French Bulldog
A pocket-sized comedian with big opinions.
- Weight
- 16–28 lbs
- Height
- 11–13 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–4 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 45–65 kcal
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Labrador Retriever
Born to retrieve, built to befriend.
- Weight
- 55–80 lbs
- Height
- 21–24 in
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–145 kcal
Golden Retriever
Part retriever, part sunshine, all family.
- Weight
- 55–75 lbs
- Height
- 21.5–24 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–140 kcal
German Shepherd
Brains, nerve and loyalty in one frame.
- Weight
- 50–90 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 9–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 2–4 × 10–15 min
- Treat limit
- 100–160 kcal
Poodle
A water retriever in a showy haircut.
- Weight
- 40–70 lbs
- Height
- 22–27 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 3 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 85–130 kcal
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever cheer with Poodle curls.
- Weight
- 15–90 lbs
- Height
- 13–24 in
- Lifespan
- 10–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–180 kcal
Dachshund
A badger hunter in a very long frame.
- Weight
- 16–32 lbs
- Height
- 8–9 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 45–75 kcal
Beagle
A nose on legs with a cheerful soul.
- Weight
- 20–35 lbs
- Height
- 13–15 in
- Lifespan
- 11–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 45–75 min
- Training
- 3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–80 kcal
Bulldog
Loyal, low-slung and in no hurry.
- Weight
- 40–55 lbs
- Height
- 14–15 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Independent
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 30–45 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 85–110 kcal
Rottweiler
A powerhouse with a soft spot for its people.
- Weight
- 80–135 lbs
- Height
- 22–27 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 145–215 kcal
German Shorthaired Pointer
A tireless gundog with a clown's heart.
- Weight
- 45–70 lbs
- Height
- 21–25 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–4 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 95–130 kcal
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, big herding brain.
- Weight
- 22–30 lbs
- Height
- 10–12 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 45–75 min
- Training
- 3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 55–70 kcal
Australian Shepherd
An intellectual athlete that needs a job.
- Weight
- 40–65 lbs
- Height
- 18–23 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 115–155 kcal
Labradoodle
The dog that started the Doodle craze.
- Weight
- 15–65 lbs
- Height
- 14–24 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–145 kcal
Yorkshire Terrier
A fearless terrier in a silk coat.
- Weight
- 4–7 lbs
- Height
- 7–8 in
- Lifespan
- 11–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–45 min
- Training
- 3 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 15–25 kcal
Boxer
The class clown of the dog world.
- Weight
- 50–80 lbs
- Height
- 21–25 in
- Lifespan
- 9–11 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–165 kcal
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Royal lapdog, spaniel to the core.
- Weight
- 13–18 lbs
- Height
- 12–13 in
- Lifespan
- 9–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 45–55 kcal
Doberman Pinscher
The Velcro bodyguard.
- Weight
- 60–100 lbs
- Height
- 24–28 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–195 kcal
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded farm ratter with big-dog confidence.
- Weight
- 11–20 lbs
- Height
- 12–14 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40–60 kcal
Cane Corso
Italian mastiff with a bodyguard's poise.
- Weight
- 90–120+ lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 180–225 kcal
Great Dane
The Apollo of dogs.
- Weight
- 110–175 lbs
- Height
- 28–32 in
- Lifespan
- 6–8 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 210–300 kcal
Shih Tzu
Bred for palaces, still expects one.
- Weight
- 9–16 lbs
- Height
- 9–10 in
- Lifespan
- 10–18 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 35–50 kcal
Siberian Husky
Built to run all day, and to tell you about it.
- Weight
- 35–60 lbs
- Height
- 20–23 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 90–135 kcal
Bernese Mountain Dog
A tri-colored teddy bear with farm-dog roots.
- Weight
- 70–115 lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 7–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 150–220 kcal
Pomeranian
A pocket-size dog with sled-dog swagger.
- Weight
- 3–7 lbs
- Height
- 6–7 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 15–30 kcal
Boston Terrier
The American Gentleman in a tuxedo.
- Weight
- 12–25 lbs
- Height
- 15–17 in
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40–70 kcal
Havanese
Cuba's other famous export.
- Weight
- 7–13 lbs
- Height
- 8–11 in
- Lifespan
- 14–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 30–45 kcal
Shetland Sheepdog
A Lassie in miniature.
