Last updated on Jun 23, 2026, 2:05 PM
| Breed | 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) | Fair-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 (gentle giant) | 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 |