Dog Breed Guides

Affectionate · Curious · Confident

Afghan Hound

Hound Group

Independent · Aloof · Dignified

Large90+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Airedale Terrier

Terrier Group

Confident · Intelligent · Loyal

Large120+ mins/day£150–£230/mo

Akita

Utility Group

Loyal · Independent · Dignified

Large120+ mins/day£140–£220/mo

Alaskan Malamute

Working Group

Loyal · Affectionate · Strong-willed

Large90+ mins/day£160–£250/mo

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Independent · Protective

Aussiedoodle

Medium90+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Intelligent · High energy · Loyal

Medium120+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Australian Cattle Dog

Pastoral Group

Highly intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Medium120+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Australian Shepherd

Pastoral Group

Highly intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Australian Silky Terrier

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Intelligent

Australian Terrier

Terrier Group

Spirited · Loyal · Alert

Medium60+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Barbet

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Energetic

Small45+ mins/day£90–£150/mo

Basenji

Hound Group

Independent · Alert · Intelligent

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

Hound Group

Energetic · Affectionate · Independent

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand)

Hound Group

Friendly · Determined · Pack-oriented

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

Hound Group

Cheerful · Affectionate · Independent

Medium30+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Basset Hound

Hound Group

Affectionate · Stubborn · Calm

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

Hound Group

Determined · Loyal · Independent

Beagador

Large75+ mins/day£110–£180/mo

Friendly · Loyal · High energy

Beagle

Hound Group

Curious · Friendly · Determined

Large75+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Bearded Collie

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Affectionate

Medium45+ mins/day£100–£150/mo

Bedlington Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Spirited · Intelligent

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · High energy

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois)

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Alert

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois)

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Loyal · High energy

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervuren)

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · High energy

Large60+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Bergamasco Shepherd

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Calm and patient

Bernedoodle

Large60+ mins/day£150–£230/mo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Loyal

Large60+ mins/day£150–£240/mo

Bernese Mountain Dog

Working Group

Gentle · Loyal · Confident

Bichon Frise

Toy Group

Cheerful · Affectionate · Sociable

Bloodhound

Hound Group

Determined · Friendly · Loyal

Large60+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Boerboel

Working Group

Loyal · Protective · Confident

Bolognese

Toy Group

Affectionate · Gentle · Intelligent

Borador

Large90+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Medium120+ mins/day£70–£130/mo

Border Collie

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Sensitive

Border Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Eager to please · Good with children

Bordoodle

Medium75+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Borzoi

Hound Group

Independent · Gentle · Aloof

Boston Terrier

Utility Group

Affectionate · Lively · Intelligent

Large75+ mins/day£140–£220/mo

Bouvier des Flandres

Working Group

Loyal · Confident · Protective

Boxador

Large90+ mins/day£130–£190/mo

Loyal · Energetic · Affectionate

Boxer

Working Group

Playful · Loyal · Affectionate

Bracco Italiano

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · High energy

Briard

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Protective

Brittany

Gundog Group

Eager to please · High energy · Intelligent

Bull Terrier

Terrier Group

Energetic · Determined · Loyal

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Terrier Group

Courageous · Determined · Loyal

Medium20+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Bulldog

Utility Group

Affectionate · Loyal · Determined

Large45+ mins/day£150–£240/mo

Bullmastiff

Working Group

Loyal · Protective · Affectionate

Cairn Terrier

Terrier Group

Spirited · Independent · Loyal

Canaan Dog

Utility Group

Alert · Independent · Loyal

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Working Group

Independent · High energy · Loyal

Cane Corso

Working Group

Loyal · Protective · Confident

Catalonian Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Energetic

Giant60+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Caucasian Shepherd Dog

Working Group

Protective · Independent · Loyal

Cavachon

Affectionate · Gentle · Playful

Small30+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy Group

Affectionate · Gentle · Adaptable

Cavapoo

Small30+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Affectionate · Gentle · Intelligent

Cavapoochon

Small20+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Giant60+ mins/day£160–£260/mo

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Working Group

Independent · Protective · Loyal

Cesky Terrier

Terrier Group

Friendly · Loyal · Alert

Chart Polski

Hound Group

Independent · High energy · Aloof

Small20+ mins/day£70–£120/mo

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Small20+ mins/day£70–£120/mo

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Chinese Crested

Toy Group

Affectionate · Playful · Alert

Chipoo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Chorkie

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Medium20+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Chow Chow

