Last updated on Jun 24, 2026, 5:54 PM
| Breed | Picture | Size Weight | Energy Level | Shedding | Trainability | Good With Kids and Other Pets | Apartment Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Bulldog | Small (16-28 lbs) | 🟩🟩⬜⬜⬜Low-Moderate | Low-Moderate | Moderate (eager to please, can be stubborn) | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Labrador Retriever | Large (55-80 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | High | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟡 Fair (needs daily exercise/space) | |
| Golden Retriever | Large (55-75 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | High | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟡 Fair (needs daily exercise/space) | |
| German Shepherd Dog | Large (50-90 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | High | Very High | 🔵 Good (needs early socialization) | 🔴 Poor | |
| Dachshund | Small (11-32 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ Moderate-High | Low-Moderate (coat dependent) | Moderate (independent/stubborn) | 🔵 Good (best with older kids - back issues) | 🔵 Good | |
| Poodle | Medium-Large, varies by size variety | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | Very Low | Very High | 🟢 Excellent | 🔵 Good (with daily exercise) | |
| Beagle | Small-Medium (20-30 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | Moderate | Moderate (independent, scent-driven) | 🟢 Excellent | 🟡 Fair (vocal/howling can be an issue) | |
| Rottweiler | Large (80-135 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ Moderate-High | Moderate | High | 🔵 Good (needs training/socialization) | 🔴 Poor | |
| German Shorthaired Pointer | Large (45-70 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Very High | Moderate | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🔴 Poor (needs extensive daily exercise) | |
| Bulldog | Medium (40-55 lbs) | 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜Low | Moderate | Low-Moderate (stubborn) | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Cane Corso | Giant (88-120 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Low | High (needs experienced owner) | 🔵 Good (with socialization) | 🔴 Poor | |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | Small (13-18 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Moderate | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Toy (4-7 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Very Low | Moderate (can be stubborn) | 🟡 Fair (fragile, best with older kids) | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Australian Shepherd | Medium (40-65 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Very High | High | Very High | 🔵 Good (herding instinct around small kids) | 🔴 Poor | |
| Doberman Pinscher | Large (60-100 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | Low-Moderate | Very High | 🔵 Good (with socialization) | 🟡 Fair | |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Small-Medium (24-30 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | High | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🔵 Good | |
| Miniature Schnauzer | Small (11-20 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ Moderate-High | Very Low | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Boxer | Large (50-80 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 High | Low-Moderate | Moderate-High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟡 Fair | |
| Pomeranian | Toy (3-7 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | High (despite small size) | Moderate | 🟡 Fair (fragile, best with older kids) | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Bernese Mountain Dog | Giant (70-115 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | High | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🔴 Poor | |
| Shih Tzu | Toy-Small (9-16 lbs) | 🟩⬜⬜⬜⬜ Low | Low | Moderate | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Great Dane | Giant (110-175 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Moderate | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟡 Fair (size needs space despite calm temperament) | |
| Boston Terrier | Small (12-25 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Low | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Chihuahua | Toy (under 6 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Low-Moderate | Moderate (can be stubborn) | 🟡 Fair (best with older/gentle kids) | 🟢 Excellent | |
| Havanese | Small (7-13 lbs) | 🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜Moderate | Low | High | 🟢 Excellent | 🟢 Excellent |