer and less vocal than most terriers.
• Goldador 27–36 kg · 10–15 years A golden retriever and Labrador cross: a calm, kind, very trainable family dog. Crossbreed
• Golden Retriever 29–34 kg · 10–12 years A very gentle, family-oriented, highly trainable companion that needs activity and space.
• Goldendoodle 15–40 kg · 10–15 years A golden retriever and standard poodle cross: a friendly, smart, and very family-oriented companion. Crossbreed
• Gordon Setter 25–30 kg · 12–14 years A large black-and-tan setter: hardy, loyal and a bit more serious than its Irish cousin.
• Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen 18–20 kg · 12–14 years A cheerful, shaggy hound that is sociable and full of stamina.
• Grand Bleu de Gascogne 32–35 kg · 10–12 years A large bluish-coated French hound: good-natured, hardy, and very vocal.
• Great Dane 55–90 kg · 8–10 years A giant but calm, affectionate dog that needs space and a big budget.
• Greater Swiss Mountain Dog 45–65 kg · 11–12 years The largest of the Swiss mountain dogs: a calm, good-natured, strong family dog.
• Greenland Dog 34–47 kg · 10–14 years A powerful sled dog from Greenland: incredibly hardy, independent, and built for the cold.
• Greyhound 30–35 kg · 12–13 years A large sighthound that's very calm at home, with an easy coat and a strong chase instinct.
• Griffon Bruxellois 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny bearded dog with an almost human expression, deeply attached to its owner.
• Hamiltonstovare 23–27 kg · 10–13 years A Swedish tricolor hound: friendly, calm at home and tireless in the field.
• Harrier 18–29 kg · 12–15 years A medium-sized English pack hound: cheerful, sociable, and full of stamina.
• Havanese 3–6 kg · 13–15 years A small, gentle, trainable apartment companion that needs constant contact with people.
• Hovawart 30–40 kg · 12–13 years A large German watchdog: balanced, devoted to family, and easy to train.
• Hungarian Vizsla 24–33 kg · 12–13 years A very energetic, affectionate pointer that needs lots of exercise, training, and company.
• Huntaway 30–40 kg · 12–14 years A New Zealand herding dog that moves sheep with its voice: hardy, smart, and loud.
• Huskamute 25–45 kg · 12–15 years A husky and malamute cross: a big, tireless sled dog that sheds heavily and is tough for beginners. Crossbreed
• Huskita 22–34 kg · 10–13 years A Siberian husky and Akita cross: a large, strong, independent dog for experienced owners. Crossbreed
• Ibizan Hound 20–29 kg · 12–14 years A tall, bouncy sighthound from Ibiza: friendly, playful, and very fast.
• Irish Setter 25–32 kg · 12–14 years A large, very active, friendly pointer that needs long walks and lots of attention.
• Irish Terrier 11–13 kg · 13–15 years A bold, loyal, energetic red terrier, good with kids but scrappy with other dogs.
• Irish Water Spaniel 25–30 kg · 9–15 years The largest spaniel, with a curly coat: cheerful, smart, and a tireless swimmer.
• Irish Wolfhound 41–61 kg · 6–8 years The world's tallest dog: a calm, gentle, patient giant for a spacious home.
• Italian Greyhound 5–9 kg · 13–14 years A very compact, quiet, low-maintenance dog for a calm apartment routine.
• Jack Russell Terrier 6–8 kg · 13–16 years A small but very energetic, noisy terrier that needs active play, training, and firm rules.
• Jack Tzu 6–10 kg · 13–16 years A Jack Russell and shih tzu cross: a lively yet balanced apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Jackachon 4–8 kg · 12–16 years A Jack Russell terrier and bichon frise cross: a cheerful, playful, compact family companion. Crossbreed
• Jackapoo 5–11 kg · 12–15 years A Jack Russell and miniature poodle cross: a smart, energetic, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Jackawawa 3–8 kg · 13–18 years A Jack Russell terrier and Chihuahua cross: a small, bold, very vocal dog with plenty of attitude. Crossbreed
• Jagdterrier 8–10 kg · 13–14 years A German hunting terrier: fearless, tireless, and built for work, not the couch.
• Japanese Chin 2–5 kg · 11–13 years A very small, calm house companion, delicate and sensitive to rough handling.
• Japanese Spitz 6–7 kg · 12–15 years A small snow-white spitz: cheerful, affectionate, and quieter than its cousins, good for apartments.
