Dog Breeds

Browse 192 dog breeds, from the 6-pound Chihuahua to the 230-pound Mastiff. Filter by size, group, energy and family fit, compare weight, height and life span side by side, and open the full Furlyo guide for any breed you like.

  • 192breed guides
  • 7AKC breed groups
  • 5size classes
  • 16breed feeding charts

Last updated October 26, 2026

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Every breed below links to its full guide on temperament, health, grooming and care. Weight, height and life span come from the AKC breed standards, and the energy, children and shedding scores are the AKC's 1 to 5 breed ratings.

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Sporting Group

27 breeds

Bred to find, flush and retrieve game birds, the Sporting Group covers retrievers, pointers, setters and spaniels. Most are friendly and eager to work, and they need real daily exercise, often including swimming or long runs.

  • American Water Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · United States

    Weight
    25-45 lb
    Height
    15-18 in
    Life
    10-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Brittany

    Medium · Sporting · France

    Weight
    30-40 lb
    Height
    17.5-20.5 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Chesapeake Bay Retriever

    Large · Sporting · United States

    Weight
    55-80 lb
    Height
    21-26 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Clumber Spaniel

    Large · Sporting · England

    Weight
    55-85 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cocker Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · England

    Weight
    20-30 lb
    Height
    13.5-15.5 in
    Life
    10-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Curly-Coated Retriever

    Large · Sporting · England

    Weight
    60-95 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • English Cocker Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · England

    Weight
    26-34 lb
    Height
    15-17 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • English Pointer

    Large · Sporting · England

    Weight
    45-75 lb
    Height
    23-28 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • English Setter

    Large · Sporting · England

    Weight
    45-80 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • English Springer Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · England

    Weight
    40-50 lb
    Height
    19-20 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Field Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · England

    Weight
    35-50 lb
    Height
    17-18 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Flat-Coated Retriever

    Large · Sporting · England

    Weight
    60-70 lb
    Height
    22-24.5 in
    Life
    8-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • German Shorthaired Pointer

    Large · Sporting · Germany

    Weight
    45-70 lb
    Height
    21-25 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • German Wirehaired Pointer

    Large · Sporting · Germany

    Weight
    50-70 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Golden Retriever

    Large · Sporting · Scotland

    Weight
    55-75 lb
    Height
    21.5-24 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Golden Retriever feeding chart
  • Gordon Setter

    Large · Sporting · Scotland

    Weight
    45-80 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Irish Setter

    Large · Sporting · Ireland

    Weight
    60-70 lb
    Height
    25-27 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Irish Water Spaniel

    Large · Sporting · Ireland

    Weight
    45-68 lb
    Height
    21-24 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Labrador Retriever

    Large · Sporting · Canada

    Weight
    55-80 lb
    Height
    21.5-24.5 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

    Medium · Sporting · Canada

    Weight
    35-50 lb
    Height
    17-21 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Spinone Italiano

    Large · Sporting · Italy

    Weight
    In proportion to size
    Height
    22-27 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Sussex Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · England

    Weight
    35-45 lb
    Height
    13-15 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Vizsla

    Medium · Sporting · Hungary

    Weight
    44-60 lb
    Height
    21-24 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Weimaraner

    Large · Sporting · Germany

    Weight
    55-90 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Welsh Springer Spaniel

    Medium · Sporting · Wales

    Weight
    35-55 lb
    Height
    17-19 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

    Medium · Sporting · Continental Europe

    Weight
    35-70 lb
    Height
    20-24 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Wirehaired Vizsla

    Large · Sporting · Hungary

    Weight
    45-65 lb
    Height
    21.5-25 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Hound Group

31 breeds

Hounds hunt either by scent, like the Beagle and the Bloodhound, or by sight, like the Greyhound and the Saluki. They tend to think for themselves, and many scent hounds bay or howl.

