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French Bulldog

French Bulldog

AKC Popularity Rank #1

Non-Sporting · France

PlayfulAdaptableSmart✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–28 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

AKC Popularity Rank #2

Sporting · Canada

FriendlyActiveOutgoing✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–80 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

AKC Popularity Rank #3

Sporting · Scotland

DevotedFriendlyReliable✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–75 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog

AKC Popularity Rank #4

Herding · Germany

LoyalCourageousConfident Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–90 lbs
Very High Shed9–13 years
English Bulldog

English Bulldog

AKC Popularity Rank #6

Non-Sporting · England

CalmCourageousFriendly✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–50 lbs
Moderate Shed8–10 years
Beagle

Beagle

AKC Popularity Rank #7

Hound · England

MerryCuriousFriendly✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–30 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Rottweiler
Restricted

Rottweiler

AKC Popularity Rank #8

Working · Germany

LoyalLovingConfident

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–135 lbs
Moderate Shed9–10 years
Dachshund

Dachshund

AKC Popularity Rank #9

Hound · Germany

CuriousFriendlySpunky Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–32 lbs (miniature: under 11 lbs)
Low Shed12–16 years
German Wirehaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

AKC Popularity Rank #10

Sporting · Germany

EnergeticLoyalAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–70 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Yorkshire Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Yorkshire Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #11

Toy · England

BoldConfidentFeisty✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7 lbs or under
Very Low Shed13–16 years
Boxer

Boxer

AKC Popularity Rank #12

Working · Germany

Fun-lovingBrightActive

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–80 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

AKC Popularity Rank #13

Herding · Wales

AffectionateSmartAlert✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

Up to 30 lbs
High Shed12–13 years
Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

AKC Popularity Rank #14

Working · Russia (Siberia)

OutgoingMischievousLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–60 lbs
Very High Shed12–14 years
Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

AKC Popularity Rank #15

Herding · United States

IntelligentWork-orientedEnergetic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–65 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Great Dane

Great Dane

AKC Popularity Rank #16

Working · Germany

FriendlyPatientDependable

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

110–175 lbs
Moderate Shed7–10 years
Doberman Pinscher
Restricted

Doberman Pinscher

AKC Popularity Rank #17

Working · Germany

LoyalFearlessAlert

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–100 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #18

Toy · England

GentleAffectionateGraceful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

12–18 lbs
Moderate Shed9–14 years
Miniature Schnauzer
Hypoallergenic

Miniature Schnauzer

AKC Popularity Rank #19

Terrier · Germany

FriendlySmartObedient✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

11–20 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Shih Tzu
Hypoallergenic

Shih Tzu

AKC Popularity Rank #20

Toy · China/Tibet

AffectionatePlayfulOutgoing✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

9–16 lbs
Very Low Shed10–18 years
Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog

AKC Popularity Rank #21

Herding · Scotland

IntelligentLoyalVocal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–25 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

AKC Popularity Rank #22

Working · Switzerland

Good-naturedCalmStrong✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

70–115 lbs
Very High Shed7–10 years
Pomeranian

Pomeranian

AKC Popularity Rank #23

Toy · Germany/Poland

LivelyBoldInquisitive Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

3–7 lbs
High Shed12–16 years
Havanese
Hypoallergenic

Havanese

AKC Popularity Rank #24

Toy · Cuba

CheerfulGentlePlayful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7-13 lbs
Very Low Shed14-16 years
Brittany

Brittany

AKC Popularity Rank #25

Sporting · France

EnergeticAffectionateIntelligent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–40 lbs
Moderate Shed12–14 years
English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #26

Sporting · Great Britain

AffectionateEnergeticAlert✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–50 lbs
High Shed12–14 years
Mastiff

Mastiff

AKC Popularity Rank #27

Working · United Kingdom

GentleCourageousDignified

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

120–230 lbs
Moderate Shed6–10 years
Pug

Pug

AKC Popularity Rank #28

Toy · China

CharmingMischievousLoving✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

14–18 lbs
High Shed13–15 years
Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

AKC Popularity Rank #29

Working · United Kingdom

LoyalCourageousCalm

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

100–130 lbs
Low Shed7–9 years
Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #30

Sporting · England/United States

GentleSmartHappy✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–30 lbs
Moderate Shed10–14 years
Vizsla

