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Family dog breeds
Choosing the perfect puppy for your family requires thoughtful consideration of your lifestyle, living condition, energy level, and children's ages. You want a puppy that can keep up with your activities, has an outgoing and friendly personality, and who is affectionate with the whole family. Discover the best dog breeds for your family.
Best family dog breeds
Top 25 family dog breeds
View all available puppiesFrench Bulldog
About breed
Quick facts about French Bulldogs
French Bulldogs are charming, friendly, and smart dogs who love everyone they meet.
- TemperamentPlayful, Smart, Affectionate
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupNon Sporting
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Dachshund
About breed
Quick facts about Dachshunds
Dachshunds can be a handful, but they are smart, loyal companions with an iconic look.
- TemperamentCurious, Friendly, Brave
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupHound
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About breed
Quick facts about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is an affectionate lap dog that gets along with everyone.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Graceful, Gentle
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupToy
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Yorkshire Terrier
About breed
Quick facts about Yorkshire Terriers
Yorkies are allergy-friendly, toy-sized, and delightfully intelligent.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Confident, Spirited
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupToy
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Havanese
About breed
Quick facts about Havaneses
Havanese, affectionately known as "velcro dogs", seldom leave your side, and are smart and playful.
- TemperamentFunny, Friendly, Smart
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupToy
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Bichon Frise
About breed
Quick facts about Bichon Frises
The Bichon Frise is a smart and loyal lap dog that is allergy-friendly and great for families.
- TemperamentPlayful, Curious, Spirited
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupNon Sporting
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Boston Terrier
About breed
Quick facts about Boston Terriers
Boston Terriers are charming, kind, and funny dogs who get along with everyone and shower their owners with affection.
- TemperamentFriendly, Funny, Smart
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupNon Sporting
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Pug
About breed
Quick facts about Pugs
Pugs are charming, cheerful, and great with kids.
- TemperamentCharming, Affectionate, Funny
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupToy
Poodle
About breed
Quick facts about Poodles
Poodles are smart, loyal, and allergy-friendly. Great with kids, pets, and first-time owners, they thrive anywhere from cozy apartments to snowy yards, always ready to love and protect their family.
- TemperamentActive, Independent, Smart
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupNon Sporting
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Goldendoodle
About breed
Quick facts about Goldendoodles
A cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, Goldendoodles are smart, affectionate, and allergy-friendly.
- TemperamentFriendly, Smart, Devoted
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupDoodle
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Labrador Retriever
About breed
Quick facts about Labrador Retrievers
Labs are kind, outgoing, and eager-to-please dogs who are rarely aggressive and get along well with children, other pets, and strangers.
- TemperamentFriendly, Active, Brave
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupSporting
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Labradoodle
About breed
Quick facts about Labradoodles
A cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Standard Poodle, Labradoodles are kind, affectionate, and gentle.
- TemperamentFriendly, Active, Outgoing
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupDoodle
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Boxer
About breed
Quick facts about Boxers
Boxers are happy family dogs who adore children and other animals.
- TemperamentActive, Playful, Smart
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
Bulldog
About breed
Quick facts about Bulldogs
Bulldogs are gentle and loving dogs who love to lounge.
- TemperamentCalm, Friendly, Brave
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupNon Sporting
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German Shepherd Dog
About breed
Quick facts about German Shepherd Dogs
The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most iconic breeds in the US, in part due to its fantastic ability to combine the traits of a capable working dog and an affectionate pet.
- TemperamentSmart, Confident, Brave
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupHerding
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Golden Retriever
About breed
Quick facts about Golden Retrievers
The ever-popular Golden Retriever is intelligent, friendly, and incredibly loyal.
- TemperamentFriendly, Loyal, Smart
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupSporting
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Great Dane
About breed
Quick facts about Great Danes
Great Danes are among the largest dogs and also the among the calmest and kindest.
- TemperamentFriendly, Patient, Dependable
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
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Saint Bernard
About breed
Quick facts about Saint Bernards
Saint Bernards are large but easy-going companions who get along with everyone and love attention.
- TemperamentFriendly, Affectionate, Calm
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
Siberian Husky
About breed
Quick facts about Siberian Huskies
Siberian Huskies are loving, sociable, and goofy and have beautiful coats.
- TemperamentLoyal, Friendly, Funny
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
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Doberman Pinscher
About breed
Quick facts about Doberman Pinschers
Dobermans are smart, affectionate, and protective.
- TemperamentAlert, Loyal, Brave
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
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Cane Corso
About breed
Quick facts about Cane Corsos
Cane Corsos are smart, loyal, and make great family pets.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Graceful, Smart
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
Bernese Mountain Dog
About breed
Quick facts about Bernese Mountain Dogs
Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, affectionate, patient, and great with kids.
- TemperamentGood-Natured, Calm, Strong
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
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Akita
About breed
Quick facts about Akitas
The Akita was originally bred for guarding royalty in feudal Japan and is loyal, smart, and independent.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Brave, Loyal
- EnergyHigh
- Breed groupWorking
Mastiff
About breed
Quick facts about Mastiffs
- TemperamentCourageous, Dignified, Good-Natured
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
Newfoundland
About breed
Quick facts about Newfoundlands
Newfies are patient, gentle giants.
- TemperamentAffectionate, Calm, Loyal
- EnergyModerate
- Breed groupWorking
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Theresa is a tenured PuppySpot employee and breed expert. She is currently the manager of our Profile Approval department and interacts with our breeders daily. Theresa has been involved in the pet industry for over 20 years and has hands-on experience with many dog breeds. Theresa is also the proud pet parent of Marta, a German Shepherd Dog who is a trained service dog, a miniature Labradoodle named Eleanor, and her two cats, Bonnie and Katie!
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