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Dog Breeds Cheat Sheet

Affenpinscher

Also known as: Affi, Miniature Pinscher

S — Small 3–5 kg Toy
Affenpinscher
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Australian Shepherd

Also known as: Aussie, Australian Shepherd Dog

L — Large 18–29 kg Herding
Australian Shepherd
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Beagle

Also known as: Beags, Pocket Beagle

M — Medium 9–11 kg Hound
Beagle
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Belgian Malinois

Also known as: Malinois

L — Large 20-30 kg Working
Belgian Malinois
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
2-4 h
Alone Time OK

Bichon Frise

Also known as: Bichon, Tenerife Dog

S — Small 5–8 kg Utility
Bichon Frise
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45 min
Exercise
1 h
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Black Russian Terrier

Also known as: BRT, Tchiorny Terrier, Blackie

XL — Extra Large 36–59 kg Working
Black Russian Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
2 h
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Boxer

Also known as: German Boxer, Deutscher Boxer

L — Large 25–32 kg Working
Boxer
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Cairn Terrier

Also known as: Cairn, Toto Dog

S — Small 6–8 kg Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Also known as: Cavalier, Cav

S — Small 5.9–8.2 kg Toy
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Chihuahua

Also known as: Chi, Chihuahueño, Pocket Dog

XS — Extra Small 1–3 kg Toy
Chihuahua
Breed Overview Training Tips

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

14–18 h
Sleep
30 min
Exercise
10 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Clumber Spaniel

Also known as: Clumber

L — Large 25-39 kg Gundog
Clumber Spaniel
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Cocker Spaniel

Also known as: English Cocker Spaniel, Cocker

M — Medium 13–14.5 kg Gundog
Cocker Spaniel
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Dachshund

Also known as: Dachie, Sausage Dog

M — Medium 9–11 kg Hound
Dachshund
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

English Setter

Also known as: Setter, Englishie

M — Medium 9–11 kg Hound
English Setter
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Fox Terrier

Also known as: Smooth Fox Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier

S — Small 6.8–8.6 kg Terrier
Fox Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

French Bulldog

Also known as: Frenchie, Bouledogue Français

M — Medium 8–14 kg Non-Sporting
French Bulldog
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

German Shepherd

Also known as: GSD, Alsatian, Deutscher Schäferhund

XL — Extra Large 30–40 kg Working
German Shepherd
Breed Overview Guard Dog Training Health & Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Giant Schnauzer

Also known as: Riesenschnauzer

XL — Extra Large 25–48 kg Working
Giant Schnauzer
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
1–2 h
Grooming / week
25 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Golden Retriever

Also known as: Goldie, Yellow Retriever

L — Large 25–34 kg Gundog
Golden Retriever
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Griffon Bruxellois

Also known as: Brussels Griffon, Griffon Belge

S — Small 3.5–6 kg Toy
Griffon Bruxellois
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Hamiltonstovare

Also known as: Hamilton Hound, Swedish Foxhound

M — Medium 20–25 kg Hound
Hamiltonstovare
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Italian Greyhound

Also known as: Iggy, Italian Whippet

S — Small 3–5 kg Toy
Italian Greyhound
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Jack Russell Terrier

Also known as: Jack, JRT

S — Small 5–8 kg Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Japanese Spitz

Also known as: Nihon Supittsu

S — Small 5–10 kg Utility
Japanese Spitz
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

King Charles Spaniel

Also known as: King, KCS

S — Small 5–8 kg Toy
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Labrador Retriever

Also known as: Lab

L — Large 25–36 kg Sporting
Labrador Retriever
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Lagotto Romagnolo

Also known as: Lagotto, Romagna Water Dog

M — Medium 11-16 kg Gundog
Lagotto Romagnolo
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1-2 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Lowchen

Also known as: Little Lion Dog, Petit Chien Lion

S — Small 4.5–8 kg Utility
Lowchen
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45 min
Exercise
1 h
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Maltese

Also known as: Maltese Terrier

S — Small 2–4 kg Toy
Maltese
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
30–60 min
Exercise
2–4 h
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Norfolk Terrier

Also known as: Norfolk

S — Small 5–6 kg Terrier
Norfolk Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Old English Sheepdog