• Jug 5–7 kg · 12–15 years A Jack Russell and pug cross: a cheerful, playful dog that likes to bark and sheds. Crossbreed
• Keeshond 18–25 kg · 12–14 years A fluffy, cheerful medium-sized spitz, deeply attached to family and a good watchdog.
• Kerry Blue Terrier 12–15 kg · 12–15 years An energetic, smart terrier with a soft wavy coat that barely sheds but needs trimming.
• King Charles Spaniel 3–6 kg · 10–16 years A small, very calm, affectionate flat-faced spaniel for a quiet apartment.
• Komondor 40–60 kg · 10–12 years A huge Hungarian flock guardian with a corded coat, independent and wary of strangers.
• Kooikerhondje 9–12 kg · 13–15 years A small Dutch spaniel with a red-and-white coat: lively, smart, and sensitive.
• Kromfohrlander 9–16 kg · 10–15 years A wire-coated German companion: affectionate, attached, and great for families.
• Labradoodle 10–40 kg · 12–15 years A Labrador and poodle cross: a friendly, smart, trainable dog for an active family. Crossbreed
• Labrador Retriever 29–36 kg · 10–12 years A reliable family companion, friendly and very trainable, but needs plenty of activity.
• Lakeland Terrier 7–8 kg · 9–15 years A small, bold, mischievous terrier with a wiry coat, good with kids and barely sheds.
• Lancashire Heeler 3–6 kg · 9–15 years A small British herding dog: energetic, smart, and cheerful.
• Large Munsterlander 25–32 kg · 11–13 years A black-and-white German pointing dog: friendly, smart, and a good family dog.
• Leonberger 50–75 kg · 9–11 years A huge, calm, gentle companion with a lion-like mane for a roomy home and family.
• Lhasa Apso 6–7 kg · 13–14 years A small, calm, alert apartment dog with a long coat that needs daily grooming.
• Lhasapoo 5–9 kg · 10–15 years A Lhasa apso and mini poodle cross: a calm, loyal, low-shedding companion for apartment life. Crossbreed
• Lowchen 5–8 kg · 12–14 years The "little lion": a cheerful, friendly, easy-to-train long-haired companion.
• Lurcher 27–32 kg · 12–15 years A sighthound and herding dog cross: fast and clever, calm at home, with a strong chase drive. Crossbreed
• Malshi 2–6 kg · 12–14 years A Maltese and shih tzu cross: a tiny, very calm, and affectionate companion for home life. Crossbreed
• Maltese 3–4 kg · 14–17 years A tiny, calm apartment dog that barely sheds but has a long coat that needs care.
• Maltipoo 2–9 kg · 10–15 years A Maltese and toy poodle cross: a tiny, affectionate, barely shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Manchester Terrier 5–10 kg · 14–16 years A smooth-coated black-and-tan terrier: an elegant, smart and energetic companion.
• Maremma Sheepdog 35–45 kg · 10–13 years A white Italian flock guardian: independent, calm, and loyal.
• Miniature Dachshund 3–5 kg · 14–17 years A smaller version of the dachshund: a bold, curious, vocal dog for apartments.
• Miniature Pinscher 4–6 kg · 13–15 years A tiny, bold, energetic dog that needs play, exercise, and firm rules.
• Miniature Poodle 5–6 kg · 14–16 years A very trainable apartment companion with minimal shedding, but demanding grooming needs.
• Miniature Schnauzer 4–8 kg · 13–15 years A compact, smart, low-shedding companion, but vocal and in need of regular grooming.
• Mixed Breed A dog of mixed ancestry: size, temperament, and care needs vary from one dog to the next. Crossbreed
• Morkie 1–5 kg · 10–13 years A Maltese and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, loving, barely shedding companion, but yappy. Crossbreed
• Neapolitan Mastiff 70–85 kg · 8–10 years A huge wrinkled mastiff: calm and loyal at home, an imposing guard to strangers.
• Newfoundland 54–70 kg · 9–11 years A very large, calm, kind family dog with heavy shedding and costly upkeep.
• Norfolk Terrier 5–8 kg · 12–15 years A small, sturdy, friendly terrier with drop ears, a good apartment companion.
• Northern Inuit Dog 36–50 kg · 12–14 years A wolf-like British dog: friendly to people and smart, but very dependent on company.
