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Vitals, temperament, care, and the health conditions many breeds are predisposed to. For owners who read the label.
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LargeAiredale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is the largest of the terriers, a sturdy, wiry-coated worker nicknamed the King of Terriers. Clever, friendly, and bold, this active dog thrives with families who have time to give attention.
Popularity rank 70
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GiantAmerican Akita
The Akita is a burly, dignified guardian from Japan, instantly known by its curled tail, erect ears, and thick double coat. Profoundly loyal and wary of strangers, this giant working breed bonds deeply with the people it loves.
Popularity rank 62
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LargeAlaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is a powerful arctic sled dog with a dense double coat, built to haul heavy loads. This large working breed is loyal, playful, and affectionate, but needs a busy life and an owner who leads the pack.
Popularity rank 81
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MediumAmerican Staffordshire Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier is a stocky, muscular bull-type terrier known for being good-natured, confident, and smart. Agile and people-oriented, the AmStaff thrives as an active, affectionate part of the family.
Popularity rank 97
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GiantAnatolian Shepherd
The Anatolian Shepherd is a giant, ancient livestock guardian from Turkey, bred to face down predators alone. Reserved with strangers and devoted to its own, it is calm, independent, and fiercely protective.
Popularity rank 88
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MediumAustralian Cattle Dog
The Australian Cattle Dog is a sturdy, hard-muscled herder with a mind that never quits. Loyal, intelligent, and tenacious, this medium-sized Australian breed thrives when it has a job to do and a family to bond with.
Popularity rank 47
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MediumAustralian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd is a smart, work-oriented herding dog with high energy and a love of having a job. Brainy and trainable, this medium-sized partner thrives with an active owner who can keep both body and mind busy.
Popularity rank 12
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SmallBasenji
The Basenji is a small, ancient African hound known as the barkless dog. It does not bark but yodels, grooms itself like a cat, and is independent, smart, and poised. It stands 16 to 17 inches and weighs 22 to 24 pounds.
Popularity rank 92
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MediumBasset Hound
With short legs, long ears, and a keen sense of smell, the Basset Hound is a French scenthound bred to trail rabbits. Today this patient, low-key companion is happiest ambling beside you and napping after.
Popularity rank 34
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SmallBeagle
The Beagle is a small, merry scenthound with a nose that runs the show. Friendly, curious, and happiest in good company, this floppy-eared hound thrives with active families who can match its busy energy.
Popularity rank 7
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LargeBelgian Malinois
Bred near Malines in Belgium, the Belgian Malinois is a confident, smart, hardworking herder. This large, athletic dog thrives with an active, experienced owner and a real job to do, from agility to tracking.
Popularity rank 32
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GiantBernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large tricolor working breed from Swiss farms with a calm, good-natured temperament. Expect heavy shedding, a love of cold-weather adventure, and deep devotion to its people.
Popularity rank 20
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SmallBichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a small, peppy companion with a plush white coat and a personality far bigger than its frame. Curious, playful, and friendly with everyone, this charmer treats every stranger as a friend not yet met.
Popularity rank 49
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ToyBiewer Terrier
The Biewer Terrier is a small, silky-coated companion from Germany, known for its lively, devoted nature. Surprisingly energetic for its size, it pairs a striking tricolor coat with a playful, intelligent personality.
Popularity rank 74
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LargeBloodhound
Bred to track a scent for hours, the Bloodhound is a large, gentle hound with a wrinkled face, long ears, and a nose that rarely quits. Easygoing at home, independent on a trail, and happiest with company.
Popularity rank 59
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MediumBorder Collie
The Border Collie is a medium-sized herding dog, athletic and famously smart, originally bred to work livestock on British farms. Energetic, affectionate, and happiest with a job to do, it suits an active home.
Popularity rank 26
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SmallBorder Terrier
Bred to dig out prey on the Anglo-Scottish border, the Border Terrier is a small, plucky working dog with an otter-shaped head. Hard as nails in the field and affectionate at home, it makes a happy, game companion.