- Weight
- 15–25 lbs
- Height
- 13–16 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–70 kcal
Brittany
Looks like a spaniel, points like a setter.
- Weight
- 30–40 lbs
- Height
- 17–20 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 80–100 kcal
English Springer Spaniel
Eager to please, until something smells interesting.
- Weight
- 40–50 lbs
- Height
- 19–20 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 100–120 kcal
English Mastiff
Two hundred pounds of polite.
- Weight
- 120–230 lbs
- Height
- 27–33 in
- Lifespan
- 6–10 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 225–365 kcal
Cocker Spaniel
The original Disney dog.
- Weight
- 20–30 lbs
- Height
- 13–15 in
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 60–80 kcal
Vizsla
Personal space not included.
- Weight
- 44–60 lbs
- Height
- 21–24 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 105–135 kcal
Basset Hound
Low, slow, and never off the trail.
- Weight
- 40–65 lbs
- Height
- 13–15 in
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Trainability Independent
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 85–125 kcal
Border Collie
The sheepdog with the legendary eye.
- Weight
- 30–55 lbs
- Height
- 18–22 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 80–125 kcal
Belgian Malinois
Less a pet, more a lifestyle.
- Weight
- 40–80 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 100–165 kcal
English Cocker Spaniel
Bred for woodcock, built for joy.
- Weight
- 26–34 lbs
- Height
- 15–17 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 65–75 kcal
Miniature American Shepherd
All the Aussie brains in a travel-size dog.
- Weight
- 20–40 lbs
- Height
- 13–18 in
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 60–100 kcal
Chihuahua
Smallest dog, biggest opinion.
- Weight
- 2–6 lbs
- Height
- 5–8 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 10–25 kcal
Pug
A lot of dog in a small space.
- Weight
- 14–18 lbs
- Height
- 10–13 in
- Lifespan
- 10–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 45–55 kcal
Collie
Lassie was not exaggerating.
- Weight
- 50–75 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–160 kcal
Maltese
Professionally adorable since antiquity.
- Weight
- 4–7 lbs
- Height
- 7–9 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 20–30 kcal
Weimaraner
The grey ghost that shadows your every step.
- Weight
- 55–90 lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 10–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 125–180 kcal
Mini Goldendoodle
Golden heart, apartment-size frame.
- Weight
- 15–35 lbs
- Height
- 13–20 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–90 kcal
Cavapoo
The fuzzy Valentine.
- Weight
- 10–25 lbs
- Height
- 9–14 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 35–70 kcal
Bernedoodle
The living teddy bear.
- Weight
- 10–90 lbs
- Height
- 10–29 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 35–180 kcal
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The dog that held lions at bay.
- Weight
- 70–85 lbs
- Height
- 24–27 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 150–175 kcal
Newfoundland
A lifeguard in a bear suit.
- Weight
- 100–150 lbs
- Height
- 26–28 in
- Lifespan
- 9–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 195–265 kcal
Portuguese Water Dog
Portugal's net-hauling, curly-coated swimmer.
- Weight
- 35–60 lbs
- Height
- 17–23 in
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 10 min
- Treat limit
- 80–115 kcal
Akita
Japan's quiet, dignified guardian.
- Weight
- 70–130 lbs
- Height
- 24–28 in
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 150–240 kcal
Australian Cattle Dog
A dingo with a job.
- Weight
- 35–50 lbs
- Height
- 17–20 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 90–120 kcal
Shiba Inu
All the drama, none of the apologies.
- Weight
- 17–23 lbs
- Height
- 13–16 in
- Lifespan
- 13–16 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Lively
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 55–65 kcal
Bichon Frise
A cotton ball with a social calendar.
- Weight
- 12–18 lbs
- Height
- 9–12 in
- Lifespan
- 14–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40–55 kcal
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Tireless outside, tender inside.
- Weight
- 35–70 lbs
- Height
- 20–24 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 80–130 kcal
Giant Schnauzer
A bodyguard with a beard.
- Weight
- 55–85 lbs
- Height
- 23.5–27.5 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–150 kcal
Great Pyrenees
A polar bear on the night shift.
- Weight
- 85–115+ lbs
- Height
- 25–32 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 175–220 kcal
West Highland White Terrier
Small, white and absolutely sure of itself.
