| Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is often portrayed as a fragile show dog, but they are hunters at heart. With daily exercize they are calm indoor dogs. |
| Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier is a well rounded breed: intelligent, loving, and strong. They can be stubborn at times, but are generally quite responsive. |
| Akita
The Akita is an independent, head-strong breed. They are very protective of their family, but can be domineering at time. |
| Alaskan Malamute
The Alaskan Malamute is an independent, powerful, and fun loving breed. Bred to pull sleds, they enjoy daily physical exercize. |
| American Foxhound
The American Foxhound loves to hunt, but is well suited for the home, as well. |
| American Water Spaniel
The American Water Spaniel is a versatile breed that enjoys the outdoors - hunting and retrieving - as well as relaxing when indoors. |
| Anatolian Shepherd The Anatolian Shepherd is a protective, watchful dog - and big to boot. They are generally laid back, though, if not provoked or around strangers. |
| Beauceron
The Beauceron is an incredibely intelligent canine - a quick learner with great instincts. They can be overly controlling, though, so early training is necessary. |
| Belgian Malinois
The Belgian Malinois has endless physical and mental energy to burn, enjoying daily exercize outdoors. They make a graet addition to large families. |
| Belgian Sheepdog
The Belgian Sheepdog is a tough, independent thinker. They are loyal and protective as a family dog. |
| Belgian Tervuren
The Belgian Tervuren is an intelligent, highly energetic dog. They are on the independent side, so they can have a tendency to be unfriendly towards those they don't know. |
| Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a large canine, bred for its strength and durability. They are relaxed and caring, and espescially well suited to families with small children, as they are very gentle. |
| Black and Tan Coonhound
The Black and Tan Coonhounds is mellow indoors, but once released outside can become unruly, with its natural hunter instincts. |
| Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a calm breed, while also being very affectionate and personable. Great with children, the Bloodhound can be a great family dog. |
| Borzoi
The Borzoi breed epitomizes elegance, being a mild-mannered, quiet dog - at least indoors. When released outside, they will run hard and chase any critter that moves. |
| Bouvier des Flandres
The Bouvier des Flandres is a loyal and dependable companion dog. Given proper exercize, this breed is graet indoors or out. |
| Boxer
The Boxer is a fantastic family dog: loyal, compassionate, and lots of fun. They can be stubborn at times, but are mostly a joy. |
| Briard
The Briard is a gentle companion, while also being protective of their owner. They love to socialize, but may need some time to warm up to strangers. |
| Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever loves to - surpise! - retriever things, espescially in the water. They love the outdoors but are tame once indoors, provided they have enough exercize. |
| Dalmatian
The Dalmatian is full of energy and requires an outlet for this daily. Great around horses, they're good for households with lots of land, but they don't make for great indoor dogs. |
| Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a very intelligent canine, capable of overcoming a variety of challenges and difficulties. They are a tough dog, for sure, but are very sensitive to their owners. |
| English Foxhound
The English Foxhound is an active hunter, who loves to get out and use it's nose daily. They are a very social breed, and so need lots of human or canine companionship. |
| English Setter
The English Setter is a hunting dog and loves to run in big, open spaces. They are a very gentle breed, and are great with children. |
| Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat-Coated Retriever is an extremley loving and intelligent breed. With lots of exercize, they are calm and amiable indoors. |
| German Shepherd Dog
The German Sheperd Dog is one of the most intelligent breeds. They are a very strong dog, devoted and faithful. They are great watch dogs and protectors. |
| German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer has plenty of energy to expend. Great as a hunting dog, it also has a fairly mild temperament that suits itself well to being a housedog. |
| Giant Schnauzer
The Giant Schnauzer is higly protective and loyal of it's family and owners. They can be agressive towards other dogs and reserved with strangers. |
| Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is one of the most rounded family dogs. It is very gentle, freindly, and intelligent, making it ideal for any family with a yard. |
| Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter is a hunting dog, and needs a lively owner to ensure that they get daily exercize. They can make for a loving family dog. |
| Great Dane The Great Dane is a friendly giant, good for a family dog as it's great with children. |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is a gentle and loyal companion for any family, even for those with small children. They are easy going and a affectionate. |
| Great Pyrenees The Great Pyrenees is a gentle, loving dog when not provoked. They are very protective of their family, though, so owners must be wary around strangers or other dogs. |
| Greyhound
The Greyhound is, obviously, a quick breed. That's not to say that they aren't quite calm and tame, though. They are generally an easy going pooch. |
| Ibizin Hound
The Ibizin Hound is a hunter, enjoying the chase when it comes to small creatures. They are clam indoors, and make a nice family dog. |
| Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is a very energetic canine that requires lots of exercize. Given that, they are one of the most affectionate and loving breeds around. |
| Irish Water Spaniel The Irish Spaniel is an outgoing, fun dog to have in the family once they've been trained up firmly. They are clownish and independent, so they can be a little unruly at times. |
| Irish Wolfhound
The Irish Wolfhound is a gentle and loving canine, despite it's large size. With low energy, this breed can be a great family dog. |
| Komondor
The Komondor's unique hair style should not deter the fact that it is an aggressive, fearless protector and watchdog. They enjoy being responsible for another party, as they are natural herders. |
| Kuvasz
The Kuvasz is a tough, strong breed that is protective of it's family and owners. They are generally calm, but can be aggresive with other dogs. |
| Mastiff The Mastiff is massive and can seem intimidating, but they are gentle, loving household pets. |
| Neapolitan Mastiff The Neapolitan Mastiff is the ideal gaurd dog. They are intensely loyal, and one should socialize them often when they are young. |
| Newfoundland The Newfoundland is a larger breed and historically a work dog. They are extremely gentle, loving dogs and are great with small children. |
| Old English Sheepdog The Old English Sheepdog is a bigger, fun-loving dog, that enjoys being part of the family very much. |
| Otterhound The Otterhound is a dedicated hunter, and enjoys the hunt even more with other dogs. More of a functional dog than a pet, they can be difficult at times, but are generally low-key. |
| Plott The Plott is a great all around hound: good for hunting, as well as a family dog. They can be shy around folks they don't know, but warm up to them pretty quickly. |
| Poodle
The Poodle is a highly intelligent, obdeient dog. Regarded as one of the most impressive show dogs, the Poodle requires plenty daily grooming. |
| Redbone Coonhound
The Redbone Coonhound is a strong hunter who enjoys being active, but is content when there is quiet time. They are great with families, but might not blend well with smaller pets. |
| Rhodesian Ridgeback
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a fantastic watchdog and protector. If trained well as a puppy, they can grow to become great family dogs. |
| Rottweiler
The Rottweiler is known for its superior protection and watchdog abilities. They have a tendency to be overprotective if they themselves, or their owners, feel threatened. |
| Saint Bernard
The Saint Bernard is a calm, easy-going breed with a low energy level. Great as a family dog, but not so much for adventure. |
| Saluki
The Saluki is a quick, gentle canine. It is a generally timid breed, shying away from rough play and conflict. |
| Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is a gentle breed who loves to please. Although they don't require a lot of exercise, they do enjoy the occasional sprint through a field. |
| Scottish Terrier
The Scottish Terrier is a small, cute breed, but also determined and intelligent. They are loyal and protective, so they can be on the unfriendly side to other dogs and pets. |
| Spinone Italiano The Spinone Italiano is a gentle, calm breed for being a pointer. They have lots of energy, but are calm indoors and are great with small children |
| Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan Mastiff is a territorial, independent dog, fitting of its history as a protector. They require lots of socialization in order for them to accept strangers. |
| Vizsla The Vizsla is a tireless hunting companion, ever on the prowl for anything bird. They can become reckless and overly excitable if not given proper exercise. |