Dog Breeds
Browse 60 popular dog breeds grouped by size. Each profile covers energy level, temperament, how they do with kids, grooming and daily exercise.
Small dogs
- French Bulldog
- Dachshund
- Shiba Inu
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Pomeranian
- Maltese
- Chihuahua
- Pug
- Shih Tzu
- Boston Terrier
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Havanese
- Jack Russell Terrier
- West Highland White Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Basenji
Medium dogs
- Poodle
- Beagle
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Bulldog
- Australian Shepherd
- Border Collie
- Vizsla
- Brittany
- Cocker Spaniel
- English Springer Spaniel
- Chow Chow
- Shar Pei
- Airedale Terrier
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Whippet
- Basset Hound
Large dogs
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Siberian Husky
- Boxer
- Great Dane
- Rottweiler
- Doberman Pinscher
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Newfoundland
- Saint Bernard
- Weimaraner
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- English Setter
- Irish Setter
- Dalmatian
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Akita
- Alaskan Malamute
- Samoyed
- Bullmastiff
- Mastiff
- Cane Corso
- Greyhound
- Saluki
- Bloodhound
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dog breed for first-time owners?
Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Pugs are often recommended for first-time owners. They are friendly, trainable and forgiving of beginner mistakes.
Which dog breeds are good with kids?
Breeds marked good with kids in our guides, like Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Beagles and Boxers, tend to be patient and gentle. Always supervise young children around any dog.
Which dog breeds need the least exercise?
Low energy breeds like French Bulldogs, Pugs, Bulldogs and Shih Tzus are happy with short daily walks and play sessions.
Which dog breeds shed the least?
Poodles, Shih Tzus and similar low-shedding breeds lose little hair, though they need regular grooming. No breed is completely shed-free.