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Adult brindle French Bulldog lying on a white cushioned bench

French Bulldog

Small · 10–12 years

Adult chocolate Labrador Retriever looking up, head and shoulders, on a lawn

Labrador Retriever

Large · 11–13 years

Adult light golden Golden Retriever standing in profile on grass in front of a red wooden wall

Golden Retriever

Large · 10–12 years

Adult black and tan German Shepherd Dog lying on a lawn

German Shepherd Dog

Large · 9–13 years

Adult apricot Standard Poodle in a short clip trotting along a gravel path beside a wooden fence

Poodle

Toy–Large · 10–18 years

Adult tricolor Beagle standing on pavement wearing a collar and leash

Beagle

Small · 10–15 years

Adult black and rust Rottweiler standing on a path between wooden fences

Rottweiler

Large · 9–10 years

Adult fawn and white Bulldog standing on a leaf-strewn sidewalk, facing the camera

Bulldog

Medium · 8–10 years

Popular cat breeds

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Close-up of an adult blue mitted Ragdoll cat with blue eyes, head and shoulders in profile

Ragdoll

Large · 12–17 years

Adult silver tabby Maine Coon male sitting outdoors in winter sunshine with tufted ears and a full ruff

Maine Coon

Large · 12–15 years

Adult cream and white Persian cat with a flat face sitting on a white fleece in front of pink blossom

Persian

Medium · 12–17 years

Adult blue and white Exotic Shorthair cat sitting on a wooden windowsill looking at the camera

Exotic Shorthair

Medium · 12–15 years

Head and shoulders of an adult cream Devon Rex cat with very large ears and a wavy coat in sunlight

Devon Rex

Small · 12–15 years

Head and shoulders of an adult blue British Shorthair cat with copper eyes looking at the camera

British Shorthair

Medium · 12–17 years

Adult ruddy Abyssinian cat standing on a wooden stool against a plain beige studio background

Abyssinian

Medium · 12–15 years

Adult brown tabby Scottish Fold cat with folded ears lying on a white bed facing the camera

Scottish Fold

Medium · 11–15 years

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