Labrador Retriever (Lab)
Country of origin: Canada
The Lab is one of the most popular dogs in the United States. It is even tempered, easily trainable, and is usually good with children and other dogs.
Medium to large size dog with coats that are black, brown or yellow. Labs love water!
Grooming: Low
Apt living: No
Exercise level: High
Height: 21.5 to 24.5 inches
Weight: 55-90 lbs
Average life: 10-14 years
German Shepherd
Country of origin: Germany
The German Shepherd is usually reserved with people he does not know but generally loyal, friendly, playful and affectionate to family and people he knows.
Large dogs with coats in black, tan and a variety of colors.
Grooming: Moderate
Apt living: No
Exercise level: High
Height: 22-26 inches
Weight: 60-120 lbs.
Average life: 10-14 years
Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
Country of origin: Great Britain
The Yorkie gets along well with most children and animals. Yorkies must be socialized to minimize their assertiveness and tendency to nip.
Small dog with coats that are tan and black with some changes to bluish and tan shades.
Grooming: High
Apt living: Yes
Exercise level: Low
Height: 7-9 inches
Weight: 3-7 lbs.
Average life: 12-15 years
Golden Retriever (Golden)
Country of origin: Great Britain
The Golden is extremely easy going, great temperament and lovable with children and friends. Goldens love water!
Medium to large athletic dog with coats in a variety of gold shades.
Grooming: Moderate
Apt living: No
Exercise level: High
Height: 21-24 inches
Weight: 55-75 lbs.
Average life: 10-12 years
Beagle
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Family oriented, loving, outgoing and gets along well with children and family.
Beagles require socialization.
Small hounds with various coat colors from black, brown and white.
Grooming: Low
Apt living: Yes
Exercise level: Moderate
Height: 10-15 inches
Weight: 20-30 lbs.
Average life: 12-14 years
Boxer
Country of origin: Germany
Loyal, affectionate, playful and great around children.
The Boxer is a medium sized breed and quite muscular. Coats are beige and black, sometimes with white stripes.
Grooming: Low
Apt living: No
Exercise level: High
Height: 21-25 inches
Weight: 50-80 lbs.
Average life: 11-14 years
Dachshund
Country of origin: Germany
The Dachshund is a playful, loving and affectionate dog. Needs some patience with training as they can be stubborn.
The Dachshund has a long body and short legs.
Grooming: Moderate
Apt living: Yes
Exercise level: Low
Height: 8-9 inches
Weight:16-32 lbs.
Average life: 12-14 years
Poodle
Country of origin: France
The poodle is affectionate, intelligent and easily trainable. Socialization is
important.
Small to medium size with coats that are black, silver, white or cream.
Height for the toy is up to 10 inches weighing 5-7 pounds; the miniature is 11-15 inches weighing 14-16 pounds.
Grooming: High
Apt. living: Yes
Exercise level: Moderate
Average life: 10-15 years
Shih Tzu
Country of origin: China
The Shih Tzu is a very affectionate, gentle dog who gets along with children and other dogs.
A small sturdy dog with a variety of coat colors.
Grooming: High
Apt living: Yes
Exercise level: Low
Height: 8-11 inches
Weight: 9-16 lbs.
Average life: 11-15 years
