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Breed catalog

Full breed catalog, organized by FCI groups and sorted by family suitability.

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Companion and Toy(14)

Companion and toy breeds bred to live close to people: small, apartment-friendly and very sociable. Watch out for brachycephalic breeds (Bulldog, Pug) and hot weather.

PoodleHypoallergenic

Poodle

9.5

Intelligent, elegant and hypoallergenic. Available in several sizes to suit any home. Requires regular grooming.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

9.3

Affectionate, sociable and perfect for small apartments. Adapts to the household's rhythm and loves company.

Bichon FriseHypoallergenic

Bichon Frise

8.8

Small, cheerful and practically non-shedding. Requires frequent grooming. Ideal for apartments and allergy sufferers.

Boston Terrier

Boston Terrier

8.3

Clean, compact and not very barky. Ideal for apartments. Flat muzzle makes him heat-sensitive.

MalteseHypoallergenic

Maltese

8.2

Tiny and elegant, barely sheds. Fragile around small children. Needs frequent grooming.

French Bulldog

French Bulldog

7.8

Affectionate, calm and perfect for apartments. Suffers with heat and cold. High vet costs.

Pug

Pug

7.7

Small family clown. Adores children. Suffers in extreme temperatures. Sheds a lot.

HavaneseHypoallergenic

Havanese

7.5

Small hypoallergenic, affectionate and adaptable. Excellent for apartment families.

Coton de TuléarHypoallergenic

Coton de Tuléar

7.5

Hypoallergenic cotton-like coat, sweet and playful. Rare but family-ideal.

Shih TzuHypoallergenic

Shih Tzu

6.5

Calm apartment companion. Flat-faced: careful with heat and intense exercise.

Papillon

Papillon

6.1

Butterfly ears. One of the smartest toys; shines at agility.

Lhasa ApsoHypoallergenic

Lhasa Apso

5.7

Independent and watchful. Tibetan origin: tolerates cold, not heat.

Pekingese

Pekingese

5.6

Imperial Chinese mini-lion. Dignified, stubborn and aloof; not for active families.

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

5.0

Tiny, vocal and very bonded to one person. Fragile; not recommended with small children.

Retrievers, Flushing and Water dogs(8)

Retrievers, flushing and water dogs: Labrador, Golden, Cocker… friendly, trainable and devoted breeds, the favourites in families with children. They love water and need daily exercise.

Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs(13)

Herding breeds bred to move and protect livestock: highly intelligent, athletic and in need of daily mental and physical work. Excellent family dogs when their energy is channelled.

Pinscher, Schnauzer, Molossoid and Mountain(17)

Robust, naturally protective breeds: from alert Schnauzers to imposing mastiffs and calm mountain dogs. Often heavy and in need of early, consistent socialisation.

Boxer

Boxer

8.9

Athletic and patient with children. Known as a nanny dog. Needs intense exercise and early socialization.

Newfoundland

Newfoundland

8.7

Gentle giant, patient and protective. Excellent with children. Needs space and hates heat.

SchnauzerHypoallergenic

Schnauzer

8.5

Intelligent, brave and barely sheds. His wiry coat needs stripping or grooming. Excellent watchdog.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Bernese Mountain Dog

8.5

Calm, affectionate and protective. Loves mountains and cold. Sadly, has a short life expectancy.

Great Dane

Great Dane

7.4

Elegant, calm giant. Sad fact: short life expectancy and high vet costs.

Leonberger

Leonberger

7.3

Sweet giant lion. Excellent with kids, terrible with heat.

Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard

7.2

Gentle mountain giant. Drools enthusiastically and melts in summer: cool climate only.

English Bulldog

English Bulldog

7.2

Pop icon (Skype, college mascots). Affectionate and calm, but fragile health.

Bullmastiff

Bullmastiff

6.8

Massive, calm-at-home guardian. Affectionate with family, wary with strangers.

Dogue de Bordeaux

Dogue de Bordeaux

6.7

Hooch from Turner & Hooch. Drooly loyal giant, very short lifespan.

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher

6.5

Athletic, elegant and very loyal to family. Cold-sensitive: needs a coat in winter.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler

6.4

Strong, loyal and territorial. Restricted breed in Spain: requires licence, insurance and expert handling.

Cane Corso

Cane Corso

6.4

Elegant, athletic Italian molosser. Experienced owners only.

Neapolitan Mastiff

Neapolitan Mastiff

6.3

Fang from Harry Potter. Huge, wrinkly and drooly; calm but territorial.

Shar Pei

Shar Pei

5.8

The most recognisable wrinkly dog. Kids adore him; needs daily fold cleaning.

Miniature Pinscher

Miniature Pinscher

5.7

Tiny Doberman lookalike with huge energy. Big personality in a mini body.

Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Mastiff

5.7

Social-media star with a lion-like mane. Independent guardian; not for beginners.

Pointing dogs(6)

Pointing dogs (Pointer, Setter, Bracco, Vizsla): elegant, athletic hunters that point the game. Affectionate at home, they need a great deal of daily exercise to thrive.

Terriers(7)

Brave, stubborn terriers bred to hunt vermin: small to medium, full of character, vocal and very energetic. They need clear rules and plenty of activity.

Dachshunds(3)

Long, low-set dachshunds bred to hunt underground: brave, stubborn and deeply attached to their family. Watch their back — avoid jumps and stairs.

Scent hounds(7)

Scent hounds like the Beagle, Basset and Bloodhound: prodigious noses, pack instincts and loud howls. Curious, food-driven and very sociable with people and other dogs.

Spitz and Primitive types(8)

Spitz and primitive breeds (Husky, Akita, Shiba): elegant, independent and the closest to the wolf. They bark and howl, shed heavily and need experienced owners.

Sighthounds(4)

Sighthounds (Greyhound, Whippet, Borzoi): slender sprinters that hunt by sight. Calm and sleepy at home, they need to run flat-out in safe areas and feel the cold.