Pomeranian

Pomeranian

Personality:

Cocky               Extroverted              Devoted             Affectionate                 Intelligent             Nosy

Needs:

Attention

Brushing

Problems:

Distrustful of Strangers

Bark

Needs Supervision when with Children

Heavy Shedding

Good Things:

Easy to Train

Lap Dog

Guard Dog

Good with Other Dogs (Doesn't know he's tiny, so 

                                                  needs supervising.)

Wants:

Please Owner

Lean New Tricks

Do Everything with You

Health:

Luxating Patellas

Hypothyroidism

Coat Loss Problems

Collapsing Tracheas Hypoglycemia

Heart Problems

Seizures

Eye Issues

Hip Dysplasia

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Apartment dwellers

Couch potatoes

Celebrities

Height:

6-12 in

Weight:

3-7 lb

Life Span:

12-15

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Personality:

Affectionate                 Devoted                Gentle                   Friendly                Energetic                  Playful

Dignified                      Graceful

Needs:

Leash or Fence

Daily Walk

Problems:

Shed

Non-Canine

Good Things:

Easy Train

Love Children

Other Dogs

Wants:

Lapdog

Health:

Syringomyelia

Hereditary Eye Disease

Dislocating Kneecaps

Back Troubles

Ear Infections

Hearing or Deafness Trouble

Hip Dysplasia

Overeat Heart Problems

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Families

Outdoorsy types

Height:

12-13 in

Weight:

10-18 lb

Life Span:

9-14

Notes:

They do not cope well with being left alone for long periods of time.  

Great Dane

Great Dane

Personality:

Gentle                Friendly                   Docile                 Playful                 Peaceful                 Devoted 

Companion        Reserved                 Confident             Loving

Needs:

Daily Long Walk

Brushing

Problems:
Shedding

Good Things:

Loves People

Watch Dogs

Don't Bark Much

Other Animals

Easy Trained

Wants:

Take Naps with You

Health:

Bloat

Osteosarcoma

Wobbler's Disease

Heart Issues

Autoimmune Issues

Cherry Eye

HOD

GDCA

Cataracts

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Active, sporty types

Families with older children

Strong people 

Height:

31-36 in

Weight:

110-175 lb

Life Span:

8-13

Siberian Husky

Siberian Husky

Personality:

Agreeable               Alert                Outgoing                 Friendly                Intelligent               Stubborn

Loving                    Gentle              Active

Needs:

Daily Long Run

Companion and Attention

Brushing

Problems:

Howl (No bark)

Cats (May kill cat even if raised with it)

Hard Dog to Train

Shedding

Good Things:

Other Dogs

Loves People

Guard Dog

Wants:

Dig

Run (Escape Artists)

Health:

Hip Dysplasia

Eye Problems

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Families with older children

Active, sporty types

Cold-weather dwellers  

Height:

20-24 in

Weight:

35-60 lb

Life Span:

12-15

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Shorthaired Pointer

Personality:

Bold              Powerful                Intelligent                  Resourceful                 Resilient                Loyal

Amiable         Even-tempered      Kind                         Affectionate                Active      

Needs:

Fast Long Daily Walks

Problems:

Chaser (cats and small animals)

Heavy Shedding

Good Things:

Love Children

Other Dogs

Average Training Effort

Cats

Want:

Hunt

Swim

Health:

Skin Problems

Hip Dysplasia

Thyroid Problems

Dwarfism

Ideal Owner:

Families with older children

Active Singles

Outdoorsy types

Sporting Enthusiasts  

Height:

23-28 in

Weight:

44-75 lb

Life Span:

13-14

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher

Personality:

Obedient            Loyal                 Loving               Fearless                 Outgoing             Bold       
Protective           Tough                Devoted

Needs:

Leader

Daily Long Walk

Problems:

Sheds

Good Things:

Guard Dog

Children

EASYEST of Dogs to Train
Cats (if raised with or disciplined to not chase)
Other Dogs of Opposite Gender

Wants:

Cuddle

Health:

Cervical Spondylitis

Skin Issues

Bloat

Hip Dysplasia

Congenital Heart Defects

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Active, sporty types

Experienced dog handlers

A-type personalities

Height:

24-28 in

Weight:

66-88 lb

Life Span:

12-13

Notes:

He will need to be by your side.

Rottweiler

Rottweiler

Personality:

Bold                  Devoted                 Powerful                     Laid-back                 Task-oriented             

Strong               Loyal                     Good-natured             Steady                       Alert

Self-assured     Obedient

Needs:

Leader

Daily Walk

Problems:

Sheds a little

May Snore

Good Things:

Great with Kids

Great Guard Dog

Easy Training

Doesn't Bark Much

OK with Cats and Other Dogs

Wants:

Around You

Health:

ACL Damage

Hip Dysplasia

Entropion

May Overeat

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Experienced dog handlers

Active, sporty types

A-type personalities

Outdoorsy types

Height:

24-26 in

Weight:

85-100 lb

Life Span:

10-12

French Bulldog

French Bulldog

Personality:

Cuddly               Stubborn                   Fearless                  Loving Pal               Protective           Lively

Playful                Alert                         Athletic                   Easygoing                Bright 

Needs:

Daily Walk

Problems:

Drool & Slobber

Good Things:

Average Shedding

Gentle Children

Dogs

Watch Dog

Easy to Train

Health:

Joint Diseases Spinal Disorders Heart Defects Eye problems

Dams Overeat Heatstroke

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Retirees

Active, sporty types

Families

City dwellers

You name it

Height:

10-12 in

Weight:

20-22 lb

Life Span:

10-12

Notes:

Don't like hot weather

Can't swim.

