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Golden Retriever
A substantial retriever that often enjoys working with people. Its friendly reputation can make it easy to underestimate the time a young dog needs.
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Retriever
Labrador Retriever
A strong, willing retriever that is often keen to work with people. A Labrador still needs an active life despite its easy-going family reputation.
Herding dog
Border Collie
A specialised herding dog with quick responses and a strong working background. An active lifestyle alone does not necessarily provide the right home.
Sighthound
Whippet
A lightly built sighthound that can combine quick sprints with long rests. Prey drive still matters, even in a dog that seems relaxed at home.
Scent hound
Dachshund (Smooth, Standard)
A low-built hound with an independent hunting background. This profile covers the Standard Smooth Dachshund; miniature sizes and other coat types are distinct varieties.
Companion dog
Miniature Schnauzer
A small, attentive dog with a wiry coat. It needs exercise and grooming; manageable size does not mean it can be left to entertain itself.
Companion dog
Bichon Frise
A small, curly-coated companion that is often interested in its people. Modest exercise needs come with a considerably greater grooming commitment.
Companion dog
Miniature Poodle
A responsive, agile dog in a small frame. This profile uses the FCI Miniature size category; British and American size boundaries differ.
Herding dog
German Shepherd
An alert working dog that enjoys learning and benefits from a clear role. Strength and herding instincts both need to be part of the plan.
Companion dog
French Bulldog
Compact and people-oriented, with a short coat and one major health consideration: a flat face can impair breathing.
Scent hound
Beagle
A sociable scent hound with a fine nose and plenty of stamina. Scent games, secure routes and company are everyday needs, not extras.
Companion dog
Chihuahua
Small, alert and active. Chihuahuas still need suitable activity, gentle introductions and protection from rough handling.
Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
A tough little hunting terrier that likes to run, search and work with its person. Small size does not mean small needs.
Companion dog
Shih Tzu
A people-oriented companion with a long coat and daily grooming needs. Small size does not remove the need for activity or coat care.
Companion dog
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
An active companion that seeks close company. Grooming and the high prevalence of heart disease deserve early attention.
Herding dog
Australian Shepherd
An alert herding dog that needs exercise and mental work. The name is misleading: the breed was developed in the United States.
Sled dog
Siberian Husky
An enduring sled dog with a dense coat and a strong need to move. Company, secure routes and summer heat all need planning.
Companion dog
Pug
A people-oriented companion with a flat face. Breathing, heat and eyes deserve more attention than a short coat.
Companion dog
Yorkshire Terrier
A small terrier with an alert manner and a long coat. Grooming, gentle handling and patient training matter more than its size suggests.
Working dog
Boxer
A playful, strong dog that matures slowly. Exercise, patient training and room for its energy all need planning.
Working dog
Rottweiler
A large, powerful working dog that needs consistent training and experienced handling. Size and protective behaviour call for care in daily life.
Working dog
Great Dane
Exceptionally tall and usually short-coated, with substantial space and handling needs. Even a gentle dog can knock people over by accident.
Swiss mountain dog
Bernese Mountain Dog
A strong farm and companion dog with a long coat. A calm appearance can mask real needs: strength, grooming and a comparatively short lifespan all matter.
Pointing dog
German Shorthaired Pointer
A versatile hunting dog with a fine nose and high stamina. Shared work and reliable recall are central parts of daily life.
Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
A compact, powerful terrier that often wants to be with people. Exuberance, chewing strength and early socialisation need room in the routine.
Companion dog
Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle pairs an eager mind with sporting roots and substantial coat care.
Endurance and companion dog
Dalmatian
A watchful, athletic companion with a short coat and substantial daily exercise needs.
Working and guarding dog
Dobermann
Athletic, alert and closely bonded to its family. A Dobermann needs plenty of exercise and regular training, while its short coat requires little grooming.
Flushing and retrieving dog
English Springer Spaniel
A cheerful flushing spaniel with plenty of energy and an interest in working alongside you.
Herding dog
Australian Cattle Dog
An enduring cattle dog that needs activity, clear tasks and experienced handling.
Cattle-driving dog
Welsh Corgi
A small cattle-driving dog with a bright mind, plenty of energy and noticeable shedding.
Herding dog
Shetland Sheepdog
A sensitive, intelligent herding dog with a full coat and a strong interest in learning.
Sighthound
Greyhound
A gentle sprinter who benefits from secure running areas, short bursts of speed and quiet recovery.
Sighthound
Italian Greyhound
A fine-boned sighthound who seeks closeness and needs particularly careful handling when young.
Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
A confident, playful terrier with a white coat and regular grooming needs.
Spitz
Pomeranian
A lively toy spitz with a bright expression, dense undercoat and plenty of confidence.
Companion dog
Havanese
A cheerful companion who likes being part of family life and needs daily brushing.
Spitz
German Spitz (Mittel)
An alert medium German Spitz with a dense coat, family focus and a tendency to sound the alarm.
Companion dog
English Bulldog
An affectionate bulldog whose health consequences from its short face need to be considered first.
Guarding dog
Bullmastiff
A large, powerful guardian with close family bonds and a need for safe handling.
Working water dog
Newfoundland
A good-natured water-working dog who needs space, frequent brushing and a cool environment.
Rescue and working dog
Saint Bernard
A calm giant who needs training, space, coat care and protection from summer heat.
Hunt, point and retrieve dog
Weimaraner
An enduring pointing dog that needs exercise, mental work and close family involvement.
Hunt, point and retrieve dog
Hungarian Vizsla
A very active, people-focused pointing dog that needs movement and company.
Hunt, point and retrieve dog
Italian Spinone
A patient pointing dog with a wiry coat, a good nose and plenty of stamina.
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