Breeds

Dog breed guides

Honest profiles for popular breeds — what they need day to day, who they fit, and what to watch for.

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Samoyed breed illustration

Working

Samoyed

A smiling, cloud-coated northern breed, the Samoyed thrives with active owners who accept heavy shedding, cold-weather joy, and a vocal, social personality — not a quiet low-maintenance pet.

Medium High energy
Scottish Terrier breed illustration

Terrier

Scottish Terrier

A dignified, independent terrier in a distinctive silhouette, the Scottish Terrier suits owners who appreciate a bold little character — and will manage coat care, digging instincts, and terrier stubbornness.

Small Moderate energy
Shetland Sheepdog breed illustration

Herding

Shetland Sheepdog

Bright, sensitive, and famously vocal, the Shetland Sheepdog is a miniature collie-type herding companion that thrives on training — and needs owners ready for coat care and a watchdog’s voice.

Small High energy
Shiba Inu breed illustration

Non-Sporting

Shiba Inu

Clean, catlike, and famously independent, the Shiba Inu is a spirited Japanese spitz that rewards experienced, patient owners — and frustrates anyone expecting a soft, eager-to-please companion.

Small Moderate energy
Shih Tzu breed illustration

Toy

Shih Tzu

A royal companion breed with a flowing coat and an outgoing little personality, the Shih Tzu is built for close human company — and for owners who will commit to grooming and short-faced care.

Small Moderate energy
Siberian Husky breed illustration

Working

Siberian Husky

Athletic, social, and famously independent, the Siberian Husky is a sled dog built for endurance and pack life — gorgeous on Instagram, demanding in a house that cannot meet exercise and containment needs.

Medium High energy
Vizsla breed illustration

Sporting

Vizsla

Elegant, affectionate, and almost famously Velcro-attached, the Vizsla is a high-energy sporting dog that wants both serious exercise and constant human company — a demanding combination done right.

Medium Very High energy
Weimaraner breed illustration

Sporting

Weimaraner

The sleek “Gray Ghost” is a high-drive hunting companion that needs serious daily outlets and training — striking looks alone do not make an easy pet.

Large Very High energy
West Highland White Terrier breed illustration

Terrier

West Highland White Terrier

Hardy, confident, and snow-white, the West Highland White Terrier is a true terrier in a compact package — charming with training, stubborn without it, and happiest when allowed to use its brain and nose.

Small High energy
Whippet breed illustration

Hound

Whippet

A pocket sighthound with explosive speed and couch-potato downtime, the Whippet offers an unusual mix — brilliant for active owners who also love a quiet house dog between sprints.

Medium High energy
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breed illustration

Sporting

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

A versatile, weatherproof pointing breed with a distinctive wiry coat, the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon thrives with hunters and outdoor families who can give it real fieldwork — not just a weekend walk.

Medium High energy
Yorkshire Terrier breed illustration

Toy

Yorkshire Terrier

Tiny, bold, and full of terrier attitude, the Yorkshire Terrier packs a big personality into a portable frame — thriving with owners who respect both the glamour and the grit.

Toy High energy