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
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
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
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
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
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
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