Popularity rank 91
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SmallBoston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a compact, tuxedo-coated companion bred in the city it's named for. Friendly, bright, and a natural comic, this small dog earned the nickname "the American Gentleman" and suits apartment life and brisk walks alike.
Popularity rank 23
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LargeBoxer
The Boxer is an upbeat, athletic working dog, muscular and alert, that moves like the athletes it is named for. Patient with kids and protective by nature, it is endlessly playful and brings real spirit to an active home.
Popularity rank 18
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MediumBoykin Spaniel
Bred to work the lakes and swamps of South Carolina, the Boykin Spaniel is a medium-size brown spaniel and a strong swimmer. Friendly and eager to please, it works well in the field and is affectionate at home.
Popularity rank 64
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MediumBrittany
The Brittany is a bright, fun-loving sporting dog from France, smaller than a setter but leggier than a spaniel. Athletic and eager, this medium-sized hunter thrives with an active, outdoorsy family ready to keep up.
Popularity rank 31
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ToyBrussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon is an alert, curious, loyal Toy breed weighing 8 to 10 pounds. Wide-set eyes, a fringed beard, and a short muzzle give it a distinctive face, and the coat is either smooth or rough and wiry.
Popularity rank 82
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MediumBull Terrier
The Bull Terrier has a distinctive long, egg-shaped head and muscular build, standing 21 to 22 inches and weighing 50 to 70 pounds. Playful, charming, and a little mischievous, it pairs terrier energy with devotion.
Popularity rank 86
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MediumBulldog
The Bulldog is unmistakable: a furrowed brow, pushed-in nose, small ears, and a rolling gait packed onto a sturdy, medium frame. Friendly, courageous, and calm, this is a mellow companion happy to share your lap or take a brisk walk.
Popularity rank 10
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GiantBullmastiff
The Bullmastiff is a giant working dog bred by British gamekeepers to guard against poachers. Loyal, affectionate, and brave, this powerful breed is a steady, devoted protector and a docile companion at home.
Popularity rank 78
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SmallCairn Terrier
Small, shaggy, and alert, the Cairn Terrier is a Scottish working terrier with a wiry double coat and a busy, cheerful streak. At 13 to 14 pounds, it is lap-sized yet sturdy, and just as happy in a flat as on a farm.
Popularity rank 68
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LargeCane Corso
The Cane Corso is a large Italian guardian with the cool, watchful confidence of a professional bodyguard. Intelligent, affectionate, and deeply loyal, this working breed is devoted to family and serious about its job.
Popularity rank 11
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SmallCardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a long, low-set herder with a foxy face, big upright ears, and a long bushy tail, the easy tell from a Pembroke. Loyal, smart, and affectionate, this Cardi packs a big-dog bark into a small frame.
Popularity rank 65
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SmallCavalier King Charles Spaniel
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is a small, affectionate toy spaniel known for its sweet, melting expression and silky coat. Gentle and graceful, it shifts easily from a backyard frolic to lounging in your lap.
Popularity rank 12
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LargeChesapeake Bay Retriever
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or Chessie, is a strongly built waterfowl gundog bred along Maryland's bay. Bright and affectionate with a wavy, oily coat made for icy water, this large sporting dog needs a job and steady exercise.
Popularity rank 56
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ToyChihuahua
Charming, graceful, and a little sassy, the Chihuahua is a Toy breed with an outsized personality. Standing 5 to 8 inches and topping out near 6 pounds, this devoted lap dog bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 24
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ToyChinese Crested
The Chinese Crested is a lively, alert toy companion that comes in two looks: a near-hairless variety and the fully coated powderpuff. Fine-boned, affectionate, and happy in an apartment, it bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 72
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MediumChinese Shar-pei
The Chinese Shar-Pei is a compact, wrinkled guardian known for its sandpapery coat, blue-black tongue, and scowling face. Independent, loyal, and calm, it bonds closely with its family and stays wary of strangers.
