What is the best dog breed for every lifestyle?  Well, of course, that all depends on your individual needs for a four-legged best friend.  In addition to temperament, size and energy level, you need to consider what stage of life you as a dog lover are in.  Here are the best breeds for every situation:

Dog Breeds For Kids

Labrador

If you have infants, toddlers or teenagers your needs for selecting a dog may vary.  But traditionally, these dog breeds are well-adjusted members of the family and down for all the fun and games:

  • Golden Retriever
  • Labrador Retriever
  • Poodle
  • Irish Setter
  • Vizsla
  • Newfoundland
  • Bull Terrier
  • Beagle
  • Bulldog
  • Mixed Breed

Dogs For Apartment Living

chihuahua

Short on yard space, but have lots of room in your heart for a dog?  Then these happily adjusted dogs might be best for a dog mom doing apartment living:

  • Bichon Frise
  • Greyhound
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Bulldog
  • Boston Terrier
  • Italian Greyhound
  • Basset Hound
  • Chihuahua
  • Coton de Tulear
  • Basenji
  • French Bulldog

Emotional Support Dogs

corgi

The dog and human connection is a key component when choosing an emotional support dog.  If you have a dog you are never alone. Choose a calm and loyal dog for your lifestyle:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Labrador Retriever
  • Corgi
  • Great Pyrenees
  • Standard Poodle
  • Great Dane
  • Maltese
  • Havanese Golden Retriever
  • Yorkshire Terrier
  • Mixed Breed

Hypoallergenic Dogs

bichon frise

Just looking at fluffy, long-haired dogs makes you say AH-CHOO!  Here are some amazing dog breeds for people who want to live life with dog and battle allergies:

  • Afghan Hound
  • Bedlington Terrier
  • Bichon Frise
  • Chinese Crested
  • Coton de Tulear
  • Giant  and Mini Schnauzer
  • Irish Water Spaniel
  • Lagotto Romagnolo
  • Maltese
  • Poodle, Golden Doodle, Labradoodle
  • Portuguese Water Dog
  • Wheaten Terrier

Dog Breeds For Couch Potatoes

pug

Your idea of the perfect weekend is a leisurely stroll around the block followed by binge watching Netflix and ordering in a pizza? Then check out these little and big mutts dog breeds who are down for the same thing:

  • Pug
  • French Bulldog
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  • Skye Terrier
  • Shih Tzu
  • Irish Wolfhound
  • Greyhound
  • Great Dane
  • Maltese
  • Bulldog

Dog Breeds For Weekend Warriors

Best Dog Breeds For Every Lifestyle German shepherd

Ready. Set. GO! We know you. We see you. You are dog co-dependent and do everything together: beach, mountains, desert, road tripping is your favorite thing to do.  These pups are the best candidates for your next adventure:

  • Australian Shepherd
  • Beagle
  • Border Collie
  • Bernese Mountain Dog
  • Boxer
  • Collie
  • German Shepherd
  • Golden Retriever
  • Irish Setter
  • German Shorthaired Ponter
  • Labrador Retriever
  • Siberian Husky
  • Weimaraner