  • Afghan Hound

    Large · Hound · Afghanistan

    Weight
    50-60 lb
    Height
    25-27 in
    Life
    12-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • American English Coonhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    45-65 lb
    Height
    23-26 in
    Life
    11-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • American Foxhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    60-70 lb
    Height
    21-25 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Azawakh

    Medium · Hound · Sahel Region

    Weight
    33-55 lb
    Height
    23.5-29 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Basenji

    Small · Hound · Central Africa

    Weight
    22-24 lb
    Height
    16-17 in
    Life
    13-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Basset Hound

    Medium · Hound · France

    Weight
    40-65 lb
    Height
    Up to 15 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Beagle

    Medium · Hound · England

    Weight
    Under 20 to 30 lb
    Height
    13-15 in
    Life
    10-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Beagle feeding chart
  • Black and Tan Coonhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    65-110 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bloodhound

    Large · Hound · Western Europe

    Weight
    80-110 lb
    Height
    23-27 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bluetick Coonhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    45-80 lb
    Height
    21-27 in
    Life
    11-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Borzoi

    Large · Hound · Russia

    Weight
    60-105 lb
    Height
    26 in and up
    Life
    9-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cirneco dell'Etna

    Small · Hound · Sicily

    Weight
    19-28 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    15-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Dachshund

    Small · Hound · Germany

    Weight
    16-32 lb, minis up to 11 lb
    Height
    5-9 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Dachshund feeding chart
  • English Foxhound

    Large · Hound · England

    Weight
    60-75 lb
    Height
    24 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Greyhound

    Large · Hound · Egypt

    Weight
    60-70 lb
    Height
    27-30 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Harrier

    Medium · Hound · England

    Weight
    45-60 lb
    Height
    19-21 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Ibizan Hound

    Medium · Hound · Spain

    Weight
    45-50 lb
    Height
    22.5-27.5 in
    Life
    11-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Irish Wolfhound

    Giant · Hound · Ireland

    Weight
    105-120 lb
    Height
    30 in and up
    Life
    6-8 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Norwegian Elkhound

    Medium · Hound · Norway

    Weight
    48-55 lb
    Height
    19.5-20.5 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Otterhound

    Large · Hound · England

    Weight
    80-115 lb
    Height
    24-27 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

    Medium · Hound · France

    Weight
    25-40 lb
    Height
    13-15 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pharaoh Hound

    Medium · Hound · Malta

    Weight
    45-55 lb
    Height
    21-25 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Plott Hound

    Medium · Hound · United States

    Weight
    40-60 lb
    Height
    20-25 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Portuguese Podengo Pequeno

    Toy · Hound · Portugal

    Weight
    9-13 lb
    Height
    8-12 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Redbone Coonhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    45-70 lb
    Height
    21-27 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback

    Large · Hound · Zambia\/Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia)

    Weight
    70-85 lb
    Height
    24-27 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Saluki

    Medium · Hound · Middle East

    Weight
    40-65 lb
    Height
    23-28 in
    Life
    10-17 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Scottish Deerhound

    Large · Hound · Scotland

    Weight
    75-110 lb
    Height
    28-32 in
    Life
    8-11 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Sloughi

    Medium · Hound · Arabian Greyhound

    Weight
    40-65 lb
    Height
    24-29 in
    Life
    10-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Treeing Walker Coonhound

    Large · Hound · United States

    Weight
    50-70 lb
    Height
    20-27 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Whippet

    Medium · Hound · England

    Weight
    25-40 lb
    Height
    18-22 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Working Group

29 breeds

Working breeds were developed to guard property, pull carts and sleds, and rescue people from water. They are large, strong and smart, which makes early training and socialization essential.

  • Akita

    Giant · Working · Japan

    Weight
    70-130 lb
    Height
    24-28 in
    Life
    10-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Alaskan Malamute

    Large · Working · Alaska

    Weight
    75-85 lb
    Height
    23-25 in
    Life
    10-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Anatolian Shepherd Dog

    Giant · Working · Turkey

    Weight
    80-150 lb
    Height
    27-29 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bernese Mountain Dog

    Large · Working · Switzerland

    Weight
    70-115 lb
    Height
    23-27.5 in
    Life
    7-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Black Russian Terrier

    Giant · Working · Russia

    Weight
    80-130 lb
    Height
    26-30 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Boerboel

    Giant · Working · South Africa

    Weight
    150-200 lb
    Height
    22-27 in
    Life
    9-11 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Boxer

    Large · Working · Germany

    Weight
    50-80 lb
    Height
    21.5-25 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bullmastiff

    Giant · Working · England

    Weight
    100-130 lb
    Height
    24-27 in
    Life
    7-9 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cane Corso

    Large · Working · Italy

    Weight
    In proportion to height
    Height
    23.5-27.5 in
    Life
    9-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Chinook