Popularity rank 80
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MediumChow Chow
The Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese breed known for its lion-mane ruff, blue-black tongue, and dignified, serious-minded nature. Aloof with strangers and deeply loyal, this Medium-sized companion prefers its space respected.
Popularity rank 94
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SmallCocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel is the smallest sporting spaniel, with big dark eyes, long lush ears, and a sweet, playful nature. Smart, happy, and gentle, this small companion fits couch life and field days alike.
Popularity rank 33
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MediumCollie
The Collie is a graceful herding dog from the United Kingdom, devoted to its family and famously gentle with children. Smart and athletic, it learns happily and thrives on time spent close to the people it loves.
Popularity rank 39
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SmallCoton De Tulear
The Coton de Tulear is a small companion dog with a soft, cotton-white coat and a witty, happy-go-lucky spirit. Bred for companionship, this island breed forms close bonds and needs frequent interaction with its owners.
Popularity rank 79
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SmallDachshund
Long body, short legs, and a personality far bigger than the frame. The Dachshund was bred in Germany to hunt badgers, and that bold, curious streak still shows today in a small but spirited companion that bonds closely with its people.
Popularity rank 5
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MediumDalmatian
The Dalmatian has a distinctive white coat scattered with black or liver spots. Behind the spots is an athletic, dignified companion bred to run alongside horses and coaches, with the stamina that work demanded.
Popularity rank 50
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LargeDoberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a sleek, muscular working dog built for speed and devotion. Loyal, alert, and fearless, this German breed thrives with active families who give it a real job and the daily exercise its sharp mind and high energy demand.
Popularity rank 15
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GiantDogue De Bordeaux
The Dogue de Bordeaux is a giant French mastiff with a massive, furrowed head and a loyal temperament. Powerful yet sweet, it bonds hard with its family and needs an owner who meets its size with firm, kind training.
Popularity rank 95
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MediumEnglish Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is a compact, merry sporting dog with a silky coat and a tail that rarely stops wagging. Bred to flush and retrieve gamebirds, it is just as happy as an easygoing household companion.
Popularity rank 35
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MediumEnglish Setter
The English Setter is a gentle, elegant bird dog with a long, silky feathered coat and a friendly, mellow temperament. It is people-oriented and suited to households that can provide regular interaction.
Popularity rank 89
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MediumEnglish Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a friendly, athletic sporting dog bred to flush birds for hunters. Trainable and people-oriented, this medium spaniel needs long periods of outdoor activity and regular interaction with its household.
Popularity rank 27
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MediumFlat-coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is a cheerful, energetic sporting dog wrapped in a glossy black or liver coat. Often called a canine Peter Pan, this medium breed keeps its puppyish spirit well into adulthood.
Popularity rank 98
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SmallFrench Bulldog
The French Bulldog is a small, easygoing companion with a flat face, bat-like ears, and a compact, muscled build. Playful, smart, and adaptable, the Frenchie has become one of the most popular breeds in the U.S.
Popularity rank 1
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LargeGerman Shepherd
The German Shepherd is a large, smart herding dog known for loyalty, courage, and confidence. Steady family companions and capable guardians, they bond closely with their people and thrive on training, work, and an active life.
Popularity rank 4
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MediumGerman Shorthaired Pointer
The German Shorthaired Pointer is a medium-sized bird dog built for long days afield. Friendly, smart, and eager to please, this versatile pointer thrives in active homes that can give it room to run and a job to do.
Popularity rank 9
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MediumGerman Wirehaired Pointer
Built taller than its Shorthaired cousin, the German Wirehaired Pointer is a bearded, wire-coated hunting dog from Germany. This medium-sized sporting breed is affectionate, eager, and happiest working outdoors.
Popularity rank 58
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LargeGiant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is the largest of the three Schnauzer breeds, a muscular German working dog bred to guard farm and home. Alert, loyal, and easily trained, this big dog is devoted to its family and wary of strangers.