Also known as: Bobtail, OES

XL — Extra Large 27–45 kg Herding
Old English Sheepdog
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
3–5 h
Grooming / week
25 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Papillon

Also known as: Continental Toy Spaniel, Butterfly Dog

XS — Extra Small 3–5 kg Toy
Papillon
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Pekingese

Also known as: Peke, Peking Palasthund

S — Small 3–6 kg Toy
Pekingese
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

14–16 h
Sleep
30–45 min
Exercise
2–3 h
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Pocket American Bully

Also known as: Pocket Bully

M — Medium 14-25 kg Companion
Pocket American Bully
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Pomeranian

Also known as: Pom, Zwergspitz

XS — Extra Small 1.8–3.2 kg Toy
Pomeranian
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

14–16 h
Sleep
30–45 min
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Also known as: Ridgeback, African Lion Hound

XL — Extra Large 32–36 kg Hound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
15 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Rottweiler

Also known as: Rottie

XL — Extra Large 35–60 kg Working
Rottweiler
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
25 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Saint Bernard

Also known as: St Bernard, St. Bernard

XL — Extra Large 54-82 kg Working
Saint Bernard
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

14-16 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
25 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Samoyed

Also known as: Sammie, Sammy

L — Large 16-30 kg Spitz
Samoyed
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1-2 h
Exercise
1 h
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Scottish Deerhound

Also known as: Deerhound

XL — Extra Large 36-50 kg Hound
Scottish Deerhound
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

14-16 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Shiba Inu

Also known as: Shiba

S — Small 8-11 kg Spitz
Shiba Inu
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Siberian Husky

Also known as: Husky

M — Medium 20–27 kg Working
Siberian Husky
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
2–4 h
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Speagle

Also known as: Beagle Cocker Spaniel Mix, Cocker Beagle

M — Medium 9–18 kg Crossbreed
Speagle
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Also known as: Staffie, Staffy

M — Medium 11–17 kg Terrier
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Swedish Vallhund

Also known as: Vastgotaspets, Swedish Cattle Dog

M — Medium 9–14 kg Herding
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1–2 h
Exercise
20 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK

Tibetan Spaniel

Also known as: Tibbie

S — Small 4–7 kg Non-Sporting
Tibetan Spaniel
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Toy Poodle

Also known as: Poodle

S — Small 2-4 kg Companion
Toy Poodle
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
2-4 h
Alone Time OK

Welsh Corgi

Also known as: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Cardigan Welsh Corgi

M — Medium 10–14 kg Herding
Welsh Corgi
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

West Highland White Terrier

Also known as: Westie, West Highland Terrier

S — Small 6-10 kg Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12-14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
4-6 h
Alone Time OK

Westiepoo

Also known as: Westiedoodle, West Highland White Terrier Poodle Mix

S — Small 9–14 kg Crossbreed
Westiepoo
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
45 min
Grooming / week
10 min
Feeding / 2× day
3–4 h
Alone Time OK

Whippet

Also known as: English Whippet, Snap Dog

M — Medium 11–18 kg Hound
Whippet
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

16–18 h
Sleep
1 h
Exercise
10 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Also known as: Berger Blanc Suisse, White Shepherd

L — Large 25–40 kg Herding
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
2+ h
Exercise
1 h
Grooming / week
20 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Xoloitzcuintle

Also known as: Xolo, Mexican Hairless Dog

M — Medium 4–25 kg Non-Sporting
Xoloitzcuintle
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
30 min
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
4–6 h
Alone Time OK

Yorkshire Terrier

Also known as: Yorkie

S — Small 2–3 kg Toy
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Overview Training Tips Puppy Care

Physical

Shedding
low → high
Grooming Freq.
low → high
Drooling
low → high

Personality

Trainable
low → high
Barking
low → a lot
Energy
low → high
Mental Req.
relax → let's work

Dog Traits

Family Life
independent → lovey-dovey
With Kids
no → great
Other Dogs
no → sociable
Strangers
shy → best friends
Playful
not now → let's play!
Watchdog
roll-over → vigilant
Adaptability
routine → whatever

Time (hrs / day)

12–14 h
Sleep
45–60 min
Exercise
2–4 h
Grooming / week
15 min
Feeding / 2× day
2–4 h
Alone Time OK