    Large · Working · United States

    Weight
    50-90 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Doberman Pinscher

    Large · Working · Germany

    Weight
    60-100 lb
    Height
    24-28 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Doberman Pinscher feeding chart
  • Dogo Argentino

    Large · Working · Argentina

    Weight
    80-100 lb
    Height
    24-26.5 in
    Life
    9-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • German Pinscher

    Medium · Working · Germany

    Weight
    25-45 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Giant Schnauzer

    Large · Working · Germany

    Weight
    55-95 lb
    Height
    23.5-27.5 in
    Life
    10-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Great Dane

    Giant · Working · Germany

    Weight
    110-175 lb
    Height
    28-32 in
    Life
    7-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Great Dane feeding chart
  • Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

    Giant · Working · Switzerland

    Weight
    85-140 lb
    Height
    23.7-28.5 in
    Life
    8-11 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Great Pyrenees

    Giant · Working · France

    Weight
    85 lb and up
    Height
    25-32 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Komondor

    Giant · Working · Hungary

    Weight
    80 lb and up
    Height
    25.5 in and up
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Kuvasz

    Large · Working · Hungary

    Weight
    70-115 lb
    Height
    26-30 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Mastiff

    Giant · Working · England

    Weight
    120-230 lb
    Height
    27.5 in and up
    Life
    6-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Neapolitan Mastiff

    Giant · Working · Italy

    Weight
    110-150 lb
    Height
    24-31 in
    Life
    7-9 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Newfoundland

    Giant · Working · Canada

    Weight
    100-150 lb
    Height
    26-28 in
    Life
    9-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Portuguese Water Dog

    Medium · Working · Portugal

    Weight
    35-60 lb
    Height
    17-23 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Rottweiler

    Large · Working · Germany

    Weight
    80-135 lb
    Height
    22-27 in
    Life
    9-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Rottweiler feeding chart
  • Saint Bernard

    Giant · Working · Switzerland

    Weight
    120-180 lb
    Height
    26-30 in
    Life
    8-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Samoyed

    Medium · Working · Siberia

    Weight
    35-65 lb
    Height
    19-23.5 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Siberian Husky

    Medium · Working · Siberia

    Weight
    35-60 lb
    Height
    20-23.5 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Siberian Husky feeding chart
  • Standard Schnauzer

    Medium · Working · Germany

    Weight
    30-50 lb
    Height
    17.5-19.5 in
    Life
    13-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Tibetan Mastiff

    Giant · Working · Tibet

    Weight
    70-150 lb
    Height
    24 in and up
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Terrier Group

28 breeds

Terriers were bred to hunt and dig out rats, foxes and other vermin. Expect a bold, busy dog with a strong prey drive, in sizes from the Norfolk Terrier to the Airedale.

  • Airedale Terrier

    Large · Terrier · England

    Weight
    50-70 lb
    Height
    23 in
    Life
    11-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • American Staffordshire Terrier

    Large · Terrier · United States

    Weight
    40-70 lb
    Height
    17-19 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Australian Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Australia

    Weight
    15-20 lb
    Height
    10-11 in
    Life
    11-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bedlington Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    17-23 lb
    Height
    15-17.5 in
    Life
    11-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Border Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England\/Scotland

    Weight
    11.5-15.5 lb
    Height
    12-15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bull Terrier

    Large · Terrier · England

    Weight
    50-70 lb
    Height
    21-22 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cairn Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Scotland

    Weight
    13-14 lb
    Height
    9.5-10 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cesky Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Czech Republic

    Weight
    14-24 lb
    Height
    10-13 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Dandie Dinmont Terrier

    Small · Terrier · English-Scottish border

    Weight
    18-24 lb
    Height
    8-11 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Glen of Imaal Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · Ireland

    Weight
    32-40 lb
    Height
    12.5-14 in
    Life
    10-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Irish Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · Ireland

    Weight
    25-27 lb
    Height
    18 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Kerry Blue Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · Ireland

    Weight
    33-40 lb
    Height
    17.5-19.5 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Lakeland Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    17 lb
    Height
    14.5-15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Manchester Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    12-22 lb
    Height
    15-16 in
    Life
    15-17 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Miniature Bull Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    18-28 lb
    Height
    10-14 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Miniature Schnauzer

    Small · Terrier · Germany

    Weight
    11-20 lb
    Height
    12-14 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Miniature Schnauzer feeding chart
  • Norfolk Terrier