Vizsla

AKC Popularity Rank #31

Sporting · Hungary

AffectionateEnergeticGentle

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

44–60 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Cane Corso
Restricted

Cane Corso

AKC Popularity Rank #32

Working · Italy

LoyalStableConfident

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

88–110+ lbs
Moderate Shed9–12 years
Chihuahua

Chihuahua

AKC Popularity Rank #33

Toy · Mexico

SassyDevotedAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

Under 6 lbs
Low Shed14–16 years
Border Collie

Border Collie

AKC Popularity Rank #35

Herding · Scotland/England

IntelligentEnergeticResponsive

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–55 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Weimaraner

Weimaraner

AKC Popularity Rank #36

Sporting · Germany

FriendlyFearlessAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–90 lbs
Low Shed10–13 years
Maltese
Hypoallergenic

Maltese

AKC Popularity Rank #37

Toy · Malta

GentlePlayfulCharming✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

Under 7 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Old English Sheepdog

Old English Sheepdog

AKC Popularity Rank #38

Herding · United Kingdom

GentlePlayfulAdaptable

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–100 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Basset Hound

Basset Hound

AKC Popularity Rank #39

Hound · France

CharmingPatientLow-key✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–65 lbs
Moderate Shed12–13 years
Newfoundland

Newfoundland

AKC Popularity Rank #40

Working · Canada

SweetPatientDevoted

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

100–150 lbs
Very High Shed9–10 years
Portuguese Water Dog
Hypoallergenic

Portuguese Water Dog

AKC Popularity Rank #41

Working · Portugal

EnergeticIntelligentAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–60 lbs
Very Low Shed11–13 years
Cairn Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Cairn Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #42

Terrier · Scotland

AlertCheerfulBusy✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

13–14 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Akita
Restricted

Akita

AKC Popularity Rank #44

Working · Japan

LoyalCourageousDignified

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

70–130 lbs
Very High Shed10–13 years
Lagotto Romagnolo
Hypoallergenic

Lagotto Romagnolo

AKC Popularity Rank #45

Sporting · Italy

AffectionateKeenAlert

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

24–35 lbs
Very Low Shed15–17 years
Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois

AKC Popularity Rank #47

Herding · Belgium

ConfidentHardworkingIntense Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–80 lbs
High Shed14–16 years
Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard

AKC Popularity Rank #48

Working · Switzerland/Italy

GentlePatientFriendly✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

120-180 lbs
High Shed8-10 years
Bloodhound

Bloodhound

AKC Popularity Rank #49

Hound · Belgium/England

GentlePatientStubborn Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–110 lbs
Moderate Shed10–12 years
Gordon Setter

Gordon Setter

AKC Popularity Rank #50

Sporting · Scotland

LoyalAffectionateIntelligent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–80 lbs
Moderate Shed10–13 years
Greyhound

Greyhound

AKC Popularity Rank #51

Hound · Ancient Egypt / Great Britain

GentleQuietAffectionate✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–70 lbs
Low Shed10–14 years
Field Spaniel

Field Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #52

Sporting · United Kingdom

DocileSensitiveFun-loving

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–50 lbs
Moderate Shed10–12 years
Lhasa Apso
Hypoallergenic

Lhasa Apso

AKC Popularity Rank #54

Non-Sporting · Tibet

IndependentConfidentLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

12–18 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Australian Kelpie

Australian Kelpie

AKC Popularity Rank #55

Herding · Australia

EnergeticIntelligentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–45 lbs
Moderate Shed10–15 years
Scottish Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Scottish Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #57

Terrier · Scotland

IndependentBoldLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

18-22 lbs
Low Shed11-13 years
Dalmatian

Dalmatian

AKC Popularity Rank #58

Non-Sporting · Croatia

EnergeticLoyalPlayful

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45-70 lbs
High Shed11-13 years
Bichon Frise
Hypoallergenic

Bichon Frise

AKC Popularity Rank #59

Non-Sporting · Mediterranean

CheerfulGentlePlayful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

12-18 lbs
Very Low Shed14-15 years
Airedale Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Airedale Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #60

Terrier · England

BoldIntelligentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40-65 lbs
Low Shed11-14 years
Whippet

Whippet

AKC Popularity Rank #61

Hound · England

GentleAffectionatePlayful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–40 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dog

AKC Popularity Rank #62

Herding · Australia

EnergeticIntelligentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–50 lbs
Moderate Shed12–16 years
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Hypoallergenic

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

AKC Popularity Rank #63

Sporting · France/Netherlands

FriendlyIntelligentEager✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–60 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian Ridgeback