• Norwegian Elkhound 22–25 kg · 12–15 years A sturdy northern spitz with a thick coat: hardy, friendly with family, and vocal.
• Norwich Terrier 5 kg · 12–16 years One of the smallest terriers: a cheerful, brave, affectionate apartment companion.
• Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 17–23 kg · 12–14 years The smallest retriever: red, very energetic and smart, bred to work near water.
• Old English Sheepdog 28–32 kg · 11–13 years A large, cheerful, good-natured herding dog with a very full coat, for an active family.
• Otterhound 35–45 kg · 10–13 years A large shaggy otter-hunting hound: good-natured, cheerful, and loud.
• Papillon 3–4 kg · 13–15 years A tiny but active dog, one of the most trainable, that needs activity and attention.
• Parson Russell Terrier 5–8 kg · 9–15 years A long-legged cousin of the Jack Russell: a tireless, bold, very energetic terrier.
• Patterdale Terrier 5–8 kg · 13–15 years A small working terrier from northern England: bold, tireless, and very driven.
• Patterjack 5–7 kg · 10–12 years A Patterdale terrier and Jack Russell terrier cross: a tireless, bold dog with a strong hunting drive. Crossbreed
• Pekingese 5–6 kg · 12–14 years A very small, calm dog with an independent nature, a luxurious coat, and low exercise needs.
• Pharaoh Hound 18–27 kg · 12–13 years A Maltese hound whose ears "blush": playful, smart, and very fast.
• Picardy Spaniel 20–25 kg · 10–13 years A French spaniel from Picardy: an affectionate, obedient and hardy pointing dog.
• Plummer Terrier 5–7 kg · 12–15 years A red British working terrier: tireless, bold, and an eager hunter of rodents.
• Pointer 25–34 kg · 12–14 years The English Pointer: a tireless bird dog, gentle with kids and calm at home after exercise.
• Polish Lowland Sheepdog 16–20 kg · 9–15 years A shaggy Polish herding dog: smart, confident, and alert, with a very thick coat.
• Pomchi 1–4 kg · 12–18 years A Pomeranian and Chihuahua cross: a tiny, feisty apartment dog, but very loud and vocal. Crossbreed
• Pomeranian 1–3 kg · 12–16 years A very small, trainable apartment dog with a fluffy coat, but rather yappy and loud.
• Pomsky 9–13 kg · 13–15 years A Pomeranian and Siberian husky cross: a striking, playful, active dog in a medium-size package. Crossbreed
• Poochon 2–8 kg · 12–15 years A bichon frise and toy poodle cross: a small, affectionate, barely shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Portuguese Podengo 4–5 kg · 10–12 years A small Portuguese hunting dog: lively, independent, and vocal.
• Portuguese Sheepdog 17–27 kg · 14–15 years A shaggy Portuguese "monkey" sheepdog: smart, lively, and devoted to family.
• Portuguese Water Dog 16–25 kg · 13–15 years An energetic, smart, low-shedding swimmer that's great for active families.
• Presa Canario 50–59 kg · 9–11 years A large, powerful Canary Island guard dog, devoted to family and suspicious of strangers.
• Pug 6–8 kg · 12–14 years A compact, good-natured apartment companion, but sensitive to heat and exercise, and sheds a lot.
• Pugalier 4.5–9 kg · 10–12 years A pug and Cavalier King Charles spaniel cross: a good-natured, affectionate, calm home companion. Crossbreed
• Pugapoo 4.5–11 kg · 12–14 years A pug and toy poodle cross: a calm, affectionate companion for apartments and families. Crossbreed
• Puggle 6–14 kg · 10–15 years A pug and beagle cross: a cheerful, friendly, curious dog that's great with kids. Crossbreed
• Pugzu 3.5–10 kg · 9–14 years A pug and shih tzu cross: a very calm, affectionate apartment companion that does shed. Crossbreed
• Puli 13–15 kg · 9–15 years A small Hungarian herding dog with a corded coat: lively, alert and devoted to its family.
• Pumi 10–15 kg · 12–14 years A curly-coated Hungarian herding dog: very energetic, smart, and vocal.
• Pyrenean Mastiff 81–100 kg · 8–13 years A giant Spanish mastiff guardian: calm, gentle with family, and self-assured.
• Pyrenean Mountain Dog 50–54 kg · 10–12 years A huge white guard dog: calm, gentle with family and independent at work.