Utility Group

Independent · Aloof · Loyal

Chug

Small20+ mins/day£80–£140/mo

Affectionate · Playful · Loyal

Cirneco dell'Etna

Hound Group

Alert · Independent · Affectionate

Large60+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Clumber Spaniel

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Eager to please · Gentle

Cockapoo

Small60+ mins/day£70–£130/mo

Affectionate · Energetic · Intelligent

Medium60+ mins/day£70–£130/mo

Cocker Spaniel

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Energetic · Intelligent

Coton de Tulear

Toy Group

Affectionate · Playful · Intelligent

Medium60+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

Croatian Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Alert

Small45+ mins/day£60–£120/mo

Dachshund

Hound Group

Bold · Affectionate · Independent

Dachshund (Miniature Long Haired)

Hound Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Courageous

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Hound Group

Affectionate · Loyal · Intelligent

Dachshund (Miniature Wire Haired)

Hound Group

Courageous · Intelligent · Loyal

Dachshund (Standard Long Haired)

Hound Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Courageous

Dachshund (Standard Wire Haired)

Hound Group

Loyal · Courageous · Independent

Dalmatian

Utility Group

Energetic · Loyal · Intelligent

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Independent · Determined

Deerhound

Hound Group

Gentle · Independent · Loyal

Dobermann

Working Group

Loyal · Alert · Intelligent

Dogo Argentino

Working Group

Loyal · Confident · Protective

Large45+ mins/day£160–£260/mo

Dogue de Bordeaux

Working Group

Affectionate · Loyal · Calm

Small45+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

Drever

Hound Group

Friendly · Determined · Loyal

Dutch Partridge Dog

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · Intelligent

Dutch Shepherd Dog

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

English Setter

Gundog Group

Gentle · Eager to please · High energy

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Working Group

Loyal · High energy · Alert

Large60+ mins/day£140–£220/mo

Estrela Mountain Dog

Working Group

Loyal · Protective · Independent

Medium45+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Eurasier

Working Group

Loyal · Calm · Affectionate

Field Spaniel

Gundog Group

Gentle · Devoted · Eager to please

Finnish Lapphund

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Friendly

Finnish Spitz

Hound Group

Lively · Alert · Independent

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Terrier Group

Bold · Lively · Intelligent

Small45+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

Fox Terrier (Wire)

Terrier Group

Bold · Energetic · Intelligent

Small30+ mins/day£90–£160/mo

French Bulldog

Utility Group

Affectionate · Playful · Loyal

German Pinscher

Working Group

Alert · Intelligent · Independent

Large120+ mins/day£90–£160/mo

German Shepherd

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Confident

German Shorthaired Pointer

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Large30+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

German Spitz (Giant)

Utility Group

Loyal · Alert · Intelligent

German Spitz (Klein)

Utility Group

Alert · Loyal · Affectionate

Small20+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

German Spitz (Mittel)

Utility Group

Alert · Loyal · Intelligent

German Wirehaired Pointer

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Giant Schnauzer

Working Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Alert

Glen of Imaal Terrier

Terrier Group

Courageous · Independent · Loyal

Large90+ mins/day£80–£150/mo

Golden Retriever

Gundog Group

Gentle · Friendly · Intelligent

Goldendoodle

Large60+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Eager to please

Gordon Setter

Gundog Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Energetic

Giant60+ mins/day£200–£320/mo

Great Dane

Working Group

Gentle · Affectionate · Loyal

Large60+ mins/day£150–£240/mo

Great Swiss Mountain Dog

Working Group

Loyal · Confident · Alert

Large120+ mins/day£140–£220/mo

Greenland Dog

Working Group

Independent · High energy · Loyal

Large60+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Greyhound

Hound Group

Gentle · Intelligent · Loyal

Griffon Bruxellois

Toy Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Groodle

Friendly · Intelligent · Loyal

Hamiltonstovare

Hound Group

Friendly · Energetic · Independent

Havanese

Toy Group

Affectionate · Cheerful · Intelligent

Hovawart

Working Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Protective

Hungarian Puli

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Energetic

Hungarian Pumi

Pastoral Group

Lively · Intelligent · Alert

Hungarian Vizsla

Gundog Group

Affectionate · High energy · Loyal

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla

Gundog Group

Energetic · Loyal · Intelligent

Huskydoodle

Energetic · Intelligent · Loyal

Ibizan Hound

Hound Group

Independent · High energy · Alert

Icelandic Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Alert · Friendly

Irish Red and White Setter

Gundog Group

Energetic · Loyal · Intelligent

Irish Setter

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Energetic · Eager to please

Irish Terrier

Terrier Group

Loyal · Bold · High energy

Irish Water Spaniel

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Eager to please · High energy