AKC Popularity Rank #64

Hound · Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) / South Africa

LoyalIndependentAthletic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

70–85 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Spinone Italiano

Spinone Italiano

AKC Popularity Rank #65

Sporting · Italy

SociablePatientDocile

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

61–85 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Anatolian Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherd

AKC Popularity Rank #66

Working · Turkey

ProtectiveIndependentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–150 lbs
High Shed11–13 years
American Bulldog

American Bulldog

AKC Popularity Rank #68

Working · United States

ConfidentLoyalAthletic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–100 lbs
Moderate Shed10–15 years
Jack Russell Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #69

Terrier · United Kingdom

EnergeticIntelligentFearless Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

13–17 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Standard Schnauzer
Hypoallergenic

Standard Schnauzer

AKC Popularity Rank #70

Working · Germany

SmartFearlessSpirited Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–50 lbs
Very Low Shed13–16 years
West Highland White Terrier
Hypoallergenic

West Highland White Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #71

Terrier · Scotland

AlertConfidentFriendly Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–20 lbs
Low Shed12–16 years
Belgian Tervuren

Belgian Tervuren

AKC Popularity Rank #72

Herding · Belgium

IntelligentAlertLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–75 lbs
High Shed10–14 years
Basenji
Hypoallergenic

Basenji

AKC Popularity Rank #73

Hound · Central Africa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

IndependentCleverEnergetic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

22–24 lbs
Very Low Shed13–14 years
Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

AKC Popularity Rank #74

Hound · United States

EnergeticIntelligentCourageous Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–50 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Chinese Shar-Pei

Chinese Shar-Pei

AKC Popularity Rank #75

Non-Sporting · China

LoyalIndependentCalm

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–60 lbs
Low Shed8–12 years
Borzoi

Borzoi

AKC Popularity Rank #76

Hound · Russia

RegalQuietIndependent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–105 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Irish Setter

Irish Setter

AKC Popularity Rank #77

Sporting · Ireland

EnergeticPlayfulAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60-70 lbs
Moderate Shed12-15 years
Toy Poodle
Hypoallergenic

Toy Poodle

AKC Popularity Rank #78

Toy · Germany / France

IntelligentAlertActive✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

4–6 lbs
Very Low Shed10–18 years
Xoloitzcuintli
Hypoallergenic

Xoloitzcuintli

AKC Popularity Rank #79

Non-Sporting · Mexico

LoyalAlertCalm

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

10–55 lbs
Very Low Shed13–18 years
Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #80

Terrier · United Kingdom

MischievousAffectionateEnergetic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–70 lbs
Low Shed10–14 years
Flat-Coated Retriever

Flat-Coated Retriever

AKC Popularity Rank #83

Sporting · United Kingdom

OptimisticExuberantFriendly

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–80 lbs
High Shed8–10 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #85

Terrier · United Kingdom

AffectionateCourageousIntelligent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

24–38 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Toy Fox Terrier

Toy Fox Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #86

Toy · United States

EnergeticIntelligentLoyal✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

3.5–9 lbs
Very Low Shed13–15 years
Papillon

Papillon

AKC Popularity Rank #87

Toy · Spain and France

AlertFriendlyEnergetic✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

5–10 lbs
Low Shed12–16 years
Giant Schnauzer
Hypoallergenic

Giant Schnauzer

AKC Popularity Rank #89

Working · Germany

EnergeticLoyalProtective

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–85 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Curly-Coated Retriever

Curly-Coated Retriever

AKC Popularity Rank #91

Sporting · United Kingdom

ActiveConfidentIndependent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

60–95 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Brussels Griffon
Hypoallergenic

Brussels Griffon

AKC Popularity Rank #92

Toy · Belgium

AffectionateAlertCurious

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–12 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Irish Wolfhound

Irish Wolfhound

AKC Popularity Rank #93

Hound · Ireland

GentleDignifiedCalm

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

105–180 lbs
Low Shed6–8 years
Pointer

Pointer

AKC Popularity Rank #94

Sporting · Great Britain

EnergeticLoyalAffectionate✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–75 lbs
Low Shed10–17 years
Chow Chow

Chow Chow

AKC Popularity Rank #95

Non-Sporting · China

IndependentLoyalDistant

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–70 lbs
High Shed8–12 years
Tibetan Spaniel

Tibetan Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #96

Non-Sporting · Tibet

AffectionateAlertIntelligent✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

9–15 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Chinese Crested
Hypoallergenic

Chinese Crested

AKC Popularity Rank #98

Toy · China / Africa

AffectionateAlertPlayful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–12 lbs
Very Low Shed13–18 years
Clumber Spaniel