    Toy · Terrier · England

    Weight
    11-12 lb
    Height
    9-10 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Norwich Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    12 lb
    Height
    10 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Parson Russell Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    13-17 lb
    Height
    13-14 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Rat Terrier

    Small · Terrier · United States

    Weight
    10-25 lb
    Height
    10-18 in
    Life
    12-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Scottish Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Scotland

    Weight
    18-22 lb
    Height
    10 in
    Life
    12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Sealyham Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Wales

    Weight
    23-24 lb
    Height
    10.5 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Skye Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · Scotland

    Weight
    35-45 lb
    Height
    9.5-10 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Smooth Fox Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    15-18 lb
    Height
    15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · Ireland

    Weight
    30-40 lb
    Height
    17-19 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

    Medium · Terrier · England

    Weight
    24-38 lb
    Height
    14-16 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Welsh Terrier

    Small · Terrier · Wales

    Weight
    20 lb
    Height
    15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Wire Fox Terrier

    Small · Terrier · England

    Weight
    15-18 lb
    Height
    15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Toy Group

21 breeds

The Toy Group gathers small companion dogs, several of them scaled-down versions of larger breeds. Their size makes them easy to carry and house, but they still need training, play and daily walks.

  • Affenpinscher

    Toy · Toy · Germany

    Weight
    7-10 lb
    Height
    9-11.5 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Biewer Terrier

    Toy · Toy · Germany

    Weight
    4-8 lb
    Height
    7-11 in
    Life
    16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Brussels Griffon

    Toy · Toy · Belgium

    Weight
    8-10 lb
    Height
    7-10 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

    Small · Toy · England

    Weight
    13-18 lb
    Height
    12-13 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Cavalier King Charles Spaniel feeding chart
  • Chihuahua

    Toy · Toy · Mexican State of Chihuahua

    Weight
    Up to 6 lb
    Height
    5-8 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Chihuahua feeding chart
  • Chinese Crested

    Toy · Toy · Africa\/China

    Weight
    8-12 lb
    Height
    11-13 in
    Life
    13-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • English Toy Spaniel

    Toy · Toy · England

    Weight
    8-14 lb
    Height
    9-10 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Havanese

    Toy · Toy · Cuba

    Weight
    7-13 lb
    Height
    8.5-11.5 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Havanese feeding chart
  • Italian Greyhound

    Toy · Toy · The Mediterranean basin

    Weight
    7-14 lb
    Height
    13-15 in
    Life
    14-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Japanese Chin

    Toy · Toy · Japan

    Weight
    7-11 lb
    Height
    8-11 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Maltese

    Toy · Toy · Malta

    Weight
    Under 7 lb
    Height
    7-9 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Miniature Pinscher

    Toy · Toy · Germany

    Weight
    8-10 lb
    Height
    10-12.5 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Papillon

    Toy · Toy · France

    Weight
    5-10 lb
    Height
    8-11 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pekingese

    Small · Toy · China

    Weight
    Up to 14 lb
    Height
    6-9 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pomeranian

    Toy · Toy · Iceland

    Weight
    3-7 lb
    Height
    6-7 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pug

    Small · Toy · China

    Weight
    14-18 lb
    Height
    10-13 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Shih Tzu

    Small · Toy · China

    Weight
    9-16 lb
    Height
    9-10.5 in
    Life
    10-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Shih Tzu feeding chart
  • Silky Terrier

    Toy · Toy · Australia

    Weight
    About 10 lb
    Height
    9-10 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Toy Fox Terrier

    Toy · Toy · United States

    Weight
    4-9 lb
    Height
    8.5-11.5 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Toy Poodle

    Toy · Toy · Germany

    Weight
    4-6 lb
    Height
    Up to 10 in
    Life
    10-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Yorkshire Terrier

    Toy · Toy · England

    Weight
    7 lb
    Height
    7-8 in
    Life
    11-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Non-Sporting Group

19 breeds

The most varied AKC group holds breeds whose original jobs no longer fit anywhere else, from the Dalmatian and the Poodle to the Chow Chow and the Bulldog.

