Family Dog Breed Guide
Explore 52 dog breeds through sourced living references. Filter by size, energy and shedding, then compare activity, grooming and size or coat varieties.
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Family Dog Breed Guide
Explore 52 dog breeds through sourced living references. Filter by size, energy and shedding, then compare activity, grooming and size or coat varieties.
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These are broad breed classifications from the source, not guarantees for an individual dog or a fixed exercise prescription. Confirm separately according to age and individual circumstances.
52 breeds
Golden Retriever
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Bernese Mountain Dog
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Newfoundland
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
English Cocker Spaniel
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Great Pyrenees
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Saint Bernard
Size · Extra-large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Clumber Spaniel
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Basset Hound
Size · Medium-large
Energy · Low
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Great Dane
Size · Extra-large
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Shetland Sheepdog
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
French Bulldog
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Bichon Frise
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Pug
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Boston Terrier
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Toy Poodle
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Miniature Dachshund
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Shiba Inu
Size · Small-medium
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Yorkshire Terrier
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Italian Greyhound
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Coton de Tuléar
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Chihuahua
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Pomeranian
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Maltese
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Shih Tzu
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Labrador Retriever
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Border Collie
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Siberian Husky
Size · Medium-large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Australian Shepherd
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
German Shorthaired Pointer
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Vizsla
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Belgian Malinois
Size · Medium-large
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Australian Cattle Dog
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Weimaraner
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Dalmatian
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
German Shepherd Dog
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Beagle
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Boxer
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Rottweiler
Size · Large
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Moderate
Daily needs
Doberman Pinscher
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Heavy
Daily needs
Standard Poodle
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Miniature Schnauzer
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Portuguese Water Dog
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
Lagotto Romagnolo
Size · Small-medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Size · Medium
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Irish Water Spaniel
Size · Medium
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Xoloitzcuintli
Size · Small / Small-medium / Medium-large
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Bedlington Terrier
Size · Small
Energy · High
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
Giant Schnauzer
Size · Large
Energy · High
Shedding · Low
Daily needs
American Hairless Terrier
Size · Small
Energy · Moderate
Shedding · Minimal shedding
Daily needs
About the dog breed comparison table
Compare everyday living needs
Each breed has sourced references for size, coat, exercise and grooming, plus energy and shedding categories. Separate size or coat varieties remain visible where they affect the reference. Use these categories to identify what to confirm, not to rank household suitability.
Search breeds and daily needs
Search breed names and activity or grooming references. Size, energy and shedding filters use the explained source categories; they do not establish apartment suitability, allergy safety or an individual dog's needs. Source scores, descriptive exceptions and variety differences are shown with the reference.
Reference only, not a placement decision
This guide is not veterinary advice, a training plan, a breeder or adoption endorsement, or a guarantee of behavior, health, hypoallergenic traits, lifespan, legality, or suitability. Confirm current restrictions, individual temperament, health screening, and household needs with qualified professionals before bringing a dog home.
FAQ
Common questions and answers about this topic.
What is Family Dog Breed Guide?
A sourced reference for 52 dog breeds, with size, energy and shedding filters, daily needs, variety differences and source review dates. It does not score family suitability or prescribe exercise for an individual dog.
Is Family Dog Breed Guide free to use?
Yes, Family Dog Breed Guide is completely free to use.
Data Sources
This tool's data is compiled from the authoritative sources below.
- AKC - Dog Breeds(opens in a new tab)
- Royal Kennel Club - Breeds A to Z(opens in a new tab)
- American Miniature Schnauzer Club - FAQs(opens in a new tab)
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