Popularity rank 52
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LargeGolden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a large sporting dog with a dense golden double coat and a friendly, devoted nature. Playful and intelligent, it keeps a puppyish spirit into adulthood and ranks among the most popular family dogs in the US.
Popularity rank 3
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GiantGreat Dane
The Great Dane is a giant, gentle working breed that stands up to 32 inches at the shoulder, yet stays a friendly, patient family companion. Nicknamed the Apollo of dogs, it is one of the tallest breeds alive.
Popularity rank 22
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GiantGreat Pyrenees
The Great Pyrenees is a giant, calm guardian bred to watch over flocks in the mountains between France and Spain. Behind that patient, all-white presence is a smart, independent dog devoted to its family.
Popularity rank 66
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GiantGreater Swiss Mountain Dog
A giant Swiss working breed, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog pairs herding strength with a steady, dependable nature. Its striking black, red, and white coat and faithful, family-oriented character suit active homes.
Popularity rank 71
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SmallHavanese
The Havanese is Cuba's only native breed, a small, silky-coated companion with the comic instincts of a born clown. Smart, outgoing, and easy to train, it thrives anywhere it can command the attention of admirers.
Popularity rank 25
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LargeIrish Setter
The Irish Setter is a large, athletic sporting dog known for its glossy mahogany coat and sweet, outgoing nature. Active and eager to please, this Irish field dog brings energy and affection to an active home.
Popularity rank 73
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GiantIrish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is a giant, gentle hound bred for the gallop, calm and dignified at home yet built for great speed. Patient, affectionate, and deeply devoted, this towering breed makes a wonderful family companion.
Popularity rank 75
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SmallItalian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a Greyhound in miniature: small, sleek, and elegant on long, fine-boned legs. A devoted lapdog with a true sighthound's heart, this playful charmer would always rather be beside you than on the floor.
Popularity rank 53
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MediumKeeshond
The Keeshond is a medium, foxy-faced spitz from the Netherlands, known for the dark spectacle markings that frame its alert eyes. Friendly, lively, and outgoing, this plush double-coated companion thrives as part of the family.
Popularity rank 85
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LargeLabrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a large, friendly sporting dog with a dense, water-repellent double coat and an easygoing nature. Active and outgoing, the Lab bonds with the whole family and thrives on daily exercise.
Popularity rank 2
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MediumLagotto Romagnolo
A curly-coated Italian water dog bred to sniff out truffles, the Lagotto Romagnolo is affectionate, keen, and undemanding. This medium-sized worker is rugged, low-shedding, and built for strength and endurance.
Popularity rank 77
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GiantLeonberger
The Leonberger is a giant working breed from Germany, friendly, playful, and gentle by nature. Calm and devoted at home, this swimming, cart-pulling dog wants its family close and thrives with daily exercise and grooming.
Popularity rank 96
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SmallLhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso is a small but sturdy Tibetan breed once kept as a watchdog in Himalayan monasteries. Behind its long, flowing coat is a confident, smart, and comical companion that stays alert and devoted to its family.
Popularity rank 83
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ToyMaltese
The Maltese is a toy breed with a long, silky white coat and a playful, gentle nature. A charming companion for centuries, this tiny dog thrives on daily attention, grooming, and the close company of its people.
Popularity rank 37
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GiantMastiff
The Mastiff is a giant guardian with a black-masked, wrinkled face and a calm, good-natured heart. Dignified and courageous, it bonds closely with its family while staying naturally watchful of strangers.
Popularity rank 40
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MediumMiniature American Shepherd
The Miniature American Shepherd is a medium herding dog with the smarts and drive of a full-size Aussie in a smaller frame. Intelligent, good-natured, and devoted, it thrives on work, sport, and family life.
Popularity rank 28
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ToyMiniature Pinscher
Meet the Min Pin, the self-styled king of toy breeds: a compact, fearless dog who acts ten times larger than the Miniature Pinscher's actual size. Confident, curious, and endlessly busy, it packs a huge personality into ten pounds.