  • American Eskimo Dog

    Small · Non-Sporting · United States

    Weight
    6-35 lb
    Height
    9-19 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bichon Frise

    Small · Non-Sporting · The Mediterranean

    Weight
    12-18 lb
    Height
    9.5-11.5 in
    Life
    14-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Boston Terrier

    Small · Non-Sporting · United States

    Weight
    12-25 lb
    Height
    10-12 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bulldog

    Medium · Non-Sporting · England

    Weight
    40-50 lb
    Height
    14-15 in
    Life
    8-10 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Chinese Shar-Pei

    Medium · Non-Sporting · China

    Weight
    45-60 lb
    Height
    18-20 in
    Life
    8-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Chow Chow

    Large · Non-Sporting · China

    Weight
    45-70 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    8-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Dalmatian

    Large · Non-Sporting · Dalmatia (today, Croatia)

    Weight
    45-70 lb
    Height
    19-24 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Finnish Spitz

    Medium · Non-Sporting · Finland

    Weight
    20-33 lb
    Height
    15.5-20 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • French Bulldog

    Small · Non-Sporting · England

    Weight
    Under 28 lb
    Height
    11-13 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    French Bulldog feeding chart
  • Keeshond

    Medium · Non-Sporting · The Netherlands

    Weight
    35-45 lb
    Height
    17-18 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Lhasa Apso

    Small · Non-Sporting · Tibet

    Weight
    12-18 lb
    Height
    10-11 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Löwchen

    Small · Non-Sporting · Unknown

    Weight
    15 lb
    Height
    12-14 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Norwegian Lundehund

    Small · Non-Sporting · Norway

    Weight
    12-18 lb
    Height
    12-15 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Poodle

    Large · Non-Sporting · Germany

    Weight
    40-70 lb
    Height
    Over 15 in
    Life
    10-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Schipperke

    Small · Non-Sporting · Belgium

    Weight
    10-16 lb
    Height
    10-13 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Shiba Inu

    Small · Non-Sporting · Japan

    Weight
    17-23 lb
    Height
    13.5-16.5 in
    Life
    13-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Tibetan Spaniel

    Small · Non-Sporting · Tibet

    Weight
    9-15 lb
    Height
    10 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Tibetan Terrier

    Small · Non-Sporting · Tibet

    Weight
    18-30 lb
    Height
    14-17 in
    Life
    15-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Xoloitzcuintli

    Medium · Non-Sporting · Mexico

    Weight
    10-55 lb
    Height
    10-23 in
    Life
    13-18 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Herding Group

28 breeds

Herding breeds move sheep and cattle by circling, nipping at heels or staring them down. The AKC split them off from the Working Group in 1983. They learn fast and need a job, or plenty of exercise and training in its place.

  • Australian Cattle Dog

    Medium · Herding · Australia

    Weight
    35-50 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    12-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Australian Shepherd

    Medium · Herding · Australia

    Weight
    40-65 lb
    Height
    18-23 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bearded Collie

    Medium · Herding · Scotland

    Weight
    45-55 lb
    Height
    20-22 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Beauceron

    Large · Herding · France

    Weight
    70-110 lb
    Height
    24-27.5 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Belgian Laekenois

    Large · Herding · Belgium

    Weight
    55-65 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Belgian Malinois

    Large · Herding · Belgium

    Weight
    40-80 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    14-16 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Belgian Sheepdog

    Large · Herding · Belgium

    Weight
    45-75 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Belgian Tervuren

    Large · Herding · Belgium

    Weight
    45-75 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Bergamasco

    Large · Herding · Italy

    Weight
    57-84 lb
    Height
    22-23.5 in
    Life
    13-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Border Collie

    Medium · Herding · England\/Scotland

    Weight
    30-55 lb
    Height
    18-22 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    Border Collie feeding chart
  • Bouvier des Flandres

    Large · Herding · Flanders (France, Belgium, Netherlands)

    Weight
    70-110 lb
    Height
    23.5-27.5 in
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Briard

    Large · Herding · France

    Weight
    55-100 lb
    Height
    22-27 in
    Life
    12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Canaan Dog

    Medium · Herding · Israel

    Weight
    35-55 lb
    Height
    19-24 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi

    Medium · Herding · Wales

    Weight
    25-38 lb
    Height
    10.5-12.5 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Collie

    Large · Herding · Scotland and Northern England

    Weight
    50-75 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Entlebucher Mountain Dog

    Medium · Herding · Switzerland

    Weight
    40-65 lb
    Height
    16.5-20.5 in
    Life
    11-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Finnish Lapphund

