Dog and cat breed encyclopedia
Characteristics, temperament, care needs, and health predispositions for 36 popular breeds — search by name or filter by species to find the ideal profile for your lifestyle.
36 breeds found
Labrador Retriever
Large
Golden Retriever
Large
Poodle
Varies (Toy, Miniature, and Standard)
French Bulldog
Small
German Shepherd
Large
Shih Tzu
Small
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy/Small
Border Collie
Medium
Beagle
Medium-small
Rottweiler
Large
Dachshund
Small, elongated body
Chihuahua
Toy
Pug
Small
Siberian Husky
Medium-large
Boxer
Large
Dalmatian
Large
Saint Bernard
Giant
Akita
Large
Cocker Spaniel
Medium-small
Schnauzer
Varies (Miniature, Standard, and Giant)
Lhasa Apso
Small
Mixed Breed
Variable
Basset Hound
Medium, elongated body with short legs
Doberman
Large
Persian
Medium, cobby build
Siamese
Medium, slender (Oriental) build
Maine Coon
Large (one of the biggest domestic cat breeds)
Sphynx
Medium, hairless
British Shorthair
Medium-large, cobby build
Ragdoll
Large
Bengal
Medium-large, athletic
Turkish Angora
Medium, slender
Munchkin
Small-medium, short legs
Mixed Breed
Variable
Siberian
Large, sturdy
Exotic Shorthair
Medium, cobby build