Which Dog Breed is Best for You

These categories are aligned with scientific studies and breed traits, such as the dog's exercise needs, grooming requirements, trainability, and temperament.

Mostly A’s: Low-Maintenance Companions

Breeds that require minimal grooming, exercise, and are generally easygoing:

1. French Bulldog

2. Pug

3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

4. Boston Terrier

5. Chihuahua

6. Shih Tzu

7. Basset Hound

8. Dachshund

9. Maltese

10. Lhasa Apso

11. Scottish Terrier

12. Japanese Chin

13. Italian Greyhound

14. Havanese

15. English Bulldog

Mostly B’s: Active and Adaptable Dogs

Breeds that enjoy moderate exercise and adapt well to various environments:

1. Labrador Retriever

2. Golden Retriever

3. Beagle

4. Border Collie

5. Australian Shepherd

6. Cocker Spaniel

7. Shetland Sheepdog

8. Pembroke Welsh Corgi

9. Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

10. Boxer

11. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

12. American Eskimo Dog

13. Vizsla

14. Standard Poodle

15. Brittany Spaniel

Mostly C’s: Experienced Owner’s Choice

Breeds that benefit from experienced handlers due to intelligence or specific needs:

1. Belgian Malinois

2. Doberman Pinscher

3. Akita

4. Rottweiler

5. German Shepherd

6. Weimaraner

7. Rhodesian Ridgeback

8. Australian Cattle Dog

9. Pharaoh Hound

10. Basenji

11. Airedale Terrier

12. Alaskan Malamute

13. Tibetan Mastiff

14. Irish Setter

15. Great Dane

Mostly D’s: Highly Active and Trainable Breeds

Breeds known for high energy, athleticism, and trainability:

1. Border Collie

2. Australian Kelpie

3. Jack Russell Terrier

4. Hungarian Puli

5. Belgian Tervuren

6. English Springer Spaniel

7. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

8. German Shorthaired Pointer

9. Siberian Husky

10. American Pit Bull Terrier

11. Chesapeake Bay Retriever

12. Keeshond

13. Irish Water Spaniel

14. Finnish Lapphund

15. Portuguese Water Dog