Labrador Retrievers: Popular, friendly, trainable dogs. Versatile in activities like hunting and obedience. Active, good with kids and dogs. Regular shedding, weekly grooming. Eager to please, 22.5-24.5" tall, 65-80 lbs, 10-12 years lifespan. Medium barking.
Bulldogs: Loyal, adaptable companions. Calm, friendly, and amusing. Not highly active but need regular walks. Good with kids and dogs. Seasonal shedding, weekly grooming. Respond well to training. 14-15" tall, 40-50 lbs, 8-10 years lifespan. Quiet barkers.
Golden Retrievers: Versatile, intelligent, and friendly. Very active, needs daily exercise. Good with kids and dogs. Seasonal shedding, occasional grooming. Eager to please and trainable. 23-24" tall (male), 21.5-22.5" tall (female), 55-75 lbs. 10-12 years lifespan. Barks when necessary.
Beagles: Merry, active, and friendly. Needs plenty of exercise. Good with kids and dogs. Seasonal shedding, weekly grooming. Responds well to training. 13" & under or 13-15" tall. Under 20 lbs or 20-30 lbs. 10-15 years lifespan. Likes to be vocal.
Pugs: Small but no coddling needed. Even-tempered, mischievous, and loving. Somewhat active, regular exercise. Good with supervised children and dogs. Regular shedding, weekly grooming. Agreeable trainability. 10-13" tall, 14-18 lbs. 13-15 years lifespan. Barks when necessary.
Irish Setter: Outgoing, active, trainable. Very active, needs space and exercise. Good with children and dogs. Seasonal shedding, weekly grooming. Responds well to training. 27" (male), 25" (female), 70 lbs (male), 60 lbs (female). 12-15 years lifespan. Barks when necessary.
Brussels Griffon: Active, intelligent companion. Somewhat active, needs walks and play. Better with supervision around children and other dogs. Seasonal shedding, weekly grooming. Responds well to training. 7-10" height, 8-10 lbs weight. 12-15 years lifespan. Barks when necessary.
Newfoundland: Sweet, patient, loyal. Somewhat active, needs room to roam. Good with children and other dogs. Seasonal shedding, weekly grooming. Easy to train. 28" height (male), 26" height (female). 130-150 lbs (male), 100-120 lbs (female). 9-10 years lifespan. Barks when necessary.
French Bulldogs: Playful, adaptable, great for families. Not very active, occasional grooming. Good with children and other dogs. 11-13" height. Under 28 lbs. 10-12 years lifespan. Quiet barking.
Collies: Active, loyal, good with children. Seasonal shedding, occasional grooming. Responds well to training. 24-26" height (male), 22-24" height (female). 60-75 lbs (male), 50-65 lbs (female). 12-14 years lifespan. Likes to be vocal.