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Answer questions about your home, lifestyle and budget. We'll match you with breeds that fit, then help you find one near you.
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Tell us about your home, activity level, kids and how much dog hair you can handle.
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See your top breeds with honest pros, cons, costs and how each handles cold weather.
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Popular breed guides
Large · 55–80 lb👪 Great family dogLabrador RetrieverFriendly, eager to please and easy to train. Labs are one of the best all-around family dogs, as long as they get daily exercise.
Large · 55–75 lb👪 Great family dogGolden RetrieverGentle, patient and famously friendly. Goldens are great with kids and other pets, but bring a lot of hair and energy.
Small · 16–28 lb👪 Good family dogFrench BulldogPlayful, quiet and built for apartment life. Frenchies need little exercise, but their flat faces make them sensitive to heat and cold.
Large · 50–90 lb👪 Good family dogGerman ShepherdSmart, loyal and protective. German Shepherds thrive with an experienced owner who gives them a job, training and lots of exercise.
Large · 40–70 lb👪 Good family dogStandard PoodleHighly intelligent, athletic and low-shedding. A good pick for people who want a bigger dog without the hair, if they budget for grooming.
Small · 13–18 lb👪 Great family dogCavalier King Charles SpanielSweet, gentle and adaptable. Cavaliers are happy in an apartment or a house and get along with almost everyone.See all 205 AKC breed guides →
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Guides
Apartment livingBest dog breeds for apartmentsCalm, compact and fairly quiet. These breeds are rated 5/5 for apartment living, plus what to check with your landlord before you adopt.WinterBest dog breeds for cold wintersThick double coats, snow-ready paws and a love of cold weather. These breeds handle cold, snowy winters best, plus tips for keeping any dog safe in the cold.First dogBest dog breeds for first-time ownersFriendly, forgiving and easy to train. These breeds are rated 5/5 for first-time owners, plus tips for getting your first dog right.CostsHow much does a dog cost per year?The basics for most dogs cost about $900–$3,700 a year, plus $750–$5,200 more in the first year. Here's the breakdown by size, plus other costs to plan for.SheddingLow-shedding dog breedsBreeds that shed the least, for people who hate dog hair or have mild allergies, plus the truth about "hypoallergenic" dogs.