Giant90+ mins/day£180–£280/mo

Irish Wolfhound

Hound Group

Gentle · Loyal · Dignified

Italian Greyhound

Toy Group

Affectionate · Gentle · Loyal

Italian Spinone

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Eager to please · Loyal

Small60+ mins/day£80–£130/mo

Jack Russell Terrier

Terrier Group

Energetic · Tenacious · Intelligent

Jackador

Large90+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Loyal · High energy · Intelligent

Jackapoo

Small45+ mins/day£60–£100/mo

Alert · Energetic · Affectionate

Japanese Chin

Toy Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Gentle

Japanese Shiba Inu

Utility Group

Independent · Alert · Loyal

Japanese Spitz

Utility Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Jug

Small30+ mins/day£80–£140/mo

Affectionate · Spirited · Loyal

Medium30+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Keeshond

Utility Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Kerry Blue Terrier

Terrier Group

Spirited · Loyal · Confident

King Charles Spaniel

Toy Group

Affectionate · Gentle · Eager to please

Kishu Ken

Utility Group

Independent · Alert · Loyal

Large45+ mins/day£140–£210/mo

Komondor

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Independent · Protective

Large90+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Korthals Griffon

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · Intelligent

Labradoodle

Large60+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Friendly · Intelligent · Energetic

Large90+ mins/day£80–£150/mo

Labrador Retriever

Gundog Group

Friendly · Sociable · Eager to please

Lagotto Romagnolo

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Eager to please · Affectionate

Small45+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

Lakeland Terrier

Terrier Group

Confident · Independent · Feisty

Lancashire Heeler

Pastoral Group

Alert · Loyal · Intelligent

Large Munsterlander

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · High energy

Giant75+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Leonberger

Working Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Gentle giant

Lhasa Apso

Utility Group

Independent · Alert · Loyal

Lhasapoo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Lowchen

Toy Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Maltese

Toy Group

Affectionate · Gentle · Intelligent

Maltipoo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Medium45+ mins/day£90–£140/mo

Manchester Terrier

Terrier Group

Loyal · Alert · Energetic

Maremma Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Independent · Protective · Loyal

Giant45+ mins/day£180–£300/mo

Mastiff

Working Group

Loyal · Gentle · Protective

Miniature Pinscher

Toy Group

Alert · Confident · Independent

Miniature Schnauzer

Utility Group

Alert · Intelligent · Spirited

Morkie

Affectionate · Lively · Alert

Mudi

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Giant30+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Neapolitan Mastiff

Working Group

Loyal · Protective · Calm

Giant60+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Newfoundland

Working Group

Gentle · Loyal · Intelligent

Norfolk Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Norwegian Buhund

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Alert · High energy

Norwegian Elkhound

Hound Group

Loyal · Independent · Alert

Norwegian Lundehund

Hound Group

Alert · Energetic · Loyal

Norwich Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Spirited · Alert

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Eager to please · High energy

Old English Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Affectionate · Exuberant · Intelligent

Otterhound

Hound Group

Friendly · Determined · Energetic

Papillon

Toy Group

Intelligent · Affectionate · Eager to please

Small60+ mins/day£80–£130/mo

Parson Russell Terrier

Terrier Group

Energetic · Intelligent · Fearless

Peekapoo

Small20+ mins/day£80–£140/mo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Pekingese

Toy Group

Affectionate · Independent · Dignified

Peruvian Hairless Dog

Utility Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Pharaoh Hound

Hound Group

Intelligent · Independent · High energy

Picardy Spaniel

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · Intelligent

Large90+ mins/day£100–£160/mo

Pointer

Gundog Group

Energetic · Loyal · Intelligent

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Alert

Pomchi

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Pomeranian

Toy Group

Lively · Confident · Loyal

Poochon

Affectionate · Intelligent · Playful

Poodle (Miniature)

Utility Group

Intelligent · Affectionate · Eager to please

Poodle (Standard)

Utility Group

Intelligent · Eager to please · Loyal

Poodle (Toy)

Utility Group

Intelligent · Affectionate · Eager to please

Medium75+ mins/day£90–£150/mo

Portuguese Podengo (Medio)

Hound Group

Independent · Alert · High energy

Medium60+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Portuguese Water Dog

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Small20+ mins/day£70–£120/mo

Prague Ratter

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Intelligent

Small30+ mins/day£70–£130/mo

Pug

Toy Group

Affectionate · Comical · Sociable

Puggle

Affectionate · Sociable · Good-natured

Giant45+ mins/day£160–£250/mo

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Independent · Protective

Small60+ mins/day£90–£150/mo

Pyrenean Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Energetic · Intelligent · Loyal