Clumber Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #100

Sporting · United Kingdom

AffectionateGentleLoyal✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–85 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Wire Fox Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Wire Fox Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #101

Terrier · England

BoldAlertEnergetic Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15-18 lbs
Low Shed12-15 years
Saluki

Saluki

AKC Popularity Rank #103

Hound · Middle East

IndependentReservedGentle

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–65 lbs
Low Shed10–14 years
Pekingese

Pekingese

AKC Popularity Rank #104

Toy · China

RegalLoyalStubborn

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7–14 lbs
Moderate Shed12–14 years
Tosa

Tosa

AKC Popularity Rank #105

Working · Japan

CourageousLoyalPatient

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

100–200 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdog

AKC Popularity Rank #106

Herding · Belgium

IntelligentAlertLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–75 lbs
High Shed10–14 years
Lakeland Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Lakeland Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #107

Terrier · England

BoldFeistyConfident Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–17 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Fox Terrier

Fox Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #108

Terrier · United Kingdom

EnergeticAlertIntelligent Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–19 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Black and Tan Coonhound

Black and Tan Coonhound

AKC Popularity Rank #113

Hound · United States

FriendlyIndependentCourageous Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

65–110 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer

AKC Popularity Rank #114

Sporting · Germany

EnergeticIntelligentAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–70 lbs
Moderate Shed10–12 years
English Setter

English Setter

AKC Popularity Rank #115

Sporting · United Kingdom

GentleFriendlyEnergetic

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–80 lbs
Moderate Shed10–12 years
Welsh Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Welsh Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #116

Terrier · Wales

SpiritedAffectionateIntelligent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–22 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #117

Terrier · United States

LoyalConfidentAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–70 lbs
Low Shed12–16 years
Japanese Chin

Japanese Chin

AKC Popularity Rank #119

Toy · Japan (historically China)

AffectionateGentleGraceful✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7–11 lbs
Low Shed10–14 years
Afghan Hound

Afghan Hound

AKC Popularity Rank #120

Hound · Afghanistan

IndependentDignifiedAloof

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–60 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Finnish Hound

Finnish Hound

AKC Popularity Rank #122

Hound · Finland

EnergeticFriendlyDetermined Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

44–55 lbs
Moderate Shed10–14 years
Belgian Griffon

Belgian Griffon

AKC Popularity Rank #123

Toy · Belgium

AlertCuriousLoyal✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–10 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Belgian Laekenois

Belgian Laekenois

AKC Popularity Rank #125

Herding · Belgium

AlertAffectionateActive Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–65 lbs
Moderate Shed10–12 years
Finnish Spitz

Finnish Spitz

AKC Popularity Rank #127

Non-Sporting · Finland

VocalAlertLively Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–33 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Kerry Blue Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Kerry Blue Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #129

Terrier · Ireland

BoldLoyalPlayful Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

33-40 lbs
Very Low Shed12-15 years
Treeing Walker Coonhound

Treeing Walker Coonhound

AKC Popularity Rank #130

Hound · United States

EnergeticVocalAffectionate Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–70 lbs
Low Shed12–13 years
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Hypoallergenic

Bergamasco Sheepdog

AKC Popularity Rank #132

Herding · Italy

IntelligentVigilantPatient

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–84 lbs
Very Low Shed13–15 years
Silky Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Silky Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #133

Toy · Australia

AlertFriendlyResponsive Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–10 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Lowchen
Hypoallergenic

Lowchen

AKC Popularity Rank #135

Non-Sporting · Germany / France / Mediterranean

AffectionateCheerfulOutgoing✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–18 lbs
Very Low Shed13–15 years
Redbone Coonhound

Redbone Coonhound

AKC Popularity Rank #137

Hound · United States

EnergeticAFFECTIONATETenacious Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–70 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Bluetick Coonhound

Bluetick Coonhound

AKC Popularity Rank #138

Hound · United States

VocalEnergeticTenacious Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–80 lbs
Low Shed11–12 years
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Hypoallergenic

Peruvian Inca Orchid

AKC Popularity Rank #140

Hound · Peru

AffectionateAlertNoble

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

9–55 lbs
Very Low Shed12–14 years
Bedlington Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Bedlington Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #141

Terrier · England

GentlePlayfulLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

17-23 lbs
Very Low Shed11-16 years
Plott Hound

Plott Hound

AKC Popularity Rank #142

Hound · United States

LoyalAthleticCourageous Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–60 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Sussex Spaniel

