Your Yorkie Small, but mighty, Yorkies are well loved. They're often: Brave and ready for adventure Always on the go, has a keen eye for adventure Small and travels well Loving and loyal to her owners Protective of family; a good watch dog Quirky and entertaining...

Why We Love the Wire Fox Terrier Not everyone knows about the wonderful Wire Fox Terrier. But if you've chosen to share your family with this pup, you probably expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Alert, curious, and busy Energetic and...

Not Just "Standard" The Standard Poodle may be a "fancy" breed, but these dogs can have a great place in everyday families. They're considered: Energetic, active, and athletic Hypoallergenic coat sheds very little Above-average in intelligence and trainability when...

Learn More About the Smooth Fox Terrier Wondering if the Smooth Fox Terrier is the right friend for you? Consider these traits: Easily motivated and trainable Brave and ready for adventure Alert, curious, and busy Lively, with a friendly personality Excellent watchdog...

Mini "Mutts" The Small Mixed Breed, or "Mutt," is more special than that name might suggest! Though you may never know exactly what to expect, smaller dogs often have these traits: Well suited as a companion dog Compact and travels well Loving and loyal to her owners...

The Huggable Husky The Husky is a recognizable "working" dog. You'll have such fun with this pup who is: Outgoing, playful personality Sweet, gentle, and sensitive Always on the go, with a keen eye for adventure Good with children Friendly and eager to please...

The Spunky Shih Tzu This distinctive looking dog can easily win your love. You chose to snuggle up with a Shih Tzu because you can expect certain traits: Excellent companion Needs minimal exercise Sweet, playful, and friendly Alert, curious, and busy Good around other...

The Sweet Sheltie Chances are that you chose to share your home with a Shetland Sheepdog because you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Loyal and loving companion Good with kids and other pets Vigilant watchdog with a ready bark Sweet,...

The Remarkable Rottie Rottweilers have reputations, both good and bad. Traits you can expect include:

The Pug - What a Pup! If you're looking for a great mixture of spunky, cute, and silly, a Pug might be just the right addition to your family. Pugs are well-loved because of certain characteristics: Outgoing, playful personality Needs minimal exercise Vigilant...

Cheer for Pom Poms! Pomeranians are just full of fluffy personality. Chances are that you chose her because you like Pom Poms and you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic Outgoing and friendly...

The Pointer - A Good Sport If you're active and outdoorsy, chances are that you chose her because you like English Pointers and you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Excellent family dog, watchdog, and hunting dog Intelligent and easy...

Calling All Corgis! Th Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a long and fancy name for a dog who can fit into everyday life. You can expect from your Corgi: An excellent companion, family, and working dog Outgoing and friendly personality Athletic and agile Good with children and...

Learn about the Miniature Schnauzer What can you expect from a Mini Schnauzer? Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic Vigilant watchdog with a ready bark Hypoallergenic coat that sheds very little Friendly and eager to please Docile and devoted Small, but sturdy...

Somewhere in the Middle... Not too big, not too small - chances are that you chose your Medium Mixed Breed because you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Well suited as a family dog Intelligent and easy to train People-oriented and...

A Memo on the Maltese If you're up to routine dog grooming mixed with a lot of love, then the Maltese could be your new best friend! What you can expect: Trusting and affectionate Gentle-mannered and easy to get along with Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic...

Large, Loveable "Mutts" The Large Mixed Breed dog may have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Confident, steady, and fearless Well suited as a family or hunting dog Obedient and devoted Large, strong, and athletic Even-tempered with a gentle disposition No...

That Loveable Lab If you don't have a Labrador Retriever, chances are you know one! These dogs are so popular for some great reasons: Bouncy, cheerful, loyal, and enthusiastic Good with kids and other pets Above-average intelligence and trainability when positive...

Greyhounds will Race into your Heart Greyhounds are just great, for many reasons: Adaptable to a wide variety of living conditions Quiet—not much of a barker Needs minimal exercise Mild-mannered and easy to get along with But put on the brakes, and think about these...

Great Danes: The Iconic Giant Breed Great Danes are often thought of as gentle giants. They often show these traits: Lovable, playful companion Good with children Confident, steady, and fearless Good watchdog with a loud bark Mild-mannered and easy to get along with...

Pure Gold The popular Golden Retriever exhibits traits that many families rely on: Even-tempered, affectionate, and happy-go-lucky Good with kids and other pets Large, strong, and athletic Above-average intelligence and trainability when positive reinforcement...

Big Love for Big Dogs! If your home is ready for a Giant Mixed Breed dog, then you're ready for these traits: Docile and devoted Even temper and gentle disposition Loyal and easygoing with the people she knows Protective; excellent guard dog Good with children But...

The Steady Shepherd Loyal, steadfast, and vigilant, the German Shepherd exemplifies the faithful "Fido": Well suited as a companion, family dog, or working dog Energetic, active, and athletic Above-average intelligence and trainability when positive reinforcement...

Fantastic Frenchies The feisty French Bulldog can be a wonderful canine companion. The Frenchie may fit your lifestyle if you're looking for traits like: An affectionate companion and family dog Even-tempered; adapts to a wide variety of environments Small, but sturdy...

The Super Spaniel English Springer Spaniels are very active, but also very loving. Consider adding a Springer Spaniel to your family if these traits appeal to you: Excellent family dog, watchdog, and hunting dog Eager to please and responsive to training Bouncy,...

The English Bulldog - Quite a Chap! The English Bulldog can be expected to have certain traits: Affectionate, easygoing, and lovable Quiet—not much of a barker Good with kids and other pets An excellent guard dog, courageous and dependable Adaptable to a wide variety...

The Distinctive Dobie With a reputation for vigilance and loyalty, the Doberman Pinscher could be great for your family for several reasons: Energetic and playful An affectionate companion and family dog Obedient and devoted Easily motivated and trainable Protective;...

Dalmatian Details It's easy to spot why we love Dalmatians: Energetic and playful Intelligent and easy to train Gregarious, extroverted personality Protective of family, a good watch dog People-oriented and eager to please Loyal and loving companion But be on the...

  Foxy Doxies Close to the ground, but close to your heart - chances are that you chose your Dachshund because you expected her to have certain traits that would fit your lifestyle: Energetic and playful Small, but sturdy Vigilant watchdog with a ready bark Bold,...

Connecting with the Cocker Spaniel Arguably made famous by a cartoon dog named Lady, Cocker Spaniels are beautiful and loving. Other characteristics include: Outgoing and friendly personality Mild-mannered and easy to get along with Energetic, active, and athletic...