• Pyrenean Sheepdog 7–15 kg · 15–17 years A small, shaggy Pyrenean herding dog: very energetic, sensitive, and vocal.
• Rhodesian Ridgeback 32–37 kg · 10–12 years A large, strong, independent hound, devoted to family, that needs space and an experienced owner.
• Romanian Mioritic Shepherd 45–58 kg · 12–14 years A huge, shaggy Romanian guardian: calm, loyal, and good with the family's kids.
• Rottweiler 50–60 kg · 8–10 years A powerful, smart, loyal guard dog that needs an experienced owner, exercise and clear rules.
• Rough Collie 18–30 kg · 12–14 years A large, gentle, highly trainable herding dog that suits a family with children.
• Russian Black Terrier 45–65 kg · 11–12 years A very large, steady, reliable working dog, devoted to family and wary of strangers.
• Russian Toy 1–3 kg · 10–11 years A tiny, lively, affectionate apartment dog that loves staying close to its owner.
• Saarloos Wolfdog 30–40 kg · 12–13 years A Dutch wolfdog: wolf-like, reserved, skittish with strangers and strongly pack-oriented.
• Saint Bernard 60–90 kg · 9–11 years A very large, calm, gentle family dog with heavy shedding and high upkeep costs.
• Saluki 14–25 kg · 12–13 years A graceful, reserved Middle Eastern sighthound, quiet at home and very fast outdoors.
• Samoyed 23–30 kg · 12–13 years A large, friendly, fluffy spitz for active families, but it sheds heavily and is loud.
• Schipperke 4–7 kg · 14–16 years A small black watchdog: curious, tireless and very vocal.
• Schnoodle 2.5–4.5 kg · 10–15 years A miniature schnauzer and mini poodle cross: a smart, loyal companion that barely sheds. Crossbreed
• Scottish Deerhound 36–45 kg · 9–10 years A giant Scottish sighthound with a wiry coat: gentle, calm, and quiet at home.
• Scottish Terrier 9–11 kg · 13–15 years A small, stubborn, independent terrier with a watchdog's nature and a wiry coat.
• Sealyham Terrier 7.5–9 kg · 12–14 years A small white Welsh terrier: calmer than many terriers, but brave and stubborn.
• Shar Pei 18–29 kg · 9–11 years A calm, independent medium-sized dog, devoted to family and reserved with strangers.
• Shepadoodle 27–36 kg · 12–15 years A German shepherd and poodle cross: a large, smart, highly trainable dog for an active family. Crossbreed
• Shetland Sheepdog 7–11 kg · 13–14 years A smart, sensitive, easy-to-train herding dog, but noisy, shedding, and in need of activities.
• Shiba Inu 7–11 kg · 13–15 years A compact, clean, independent dog with noticeable shedding and a tricky nature to train.
• Shichon 4–7 kg · 15–18 years A shih tzu and bichon frise cross: a small, very calm, affectionate companion that looks like a teddy bear. Crossbreed
• Shih Tzu 4–7 kg · 10–16 years A small home companion for a relaxed lifestyle, especially good in apartments.
• Shihpoo 3–9 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and toy poodle cross: a small, calm, low-shedding apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Shorkie 3–7 kg · 12–15 years A shih tzu and Yorkshire terrier cross: a tiny, spunky, affectionate apartment companion. Crossbreed
• Siberian Husky 15–28 kg · 12–13 years A hardy northern breed for a very active lifestyle, but hard for beginners and a heavy shedder.
• Skye Terrier 8–10 kg · 12–15 years A long, short-legged terrier with a long coat, devoted to one owner and reserved with strangers.
• Sloughi 18–28 kg · 12–15 years A graceful North African sighthound: reserved, sensitive, and very devoted to its owner.
• Smooth Collie 20–30 kg · 12–14 years A short-coated collie: smart, gentle, very trainable family dog with easy care.
• Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 14–20 kg · 12–15 years A cheerful, sociable terrier with a soft coat that barely sheds and loves its family.
• Spanador 14–30 kg · 12–15 years A cocker spaniel and Labrador cross: a friendly, trainable, active family dog. Crossbreed
• Spanish Mastiff 49–99 kg · 10–12 years A huge Spanish flock-guarding mastiff: calm, confident, and very strong.
• Spanish Water Dog 14–22 kg · 12–14 years A curly-coated Spanish herding dog: energetic, smart, and almost non-shedding.