Retriever (Chesapeake Bay)

Gundog Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Tenacious

Retriever (Curly Coated)

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Independent · Loyal

Retriever (Flat Coated)

Gundog Group

Friendly · Energetic · Intelligent

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hound Group

Loyal · Independent · Athletic

Rottweiler

Working Group

Loyal · Confident · Protective

Large60+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Rough Collie

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Gentle · Intelligent

Russian Black Terrier

Working Group

Loyal · Confident · Protective

Russian Toy

Toy Group

Affectionate · Spirited · Loyal

Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Toy Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Sociable

Giant60+ mins/day£200–£340/mo

Saint Bernard

Working Group

Gentle · Loyal · Patient

Saluki

Hound Group

Independent · Aloof · High energy

Samoyed

Pastoral Group

Friendly · Loyal · Intelligent

Schapendoes

Pastoral Group

Lively · Intelligent · Loyal

Schipperke

Utility Group

Spirited · Alert · Loyal

Schnauzer

Utility Group

Intelligent · Alert · Loyal

Schnoodle

Intelligent · Affectionate · Eager to please

Scottish Terrier

Terrier Group

Independent · Stubborn · Alert

Sealyham Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Spirited · Intelligent

Segugio Italiano

Hound Group

Determined · Loyal · Independent

Medium20+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Shar Pei

Utility Group

Independent · Loyal · Aloof

Sheepadoodle

Large75+ mins/day£140–£220/mo

Affectionate · Intelligent · Loyal

Shepadoodle

Intelligent · Loyal · Energetic

Medium45+ mins/day£90–£150/mo

Shetland Sheepdog

Pastoral Group

Intelligent · Loyal · Eager to please

Shih Tzu

Utility Group

Affectionate · Playful · Adaptable

Siberian Husky

Working Group

Energetic · Independent · Friendly

Medium30+ mins/day£100–£150/mo

Skye Terrier

Terrier Group

Independent · Loyal · Alert

Sloughi

Hound Group

Independent · Athletic · Aloof

Small Munsterlander

Gundog Group

Eager to please · Intelligent · Loyal

Large60+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Smooth Collie

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Gentle

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Energetic · Intelligent

Spaniel (American Cocker)

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Eager to please · Good with children

Spaniel (English Springer)

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · High energy

Medium45+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Spaniel (Sussex)

Gundog Group

Affectionate · Eager to please · Good with children

Medium90+ mins/day£110–£170/mo

Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

Gundog Group

Loyal · Energetic · Eager to please

Spanish Water Dog

Gundog Group

Intelligent · Energetic · Loyal

Springador

Large120+ mins/day£70–£115/mo

Friendly · Affectionate · Energetic

Springerdoodle

Medium60+ mins/day£110–£180/mo

Intelligent · Energetic · Affectionate

Sprockapoo

Medium60+ mins/day£100–£170/mo

Friendly · Intelligent · Energetic

Sprocker

Energetic · Loyal · Eager to please

Sproodle

Medium75+ mins/day£110–£180/mo

Energetic · Affectionate · Eager to please

Stabyhoun

Gundog Group

Loyal · Eager to please · Intelligent

Staffador

Large75+ mins/day£120–£180/mo

Loyal · Affectionate · High energy

Medium60+ mins/day£70–£130/mo

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Loyal · Energetic

Swedish Lapphund

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Alert

Small45+ mins/day£90–£150/mo

Swedish Vallhund

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Alert · Energetic

Teddy Bear Dog

Affectionate · Playful · Intelligent

Large45+ mins/day£170–£280/mo

Tibetan Mastiff

Working Group

Independent · Protective · Aloof

Tibetan Spaniel

Utility Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Tibetan Terrier

Utility Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Independent

Volpino Italiano

Toy Group

Affectionate · Alert · Loyal

Weimaraner

Gundog Group

Loyal · High energy · Intelligent

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Pastoral Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Pastoral Group

Affectionate · Intelligent · Alert

Welsh Terrier

Terrier Group

Spirited · Confident · Loyal

West Highland White Terrier

Terrier Group

Confident · Affectionate · Alert

Westiepoo

Affectionate · Confident · Intelligent

Whippet

Hound Group

Gentle · Athletic · Affectionate

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Pastoral Group

Loyal · Intelligent · Alert

Whoodle

Medium60+ mins/day£120–£190/mo

Friendly · Energetic · Intelligent

Xoloitzcuintli

Utility Group

Alert · Independent · Loyal

Yorkipoo

Affectionate · Confident · Intelligent

Yorkshire Terrier

Terrier Group

Affectionate · Spirited · Loyal