    Medium · Herding · Finland

    Weight
    33-53 lb
    Height
    16-21 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • German Shepherd Dog

    Large · Herding · Germany

    Weight
    50-90 lb
    Height
    22-26 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
    German Shepherd Dog feeding chart
  • Icelandic Sheepdog

    Medium · Herding · Iceland

    Weight
    25-30 lb
    Height
    16.5-18 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Norwegian Buhund

    Medium · Herding · Norway

    Weight
    26-40 lb
    Height
    16-18.5 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Old English Sheepdog

    Large · Herding · England

    Weight
    60-100 lb
    Height
    21 in and up
    Life
    10-12 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Medium · Herding · Wales

    Weight
    Up to 30 lb
    Height
    10-12 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Polish Lowland Sheepdog

    Medium · Herding · Poland

    Weight
    30-50 lb
    Height
    17-20 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Puli

    Medium · Herding · Hungary

    Weight
    25-35 lb
    Height
    16-17 in
    Life
    10-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pumi

    Medium · Herding · Hungary

    Weight
    22-29 lb
    Height
    15-18.5 in
    Life
    12-13 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Pyrenean Shepherd

    Small · Herding · France

    Weight
    15-30 lb
    Height
    15-21 in
    Life
    17-19 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Shetland Sheepdog

    Small · Herding · Scotland

    Weight
    15-25 lb
    Height
    13-16 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding
  • Swedish Vallhund

    Medium · Herding · Sweden

    Weight
    20-35 lb
    Height
    11.5-13.8 in
    Life
    12-15 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Miscellaneous Class

1 breeds

The Miscellaneous Class holds breeds on their way to full AKC recognition. They can compete in some events before they join one of the seven groups.

  • Peruvian Inca Orchid

    Medium · Miscellaneous · Peru

    Weight
    8.5-55 lb
    Height
    9.8-25.8 in
    Life
    12-14 yrs
    • Energy
    • Good with kids
    • Shedding

Crossbreeds and breeds outside the AKC

8 breeds

Popular crossbreeds and breeds recognized by other registries, such as the United Kennel Club (UKC) or the FCI, but not by the AKC. Size and temperament vary more here, so meet the individual dog and its parents.

  • American Bulldog

    Large · Not AKC · United States

    Weight
    In proportion to height
    Height
    20-27 in
    Life
    About 7.8 yrs

    UKC Guardian Dog Group

  • American Pit Bull Terrier

    Medium · Not AKC · United States

    Weight
    30-60 lb
    Height
    17-21 in
    Life
    Varies

    UKC Terrier Group

  • Carolina Dog

    Medium · Not AKC · Southeastern United States

    Weight
    About 35-50 lb
    Height
    18-24 in
    Life
    Varies

    UKC Sighthound and Pariah Group

  • Fila Brasileiro

    Giant · Not AKC · Brazil

    Weight
    88 lb and up
    Height
    24-30 in
    Life
    Varies

    FCI Group 2

  • Goldendoodle

    Large · Not AKC · United States

    Weight
    Standard 51 lb and up
    Height
    Over 21 in (standard)
    Life
    Varies

    Crossbreed (Golden Retriever x Poodle), not AKC recognized

    Goldendoodle feeding chart
  • Havana Silk Dog

    Toy · Not AKC · Cuba

    Weight
    In proportion to height
    Height
    9-11 in
    Life
    Varies

    Havana Silk Dog Association of America

  • Jack Russell Terrier

    Small · Not AKC · England, developed in Australia

    Weight
    11-13 lb
    Height
    10-12 in
    Life
    About 12.7 yrs

    UKC Terrier Group, FCI Group 3

  • Labradoodle

    Large · Not AKC · Australia

    Weight
    Standard about 50-70 lb
    Height
    21-24 in (standard)
    Life
    Varies

    Crossbreed (Labrador Retriever x Poodle), not AKC recognized

Dog breeds by size

Size shapes almost everything about life with a dog: how much room it needs, what it eats, the crate it sleeps in and often how long it lives. Furlyo sorts each breed by the middle of its adult weight range in the AKC standard.