Popularity rank 67
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SmallMiniature Schnauzer
Bred down from larger German farm dogs, the Miniature Schnauzer pairs a bushy-bearded face with a bold, friendly nature. This smart, sturdy small dog suits apartments and acreage alike, and gets along with kids and other animals.
Popularity rank 17
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GiantNewfoundland
The Newfoundland is a giant Canadian working breed bred for water rescue and draft work alongside fishermen. It is sweet, patient, devoted, weighs 100 to 150 pounds, and is known for heavy drooling and shedding.
Popularity rank 46
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MediumNova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Toller is the smallest retriever, a compact medium-size dog with a deep red coat and white markings. Intelligent, affectionate, and outgoing, this water-loving athlete thrives with active people who keep it busy.
Popularity rank 69
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LargeOld English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a shaggy, bear-like herder with a happy, rough-and-tumble streak. Big and gentle, this double-coated companion loves family but needs real exercise and serious weekly grooming.
Popularity rank 87
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ToyPapillon
Meet the Papillon, the butterfly dog, named for the large, wing-shaped ears that frame its face. This tiny, elegant toy breed is happy, friendly, and far sturdier and more energetic than its dainty looks suggest.
Popularity rank 42
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SmallPekingese
The Pekingese is a small toy companion from China, regal in manner and devoted to its people. Loyal and affectionate, this little dog carries the calm confidence of a palace pet bred to comfort and charm.
Popularity rank 90
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SmallPembroke Welsh Corgi
Built long and low, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a big dog in a small package: a bright, sturdy herder with short legs, a deep chest, and a loud watchdog bark. Loyal and adaptable, this small breed thrives almost anywhere.
Popularity rank 16
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ToyPomeranian
The Pomeranian is a toy breed with a big-dog attitude, a foxlike face and a fluffy double coat in nearly two dozen colors. Inquisitive, lively and bold, this 3-to-7-pound companion thrives on indoor play and short walks.
Popularity rank 19
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SmallMiniature Poodle
The Miniature Poodle packs a lot of energy and a lot of brains into a small, low-shedding frame. Active, proud, and very smart, this curly-coated companion loves walks, swimming, and learning new tricks.
Popularity rank 7
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MediumStandard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an active, very smart water dog wrapped in a curly, low-shedding coat. Proud and athletic, this medium-sized retriever bred in Germany thrives on daily exercise, training, and a real job to do.
Popularity rank 7
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ToyToy Poodle
The Toy Poodle packs a big, playful personality into a 4-to-6-pound frame. One of the smartest, most trainable companion breeds, this curly-coated charmer stands no more than 10 inches yet fills any room.
Popularity rank 7
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MediumPortuguese Water Dog
The Portuguese Water Dog is a medium, athletic worker bred to swim alongside Portugal's fishermen. The breed is affectionate, active, intelligent, and low-shedding, and it needs regular activity and a job to do.
Popularity rank 43
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SmallPug
The Pug is a small, charming companion built on the motto multum in parvo, a lot in a little. Big eyes, a wrinkled brow, and a curly tail make this loving, mischievous breed one of the most expressive dogs around.
Popularity rank 38
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SmallRat Terrier
Smooth-coated and compact, the Rat Terrier is a small American ratting dog: friendly, inquisitive, and lovable, with a calmer streak than most terriers and a sharp, busy mind that wants a job to do alongside its family.
Popularity rank 84
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LargeRhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large, athletic dog bred in southern Africa to track big game, named for the ridge of hair along its back. Dignified and affectionate at home, aloof with strangers, and best for an experienced owner.
Popularity rank 41
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LargeRottweiler
The Rottweiler is a large German working breed: loyal, loving, and a confident guardian. Rottweilers can be aloof with strangers and affectionate at home. They weigh 80 to 135 pounds and need early training and regular tasks.
Popularity rank 8
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SmallRussell Terrier
Small but big on personality, the Russell Terrier is an alert, lively little terrier bred in 19th-century England to work fox. Bold, clever, and fast, this is a high-energy companion best matched to an active home.