- Weight
- 15–20 lbs
- Height
- 10–11 in
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–60 kcal
Saint Bernard
The Alpine rescue dog, gentle giant included.
- Weight
- 120–180 lbs
- Height
- 26–30 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Easygoing
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 225–305 kcal
Samoyed
The smile of the Arctic.
- Weight
- 35–65 lbs
- Height
- 19–23 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 90–145 kcal
Alaskan Malamute
The freight train of the Arctic.
- Weight
- 75–85+ lbs
- Height
- 23–25 in
- Lifespan
- 10–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 160–175 kcal
Scottish Terrier
Small dog, enormous opinions.
- Weight
- 18–22 lbs
- Height
- 10 in
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 50–55 kcal
Whippet
Greyhound speed, apartment size.
- Weight
- 25–40 lbs
- Height
- 18–22 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 70–100 kcal
Bloodhound
A detective wearing too much skin.
- Weight
- 80–110 lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 165–210 kcal
Papillon
A butterfly-eared athlete in a toy body.
- Weight
- 5–10 lbs
- Height
- 8–11 in
- Lifespan
- 14–16 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 20–35 kcal
Dalmatian
The spotted carriage dog with endless stamina.
- Weight
- 45–70 lbs
- Height
- 19–24 in
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–150 kcal
Cockapoo
The original designer dog, since the 1960s.
- Weight
- 12–25 lbs
- Height
- 10–15 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40–70 kcal
Maltipoo
The forever puppy.
- Weight
- 5–15 lbs
- Height
- 8–14 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 20–50 kcal
American Bully
A bodybuilder with a heart of marshmallow.
- Weight
- 40–80+ lbs
- Height
- 13–20 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 30–60 min
- Training
- 1–2 × 5 min
- Treat limit
- 100–165 kcal
American Staffordshire Terrier
Built like a bouncer, convinced it's a lap dog.
- Weight
- 40–70 lbs
- Height
- 17–19 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 100–150 kcal
Boykin Spaniel
South Carolina’s best-kept secret.
- Weight
- 25–40 lbs
- Height
- 14–18 in
- Lifespan
- 10–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 60–85 kcal
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Brave about everything except being left out.
- Weight
- 24–38 lbs
- Height
- 14–16 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 70–95 kcal
Greyhound
The world's fastest couch potato.
- Weight
- 60–70 lbs
- Height
- 25–30 in
- Lifespan
- 10–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–150 kcal
Irish Setter
The rollicking redhead of the field.
- Weight
- 60–70 lbs
- Height
- 25–27 in
- Lifespan
- 11–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–150 kcal
Miniature Pinscher
King of Toys, fearless by nature.
- Weight
- 8–10 lbs
- Height
- 10–12.5 in
- Lifespan
- 12–16 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 30–35 kcal
Italian Greyhound
The tiny, elegant Velcro greyhound.
- Weight
- 7–14 lbs
- Height
- 13–15 in
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 45–60 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 30–45 kcal
Old English Sheepdog
The original shaggy dog.
- Weight
- 60–100 lbs
- Height
- 21–25 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–195 kcal
Chesapeake Bay Retriever
The retriever built for icy water.
- Weight
- 55–80 lbs
- Height
- 21–26 in
- Lifespan
- 10–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 125–165 kcal
English Setter
The gentleman of the dog world.
- Weight
- 45–80 lbs
- Height
- 24–27 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–165 kcal
American Eskimo Dog
The circus star in a snow-white coat.
- Weight
- 6–35 lbs
- Height
- 9–19 in
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 35–90 kcal
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The happy camper of the terrier world.
- Weight
- 30–40 lbs
- Height
- 17–19 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 80–100 kcal
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers.
- Weight
- 50–70 lbs
- Height
- 22–24 in
- Lifespan
- 11–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–150 kcal
Jack Russell Terrier
A fox hunter on a pogo stick.
- Weight
- 11–17 lbs
- Height
- 10–15 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 45–55 kcal
Bull Terrier
A three-year-old in a dog suit.
- Weight
- 50–70 lbs
- Height
- 21–22 in
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–150 kcal
Leonberger
A lion that thinks it is a lamb.
- Weight
- 90–170 lbs
- Height
- 25–31 in
- Lifespan
- 7–9 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 180–295 kcal
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Strong, steady and built to haul a cart.
