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Dog breeds: traits, profiles and care

Explore 66 dog breed profiles with sourced information on size, coat, temperament context and everyday care. Compare breeds, then fit any routine to the individual dog.

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Editorial illustration of a yellow Labrador Retriever standing against a soft green background

Dog breeds

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66 profiles with sourced context on broad traits and everyday care.

Editorial illustration of a yellow Labrador Retriever standing against a soft green background

Medium–large · 25–36 kg, guide only

Labrador Retriever

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Editorial illustration of a German Shepherd Dog standing against a soft green background

Large · 22–40 kg, guide only

German Shepherd Dog

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Editorial illustration of a Golden Retriever standing against a soft green background

Medium–large · 25–34 kg, guide only

Golden Retriever

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Editorial illustration of a smooth-haired Dachshund standing against a soft green background

Small · 9–12 kg, guide only

Dachshund

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Editorial illustration of a brindle French Bulldog standing against a soft green background

Small · 8–14 kg, guide only

French Bulldog

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Editorial illustration of a tricolour Beagle standing against a soft sage background

Small · 9–14 kg, guide only

Beagle

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Editorial illustration of a black-and-white Border Collie standing against a soft sage background

Medium · 14–25 kg, guide only

Border Collie

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Editorial illustration of a fawn Chihuahua standing against a soft sage background

Small · 1.8–2.7 kg, breed-standard guide

Chihuahua

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Editorial illustration of a blue-grey Great Dane standing against a soft sage background

Extra large · 50–80 kg, guide only

Great Dane

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Editorial illustration of a black-and-white Husky standing against a soft sage background

Medium–large · 16–27 kg, guide only

Husky

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Editorial illustration of an apricot Miniature Poodle standing against a soft sage background

Small–medium · 4.5–7 kg, guide only

Miniature Poodle

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Editorial illustration of a golden English Cocker Spaniel standing against a soft sage background

Small–medium · 12–15.5 kg, guide only

English Cocker Spaniel

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Editorial illustration of an orange Pomeranian standing against a soft sage background

Toy · 1.4–3.2 kg, guide only

Pomeranian

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Editorial illustration of a fawn Boxer with natural ears and tail on a sage green background

Large · 25–32 kg, guide only

Boxer

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Editorial illustration of a gold-and-white Shih Tzu standing on a sage green background

Small · 4.5–7.5 kg, guide only

Shih Tzu

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Bulldog · Short, smooth coat · Original full-body illustration

Medium · 23–25 kg, guide only

Bulldog

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Cane Corso · Short, coarse double coat · Original full-body illustration

Large · 40–50 kg, guide only

Cane Corso

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Bichon Frise · Soft, white curly coat · Original full-body illustration

Small · 4–7 kg, guide only

Bichon Frise

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Boston Terrier · Short, smooth coat · Original full-body illustration

Small · 7–11 kg, guide only

Boston Terrier

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Basenji · Short, smooth coat · Original full-body illustration

Small · 10–11 kg, guide only

Basenji

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Bernese Mountain Dog · Thick, medium-length double coat · Original full-body illustration

Large · 42–63 kg, guide only

Bernese Mountain Dog

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Mixed-breed dog · Individual coat type · Original full-body illustration

Variable · Varies with the individual dog

Mixed-breed dog

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Afghan Hound · Long, silky coat · Original full-body illustration

Large · 23–27 kg, guide only

Afghan Hound

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Australian Shepherd · Medium-length double coat · Original full-body illustration

Medium · 18–29 kg, guide only

Australian Shepherd

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel · Medium, silky with feathering · Original full-body illustration

Small · 5.4–8.2 kg, guide only

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

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Dalmatian · Short, smooth and spotted · Original full-body illustration

Large · 18–27 kg, guide only

Dalmatian

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Doberman Pinscher · Short and smooth · Original full-body illustration

Large · 30–40 kg, guide only

Doberman Pinscher

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English Setter · Medium, silky with feathering · Original full-body illustration

Large · 20.4–36.3 kg, guide only

English Setter

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Greyhound · Short, fine and smooth · Original full-body illustration

Large · 25–35 kg, guide only

Greyhound

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Jack Russell Terrier · Smooth, broken or rough · Original full-body illustration

Small · 4–6 kg, guide only

Jack Russell Terrier

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Maltese · Long, white and silky · Original full-body illustration

Small · 3–4 kg, guide only

Maltese

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Miniature Schnauzer · Wiry double coat with beard · Original full-body illustration

Small · 6–7 kg, guide only

Miniature Schnauzer

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Pug · Short and smooth · Original full-body illustration

Small · 6–8 kg, guide only

Pug

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Rottweiler · Short double coat · Original full-body illustration

Large · 35–60 kg, guide only

Rottweiler

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Samoyed · Dense double coat · Original full-body illustration

Medium · 16–29 kg, guide only

Samoyed

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Shiba Inu · Short double coat · Original full-body illustration

Small–medium · 7.7–10.4 kg, guide only

Shiba Inu

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Vizsla · Short and smooth · Original full-body illustration

Large · 20–30 kg, guide only

Vizsla

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Weimaraner · Short and smooth · Original full-body illustration

Large · 25–40 kg, guide only

Weimaraner

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West Highland White Terrier · Double, harsh outer coat · Original full-body illustration

Small · 6–9 kg, guide only

West Highland White Terrier

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Yorkshire Terrier · Long and silky · Original full-body illustration

Small · 3.2 kg, guide only

Yorkshire Terrier

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Poodle · Curly; sizes vary · Original full-body illustration

Toy to large, by variety · Varies with the individual dog

Poodle

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How to compare dog breeds for your home

A breed profile can help you understand common traits, but it cannot predict an individual dog. Use these questions to compare practical needs before choosing a companion.