Popularity rank 60
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GiantSaint Bernard
The Saint Bernard is a gentle giant first bred by Swiss Alpine monks to find and rescue travelers lost in the snow. Today the Saint Bernard is a calm, friendly companion that typically does well with young children.
Popularity rank 63
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MediumSamoyed
The Samoyed is the smiling sled dog of the Siberian Arctic: a pure-white, fluffy working breed built for cold and bred to herd reindeer and pull sleds. Friendly, gentle, and playful, the Sammy thrives on company.
Popularity rank 55
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SmallScottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is a small, sturdy dog with a spirited, confident streak and an independent mind of its own. Behind the iconic wiry coat and beard sits a tough little terrier bred to dig out vermin.
Popularity rank 57
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SmallShetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog resembles a rough Collie in miniature, with a small build and a long coat. The Sheltie is bright, playful, sensitive, and eager to please, stands 13 to 16 inches, and weighs 15 to 25 pounds.
Popularity rank 29
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SmallShiba Inu
Bold, foxlike, and vocal, the Shiba Inu is a small Japanese hunting breed. Smart, independent, and opinionated, this compact dog rewards patient, experienced owners who train with consistency, and it lives 13 to 16 years.
Popularity rank 44
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SmallShih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a small Tibetan companion breed weighing 9 to 16 pounds and standing 9 to 10.5 inches. Bred as a lapdog, it is playful, affectionate, outgoing, and strongly attached to the people it lives with.
Popularity rank 21
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MediumSiberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium-sized working dog with almond-shaped eyes and a thick double coat. Loyal, outgoing, energetic, and vocal, Sibes enjoy family life, weigh 35 to 60 pounds, and need daily exercise.
Popularity rank 30
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MediumSoft Coated Wheaten Terrier
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier wears a silky, gently waving coat the color of ripening wheat. A merry, devoted extrovert, this medium-sized terrier brings high spirits and a soft heart to everyday family life.
Popularity rank 76
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MediumStaffordshire Bull Terrier
The Staffordshire Bull Terrier packs a muscular, athletic build into a compact medium frame. Clever, brave, and famously patient with children, this loyal terrier is all heart behind a tough exterior.
Popularity rank 61
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MediumStandard Schnauzer
The Standard Schnauzer is a medium, square-built German working dog: fearless, smart, and spirited, with a wiry coat and bristly whiskers. It is a sociable companion and alert watchdog that thrives on activity.
Popularity rank 93
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MediumVizsla
Bred in Hungary as a close-working hunting dog, the Vizsla is a medium golden-rust athlete with high daily exercise needs. Affectionate and gentle, it forms close bonds and may struggle when left alone.
Popularity rank 36
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LargeWeimaraner
The Weimaraner is a large German sporting dog known for its silvery-gray coat and amber eyes. Friendly, fearless, and obedient, this athletic breed forms close bonds, weighs 55 to 90 pounds, and needs daily activity.
Popularity rank 54
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SmallWest Highland White Terrier
A small white terrier with an outsized personality, the Westie pairs a plush look with the gameness of a true ratting dog. Loyal, happy, and endlessly entertaining, it thrives on activity and company.
Popularity rank 45
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MediumWhippet
The Whippet is a medium-sized sighthound built like a small Greyhound, capable of bursts near 35 mph. Whippets are playful, affectionate, calm indoors, and capable of fast outdoor sprints, and they weigh 25 to 40 pounds.
Popularity rank 48
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MediumWirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a medium-sized, friendly, devoted gundog with a harsh bristly coat, high intelligence, and substantial energy. It stands 20 to 24 inches, weighs 35 to 70 pounds, and was bred to hunt.
Popularity rank 51
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ToyYorkshire Terrier
The Yorkshire Terrier is a small, silky-coated Toy companion with a feisty terrier temperament. Bright, affectionate, and sometimes bossy, it adapts to apartments and houses with regular grooming and play.
Popularity rank 13
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