Breed profiles
Dog Breeds
Every profile covers the same ground: temperament, size, health risks, grooming, and exercise needs, so you can compare breeds on equal footing. New profiles are added regularly.
CompanionFrench Bulldog
A low-energy charmer built for compact spaces
ToyCavalier King Charles Spaniel
A gentle lap dog with a big heart for people of all ages
HoundBasset Hound
A low-energy scent hound with a famously calm indoor demeanor
ToyShih Tzu
A sturdy, affectionate lapdog bred for indoor companionship
SportingLabrador Retriever
The friendly, food-motivated all-rounder families love
HerdingGerman Shepherd
A loyal, intelligent working breed built to protect
SportingGolden Retriever
A gentle, patient companion built for family life
CompanionPoodle
A sharp, low-shed companion that comes in three sizes
CompanionBulldog
A calm, low-energy companion with a famously laid-back attitude
HoundBeagle
A cheerful scent hound with boundless curiosity
HoundDachshund
A bold, long-bodied hound with a big personality
HerdingPembroke Welsh Corgi
A short-legged herder with an outsized personality
CompanionBoston Terrier
A friendly, tuxedo-coated companion built for city life
ToyChihuahua
A tiny, big-personality companion suited to warm climates
ToyPomeranian
A fluffy, alert companion with a fox-like face
ToyYorkshire Terrier
A small, silky-coated terrier with a confident streak
HerdingAustralian Shepherd
A high-drive herder that needs a job to stay happy
HerdingBorder Collie
Widely considered the most trainable dog breed, and the most demanding
WorkingRottweiler
A powerful, protective breed that thrives with firm guidance
WorkingDoberman Pinscher
A sleek, alert guardian bred for speed and loyalty
ToyMaltese
An affectionate, silky-coated lapdog with ancient roots
WorkingSiberian Husky
A striking, cold-built sled dog with serious energy needs
WorkingShiba Inu
A fox-like, independent Japanese breed with a strong personality
WorkingGreat Dane
A gentle giant whose size belies a famously calm temperament
WorkingBoxer
A playful, muscular breed with an almost childlike energy
SportingCocker Spaniel
A gentle, silky-eared companion with a sweet disposition
WorkingBernese Mountain Dog
A calm, tri-colored gentle giant built for cold climates
SportingWeimaraner
A sleek, athletic breed bred to hunt large game
SportingVizsla
A velvety-coated Hungarian pointer known for its devotion
ToyHavanese
Cuba's only native breed, prized for its cheerful companionship
ToyBichon Frise
A cheerful, cotton-coated companion with a sturdy build