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Dog Breed Guide

Understanding your dog's breed helps you provide the right care, exercise, and grooming. Explore care needs and estimated costs for 50 popular breeds.

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Labrador Retriever

large

Friendly, Active, Outgoing

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
10-12 years
Good with kids

French Bulldog

small

Playful, Adaptable, Smart

Exercise
low
Grooming
low
10-12 years
Good with kids

Golden Retriever

large

Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted

Exercise
high
Grooming
high
10-12 years
Good with kids

German Shepherd

large

Confident, Courageous, Smart

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
9-13 years
Good with kids

Poodle

medium

Intelligent, Active, Alert

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
12-15 years
Good with kids

Bulldog

medium

Calm, Courageous, Friendly

Exercise
low
Grooming
low
8-10 years
Good with kids

Rottweiler

large

Loyal, Confident, Loving

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
8-10 years
Good with kids

Beagle

medium

Friendly, Curious, Merry

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
10-15 years
Good with kids

Dachshund

small

Clever, Stubborn, Devoted

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
low
12-16 years
Good with kids

German Shorthaired Pointer

large

Friendly, Smart, Willing

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
12-14 years
Good with kids

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

small

Bold, Friendly, Playful

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
12-13 years
Good with kids

Australian Shepherd

medium

Smart, Work-oriented, Exuberant

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
12-15 years
Good with kids

Yorkshire Terrier

small

Feisty, Affectionate, Sprightly

Exercise
low
Grooming
high
11-15 years

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

small

Gentle, Affectionate, Graceful

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
12-15 years
Good with kids

Doberman Pinscher

large

Loyal, Fearless, Alert

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
10-12 years
Good with kids

Boxer

large

Fun-loving, Bright, Active

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
10-12 years
Good with kids

Miniature Schnauzer

small

Friendly, Smart, Obedient

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
12-15 years
Good with kids

Cane Corso

large

Affectionate, Intelligent, Majestic

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
9-12 years
Good with kids

Great Dane

giant

Friendly, Patient, Dependable

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
low
7-10 years
Good with kids

Shih Tzu

small

Affectionate, Playful, Outgoing

Exercise
low
Grooming
high
10-18 years
Good with kids

Siberian Husky

medium

Loyal, Mischievous, Outgoing

Exercise
high
Grooming
high
12-14 years
Good with kids

Bernese Mountain Dog

large

Good-natured, Calm, Strong

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
7-10 years
Good with kids

Pomeranian

small

Lively, Bold, Inquisitive

Exercise
low
Grooming
high
12-16 years

Boston Terrier

small

Friendly, Bright, Amusing

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
low
11-13 years
Good with kids

Havanese

small

Intelligent, Outgoing, Funny

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
14-16 years
Good with kids

English Springer Spaniel

medium

Friendly, Playful, Obedient

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
12-14 years
Good with kids

Shetland Sheepdog

small

Playful, Energetic, Bright

Exercise
high
Grooming
high
12-14 years
Good with kids

Brittany

medium

Bright, Upbeat, Fun-loving

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
12-14 years
Good with kids

Cocker Spaniel

medium

Gentle, Smart, Happy

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
10-14 years
Good with kids

Border Collie

medium

Smart, Energetic, Affectionate

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
12-15 years
Good with kids

Vizsla

medium

Affectionate, Gentle, Energetic

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
12-14 years
Good with kids

Weimaraner

large

Friendly, Fearless, Obedient

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
10-13 years
Good with kids

Belgian Malinois

large

Confident, Smart, Hardworking

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
14-16 years

Maltese

small

Gentle, Playful, Charming

Exercise
low
Grooming
high
12-15 years
Good with kids

Chihuahua

small

Charming, Graceful, Sassy

Exercise
low
Grooming
low
14-16 years

Pug

small

Charming, Mischievous, Loving

Exercise
low
Grooming
low
13-15 years
Good with kids

Collie

large

Graceful, Devoted, Proud

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
12-14 years
Good with kids

Basset Hound

medium

Patient, Low-key, Charming

Exercise
low
Grooming
low
12-13 years
Good with kids

Newfoundland

giant

Sweet, Patient, Devoted

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
9-10 years
Good with kids

Rhodesian Ridgeback

large

Dignified, Affectionate, Even-tempered

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
10-12 years
Good with kids

West Highland White Terrier

small

Loyal, Happy, Entertaining

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
13-15 years
Good with kids

Bichon Frise

small

Playful, Curious, Peppy

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
high
14-15 years
Good with kids

Bloodhound

large

Friendly, Independent, Inquisitive

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
low
10-12 years
Good with kids

Akita

large

Courageous, Dignified, Loyal

Exercise
high
Grooming
high
10-13 years

Portuguese Water Dog

medium

Affectionate, Athletic, Adventurous

Exercise
high
Grooming
high
11-13 years
Good with kids

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

large

Affectionate, Bright, Sensitive

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
10-13 years
Good with kids

Dalmatian

large

Dignified, Smart, Outgoing

Exercise
high
Grooming
moderate
11-13 years
Good with kids

St. Bernard

giant

Playful, Charming, Inquisitive

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
8-10 years
Good with kids

Papillon

small

Friendly, Alert, Happy

Exercise
moderate
Grooming
moderate
14-16 years
Good with kids

Australian Cattle Dog

medium

Alert, Curious, Pleasant

Exercise
high
Grooming
low
12-16 years
Good with kids

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