- Weight
- 85–140 lbs
- Height
- 23–28 in
- Lifespan
- 8–11 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 175–255 kcal
Sheepadoodle
The panda bear of dogs.
- Weight
- 50–80+ lbs
- Height
- 13–28 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–165 kcal
Aussiedoodle
Einstein on Red Bull.
- Weight
- 25–70 lbs
- Height
- 10–23 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Moderate
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 70–150 kcal
Pomsky
The internet's favorite Husky-Pom mashup.
- Weight
- 20–30 lbs
- Height
- 10–15 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 60–80 kcal
Basenji
The barkless dog that grooms like a cat.
- Weight
- 22–24 lbs
- Height
- 16–17 in
- Lifespan
- 13–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 65–70 kcal
Irish Wolfhound
The tallest breed, and a gentle one.
- Weight
- 90–120+ lbs
- Height
- 30–35 in
- Lifespan
- 6–8 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 205–225 kcal
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The retriever that lures ducks by playing.
- Weight
- 35–50 lbs
- Height
- 17–21 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 90–120 kcal
Flat-Coated Retriever
The Peter Pan of retrievers.
- Weight
- 60–70 lbs
- Height
- 22–24 in
- Lifespan
- 8–10 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–150 kcal
German Wirehaired Pointer
The pointer that grew a beard.
- Weight
- 50–70 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–150 kcal
Gordon Setter
The heavyweight of the setter family.
- Weight
- 45–80 lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 12–13 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–165 kcal
Keeshond
The smiling Dutch barge dog.
- Weight
- 35–45 lbs
- Height
- 17–18 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 90–110 kcal
Bearded Collie
The bouncing Beardie.
- Weight
- 45–55 lbs
- Height
- 20–22 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–125 kcal
Borzoi
Russian wolf hunter with royal manners.
- Weight
- 60–105 lbs
- Height
- 26–34 in
- Lifespan
- 9–14 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–205 kcal
Afghan Hound
The supermodel of the dog world.
- Weight
- 50–60 lbs
- Height
- 25–27 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Independent
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 120–135 kcal
Saluki
The Ferrari of the desert.
- Weight
- 40–65 lbs
- Height
- 23–28 in
- Lifespan
- 10–17 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 100–145 kcal
Norwich Terrier
Small dog, tall ears, plenty of nerve.
- Weight
- 11–12 lbs
- Height
- 9–10 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40 kcal
Norfolk Terrier
Field demon by day, lap warmer by night.
- Weight
- 11–12 lbs
- Height
- 9–10 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 40 kcal
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Corgi with the tail.
- Weight
- 25–38 lbs
- Height
- 10–12 in
- Lifespan
- 12–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 70–95 kcal
Belgian Sheepdog
The black pearl of the herding group.
- Weight
- 45–75 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–160 kcal
Belgian Tervuren
The workaholic in a mahogany coat.
- Weight
- 45–75 lbs
- Height
- 22–26 in
- Lifespan
- 12–14 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 110–160 kcal
Briard
A heart wrapped in fur.
- Weight
- 70–100 lbs
- Height
- 22–27 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Light
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 150–195 kcal
Curly-Coated Retriever
The oldest retriever, in a coat of curls.
- Weight
- 60–95 lbs
- Height
- 23–27 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Athlete
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 90–120 min
- Training
- 3–5 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 135–190 kcal
Scottish Deerhound
A Greyhound wearing a wire-wool sweater.
- Weight
- 75–110 lbs
- Height
- 28–32 in
- Lifespan
- 8–11 yrs
- Trainability Willing
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Very calm
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 160–210 kcal
Kuvasz
A royal bodyguard in a white coat.
- Weight
- 70–115 lbs
- Height
- 26–30 in
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Moderate
- Calm at home Needs outlets
- Shedding Heavy
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 150–220 kcal
Finnish Spitz
Finland's national dog and a champion barker.
- Weight
- 20–33 lbs
- Height
- 16–20 in
- Lifespan
- 13–15 yrs
- Trainability Quick study
- Energy Active
- Calm at home Settles well
- Shedding Seasonal
- Exercise
- 60–90 min
- Training
- 2–3 × 5–10 min
- Treat limit
- 60–85 kcal
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