Dog or Puppy

What are the most popular dog breeds in the US? Depends who you ask! From Retrievers to German Shepherds, there are many fan favorites that come to mind. But such a question can be quite subjective — what does a popular pet mean to you? Good looks, charm or trainability perhaps?

Families choose to adopt medium dog breeds for many reasons. At the top of the list of why mid-sized dog breeds are a great choice is that there is a huge selection of pups since they are defined by weight, height and length – not just their size.

Are you interested in a dog but hesitating from the idea of fur everywhere? Pet bonding doesn't have to end with lint rollers or sneezing fits! There are a variety of dogs that don’t shed and can make life easier for allergy suffers!

Keep in mind, no dog is 100% hypoallergenic but the following dogs have low shedding or non-shedding coats that produce significantly less dander (found in pet hair) and may cause fewer allergy symptoms. Here's a look at which dogs shed the least.

Looking to adopt a long-haired dog? We can see why. They’re soft, cuddly and super pettable, but every pet is unique, so how do you find the right one for you?

You can start right here with our list of some of the most popular long-haired dogs. But first, a few things you should know about long-haired dogs in general:

It’s all the extras you get with large dog breeds that make these pups so appealing to pet parents. From the huge-hearted, large Mastiff and Bernese Mountain dog; the big-on-kids, big fluffy dog breeds like the Collies and Poodles to the extra-extra fun and athletic, all-round Great Dane, German Shepherd and the Retrievers – there’s much more to these medium to extra-large dog breeds than their size.

Pet-lovers with an allergy to their favorite dogs can still enjoy being a pet parent. The trick is to choose from the breeds of non-allergenic dogs that don’t shed as much hair and dander. Non-shedding dogs are commonly referred to as hypoallergenic dogs, and they are a great choice for people with allergies.

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While there is no way to know how healthy a dog will be, there are healthier dog breeds that carry predisposition genetic make-up enriching their livelihood. Certain canine breeds may experience fewer genetic diseases, skin and coat issues, and bone-related diseases.

If you love the idea of a hairless dog, which can be a pup with little to no hair or fur on his body, then meet the furless breeds that make bald beautiful.

Who wouldn’t love snuggling up next to a big, furry puppy (or cuddling with a little one!)? If you can’t get enough of fluffy dogs and think it may be time to add one to your family, you’re in the right place. Get the low down on grooming and care, and check out a list of a few great fluffy dog breeds below.

Tall, pointy ears or long, droopy ears? Tiny, fluffy bodies or large, regal bodies? Many varying characteristics go into what makes certain dog breeds the best-looking dogs. All dogs are cute, but we took some of the most popular choices out there to develop this list of the 15 cutest dog breeds.
 
Learn about their temperaments and care requirements to discover whether any of these beautiful dogs are right for you.