Sussex Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #143

Sporting · United Kingdom

CalmAffectionateMerry

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–44 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhound

AKC Popularity Rank #145

Toy · Italy

AffectionateAlertPlayful

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7–14 lbs
Very Low Shed14–15 years
Sealyham Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Sealyham Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #147

Terrier · Wales, United Kingdom

AlertFearlessIndependent Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–24 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Miniature Bull Terrier

Miniature Bull Terrier

AKC Popularity Rank #148

Terrier · United Kingdom

PlayfulCourageousComical

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–33 lbs
Low Shed11–14 years
Boykin Spaniel

Boykin Spaniel

AKC Popularity Rank #149

Sporting · United States

FriendlyEagerEnergetic✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–40 lbs
Moderate Shed10–14 years
Pharaoh Hound

Pharaoh Hound

AKC Popularity Rank #152

Hound · Malta

AlertAffectionateIndependent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–55 lbs
Low Shed11–14 years
Keeshond

Keeshond

AKC Popularity Rank #184

Non-Sporting · Netherlands

AffectionateAlertPlayful✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–45 lbs
Very High Shed12–15 years
Otterhound

Otterhound

AKC Popularity Rank #189

Hound · United Kingdom

BoisterousAffectionateIndependent Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–115 lbs
Moderate Shed10–13 years
Poodle (Standard)
Hypoallergenic

Poodle (Standard)

Non-Sporting · Germany/France

IntelligentActiveProud✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

40–70 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Shiba Inu

Shiba Inu

Non-Sporting · Japan

AlertActiveAttentive

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

17–23 lbs
High Shed13–16 years
American Pit Bull Terrier
Restricted

American Pit Bull Terrier

Terrier · United States

AffectionateLoyalPlayful

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–60 lbs
Low Shed12–16 years
Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Terrier · Ireland

PlayfulEnergeticDevoted

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–45 lbs
Very Low Shed12–14 years
Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

Non-Sporting · United States

FriendlyBrightAmusing✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

10–25 lbs
Low Shed13–15 years
Parson Russell Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier

Terrier · United Kingdom

EnergeticIntelligentBold Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

13–17 lbs
Moderate Shed13–15 years
Collie

Collie

Herding · Scotland

IntelligentLoyalAffectionate✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–75 lbs
High Shed12–14 years
Bearded Collie

Bearded Collie

Herding · Scotland

BouncyBubblySmart

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–55 lbs
High Shed12–14 years
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Sporting · Canada

EnergeticIntelligentAffectionate Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–50 lbs
High Shed10–14 years
Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Sporting · United States

AffectionateIntelligentProtective

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–80 lbs
High Shed10–13 years
Norfolk Terrier

Norfolk Terrier

Terrier · United Kingdom

AlertFearlessAffectionate Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

11–12 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Norwich Terrier

Norwich Terrier

Terrier · England

AffectionateFearlessEnergetic✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

11–12 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Rat Terrier

Rat Terrier

Terrier · United States

EnergeticInquisitiveAffectionate✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

10–35 lbs
Low Shed12–18 years
Manchester Terrier

Manchester Terrier

Terrier · United Kingdom

AlertSpiritedAgile

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

12–22 lbs
Very Low Shed15–17 years
Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Terrier · Scotland

IndependentDignifiedAffectionate

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

18–24 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Irish Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Irish Terrier

Terrier · Ireland

SpunkyBraveLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–27 lbs
Low Shed13–15 years
Tibetan Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Tibetan Terrier

Non-Sporting · Tibet

AffectionateLoyalSensitive✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

18–30 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

Working · France/Spain (Pyrenees Mountains)

GentleIndependentFearless Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

85–115 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Komondor
Hypoallergenic

Komondor

Working · Hungary

IndependentProtectiveLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–100+ lbs
Very Low Shed10–12 years
Kuvasz

Kuvasz

Working · Hungary

LoyalCourageousIndependent Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

70–115 lbs
High Shed10–12 years
Leonberger

Leonberger

Working · Germany

Gentle GiantLoyalFriendly

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

90–170 lbs
Very High Shed7–10 years
Harrier

Harrier

Hound · England

FriendlyEnergeticOutgoing Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–60 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

Hound · France

OutgoingHappyCurious Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–40 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Ibizan Hound

Ibizan Hound

Hound · Spain (Ibiza)

AthleticIndependentGentle

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–50 lbs
Low Shed11–14 years
Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund

