Dog Breeds
Profiles of popular dog breeds — temperament, size, coat, grooming, and exercise needs.
Beagle
A small-to-medium scent hound with a short easy-care coat, a friendly pack nature, a strong nose, and a tendency to follow it.
BreedFrench Bulldog
A small, companionable flat-faced breed with a short coat and modest exercise needs, but with breathing and heat sensitivities owners must manage.
BreedGerman Shepherd Dog
A large, intelligent, athletic herding breed known for trainability and loyalty, needing plenty of exercise and mental work.
BreedGolden Retriever
A large, friendly, biddable retriever with a water-repellent golden coat, high exercise needs, and heavy seasonal shedding.
BreedLabrador Retriever
A friendly, high-energy medium-to-large retriever with a short weather-resistant coat, bred to work all day and eager to please.
BreedPoodle
A highly intelligent, active breed in three sizes with a dense curly coat that needs regular professional grooming but sheds very little.