• Spinone Italiano 34–39 kg · 10–13 years An Italian wire-coated pointing dog: very gentle, calm, and patient with kids.
• Sporting Lucas Terrier 6–9 kg · 10–15 years A small British companion terrier: calmer than working terriers and good with kids.
• Springador 22–40 kg · 10–14 years A springer spaniel and Labrador cross: an energetic, affectionate dog for active families. Crossbreed
• Sprocker 14–20 kg · 10–14 years A springer and cocker spaniel cross: a tireless, loving, trainable dog for an active family. Crossbreed
• Sprollie 18–25 kg · 10–17 years A springer spaniel and border collie cross: a very smart, tireless dog for truly active people. Crossbreed
• Sproodle 22–31 kg · 10–15 years A springer spaniel and miniature poodle cross: a smart, active, low-shedding family dog. Crossbreed
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier 11–17 kg · 12–13 years A sturdy, very people-oriented medium terrier, great with family but tricky with animals.
• Standard Poodle 20–32 kg · 12–15 years A large, smart, almost non-shedding companion that needs activity, exercise, and regular haircuts.
• Standard Schnauzer 14–20 kg · 13–15 years An energetic, smart, alert mid-sized schnauzer, a good watchdog and family companion.
• Sussex Spaniel 23–25 kg · 10–12 years A low-set golden-liver spaniel: calm, affectionate and vocal.
• Swedish Lapphund 19–21 kg · 9–15 years A fluffy Swedish herding spitz: affectionate, smart, and good with kids, but vocal.
• Swedish Vallhund 11–16 kg · 12–14 years A short-legged Swedish herding dog that resembles a corgi: cheerful, smart, and vocal.
• Tamaskan 25–40 kg · 14–15 years A wolf-like dog from sled breeds: very active, smart, and friendly with family.
• Tibetan Mastiff 45–75 kg · 11–13 years A huge, independent, ancient guard dog with a thick mane for experienced owners with a house.
• Tibetan Spaniel 4–8 kg · 13–14 years A small Tibetan companion: calm, smart, and independent, a good apartment watchdog.
• Tibetan Terrier 10–14 kg · 13–14 years A small, cheerful, affectionate long-haired dog, a good companion for apartments and families.
• Toy Poodle 2–5 kg · 14–16 years The smallest poodle: a smart, affectionate, low-shedding apartment companion.
• Utonagan 32–50 kg · 10–15 years A wolf-like British dog: a calm, friendly and smart family dog.
• Weimaraner 25–40 kg · 12–13 years A large, very active pointer that needs long walks, training, and constant human company.
• Welsh Corgi Cardigan 11–16 kg · 13–14 years A low, sturdy herding dog with a long tail: smart, loyal, and a bit more reserved than the Pembroke.
• Welsh Corgi Pembroke 9–12 kg · 13–15 years A compact, smart, lively herding dog that learns well but barks loudly and sheds a lot.
• Welsh Sheepdog 13–18 kg · 12–15 years A Welsh working herding dog: very smart, energetic and built for work.
• Welsh Springer Spaniel 16–20 kg · 13–15 years An active, affectionate red-and-white spaniel, a bit more reserved than the English Springer.
• Welsh Terrier 9–9.5 kg · 13–15 years A small, energetic wire-coated terrier: cheerful, good with kids, and almost non-shedding.
• West Highland White Terrier 6–9 kg · 12–16 years A small, confident family terrier with a white coat that needs care and a fairly loud bark.
• Westiepoo 11–15 kg · 13–15 years A West Highland white terrier and mini poodle cross: a lively, friendly, low-shedding companion. Crossbreed
• Whippet 9–14 kg · 12–14 years Calm at home, moderately active and easy to care for.
• White Swiss Shepherd 25–40 kg · 12–13 years A large white shepherd: gentler and calmer than a German Shepherd, very trainable and loyal.
• Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 23–27 kg · 10–12 years Korthals' wire-coated pointing dog: friendly, trainable, and tireless in the field.
• Xoloitzcuintli 11–27 kg · 12–15 years An ancient Mexican hairless dog: calm, loyal, and barely sheds.
• Yorkie Russell 3–6 kg · 13.5–15 years A Yorkshire terrier and Jack Russell cross: a small, bold, vocal terrier for apartments. Crossbreed
• Yorkshire Terrier 6–9 kg · 13–16 years A very small apartment terrier that barely sheds, but barks shrilly and needs regular grooming.

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