Minature Schnauzer

Minature Schnauzer

Personality:

Relentless           Energetic               Brave               Alert              Curious                 Scrappy
Bossy                 Feisty                    Friendly           Sturdy            Tough                   Highly Intelligent

Needs:

Exercise

Problems:

Bark

Chaser

Good Things:

Easiest of Dogs to Train

Good with Respectful Children

Watch Dog

No Shedding

Wants:

Love

Do whatever you Do

Health:

Cushing's disease

Pancreatitis

Diabetes

Skin Allergies

Teeth Problem

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Families

Active, Sporty Types

Height:

12-14in

Weight:

10-15lb

Life Span:

14-15

Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu

Personality:

Dignified               Lively                  Alert                 Happy                 Sweet                   Playful

Affectionate

Needs:

Problems:

Hardest to Train

Good Things:

Sheds no Hair

Doesn't need Exercise

Friendly with Strangers

Great with Kids

Wants:

Cuddle

Kiss

Sit in Lap

Health:

Eyes Dry out Easily

Ears Infection

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Families with Older Children

Hair Stylists

Height:

8-11in

Weight:

9-16lb

Life Span:

12-16

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Poodle

Personality:

Cheerful             Loyal                Proud                   Dignified                   Intelligent                 Instinctual

Alert                   Faithful             Active

Needs:

Daily Walk

Problems:

Good Things:

Easiest Dog to Train

No Shedding

Cats

Dogs

Other Animals

Children

Wants:

You

Active

Health:

Cataracts

PRA which may cause blindness

IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia)

Heart Disease

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Runny Eyes

Ear Infections

Skin Allergies

Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Families with older children

Active, sporty types

Height:

11-15 in

Weight:

15-17 lb

Life Span:

12-15

Boxer

Boxer

Personality:

Alert                  Curious               Playful                  Loyal                   Dignified                Self-Confident

Courageous       Strong                Athletic                 Social                   Patient

Needs:

Attention (Will misbehave if lonely)

Brushing

Problems:

Drools and Slobbers

Flatulence

Shedding

Good Things:

Loves People

Adores Children (May knock them over)

Guard Dog

Okay to Training

Wants:

Physical Contact

Health:

Cancer

Deafness

Hip Dysplasia

Hypothyroidism

Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy

Aortic Stenosis

Height:

(M) 23-25 in

(F) 21-14

Weight:

(M) 65-70 lb

(F) 55-60 lb

Life Span:

10-12

Dachshund

Dachshund

Personality:

Bold            Clever               Loveable              Loyal                Fearless                Brave                Rash

Playful         Determined

Needs:

Daily Walk

Problems:

Digs

Hard to Train

Sheds a Lot

Good Things:

Respectful Children

Other Dogs

Wants:

You (One man dog)

Health:

Spinal Disc Problems

Urinary Tract Problems

Heart Disease

Diabetes

Mast Cell Tumors

Overweight

Ideal Owner:

Singles

City dwellers

Families with older children

Hunters and outdoorsy types

Height:

7-8 in

Weight:

16-32 lb

Life Span:

12-15

Yorkshire Terrier

Yorkshire Terrier

Personality:

Feisty                Alert               Inquisitive               Energetic                Determined                  Brave

Bossy                Intelligent        Sweet                     Independent          Courageous                  Confident

(Little dog with Big personality) 

Needs:

Daily Walk

Affection

Problems:

Chaser

Bark

Haircut Every Few Months

Occasional Brushing

Good Things:

Follows

Okay with Strangers

Easily Train

Does not Shed Much

Wants:

Close Physical Contact

Cuddle

Sit in Lap

Health:

Bronchitis

Lymphangiectasia

Hepatic Lipidosis

Cataracts

Keratitis Sicca

Skin Allergies

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Families

High-energy types

Height:

7-9 in

Weight:

3-7 lb

Life Span:

14-16

Beagle

Beagle

Personality:

Friendly               Excitable              Determined                Amiable               Gentle                  Playful      
Energetic             Assertive              Independent 

Needs:

Training

Once a week Brushing

LOVE

Problems:

Need to keep on Leash

Digging

Climbing Fences

Very Hard Dog to Train

Shedding

Good Things:

Good with Kids

Good with Other Dogs

Can Be Good with Cats

Wants:

Play

EAT (May pretend he's starving to get food) 

                 (Kids should not bother him while eating)

Health:

Cherry Eye

Glaucoma

Central Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Dwarfism
Elongated Palate
Ear Infection
Heart Diseases
Invertebral Disk Disease
Epilepsy
Umbilical Hernia  

Ideal Owner:

Singles

Seniors

Families

Apartment Dwellers

Outdoorsy & Sporty Types

Height:

12-15 in

Weight:

18-30 lb

Life Span:

12-15

German Shepherd

German Shepherd

Personality:

Loyal                  Bold               Courageous                Fearless               Protective             Intelligent     
Active                                       Non-Couch Potato

Needs:

Daily long walk and jog

Brushing

Problems:

Doesn't Make Friends indiscriminately

VERY Heavy Shedding

Good Things:

Loves Children he's Raised with

Guard Dog

Easiest Dog to Train

Wants:

To be the Leader

One Person Dog

Health:

Arthritis (in hips mostly)

Ear Infections (because of their large ears)

PRA

Hip Dysplasia

Ideal Owner:

Energetic People

Active Families

Disciplinarians

A- Type Personalities

Height:

21-26 in

Weight:

80-88 lb

Life Span:

7-10