SizeAdult weightBreedsPopular examplesTypical crate
ToyUnder 12 lb20Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Chihuahua and Havanese18 to 22 inch
Small12 to 24 lb39French Bulldog, Dachshund, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer and Shih Tzu24 to 30 inch
Medium25 to 54 lb57Beagle, Bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Border Collie30 to 36 inch
Large55 to 99 lb60Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Poodle and Rottweiler42 to 48 inch
Giant100 lb and up16Great Dane, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Akita and Saint Bernard48 to 54 inch

Crate sizes are typical ranges for an adult. For an exact fit, measure your dog and use the dog crate size calculator. Bigger dogs also eat a lot more, and the dog food calculator shows the daily portion for any weight.

These are the top 20 breeds by AKC registrations in 2025. The French Bulldog held first place for the fourth year in a row, and the Cane Corso climbed to 11th. Registrations only count purebred dogs registered with the AKC, so they show trends rather than every dog in American homes.

RankBreedGroupSizeLife span
1French BulldogNon-SportingSmall10-12 yrs
2Labrador RetrieverSportingLarge11-13 yrs
3Golden RetrieverSportingLarge10-12 yrs
4German Shepherd DogHerdingLarge12-14 yrs
5DachshundHoundSmall12-16 yrs
6PoodleNon-SportingLarge10-18 yrs
7BeagleHoundMedium10-15 yrs
8RottweilerWorkingLarge9-10 yrs
9German Shorthaired PointerSportingLarge10-12 yrs
10BulldogNon-SportingMedium8-10 yrs
11Cane CorsoWorkingLarge9-12 yrs
12Cavalier King Charles SpanielToySmall12-15 yrs
13Yorkshire TerrierToyToy11-15 yrs
14Australian ShepherdHerdingMedium12-15 yrs
15Doberman PinscherWorkingLarge10-12 yrs
16Pembroke Welsh CorgiHerdingMedium12-13 yrs
17Miniature SchnauzerTerrierSmall12-15 yrs
18BoxerWorkingLarge10-12 yrs
19PomeranianToyToy12-16 yrs
20Bernese Mountain DogWorkingLarge7-10 yrs

Source: AKC most popular dog breeds of 2025.

Best dog breeds for your lifestyle

A breed that suits one home can be a poor fit for another. The lists below use the AKC's 1 to 5 breed ratings, so each one states the exact rule behind it. Ratings describe what is typical for a breed. Individual dogs vary, and training and socialization matter at least as much as genes.

Families with young children

Rated 5 out of 5 by the AKC for both "good with young children" and "affectionate with family". Most popular first: French Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Poodle, Toy Poodle, German Shorthaired Pointer, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier, Doberman Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer and Bernese Mountain Dog. See all 76 breeds rated 5 for young children in the breed finder

First-time owners who want an easy learner

Rated 5 out of 5 for trainability, meaning they pick up cues quickly and like working with people. Most popular first: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, Poodle, Toy Poodle, Rottweiler, German Shorthaired Pointer, Australian Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Miniature Schnauzer, Border Collie and English Springer Spaniel.

Owners who want less dog hair

Rated 1 out of 5 for shedding. Low shedding is not the same as allergy-free, as the FAQ below explains. Most popular first: Poodle, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Bichon Frise, Airedale Terrier, Chinese Crested, Biewer Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Lhasa Apso and Standard Schnauzer. See all 26 in the breed finder

Apartments and smaller homes

Toy and small breeds rated 4 or 5 out of 5 for adaptability, which covers how well a dog copes with changes in living space and routine. Most popular first: French Bulldog, Dachshund, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Miniature Schnauzer, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, Havanese, Shetland Sheepdog, Maltese and Pug.

Runners, hikers and very active homes

Rated 5 out of 5 for energy. These dogs need long daily exercise and a job for their brain. Most popular first: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, German Shorthaired Pointer, Australian Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Border Collie, Siberian Husky, Brittany, Vizsla, Portuguese Water Dog, Australian Cattle Dog and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. See all 32 in the breed finder

A calmer, lower-energy companion

Rated 3 or lower out of 5 for energy. Even calm breeds need daily walks and play. Most popular first: French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Dachshund, Rottweiler, Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu, Havanese, Basset Hound and English Cocker Spaniel. See all 80 in the breed finder

Quiet homes and close neighbors

Rated 1 out of 5 for barking. Every dog barks sometimes, but these breeds rarely make a habit of it. Most popular first: French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Rottweiler, Pug, Mastiff, Newfoundland, Australian Cattle Dog, Whippet, Saint Bernard, Irish Wolfhound, Bullmastiff and Pekingese.