Herding · Finland

FriendlyAlertIntelligent✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

33–53 lbs
Very High Shed12–15 years
Icelandic Sheepdog

Icelandic Sheepdog

Herding · Iceland

FriendlyPlayfulAlert✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–30 lbs
High Shed12–14 years
Swedish Vallhund

Swedish Vallhund

Herding · Sweden

AlertEnergeticFriendly✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

20–35 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Herding · United Kingdom (Wales)

AffectionateAlertIntelligent✓ Beginner Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–38 lbs
High Shed12–15 years
Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinscher

Toy · Germany

FearlessEnergeticAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–10 lbs
Low Shed12–16 years
Miniature Poodle
Hypoallergenic

Miniature Poodle

Non-Sporting · Germany/France

IntelligentActiveAlert✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

10–15 lbs
Very Low Shed10–18 years
Biewer Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Biewer Terrier

Toy · Germany

AffectionatePlayfulIntelligent✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

4–8 lbs
Very Low Shed12–16 years
Boerboel

Boerboel

Working · South Africa

ProtectiveConfidentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

150–200 lbs
Low Shed9–11 years
Dutch Shepherd

Dutch Shepherd

Herding · Netherlands

IntelligentAthleticLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–75 lbs
Moderate Shed11–14 years
Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Herding · Switzerland

EnergeticLoyalAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–65 lbs
High Shed11–13 years
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

Working · Switzerland

LoyalGentle GiantVigilant

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

85–140 lbs
High Shed8–11 years
Catahoula Leopard Dog

Catahoula Leopard Dog

Herding · United States

EnergeticIndependentLoyal

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

50–95 lbs
Low Shed10–14 years
Black Russian Terrier
Hypoallergenic

Black Russian Terrier

Working · Russia

ProtectiveCourageousConfident

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

80–130 lbs
Low Shed10–11 years
American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog

Non-Sporting · United States

AlertIntelligentFriendly Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

18–35 lbs
High Shed13–15 years
English Cocker Spaniel

English Cocker Spaniel

Sporting · United Kingdom

AffectionateMerryEnergetic✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

26–34 lbs
Moderate Shed12–14 years
Irish Water Spaniel
Hypoallergenic

Irish Water Spaniel

Sporting · Ireland

InquisitiveActiveClownish

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

45–68 lbs
Very Low Shed10–12 years
American Water Spaniel

American Water Spaniel

Sporting · United States

EnergeticEager to PleaseSmart

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–45 lbs
Moderate Shed10–14 years
Smooth Fox Terrier

Smooth Fox Terrier

Terrier · United Kingdom

EnergeticAlertPlayful Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–18 lbs
Low Shed12–15 years
Affenpinscher
Hypoallergenic

Affenpinscher

Toy · Germany

FearlessCuriousConfident Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

7–10 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
English Toy Spaniel

English Toy Spaniel

Toy · United Kingdom

AffectionateGentleMerry✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

8–14 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Spanish Water Dog
Hypoallergenic

Spanish Water Dog

Herding · Spain

LoyalEnergeticIntelligent

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

30–49 lbs
Very Low Shed12–14 years
Barbet
Hypoallergenic

Barbet

Sporting · France

FriendlyJoyfulSmart✓ Beginner

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35–65 lbs
Very Low Shed12–14 years
Briard

Briard

Herding · France

LoyalSmartProtective

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

55–100 lbs
Low Shed10–12 years
Pyrenean Shepherd

Pyrenean Shepherd

Herding · France

EnergeticIntelligentAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

15–30 lbs
Moderate Shed15–17 years
Mudi

Mudi

Herding · Hungary

IntelligentVersatileEnergetic Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

18–29 lbs
Low Shed12–14 years
Puli
Hypoallergenic

Puli

Herding · Hungary

EnergeticIntelligentLoyal Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

25–35 lbs
Very Low Shed10–15 years
Pumi
Hypoallergenic

Pumi

Herding · Hungary

EnergeticIntelligentAlert Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

22–29 lbs
Very Low Shed12–15 years
Schipperke

Schipperke

Non-Sporting · Belgium

CuriousAlertIndependent Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

10–16 lbs
Moderate Shed12–15 years
Samoyed

Samoyed

Working · Siberia, Russia

FriendlyGentlePlayful Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

35-65 lbs
Very High Shed12-14 years
Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute

Working · Alaska, USA

LoyalPlayfulStubborn

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

75-100 lbs
Very High Shed10-14 years
Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Hound · Norway

BoldLoyalEnergetic Barky

Energy

Apartment

Grooming

Kid-Friendly

44-55 lbs
High Shed12-15 years
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