Homes with other dogs

Rated 5 out of 5 for getting along with other dogs. Introduce new dogs slowly, whatever the breed. Most popular first: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Beagle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bernese Mountain Dog, Shih Tzu, Havanese, Shetland Sheepdog, Siberian Husky, Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound and English Cocker Spaniel.

Biggest, smallest and longest-living breeds

Life expectancy ranges come from the breed standards and breed clubs, and real dogs often fall outside them. Large studies of veterinary records, such as the VetCompass work from the Royal Veterinary College, find the same overall pattern: small breeds tend to outlive giant ones.

How to choose the right dog breed

  1. Start with space and size. Measure where the dog will sleep and travel. A Great Dane needs a 54 inch crate and a car to match, while a Toy Poodle fits under an airline seat.
  2. Match energy to your week. High energy breeds need an hour or more of hard exercise a day. If your schedule is packed, filter the breed finder for calm to moderate energy.
  3. Be honest about grooming. Low-shedding coats like the Poodle's need regular clipping, and double coats like the Siberian Husky's shed heavily twice a year.
  4. Budget for food and care. Food costs grow with size. The dog calorie calculator and the breed feeding charts, such as the Golden Retriever feeding chart, show what a dog really eats.
  5. Read up on breed health. Every Furlyo breed guide covers the conditions that breed is prone to and the health tests a good breeder should show you.
  6. Meet the dog, not just the breed. Visit breeders or breed rescues, meet the parents where you can, and ask about temperament. Shelters also hold many purebred and mixed breed dogs.

Purebred, crossbreed or mixed breed?

A purebred dog comes from parents of the same registered breed, so its adult size and temperament are fairly predictable. Crossbreeds such as the Goldendoodle and the Labradoodle mix two breeds on purpose and are not recognized by the AKC, so size and coat can vary a lot even within one litter. Mixed breed dogs of unknown ancestry are the least predictable and often the easiest to find in shelters. For any of them, look at the parents, or at the dog in front of you, rather than a label.

Dog breed FAQ

How many dog breeds are there?

There is no single number, because each kennel club keeps its own list. The AKC has recognized 205 breeds, 202 of which appear in its 2025 registration statistics, and the FCI, the international federation of kennel clubs, recognizes more than 350. This page covers the 192 breeds that have a full Furlyo guide.

What are the 7 AKC dog breed groups?

Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. Breeds that are still working toward full recognition sit in the Miscellaneous Class until they join a group.

What is the most popular dog breed?

The French Bulldog. It topped the AKC ranking for the fourth year in a row in 2025, ahead of the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever and the German Shepherd Dog.

Are any dog breeds hypoallergenic?

No breed is truly allergen-free. A 2012 study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology measured the main dog allergen, Can f 1, in homes and found no evidence that so-called hypoallergenic breeds have lower levels. Low-shedding breeds such as the Poodle, the Bichon Frise and the Maltese leave less hair around, which some people with mild allergies find easier to live with.

What is the biggest dog breed?

By weight it is the Mastiff, with males weighing up to 230 pounds in the AKC standard. By height it is the Irish Wolfhound, whose males stand at least 32 inches at the shoulder, with the Great Dane close behind.

Which dog breeds live the longest?

Small breeds generally live longest. Among the breeds on this page, the Pyrenean Shepherd has the highest AKC life expectancy at 17 to 19 years, and the Afghan Hound, the Chinese Crested, the Xoloitzcuintli and the Toy Poodle all have upper estimates of 18 years. Breed averages are a guide only, since diet, weight and care decide much of an individual dog's life span.

How is breed size decided on this page?

Each breed is sorted by the middle of its adult weight range in the AKC standard: toy under 12 pounds, small 12 to 24, medium 25 to 54, large 55 to 99 and giant 100 pounds and up. Breeds that come in several varieties, such as the Xoloitzcuintli, appear under each size they cover.

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Where the breed data comes from

Weight, height, life expectancy, origin and group come from the official AKC breed pages and breed standards, checked in October 2026. The energy, children and shedding scores are the AKC's own 1 to 5 breed ratings. Breeds outside the AKC use the UKC or FCI standard or their breed association. Life spans for the Jack Russell Terrier and American Bulldog come from a 2022 VetCompass study of UK dogs, and are left blank where no reliable figure exists.

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